Immigration Risk Assessments for Mixed-Status Families

Created for mixed-status families who need coordinated planning across spouses, parents, and children before filings, travel decisions, or enforcement-sensitive transitions.

Immigration Risk Assessments for Mixed-Status Families provide a structured way to plan when each family member may have different status, exposure, and options. Strategy before filing is especially important in mixed-status households because one decision can affect everyone else. We identify key risk points, map safer sequences, and organize practical steps by urgency.

The assessment is actionable, not abstract. Families receive plain-language guidance on what to collect, what to prioritize, and what to postpone until critical facts are verified. The result is a coordinated roadmap that supports better decisions under pressure.

During this strategy stage, we focus on decision quality before documents are submitted. That means confirming facts, screening practical risks, and setting a work plan you can realistically complete. The goal is not speed at any cost. The goal is forward progress with fewer avoidable surprises.

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What happens after you contact us: we confirm your goals, request key records, and provide a clear strategy consultation plan.

Who This Is For

Households where family members have different immigration statuses.
Families balancing immediate protection needs and long-term filings.
Parents concerned about child impact during immigration transitions.
Couples unsure how one spouse’s history affects shared planning.
Families with prior ICE or court history in the household.
Households needing a coordinated document and communication plan.
Families deciding whether to file now or wait for stronger evidence.
Clients seeking practical, calm planning without alarmist messaging.

Common Situations We See

One spouse eligible, the other high-risk

A household has mixed readiness levels and needs sequencing that avoids exposing unresolved issues unnecessarily.

Children are U.S. citizens but parent status is unstable

Families need planning around caregiving, records, and timing if enforcement or case delays disrupt normal routines.

Old encounters with immigration authorities

Even limited prior contact can affect current decisions, so we screen records and timelines before filing moves forward.

Conflicting advice from multiple sources

Families often receive fragmented guidance; the assessment creates one coordinated plan aligned to documented facts.

Urgent family pressure with incomplete information

We separate urgent actions from strategic actions so families can move forward without avoidable mistakes.

Key Risks to Screen Before Filing

One family member filing in a way that creates avoidable risk for another.
Missing records that hide critical timeline facts.
Household plans that rely on unverified assumptions.
No backup communication and document access plan.
Unclear responsibilities for gathering evidence and responding to deadlines.
Travel or relocation decisions made without full family risk review.
Inconsistent family narratives across different immigration filings.

How Our Strategy Service Works

Family-wide intake and status mapping across household members.
Risk-screening matrix with urgency and dependency analysis.
Scenario planning for near-term and medium-term pathways.
Evidence and document preparation plan by family role.
Final roadmap session with clear next-step assignments.

Each step is designed to reduce guesswork. By the end of the process, you should know what to do next, what to postpone, and what records are required before moving into filing or representation.

Why New Horizons Legal

New Horizons Legal takes a strategy-first approach so key decisions are made before forms are filed. We use careful risk screening to identify issues early and reduce avoidable mistakes. Our process emphasizes practical organization, plain-language communication, and realistic planning. You leave with clear next steps that match your facts and timeline.

What You Receive

Household immigration risk matrix.
Prioritized action plan with phased timing recommendations.
Family document inventory checklist by person.
Scenario notes for common contingencies and response options.
Communication and preparedness guidance for household coordination.
Scope map for strategic planning versus filing representation.
Written recap with concrete responsibilities and target dates.
Optional update review as family facts evolve.

Typical Documents to Gather

Identity documents for each household member.
Any immigration notices, receipts, and case numbers.
Relationship records such as marriage and birth certificates.
School and caregiving records relevant to household impact.
Employment and income records for key contributors.
Medical records where hardship or care needs are relevant.
Prior court or enforcement documents, if any.
Residential history and shared household evidence.
Emergency contact and guardianship planning information.
Translations for non-English records.

Pricing and Scope

Typical strategy planning range: $1,500 to $3,500. Final fee depends on complexity, record volume, and urgency. We confirm a flat-fee scope before work begins.

This helps families understand exactly what is covered in planning versus what would require a separate engagement for filing support, submissions, or agency representation.

Usually Included

Family-level immigration strategy consultation.
Risk matrix and scenario planning output.
Action roadmap with phased priorities.
One follow-up clarification exchange tied to roadmap items.

Usually Not Included

Preparation or filing of petitions/forms unless separately retained.
Representation in interviews, enforcement check-ins, or court.
Third-party fees for record retrieval or translations.

Pricing scales with household size and complexity of prior history.
Follow-on representation can be quoted as separate phases per family member.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can one consultation cover the whole family?

Yes, in many cases. We can structure intake around household priorities and identify when separate follow-up reviews are needed.

Will you tell us who should file first?

We provide sequencing recommendations based on facts, readiness, and risk. Final decisions are made with your family after review.

Do mixed-status families always face high risk?

Not always. Risk varies by facts. The purpose of assessment is to distinguish manageable issues from higher-impact concerns.

Can this include safety and contingency planning?

Yes. We include practical preparedness and communication planning as part of broader strategy recommendations.

Do you represent every family member automatically?

No. Representation scope is defined separately and can be staged by person or case type based on family decisions.

How soon should we do this before filing?

Earlier is usually better. Pre-filing screening gives time to gather records and avoid rushed decisions.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It provides general information only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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What happens after you contact us: our team confirms scope, collects key records, and schedules a focused strategy session with clear preparation instructions.