Law Offices of
ARSEN V. BAZIYANTS
Family Immigration Lawyer in Las Vegas
Family-based immigration is about people, not paperwork. It involves spouses trying to build a life together, parents seeking stability for their children, and families navigating long processes that often carry emotional and financial weight.
As a Las Vegas family immigration lawyer, my practice focuses on guiding families through immigration matters with clarity, preparation, and realistic expectations. Since 2008, I have worked almost exclusively in immigration law, with a particular emphasis on family-based cases. These matters require careful analysis, thorough documentation, and an understanding that no two families — or cases — are ever the same.
What Is Family-Based Immigration?
Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to petition certain family members for immigration benefits. While marriage-based green cards make up a significant portion of these cases, family immigration also includes petitions for parents, children, and other qualifying relatives, as well as related applications such as waivers, adjustment of status, and removal of conditions.
In practice, family immigration is rarely a single form or a single filing. Many cases involve overlapping timelines, prior immigration history, travel issues, or long periods of separation. My role is to identify potential issues early and help families navigate the process deliberately, rather than reactively.
Marriage-Based Green Cards
Marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is one of the most common family-based immigration paths. These cases often appear straightforward on the surface, but they are heavily evidence-driven and closely reviewed by immigration authorities.
Marriage-based cases may involve:
Adjustment of status inside the United States
Consular processing through a U.S. embassy or consulate
Conditional residence and subsequent I-751 filings
Prior immigration violations or periods of unlawful presence
I work closely with couples to prepare complete, well-documented filings that reflect the reality of their relationship and anticipate questions before they arise. Learn more about the marriage-based green card process.
I-751 Removal of Conditions
When a marriage-based green card is granted on a conditional basis, the next step is filing Form I-751 to remove those conditions. This stage is often underestimated, yet it carries significant risk if not handled carefully.
I-751 cases may involve:
Joint filings by married couples
Waiver filings after divorce, separation, or hardship
Requests for additional evidence
Interviews years after the initial green card approval
These cases require a clear understanding of both the original marriage evidence and the current factual circumstances.
Learn more about removing conditions on permanent residence (Form I-751).
Petitions for Parents and Children
Family immigration also includes petitions for parents and children. These cases may involve minor children, adult children, stepchildren, or parents seeking permanent residence through their U.S. citizen children.
Depending on the situation, these matters can involve:
Immediate relative petitions
Preference category backlogs
Age-out considerations
Consular processing abroad
Proper planning is essential, particularly where timing and eligibility may change.
Learn more about family petitions for parents and children.
Family-Based Waivers and Complex Histories
Many family immigration cases involve prior immigration issues, such as unlawful presence, prior entries, or past immigration violations. In these situations, a waiver may be required before permanent residence can be granted.
Family-based waivers are among the most complex areas of immigration law. They are highly discretionary and depend on detailed factual development, particularly with respect to hardship to qualifying relatives.
In my experience, waiver cases succeed or fail based on preparation — not optimism.
Learn more about waiver options in family-based immigration cases.
How I Approach Family Immigration Cases
Family immigration is the core of my practice, not an add-on service. I intentionally limit the types of immigration cases I accept so that I can evaluate eligibility carefully and devote the necessary attention to each matter.
My approach emphasizes:
Early issue spotting
Honest assessments of risk
Clear explanations of options and timelines
Thorough preparation before filing
I do not promise outcomes. I focus on helping families make informed decisions and presenting their cases as clearly and accurately as possible.
Serving Families in Las Vegas and Beyond
While my office is located in Las Vegas, I work with families throughout the United States and abroad. Immigration law is federal, but local experience matters when preparing cases, understanding processing patterns, and guiding clients through interviews and follow-up requests.
If you are exploring a family-based immigration matter and want experienced, focused guidance, this page is a starting point. Each family’s situation is different, and meaningful advice requires understanding the full picture.