Family Residency other than Marriage

This Schedule shows what your next steps may be in the path to obtain your US Citizenship and that of your family, once you have been approved your first immigration case. It specifically shows what the next applications to file may be and what is the earliest time they may be filed, according to the type of immigration case you first had processed. Bear in mind that you should always check with your attorney first, before applying for any immigration benefit to make sure that you qualify as there are always exceptions.

Case Type: Family Residency other than Marriage
Eligible Application Earliest Filing Date
Petition for U.S. residency/Green Card for spouse & all unmarried children even if they are outside the US At time of your residency approval
Apply for citizenship (N-400) 57 months after your residency approval  (maybe earlier if married to a US Citizen)
Apply for residency of immediate family members not included in your  residency petition At time of your citizenship approval
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Desmond P. FitzGerald, Esq.

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Desmond P. FitzGerald is a Boston-based immigration, criminal defense and personal injury attorney, founder of FitzGerald Law Company. Inspired by his own immigrant family background and personal immigration experience, he provides dedicated, personalized legal support to individuals, families and businesses navigating the U.S. immigration and legal system. With extensive experience representing clients before state and federal agencies and courts, he has achieved notable successes in complex immigration, personal injury, and criminal cases.

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