Navegando pela Imigração Familiar: Erros Comuns e Como Evitá-los
Denice Flores • July 10, 2025
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A imigração baseada em parentesco continua sendo uma das formas mais comuns de se obter residência permanente legal nos Estados Unidos. É uma esperança para famílias que desejam se reunir além das fronteiras, mas o processo está longe de ser simples. A tramitação dos pedidos pode sofrer atrasos devido a erros cometidos durante o preparo da documentação.
A seguir, destacamos alguns dos erros mais frequentes e como evitá-los:
- Formulários Incompletos ou com Informações Incorretas
Um dos erros mais comuns é enviar formulários incompletos ou com dados incorretos, como o I-130 (Petição para Parente Estrangeiro) e o I-485 (Ajuste de Status). Mesmo pequenos erros como nomes incorretos, assinaturas ausentes ou datas erradas — podem resultar em Solicitações de Evidência (Requests for Evidence).
Como evitar: revise atentamente todas as informações, confira os documentos de apoio e consulte um advogado antes de enviar. Lembre-se: formulários de imigração são documentos legais, portanto, a precisão é fundamental.
- Evidência de Apoio Insuficiente
Comprovar uma relação familiar genuína é a base das petições familiares. No caso de casais, o USCIS analisa cuidadosamente as provas de que o casamento é legítimo (bona fide). A ausência ou escassez de documentos comprobatórios pode levar a Solicitações de Evidência e até a suspeitas por parte da imigração.
Como evitar: para demonstrar um casamento genuíno, inclua documentos que mostrem finanças e responsabilidades compartilhadas.
- Escolher a Categoria ou Preferência Errada
Existem caminhos distintos para a imigração, dependendo se o peticionário é cidadão americano ou residente permanente legal, e se o beneficiário é cônjuge, filho, irmão ou pai/mãe. Cada categoria tem diferentes prazos de processamento e disponibilidade de vistos.
Como evitar: antes de protocolar o pedido, entenda qual categoria preferencial se aplica ao seu caso. Parentes imediatos de cidadãos americanos (cônjuges, pais e filhos solteiros menores de 21 anos) geralmente têm processamento mais rápido e não estão sujeitos a limites anuais de vistos.
- Não Informar Histórico Migratório ou Criminal
Muitos solicitantes não mencionam violações migratórias anteriores, como permanência além do prazo do visto, trabalho não autorizado ou ordens de deportação. Da mesma forma, omitir antecedentes criminais pode comprometer o processo caso sejam descobertos mais adiante.
Como evitar: comunique tudo ao seu advogado, por mais irrelevante ou antigo que pareça. Violações anteriores nem sempre resultam em negativa, mas omiti-las pode gerar consequências graves.
Se você está pensando em protocolar uma petição baseada em parentesco, agende uma consulta com um dos nossos advogados de imigração. Nosso escritório está comprometido em ajudar famílias a lidar com esse processo complexo com clareza e segurança.
Este blog não se destina a fornecer aconselhamento jurídico e nada aqui deve ser interpretado como estabelecimento de um relacionamento advogado-cliente. Por favor, agende uma consulta com um advogado de imigração antes de agir com base em qualquer informação lida aqui.
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