Family-Based Green Card Attorney
Family-based immigration is the most common path to a U.S. green card — and one of the slowest. The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is the foundation, but the timeline depends on the petitioner's status (citizen vs. lawful permanent resident) and the relationship category. Spouses of U.S. citizens move fastest. Married children and siblings often face 8–10+ year waits because of annual visa caps.
Haque Legal handles family-based filings from the initial I-130 through consular processing or domestic adjustment of status, including the I-130/I-485 combination filings, the I-864 Affidavit of Support, and the supporting evidence packet. We also handle I-601A provisional unlawful presence waivers for spouses of U.S. citizens who would otherwise face the 3- or 10-year bar.
Every family petition we file is built to anticipate the request for evidence (RFE) — not react to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an I-130 petition and how long is the current Detroit wait?
The I-130 is the “Petition for Alien Relative.” For U.S. citizens sponsoring a spouse in Detroit, the current April 2026 wait time is approximately 17 to 22 months. Petitions for siblings or married children face significantly longer backlogs, often exceeding 8–10 years due to annual visa caps.— Haque Legal, PLC, Updated April 2026
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I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver approved
All matters described are real cases handled by Haque Legal, PLC. Client identifying details have been omitted to protect confidentiality. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.