All family-based immigration begins with a petition, either the I-130 or the I-129F (for fiances). These petitions prove your family members eligibility for a visa. For these petitions, generally you need to show the petitioner’s status in the United States, certificates of family relations, and evidence that the relationship is real (depending on the case). Once the family petition is approved, the beneficiary can either apply abroad for an immigrant visa or apply in the United States for adjustment of status, if a visa is immediately... read full review »