
Family-Based Visas
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), U.S. law limits the number of family-based immigrant visas the government issues to foreign nationals yearly. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) allocates these immigrant visas, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines eligibility for immigrant visas.

Employment-Based Visas
Governments implement various measures to manage foreign workers and ensure immigration benefits their country. Employment-based immigration helps address skills shortages, drive innovation, and foster economic growth. However, it also raises debates about job competition, wage suppression, and the potential displacement of local workers.

Family-Based Visas
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), U.S. law limits the number of family-based immigrant visas the government issues to foreign nationals yearly. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) allocates these immigrant visas, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) determines eligibility for immigrant visas.

Employment-Based Visas
Governments implement various measures to manage foreign workers and ensure immigration benefits their country. Employment-based immigration helps address skills shortages, drive innovation, and foster economic growth. However, it also raises debates about job competition, wage suppression, and the potential displacement of local workers.
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Your eligibility requirements, supporting documents, USCIS mailing addresses, Form fees, and fee waiver eligibility will vary based on the form you will file and your purpose. See our most in-demand immigration services here:
Adjust Status
A person in the United States may file I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to apply for lawful permanent resident status. USCIS sometimes refers to Form I-485 as an application for adjustment of status or an adjustment application.
Employment Authorization
I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
Certain foreign nationals in the United States may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Foreign nationals with immigration status authorizing them to work in the U.S. without restrictions may also file Form I-765 to apply for an EAD.
Green Card
I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
This form is used to replace a current Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Lawful permanent residents and permanent residents in commuter status may file Form I-90 for replacement or renewal of existing Permanent Resident Cards. Conditional permanent residents may also use this to replace an existing Permanent Resident Card. However, conditional permanent residents may not use this application to replace, for whatever reason, an expired Permanent Resident Card or one that expires in 90 days.
Naturalization
An alien may become a U.S. citizen at birth or after birth after meeting specific requirements. Use this form to apply for U.S. citizenship, also known as Naturalization. It is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen if you were born outside the United States.
Alien Fiancé(e)
I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
U.S. citizens may file this petition to bring their:
- Fiancé(e) (K-1) and their children (K-2) to the U.S. so you may marry your fiancé(e); or
- Spouse (K-3) and their children (K-4) to the U.S. to await the approval of a Form I-130 filed on behalf of your spouse and their children with an available immigrant visa.
Alien Relative
A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) may use this form to establish a relationship with an eligible alien relative who wishes to come to or remain in the United States permanently and get a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
Practice Areas

Family-Based Visas
I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative
I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Employment-Based Visas
I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
I-526m Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor
I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

The Law Firm
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Fil Am Law Firm can help you with any U.S. travel, family-based sponsorship, work-related petition, or self-petition filings for green card and citizenship applications.

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Managing Partner
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