Assistance from an Immigration Lawyer Could Reduce Life-Impacting Spousal Petition Delays

Bringing a foreign-born relative to the United States is, theoretically, a straightforward process. Immigration law provides detailed rules and regulations to petition for a spouse. As long as the one spouse fills out all necessary forms correctly, the path to a visa and lawful permanent resident status emerges. Of course, you have to do everything correctly to experience a hassle-free process. The average person doesn't likely possess much knowledge about immigration petitions and related laws. An immigration attorney does. Such a lawyer could help cut down on any delays capable of upending everyone's lives.

Turning another Page in Life and Setting Up a Stable Future

The process of bringing a spouse to the United States should lead to a desired life of stability. Living alone is not the same experience as living with someone else. Until a spouse arrives, your life may find itself in limbo. Someone living in a studio apartment, for example, likely wants to move into one-bedroom accommodations. One spouse may wish to move forward with helping the other spouse find employment to cover the now-doubled living expenses. Is there a local doctor capable of supporting the new arrival's medical concerns? Concerns and responsibilities such as these become less stressful when addressed. When duties and obligations linger, things become more complicated and contribute to worry and anxiety. Moving forward quickly and smoothly with immigration petitions can make life easier and more stable.

Mistakes Mean Delays and Hassles

The processing period for new immigration petitions can be annoyingly long. With millions of new applications landing in Citizen and Immigration Service's mailbox every year, long waits become almost unavoidable. What petitioners must avoid is anything that adds to the delays. Errors, omissions, and mistakes on forms cause these delays. Allowing an attorney to complete the forms cuts down on the chances for errors. 

Immigration Inquiries and Questionable Requests

A sad fact hangs like a dark cloud over immigration petitions and applications. Many submissions are fraudulent. So, if something raises an official's suspicions, the petitioner may find him- or herself challenged. Providing an adequate written response requires knowledge and experience and dealing with an official in person even more so. Maybe hiring an attorney to deal with the officials would be the better option. 

Remember, further mishaps mean further delays. Neither you nor your spouse wants to experience additional delays. Both of you would far more prefer moving forward with your new and happy life together. Reach out to an immigration lawyer today for more information.