Family-based immigration is the most common form of obtaining lawful permanent residency, which is more commonly known as a “green card.” Family members of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) of the United States may obtain legal permanent residence in the United States. Filing for permanent residency also allows one to obtain an employment authorization document, commonly referred to as a “work permit,” which authorizes lawful employment in the United States pending a decision on the application for permanent residency!

Attorney Healy has helped husbands and wives and parents and children stay together through the family-based immigration process. The petitioning process, while appearing simple, can be daunting, especially if a petition is based upon a marriage that occurred after the alien spouse was placed in deportation or removal proceedings. Additionally, if the permanent resident card application is not prepared properly and fails to disclose the truth, consequences can be severe.

Attorney Healy has successfully guided her clients through the I-601A, hardship waiver process, which can be stressful, exhausting and very emotional.  Ms. Healy puts her clients fears at ease and figures out the best way to achieve each and every hardship waiver.

Since family immigration often involves complex regulations and procedures, the assistance of an experienced attorney can be critical to your success.  Attorney Healy can assist you in a wide range of family immigration and related matters.