Reuniting Families: How Steve Miller Helps with Family-Based Immigration

Episode Summary: In the premiere episode of Paso a Paso Immigration Help, founding attorney Steve Miller of Affordable Immigration shares his mission of reuniting families through compassionate, affordable legal services. With more than 15 years of experience, Steve explains the petition process for spouses, children, and parents, the differences between petitions filed by U.S. citizens versus green card holders, and how consular processing works when family members live abroad. He also addresses common mistakes families make when filing, why choosing the right immigration lawyer matters, and how faith and affordability guide his firm’s approach. Along the way, Steve shares his personal story, his work mentoring inmates, and his passion for helping immigrant families build secure futures in the United States.

Key Timestamps:

00:01 – Show introduction and welcome 02:00 – Steve Miller’s personal story and inspiration for practicing immigration law 05:15 – How affordability and faith guide his legal practice 08:00 – The types of families and cases Affordable Immigration serves 11:20 – Who qualifies to file family-based immigration petitions 13:40 – Differences between U.S. citizen and green card holder petitions 16:25 – Immediate relatives vs. preference categories and visa wait times 19:05 – Consular processing when the beneficiary lives abroad 22:30 – Common mistakes families make in immigration filings 26:15 – How to choose the right immigration attorney 30:10 – Steve’s advice for families starting the petition process 34:00 – Personal passions: hiking, songwriting, and mentoring in Oregon prisons 38:20 – Closing thoughts and call to action

About the Show:

Paso a Paso Immigration Help with Steve Miller is dedicated to guiding immigrant families through the U.S. immigration system with clarity, compassion, and affordability. Hosted by attorney Steve Miller, founder of Affordable Immigration, each episode unpacks the processes behind visas, green cards, waivers, and family petitions—empowering families across the U.S. and Latin America to stay together and thrive.