AIC Package: Residence Via Family
Relationship to a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Residence Via
Family Relationship to a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident: A Green Card Kit
Guide Rating -
Pros
• A comprehensive kit designed to help U.S. citizens or residents
determine eligibility and then file for a green card based on a family
relationship. Includes informative overview, instructions and samples.
• Comes in binders so that ever-changing INS information can quickly and
easily be updated by the publisher.
• The kit may well save you time, money and frustration. Good for those with a
straightforward case.
Cons
• If you have complications or legal issues, this cannot serve as or
substitute for legal assistance. Note also that you will first need to
assess eligibility for family-based visas.
• These packages are timely. Because of ever-changing laws,
procedures and fees, it's a good idea to buy originals, not second hand copies,
and buy them only when you are ready to file, otherwise some of the information
may become obsolete.
The Bottom Line -
A good way to save yourself some time, money and frustration if you
need to assess your eligibility and then file for a family-based
green card and have no legal issues or
complications.
Product Description
from the publisher:
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"The information included in the package will provide you with all the tools necessary for assessing the eligibility requirements understanding the procedure, completing the necessary applications, attaching and gathering the required supporting documents and filing the documents for the petition. Our simple easy-to-follow guide will also prepare you for what to expect when dealing with the Immigration and what you should expect after filing the documentation."
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"Contents:
50-page book, information folder, Immigration Principals Guide, and a package of original INS forms. Instruction guide with how-to explanations and easy to follow step-by-step procedures. Information on the eligibility requirements, supporting documentation, submission addresses. Updated filing fees, listings of US Embassies and Consulates, Immigration & Naturalization contact information, updated Visa Bulletin with processing cut-off dates, glossary of Immigration terms and abbreviations, instructions on filing, document translation information, medical examination information, checklist, photo specification guide and helpful hints.
Sample Forms: I-130, I-485, I-765, 2 x G-325A, INS Forms: I-130, I-864, I-485, I-765, I-693, WR-702, 2x G-325A."
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Who can file? "A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. can file a petition for his or her immediate relatives to immigrate to the USA. Immediate relatives of a US citizen would be husband, wife or unmarried child under 21. Unmarried child over 21, or married child of any age. Brother or sister if citizen is at least 21 years old. Parents of citizen if citizen is at least 21 years old. A lawful permanent resident may establish a petition for the following relatives: husband, wife or unmarried child. (Remember this information may vary depending on individual circumstances.)"
Guide Review
Review from Jennifer and
Peter Wipf
Family sponsorship is one of the main ways that immigrants come to this
country. This is not surprising, since most families want to be
together. The most difficult cases are often those where we have to be separated from
loved ones. Immigration laws can be extremely confusing, as can their related
filing and application procedures. For those without legal complications
or complex issues, this family-based green card kit can make the process
faster and easier. Once you've determined eligibility, it should take
you a fairly short time to work through the kit. For some, who many have
complications and special issues, hiring an attorney may be in order, or, if the
issue is administrative and not legal, a consultant. Others have a simple and
straightforward basis for petitioning relatives, or being petitioned, but have trouble navigating the laws and procedures they
need to follow for their families to be reunited. That's
where the Residence Via Family Relationship kit from the American
Immigration Center comes in. It cannot replace an attorney for
someone who needs one, but for those with a simple case it can be just the
ticket. Its instructions are clear and detailed, with examples and sample forms. You may still have questions
related to immigration laws and certain other procedures down the road. Nevertheless,
if your family members are eligible, this package can get
you going quickly so your family can be reunited.
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