Family is everything. When the people you love are separated from you by borders, paperwork, and waiting — the distance can feel unbearable. At Greater Hope Multicultural Resource Center & Immigration Services, reuniting families is not just one of the things we do. It is the reason we exist.
Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to sponsor certain family members for immigrant visas or lawful permanent residence. This pathway is one of the most common routes to legal status in the United States — but it is far from simple.
For spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens. These petitions are not subject to annual visa number caps, meaning the process can move more quickly once approved.
For other qualifying relatives — including adult children, married children, and siblings of U.S. citizens, as well as spouses and unmarried children of lawful permanent residents. These categories are subject to annual numerical limits, which can create significant wait times.
Navigating the family petition process involves multiple government agencies, strict deadlines, and documentation requirements that can feel overwhelming. One missed form or incorrect filing can cause months of delays or even denial.
We prepare and review your Petition for Alien Relative, ensuring every field is accurate and every required document is properly included.
We help you gather the right evidence — proof of relationship, identification, civil documents, and more — so your petition tells a complete, convincing story.
After petition approval, we handle NVC stage: fees, financial docs, affidavit of support filing. We guide you through each step.
We prepare your family member for their immigrant visa interview abroad OR guide them through U.S. adjustment of status process.
Since 2010, we have helped more than 500 families navigate some of the most important moments of their lives. We understand that behind every petition is a real family — a parent waiting to hold their child, a spouse counting the days until they are reunited, a sibling who has not been home in years.
We do not treat your case like a file number. We treat it like family.
“After years of waiting, we finally had someone explain the process clearly and actually help us. My husband is home now.” — Maria G., Greater Hope Client
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