The United States has instituted a new immigration program for Ecuadorian migrants, another effort in the ongoing process of combating the rising number of illegal border crossings. Eligible migrants, under the family reunification program, will be permitted to fly to the U.S. to apply for temporary work permits, and legally stay until a visa becomes available. Moving forward, they can become permanent residents.
Individuals must be sponsored by U.S.-based relatives who are citizens or permanent residents. Those eligible to sponsor relatives will receive notification if they are eligible to request the presence of their family members. This process is significantly more efficient than directly applying for family-based visas, which are facing backlogs and delays.
Similar family reunification programs have been proposed and implemented for citizens of other Latin American countries.
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Ecuadorian migrants may want to consider this new program among other immigration options available to them. Each case will vary depending on an individual’s situation and needs, making it of the utmost importance to meet with a family immigration lawyer to understand your options.
Our team of California immigration lawyers employs a personalized approach to every case, increasing the chances of a successful outcome. We will work with you to understand your story and work relentlessly to reunite you with your family.
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