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Family Petitions | Broward County<\/p>

Family Petitions in Broward County, Handled Step by Step<\/h1>

AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on family-based petitions for U.S. citizens and green card holders in Broward County and throughout Florida. Adriana Gomez is the responsible attorney for this page. Reach out to talk through your family's situation.<\/p>

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By Adriana Gomez \u00b7 Published October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A family petition is the first step toward a green card for a close relative. A U.S. citizen or green-card holder may file a petition on behalf of a spouse, which shows a qualifying family relationship. This guide explains who can file, how the case moves, and what our office handles for Broward County families. Eligibility depends on the facts, so each case starts with a close look at the relationship and each person’s immigration history.<\/p>\n

What a Family Petition Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n

A family petition asks the government to recognize a family relationship. The person who files is the petitioner. The relative named in the petition is the beneficiary.<\/p>\n

Under 8 C.F.R. \u00a7 204.2<\/a>, a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident may file a petition on behalf of a spouse. Other relatives fall under separate rules.<\/p>\n

Immediate relatives are the children, spouses, and parents of a U.S. citizen. Under 8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1151<\/a>, the term “immediate relatives” means the children, spouses, and parents of a citizen of the United States, except that, in the case of parents, such citizens shall be at least 21 years of age.<\/p>\n

Other relatives fall into family preference categories. Immediate relatives are not subject to direct numerical limitations; the statute limits the family preference categories each year, so the wait for other relatives can be long. Under the same statute, family-sponsored immigrants may not exceed 27 percent of the worldwide level in the first three quarters of a fiscal year.<\/p>\n

The petition proves the relationship only. The green card itself comes in a later step. Bring marriage, birth, or custody records and any past immigration filings to your first meeting.<\/p>\n\n

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If you're ready to file for a spouse or parent, or your spouse's conditional green card is nearing its deadline, contact our office to book a paid consultation. Talk it through with our team — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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What Our Family Petition Work Covers<\/h2>\n

Our family petition work covers the filing and the steps that follow it.<\/p>\n