Consular Process for Residency in the United States
Do you have a relative in another country who wants to legally immigrate to the United States?
At Santiago Legal LLC , we help you bring your loved ones to the United States through the consular process, safely and in compliance with all immigration requirements.
What is the Consular Process?
The consular process is the legal path that family members residing outside the United States must follow to obtain their Green Card (permanent residence).
This process is carried out in two stages:
Within the United States, you (the petitioner) file an immigration petition.
Outside the United States, your family member attends their interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
With our help, you can ensure that every step is performed correctly, without errors that could delay or affect the outcome.
Who can you bring through the Consular Process?
You can sponsor your family member if you are:
US citizen: You can petition for your spouse, children, parents, siblings, or fiancé(e).
Permanent resident (Green Card holder): You can petition for your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age.
You can also make requests for employment, humanitarian aid or asylum, depending on the case.
At Santiago Legal LLC we review your eligibility and that of your family member, preparing everything from the first petition to the final interview.
What does our legal service include?
We will assist you through all stages of the consular process, including:
Preparation and submission of Petition I-130
Case follow-up with the National Visa Center (NVC)
Proper submission of forms such as DS-260, I-864 and civil documents
Support with translations, family testing, and payment of fees
Preparing for the interview at the consulate or embassy
Post-interview counseling and follow-up of immigrant visas
Support with work permit and adjustment of status if your family member enters with an immigrant visa
Our immigration lawyers also advise you on future procedures such as Green Card renewal and citizenship.
We represent families in Minnesota and throughout the United States.
At Santiago Legal LLC , we handle cases such as:
Useful resources and required documents
Common documents for the Consular Process:
Beneficiary's passport
Birth and/or marriage certificate
Form I-130 approved
DS-260 Form
Affidavit of Financial Support (I-864)
Passport-style photos
Certified translations
Criminal record certificates (depending on the country)
