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Adjustment of Status (I-485)
Approved

Miguel and Sofia Torres

Family-Based Green Card Success in 10 Months

Miguel petitioned for his wife Sofia and their two children. Through careful preparation and proactive RFE response, the entire family received green cards in just 10 months.

Case Journey Timeline

Initial Evaluation

May 1, 2023

Filing

June 15, 2023

+45 days from previous milestone

Response

January 15, 2024

+214 days from previous milestone

Approval

March 15, 2024

+60 days from previous milestone

Total Processing Time: 319 days

Timeline Overview: Miguel consulted with our firm about bringing his wife and children from abroad. We outlined the entire process and timeline.

Visa Obtained

Adjustment of Status (I-485)

Where Miguel Is Now

The Torres family recently celebrated their youngest child's graduation from elementary school. Miguel and Sofia both work full-time and purchased their first home. The children are fluent in both English and Spanish, and the family takes regular trips to visit extended family. They're planning to apply for citizenship once they're eligible. The years of separation are now just a distant memory.

2 years since approval

Case Highlights

Processing Time

10 months

From I-130 filing to green card approval

Family Reunited

3 people

Spouse and 2 children received green cards

RFE Response

Successful

Anticipated and responded effectively

What Miguel and Sofia Torres Said

"We were apart for three years and it was heartbreaking. Elizabeth Rosario Law made sure we did everything right so there would be no delays. They prepared us for every step, and now we're finally together as a family with our green cards."

Miguel and Sofia Torres

El Desafío

Miguel was a U.S. citizen separated from his wife and children. The family needed to navigate the petition and adjustment process quickly, provide extensive evidence of their genuine marriage, and prepare for USCIS interviews.

Nuestra Solución

We filed concurrent I-130 and I-485 applications with comprehensive supporting evidence. Our strategy: documented genuine marriage relationship, prepared for potential RFEs in advance, conducted mock interview preparation, responded quickly to all USCIS requests, and maintained close communication with the family throughout.

La Historia Completa

Miguel became a U.S. citizen through naturalization and immediately wanted to bring his wife Sofia and their two children to the United States. The family had been separated for three years while Miguel established himself, and reunion was their top priority.

Our firm handled Miguel's family petition and subsequent adjustment of status applications. We knew documentation would be critical, so we gathered extensive evidence of the genuine marriage including photos, joint finances, correspondence, and affidavits from family members.

We filed the I-130 petitions and, once approved, immediately filed I-485 adjustment applications for Sofia and the children. Our thorough preparation paid off when USCIS issued an RFE requesting additional proof of the bona fide marriage - we had anticipated this and had evidence ready.

After the interview at the local USCIS office, which we prepared the family extensively for, Sofia and the children received approval. The family was finally reunited permanently.

The Outcome

Sofia and both children received their green cards in 10 months. The family is now permanently reunited in the United States. Miguel and Sofia are both employed, the children are enrolled in school, and the family is thriving together.

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every immigration case is unique and outcomes depend on the specific facts and applicable law. Processing times shown reflect individual case circumstances.

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