{"id":1080,"date":"2026-01-20T23:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krcdigitalbrand.com\/us-journey\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2026-01-21T00:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T00:17:12","slug":"family-based-residence-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usjourney.net\/es\/2026\/01\/20\/family-based-residence-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Family-based residence cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1080\" class=\"elementor elementor-1080\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24bd2c9f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24bd2c9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ab6010 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12ab6010\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30ab6ab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30ab6ab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Family-based residence cards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66ea8f7d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"66ea8f7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1032b0a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1032b0a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>As an immigration law firm in Salt Lake City, we have helped countless families reunite through the family-based green card process. If you have a family member who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may be eligible to apply for a family-based green card.<\/p>\n<p>At Us Journey, we understand the importance of keeping families together and are dedicated to helping clients in Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas navigate the family-based green card process. Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4edc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7c4edc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/usjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/us-journey-saltlakecity-2-1024x440.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1082\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/us-journey-saltlakecity-2-1024x440.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/usjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/us-journey-saltlakecity-2-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/usjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/us-journey-saltlakecity-2-768x330.jpg 768w, https:\/\/usjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/us-journey-saltlakecity-2-1536x659.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/usjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/us-journey-saltlakecity-2-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/usjourney.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/us-journey-saltlakecity-2.jpg 1971w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff6d5ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff6d5ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42fdb00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42fdb00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2a2820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2a2820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><strong>Requirements<br><\/strong><br>To be eligible for a family green card, you must be related to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Qualifying relationships are:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6b8eba6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6b8eba6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e334209\" data-id=\"7e334209\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ddfd3d7 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"5ddfd3d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">&nbsp;Spouses of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">&nbsp;Unmarried children under 21 years of age of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">&nbsp;Parents of U.S. citizens (if the citizen is at least 21 years old)<br><br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b6e8914\" data-id=\"3b6e8914\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58635322 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"58635322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">&nbsp;Married children and adult children of U.S. citizens<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f18c6c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f18c6c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><b>Application Process<\/b><br><br>The family-based green card process generally consists of two steps: the petition and the application.<\/p>\n<p>First, the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative must file a petition on behalf of his or her relative using Form I-130. Once the petition is approved, the relative may apply for a green card using Form I-485. Once the petition is approved, the relative may apply for a green card using Form I-485.<\/p>\n<p>The application process requires the submission of several forms, documents and fees. It also involves a biometric appointment and an interview with a USCIS officer.<\/p>\n<p><b>Working with an immigration attorney<\/b><br><br>Navigating the family-based green card process can be complex and time-consuming. At Us Journey, we have extensive experience helping clients in Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas with family-based green cards.<\/p>\n<p>We can help you determine your eligibility, prepare and file the necessary forms and documents, and provide guidance and support throughout the process. Our goal is to help you reunite with your loved ones and build a better future together.<\/p>\n<p><b>Contact Us Journey<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you need help with a family-based green card, contact Us Journey today. We offer compassionate and experienced legal representation to clients in Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas. 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