A guide who has been there
Many of our attorneys have navigated immigration themselves. We lead with empathy, because we know what is at stake when it is your family on the line.
Family-Based Immigration
A clear path to building your life together.
We help couples bring loved ones home through marriage-based green cards and fiance visas.
Overview
When you are building a life with someone you love, immigration should not stand in the way. We guide couples through marriage-based green cards, fiancé(e) visas, and the path to permanent residence, with clarity and care from your first question to your approval.
Why Choose Ellis Porter?
One attorney, start to finish
You work with a dedicated attorney who knows your story. No repeating yourself, no conflicting answers, and promptly responds to your questions.
Clarity at every step
No jargon and no guesswork. We explain each step in plain language so you always know where your case stands and what comes next.
Done right the first time
We prepare careful, complete filings so you can avoid the delays and stressful surprises that come from a petition that is missing pieces.
Results that reflect real experience.
- 23+ Years guiding clients through a system that rarely stands still.
- 90k+ Immigration approvals secured for individuals, families, and employers.
- 4.9/5 Average client review rating across hundreds of cases.
Family-Based Immigration
More than one path to permanent status.
Marriage-based immigration takes a few forms, and the right one depends on where you and your spouse or fiancé(e) live now. We help you choose the path that fits your situation and guide you through every form and interview.
K-1 visas for fiance(e)s abroad
If you plan to marry a partner who lives abroad, the K-1 lets them enter the United States so you can marry within 90 days and then apply for a green card.
Green cards for spouses already in the U.S.
If your spouse is already in the United States, Adjustment of Status can move them to permanent residence without leaving the country.
Consular processing for spouses abroad
If your spouse lives abroad, we guide you through the immigrant visa process at a U.S. consulate so they can join you as a permanent resident.
Removing conditions on residence
For marriages under two years at approval, we help you file later to remove conditions and secure a permanent ten-year green card.
Family-Based Immigration
A clear process, start to finish.
You should never wonder where your case stands. We map the right path for your family, prepare strong filings, and prepare you for every interview, so you always know what to expect and what to do next.
Choose the right path
We learn your situation and recommend the K-1, Adjustment of Status, or consular path that fits you best.
Prepare a strong petition
We prepare your petition and supporting evidence, including the documentation that proves a genuine relationship.
File and track
We file with USCIS or the consulate and keep you updated on each step and what comes next.
Prepare for the interview
We help you prepare for the interview so you walk in informed, organized, and confident.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should we use a K-1 visa or marry first?
It depends on where you live and your timeline. A K-1 fits couples who will marry in the United States. Marrying first abroad may point to consular processing. We help you choose.
Can my spouse get a green card from inside the U.S.?
Often yes. If your spouse is already in the United States and eligible, Adjustment of Status can move them to permanent residence without leaving the country.
How do we prove our marriage is genuine?
Through documentation such as shared finances, a shared home, and photos. We help you assemble a clear, organized record.
What is a conditional green card?
If you’ve been married for less than two years when your green card is approved, your green card will be conditional, meaning it will be valid for two years.
How long does the whole process take?
Timelines vary by path and by USCIS and consular processing times. We give you a realistic estimate up front and keep you updated throughout.
Hundreds of Success Stories
[Our Ellis Porter attorney] handled my husband’s adjustment of status (petition for alien relative) application. We initially consulted three different attorneys, and decided to hire Ellis Porter following our great interaction with the team. The whole process was completely seamless and very simple for us, and they made sure to forward every update on our petition as soon as it came in. We just got the notice that my husband has been granted his conditional green card. Thank you!
[My Ellis Porter attorney] has been absolutely wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable and has explained every step of the way very well. She did an excellent job with our application and we got our green card approved!!! She is very easy to talk to and very caring!!! I would highly recommend [her] if you have any doubts with the US Immigration process!! Overall i’d like to thank [her] and her team for the wonderful job they had done, they are really changing lives one by one and making this a better world. You are in good hands with [my Ellis Porter attorney] and her team.
[My Ellis Porter attorney] was excellent. She helped us with my wife’s spousal visa, and she was friendly, knowledgable, caring, and efficient. She guided us throughout the entire process smoothly and got things done in record time. My wife was approved for her visa, fortunately, and far earlier than we had anticipated. [My Ellis Porter attorney] and her team went above and beyond our expectations, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for legal help with immigration needs.
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Tell us about your relationship and where you each live now. We will help you understand the right path to bring your family together and what to expect along the way.