FAMILY BASED / LGBT
Maintaining and/or facilitating family unity is a top priority at our firm. The U.S. immigration system allows certain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to file petitions on behalf of family members.
RUIZ VELASCO IMMIGRATION LAW helps in the preparation of and representation throughout the process. We have years of experience with the different types of family-based immigration cases. We provide full-scope representation, from the filing of the petition to in person representation at the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) district offices as well as U.S. consulates and embassies abroad.
On June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). As a result, the federal government must now recognize same-sex marriages. This historic ruling now permits legally same-sex couples to obtain immigration benefits. Our firm has the experience and tools to handle these matters in an expeditious and efficient manner.
On March 4, 2013, a new procedure was implemented allowing spouses, children or parents of U.S. citizens to apply for unlawful presence waivers prior to departure from the U.S. Prior to this change, the intending immigrant had to remain outside of the U.S. until the waiver was approved. This new procedure now allows for the waiver to be sought prior to the foreign national’s departure of the U.S.
It is important for individuals wishing to apply for this waiver to analyze the possible risks that may arise. Our firm has successfully processed inadmissibility waivers under this new procedure and offers full-scope representation in these matters.