PRACTICE AREAS
Citizenship and Naturalization
Citizenship and Naturalization
Citizenship and Naturalization
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after meeting the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA).
Acquisition of citizenship is obtained through U.S. citizenship parents either at birth or after birth, but before the age of 18.
Immigrant Visas
Citizenship and Naturalization
Citizenship and Naturalization
Family Based: To obtain a family-based immigrant visa, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by a qualifying family member who is at least 21 years of age and is either a U.S. citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident.
Employment Based: There are five employment-based immigrant visa preferences categories. A foreign citizen needs the right
Family Based: To obtain a family-based immigrant visa, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by a qualifying family member who is at least 21 years of age and is either a U.S. citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident.
Employment Based: There are five employment-based immigrant visa preferences categories. A foreign citizen needs the right combination of skills, education, and/pr work experience to qualify for an employment-based immigrant visa. You can obtain residence this way.
Nonimmigrant Visas
Citizenship and Naturalization
Nonimmigrant Visas
Nonimmigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on a temporary basis for tourism, business, medical treatment, and certain types of temporary work. Some examples of nonimmigrant visas include foreign government officials, temporary visitors for business and pleasure, aliens in transit, treaty traders
Nonimmigrant visas are issued to foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on a temporary basis for tourism, business, medical treatment, and certain types of temporary work. Some examples of nonimmigrant visas include foreign government officials, temporary visitors for business and pleasure, aliens in transit, treaty traders and investors, academic and vocational students, temporary workers, exchange visitors, athletes and entertainers, victims of certain crimes, and certain family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Permanent Residence (Green Card)
Permanent Residence (Green Card)
Permanent Residence (Green Card)
A lawful permanent resident is someone who has been granted the right to live in the United States indefinitely. Permanent residence includes the right to work in the United States. They are issued a green card.
Removal Defense
Permanent Residence (Green Card)
Permanent Residence (Green Card)
Removal defense involves representing and advocating for immigrants facing deportation from the United States. The process involves appearing before an immigration judge in immigration court. These services also include handling cases where a removal order has already been entered, and an appeal or motion to reopen is needed.
Asylum
Permanent Residence (Green Card)
Asylum
Asylum is a form of protection which allows an individual to remain in the United States instead of being deported to a country where he or she fears persecution or harm. If an individual is granted asylum, this gives her protection and the right to stay in the United States.
Waivers
Waivers
Waivers
If an applicant for an immigration benefit is inadmissible to the United States, USCIS may only grant the benefit if the applicant receives a waiver of inadmissibility or another form of relief provided in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). USCIS, in its administration of waiver laws and policies, seeks to promote family unity and provide humanitarian results.
TPS
Waivers
Waivers
The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country's nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. Designated countries include: Venezuela, Ukraine, Hai
The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country's nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. Designated countries include: Venezuela, Ukraine, Haiti, Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Yemen.
DACA
Waivers
DACA
On June 15, 2012, the secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discre
On June 15, 2012, the secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. They are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide lawful status.