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U.S. Citizen Family Member Petitions

At Ventresca & Ventresca, LLP, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, our seasoned visa immigration lawyers have been helping reunite families for more than 13 years. We know how hard it is to be away from your relatives and the stress of dealing with delays, complicated government regulations, and ever-changing security clearance matters. That is why we have dedicated our law practice to immigration issues like family-based visas.

We Are Experienced and Take Prompt Action

When you need a family member petition, you need it done correctly and you most likely need it soon. At Ventresca & Ventresca, LLP, we understand those timing concerns and the need to expedite your request. With many referrals from satisfied clients, we represent clients throughout the United States, including the states of New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, California, and Florida.

Categories for U.S. Family Visas

For an individual family member to be petitioned, they need to fall into one of the following categories:

• the immediate relative of a U.S. citizen (including widows and widowers who petition within two years of the U.S. citizen’s death, unmarried children under 21 and parents of U.S. citizens over 21)
• unmarried daughters and sons of U.S. citizens
• spouses and unmarried children of U.S. citizens and unmarried sons and daughters of green card holders who are over 21
• married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
• brothers and sisters of U.S. citizen s

The waiting period for a visa will depend upon the preference category and the country of origin. Some of this information can be accessed on the Visa Bulletin. However, because these laws and regulations are so complex and ever-changing, you should speak with a qualified family member petition attorney. At Ventresca & Ventresca, LLP, we have helped countless families with family visas, and are fully equipped to answer all of your questions on the green card lottery, visa lottery, and diversity lottery.