Helping families in Central Ohio reunite through marriage green cards, fiancé visas, parent and sibling petitions, and citizenship. Consultations in English, Arabic, and Spanish.
Family-based petitions form the core of Latif Law's immigration practice. Attorney Ali Latif personally handles every family immigration case — from the initial consultation through the USCIS interview and final approval. There are no paralegals making your case decisions and no hand-offs to staff attorneys.
Latif Law serves families throughout Franklin County and Central Ohio, including Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Hilliard, Gahanna, Grove City, and Reynoldsburg. Consultations are available in English, Arabic, and Spanish — Attorney Latif is fluent in all three languages and serves Columbus's Arab-American and Hispanic immigrant communities directly.
Whether you are petitioning for a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, each case begins with a thorough eligibility review to identify the right pathway, the likely timeline, and any issues that should be addressed before filing.
Spousal green cards through adjustment of status (if your spouse is in the U.S.) or consular processing (if abroad). We handle the full I-130 + I-485 package.
Bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the U.S. to marry within 90 days, followed by adjustment of status. A faster entry option for couples who are not yet married.
After meeting residency requirements, most green card holders may apply for U.S. citizenship. We prepare the N-400 application and provide interview preparation.
U.S. citizens age 21+ can petition for a parent as an immediate relative — no annual visa cap. We prepare the I-130 package and guide parents through the interview.
U.S. citizens may petition for brothers and sisters under the F4 preference category. We file the I-130 and help clients maintain the petition for the duration of the wait.
Spouses with a 2-year conditional green card must file I-751 within 90 days before the card expires. We prepare the joint petition and advise on waiver options.
Every family-based immigrant visa requires a legally binding financial sponsorship. We review income requirements, advise on joint sponsors, and prepare your I-864 package.
F1, F2A, F2B, F3, and F4 — we explain which category applies to your family, how the Visa Bulletin affects your wait time, and how to lock in your priority date.
Direct attorney access. Every family immigration case at Latif Law is handled personally by Attorney Ali Latif. You will not be handed off to a paralegal or junior staff member. You communicate directly with the attorney who knows your case.
Trilingual communication. Attorney Latif is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish. Columbus's diverse immigrant community includes large Arabic-speaking and Spanish-speaking populations, and Latif Law serves both without needing interpreters or translation services.
Transparent, flat fee pricing. Our immigration fees are disclosed upfront, not billed by the hour. See our full fee schedule — no surprises.
USCIS Columbus Field Office experience. Family immigration interviews for Central Ohio applicants are held at the USCIS Columbus Field Office. We prepare clients specifically for local interview practices and attend interviews with clients where permitted.
AmLaw 200 background. Attorney Latif practiced at a national AmLaw 200 firm before building his Columbus immigration practice. That foundation — combined with his focus on immigrant families — means clients receive sophisticated, strategic representation without the large-firm overhead.
Payment plans available. We offer payment plan options to make legal representation accessible for families navigating both immigration costs and USCIS filing fees.
We review your relationship, immigration history, and goals to determine which pathway applies and what to expect. This is also when we identify any potential complications early.
We prepare the I-130 petition package — including supporting documents, civil documents, and evidence of the qualifying family relationship — for USCIS review.
We file the petition and monitor processing. If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence (RFE), we prepare a timely, thorough response to keep your case moving.
We prepare you for the USCIS interview at the Columbus Field Office (or the embassy interview for consular processing), covering what to expect and how to present your case.
After approval, we advise on next steps — whether that means receiving your green card, filing I-751 to remove conditions, or beginning the naturalization process.
Attorney fees vary by case type and complexity. Consultations at Latif Law are $100 for 30 minutes (credited toward your retainer). For a full fee overview, see our immigration fees page.
Immediate relative cases (spouse, parent, or minor child of a U.S. citizen) typically take 12–24+ months. Preference category cases such as sibling petitions (F4) can take many years due to annual visa quotas. Processing times fluctuate — we never guarantee timelines, and clients should follow the monthly Visa Bulletin.
U.S. citizens can petition for spouses, parents, children, and siblings. LPRs can only petition for spouses and unmarried children. See our pages on marriage green cards, parent green cards, and sibling petitions for detailed eligibility information.
Yes. Attorney Ali Latif is fluent in both Arabic and Spanish. Consultations can be conducted entirely in your language — no interpreter needed.
The USCIS Columbus Field Office (395 E Broad St, Suite 300) handles adjustment of status and naturalization interviews for Franklin County residents. We prepare clients thoroughly for Columbus Field Office interviews and attend where permitted.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your family immigration goals. We serve Columbus and all of Central Ohio.
Consultations available in English, Arabic, and Spanish.