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Page 1: Obtaining Permanent Residence in Miami (Family-Based)

Obtaining Permanent Residence in Miami (Family-Based)A presentation brought to you by ImmigrationLawyersInMiami.com

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Why Move to Miami?

• The United States has one of the most thriving economies in the world, which is why many foreign citizens move here.

• Florida is one of the most attractive states in the U.S., with Miami offering great investment potential and work possibilities.

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Ways of Immigrating to Miami

• Our immigration attorneys in Miami can provide you a wide range of services related to immigration, among which:

employment immigration;

family immigration;

citizenship;

obtaining investor visas.

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Obtaining Permanent Residence in Miami

• The United States of America (USA) offers a wide range of visas, to which citizens from around the world can apply to.

• The criteria on which such visas are issued may vary in accordance with the nationality of the applicants.

• Persons interested in receiving a residence permit in Miami, USA can receive a family-based visa.

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Applying for a Family-Based Residence Visa in Miami >>

• A family-based residence permit is issued only for foreign citizens who have family members living in USA.

• This type of permit is available for relatives of American citizens or American residence permit holders living in Miami, USA. 

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>> Applying for a Family-Based Residence Visa in Miami

• The American legislation stipulates that the family-based visa is issued according with the applicant’s relationship with the family member living in USA.

• As such, a family based-residence permit can be issued on a permanent basis from close members – parents, spouse or children. 

•  Our immigration attorneys in Miami can provide you with more details on this topic. 

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Types of Family-Based Visa in Miami >>

• In order to receive a permanent residence in Miami, the applicant will have to apply for a visa petition, which can also be requested by the American citizen who is related to the applicant. 

• The Immigration and Nationality Act prescribes two main categories of visas: 

the Immediate Relative visa;

the Family Preference visa.

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Immediate Relative Visa in Miami• Immediate Relative visas are issued for

the following close family members:

spouse of an American citizen;child under 21 years old (unmarried);

orphan child of a U.S. citizen or orphan who will be adopted by an U.S. citizen;

parent of an American citizen. 

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Family Preference Visa in Miami

• Family Preference visas are issued for close relatives as well, but the qualification conditions have a wider area or applicability. 

• Our immigration attorneys in Miami can offer legal assistance on the process of receiving a Family Preference visa. 

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Assistance in Immigrating to Miami

• Our lawyers are prepared to assist foreign citizens in obtaining family and employment-based permits.

• For more details about our immigration services or for an initial evaluation of your case, please contact our immigration attorneys in Miami.

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Thank you for your attention!

For more information, please contact us at:

(+44) 203-287 0408 (for international clients)

[email protected] 

www.immigrationlawyersinmiami.com11