Family-Based Immigration Lawyer: Why Families Trust Us
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Every family-based case begins with people, not forms. Behind each I-130 there is a spouse counting the days, a parent missing birthdays, or a child growing up on the other side of an ocean. As a family-based immigration lawyer, Tolga Ozek has built Ozek Law Firm’s immigration practice around one goal: bringing families together, and treating every family the way we would want our own to be treated.
Why we focus on family-based immigration
U.S. immigration law gives families a direct path: a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident can petition for certain relatives to live in the United States permanently. The path is direct, but it is rarely simple. One missed document, an inconsistent date, or an unanswered question about a prior visa can delay a family for months or longer.
That is why we have chosen to concentrate on family-based cases. Handling them day after day means we know how officers read a petition, which evidence carries weight, and where applications most often go wrong. We use that experience to prepare each file carefully before anything is filed.
Family-based cases we handle
| Case type | Main forms | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage green card | I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864 | Spouses of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, in the U.S. or abroad |
| K-1 fiancé(e) visa | I-129F, DS-160, then I-485 | Engaged couples where the petitioner is a U.S. citizen |
| Parents of U.S. citizens | I-130, then I-485 or consular processing | U.S. citizens who are 21 or older |
| Children | I-130 | Children of U.S. citizens and permanent residents; category depends on age and marital status |
| Brothers and sisters | I-130 (F4 category) | U.S. citizens who are 21 or older; waits follow the Visa Bulletin |
| Removal of conditions | I-751 | Conditional residents through a marriage of less than two years |
| Waivers | I-601A, I-601 | Applicants facing unlawful-presence or other inadmissibility issues |
An honest answer about outcomes
Families ask us, understandably, how their case is likely to go. The honest answer is that the result depends on the facts: the relationship, the immigration history, the evidence, and the law in effect when the case is decided. What we can promise is the work: a thorough review at the start, a clear list of what we need, a petition built to answer the officer’s questions before they are asked, and preparation for every interview.
A family case is never just paperwork. It is someone’s spouse, parent or child, and we prepare it that way.
How we care for your family
- One attorney who knows your file. You speak directly with your attorney, who knows your file from the first call to the final decision.
- Explanations in your language. We explain every step in plain terms, in English, Turkish, Spanish or Swedish, with interpreters for other languages.
- An honest assessment up front. If your case has a risk, such as a prior overstay, a past denial or a criminal record issue, we tell you at the start and plan for it.
- Evidence built for your story. Joint finances, photos, affidavits and financial sponsorship documents are organized to show the officer what matters.
- Interview preparation. We walk you through the questions officers ask and the documents to bring, so you arrive prepared.
Always within reach
Waiting on an immigration case is stressful, and silence from your lawyer makes it worse. Our commitment is simple: you speak with your attorney directly. When USCIS or the National Visa Center acts on your case, we tell you what it means and what comes next. Consultations are available in person in Bethesda or by video, wherever you are in the United States or abroad.
Family-based filings ask detailed questions about prior visas, entries, arrests and marriages. A wrong answer, even an innocent one, can be treated as a misrepresentation. Do not travel outside the United States while an adjustment application is pending without advance parole, and be careful of non-attorney “notarios.” Speak with a licensed attorney first.
What you should do now
- Gather passports, birth and marriage certificates, prior visas, and any I-94 records.
- Write down every past entry to the United States, every prior petition, and any immigration court history.
- Collect proof of your relationship, such as joint leases, bank accounts, photos and communication.
- Schedule a consultation so we can review your situation before anything is filed.
Tolga Ozek is the founder of Ozek Law Firm, LLC in Bethesda, Maryland. Admitted in Maryland, New York and Washington, D.C., he advises individuals, families and companies on immigration and business law.
Tell us about your family. We will review your situation, explain your options honestly and get back to you promptly.
This page is general information only and is not legal advice. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts and on the law in effect, and final decisions are made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of State and the immigration courts. No attorney can guarantee an outcome. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Information current as of Sept. 25, 2026.
Ozek Law Firm, LLC · 4500 East West Highway, Suite 150, Bethesda, MD 20814 · +1 (202) 854-8545 · info@ozeklaw.com · www.ozeklaw.com
Admitted in Maryland, New York and Washington, D.C.; federal immigration practice throughout the United States. Consultations in English, Turkish, Spanish and Swedish; interpreters for other languages.
