As an immigration attorney, Christopher Stender has argued numerous cases that resulted in published decisions by the Board of Immigration Appeals. Christopher Stender continues to work extensively with the board, which hears numerous petitions to classify relationship status for family members.

2.  As an immigration attorney, Christopher Stender has
argued numerous cases that resulted in published
decisions by the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Christopher Stender continues to work extensively
with the board, which hears numerous petitions to
classify relationship status for family members.
Under the United State Immigration and
Naturalization Act, individuals may apply for and
receive family relationship visas on an unlimited or a
limited basis. Immediate relatives qualify for unlimited
visa types. Eligible individuals include spouses of US
citizens and unmarried children who are 20 years of
age or younger.

3.  Orphans who have been or will be adopted by citizens
are eligible, as are parents of citizens who are 21 years of
age or older.
Family members who do not fall under these categories
may be eligible for a family preference visa. First
preference under this limited visa program applies to
citizens' unmarried children and any minor children that
those individuals may have. Second preference, however,
is more common and applies to minor children, unmarried
children age 21 or over, and spouses of permanent
residents. Spouses and children account for 77 percent of
individuals in this category. Also possibly eligible for a
family preference visa are married children of citizens and
their families.