Family-based Immigration

Serving clients in the Dallas area and throughout Texas and the US

Many immigrants find themselves separated from their family and want to be reunited. Deportation and previous immigration violations often create difficulties in making this dream come true. At the Law Offices of Kenneth G. Wincorn, PC, we understand the challenges facing you and your family as you navigate the immigration system.

There are many different options for people who wish to obtain a United States visa. Our office provides experienced legal advice and representation to clients in Texas, throughout the United States, and across the world.

We have experience handling family immigration cases including those that require special treatment to overcome criminal convictions, orders of deportation and removal, and other immigration law obstacles.

Relative petition

There are two categories for unlimited family-based immigration:

1. Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens (IR): A spouse, widow, or unmarried child under the age or 21 of a U.S. citizen. This category also includes parents of adult U.S. citizens.
2. Returning Residents (SB): Immigrants who previously lived in the U.S. under lawful permanent resident status. These individuals are returning to live in the U.S. after being abroad for more than one year.

There are four preference categories for limited family-based immigration:

1. First Preference: Unmarried children over the age of 21 of U.S. citizens.
2. Second Preference: Spouses of lawful permanent residents, their unmarried children under the age of 21, and unmarried children under the age of 21 of lawful permanent residents.
3. Third Preference: Married children of U.S. citizens.
4. Fourth Preference: Siblings of adult U.S. citizens.

Your relative should first submit an immigrant visa petition, I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. This form should be accompanied by proof of your relationship to your relative. Our firm can assist you with the completion of the I-130 form.

Non-immigrant K visas for family members

• K-1 Fiancé
• K-2 Minor child of K-1
• K-3 Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (LIFE Act)
• K-4 Minor child of K-3

The K visas are open to spouses of U.S. citizens who are the beneficiaries of an immigrant visa petition (I-130). The spouses' unmarried children under the age of 21 are also eligible.

Contact a Texas family immigration attorney

Our office is located in Richardson, Texas in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area and we handle cases regarding family immigration law anywhere in the world.

If you speak Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese our office can accommodate you. Please call the Law Offices of Kenneth G. Wincorn at 214-630-1221 or contact us online.

The firm serves clients throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex including: