FAQs

Spouses, children, and parents of abusive U.S. citizens or permanent residents can self-petition for a green card under VAWA. Eligible individuals must have lived with…

VAWA, or the Violence Against Women Act, is a body of legislation protecting victims of domestic violence or abuse in the United States VAWA allows…

An immigration attorney can guide individuals and families through the complex family-based petition process, collecting and managing accurate documentation, meeting deadlines, and addressing potential issues.…

Common reasons for denial of family-based immigration petitions include insufficient evidence of a qualifying relationship, failure to meet financial requirements, criminal history, fraudulent marriage claims,…

Green card holders can sponsor certain family members for immigration. A green card holder can petition for their spouse, unmarried children under 21 years old,…

The family-based petition process typically takes 6 to 24 months, depending on the relationship category and current processing times. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens generally…

Family-based immigration petitions typically cover immediate relatives, including spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens. These petitions also include more distant family…

Rivas & Associates is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but provides immigration law services to clients nationwide. We also have an office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.…

To apply for naturalization and citizenship with Rivas & Associates, contact our office at or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation. Our…