Van Der Hout, Brigagliano & Nightingale adamantly believes in the unification of family members and dedicates a large portion of its practice to pursing family-based immigration. Although each individual’s situation is unique, where unification is provided for by law Van Der Hout, Brigagliano & Nightingale strives to achieve that result. Although each individual’s situation is different, certain individuals may be eligible to legalize their status through applying to adjust their status within the United States, obtaining an immigrant visa while abroad (consular processing), legalization, or via the registry. More recently, Congress has provided additional ways for certain individuals to gain lawful status in the United States by passing the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act of 1997 and the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act of 2000. Van Der Hout, Brigagliano & Nightingale is committed to exploring all possible legal options an individual may have to immigrate through family members.