Family cases
prepared with care
Bringing spouses, parents, children, and fiancés to the United States, and seeing each case through to approval.
Common situations
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to bring spouses, parents, children, or fiancés to the United States, and the family members applying for those benefits.
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A U.S. citizen sponsoring a foreign-born spouse, whether already in the U.S. or abroad.
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A K-1 fiancé visa for a partner who plans to marry in the U.S.
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Adjustment of status for a spouse already in the country on another visa.
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Consular processing for a spouse abroad, coordinated through the National Visa Center.
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Removal of conditions on a two-year green card, including divorce or hardship waivers.
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Sponsorship of parents or children of U.S. citizens.
What working with the firm looks like.
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Initial review
We confirm eligibility, identify the right petition pathway, and explain timing for both you and your relative.
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Petition preparation
Forms, supporting documents, and the evidence USCIS expects, assembled and reviewed line by line.
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Filing and follow-through
Submission, receipt confirmation, and continuous tracking. If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, the firm responds with the same care that went into the original filing.
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Adjustment or consular processing
Coordination of the next stage, interviews, biometrics, and travel, depending on whether your relative is in the U.S. or abroad.
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Outcome and next steps
Approval, plus a clear roadmap to removal of conditions or whatever the next milestone is.
What Breton Law does
Family cases are personal. The firm's role is to keep the process steady, organized, and free of surprises, petitions prepared carefully the first time, evidence assembled before USCIS asks, and a single attorney walking with you from the first call to the green card in your hand.
What people ask before scheduling a consultation.
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How long does a marriage-based green card take?
Timelines vary. For a spouse already in the U.S., adjustment of status typically takes 10–14 months. For a spouse abroad, consular processing can take 12–18 months. The firm provides a realistic timeline at the consultation based on current USCIS processing data.
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Do we have to be married before we file?
Not necessarily. A K-1 fiancé visa allows the foreign partner to enter the U.S. and marry within 90 days. The firm can help you decide between a K-1 and a marriage-then-petition approach based on your situation.
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What if my spouse came to the U.S. without inspection?
There are still options, including the I-601A provisional waiver, but the path is more complex. A consultation is the best way to map it out.
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What documents will I need?
At intake, the firm provides a clear, itemized checklist tailored to your situation. There's never guesswork about what to gather.
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Does Breton Law represent the petitioner, the beneficiary, or both?
The firm typically represents both, with each party signing the engagement letter. Conflicts are rare in family immigration but disclosed promptly if they arise.
Ready when you are.
Book a consultation and we'll walk through your case together, clearly, honestly, and without pressure to commit beyond the conversation itself.