Family Based Petitions for Legal Permanent Residency

The American Dream…it use to be having a family, house, car, and maybe a dog. Today, you can also add becoming a legal permanent resident and ultimately, a citizen of the United States. In this course, we will discuss family based petitions, the adjustment of status process and naturalization.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand who qualifies for a family based petition, including relationship, age, and lawful entry requirements, and the waiting period for each category
2. Become familiar with the application process from intake through citizenship, including forms, documents and interview
3. Recognize the differences between consular vs. domestic processing
4. Learn what types of waivers are available and how to apply for them
5. Understand how to fight removal proceeding through hearings and trial