U.S. Immigration lawyers deal with issues relating to foreign nationals who come to this country either temporarily or permanently, including the associated legal rights, duties, and obligations of aliens in the United States. Some of the most common issues an immigration lawyer can help you with include immigration visas, green cards and citizenship and naturalization applications.
An immigration attorney can help you overcome and avoid many legal issues and simplify the immigration process as much as possible.
Who Has Citizenship By Birth?
Persons who are born in the United States are citizens at birth unless they are born to foreign diplomats. A person who is born abroad to TWO US citizens is a US citizen if both parents were …
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What Is The Benefit Of Being A Permanent Resident?
As a lawful permanent resident you receive a permanent resident card, commonly known as a Green Card. This card is evidence of your status as a lawful permanent resident and of your …
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Family Based Visas
Do you need a family-based visa? The U.S. Immigration laws highly value family unification and therefore allow for a person to obtain a family based visa. The laws carefully define the family relationships which form the basis for an immigration visa. Immediate relatives such as spouses, unmarried children under 20 years old, and parents of a U¬S citizen may be …
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What Happens When You Divorce a U.S. Citizen Prior to Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
The lives of most divorcees change once a divorce is finalized. However, if one of the divorcees is not a United States citizen then that person may face an additional challenge and need to fight for the right to remain in the United States. Generally, when an immigrant marries a U.S. citizen and the couple resides in the United States, the immigrant spouse is provided with a …
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Alien's Change of Address Card
This card is to be used by all aliens to report a change of address within ten days of such change. (Form AR-11 (Rev. 01/20/06) Y
Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion
These instructions are to help you complete the form to notify USCIS that you are filing a motion to reopen or reconsider a USCIS decision or …
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How To File for Permanent Residency in the U.S. (Green Card)
The permanent residency card (Green Card) is issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Once received, it allows the holder to permanently reside and work in the United States, except for circumstances which will revoke the card, like committing a crime. For most immigrants this is a significant step towards becoming a citizen. A permanent resident may apply …
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Can I Work in the U.S. if I am Not a U.S. Citizen?
Overstayed Your Visa?
When Do You Need to Hire a Lawyer?
Illegal Immigrants and Workers Compensation
Student Visas
How To Prepare to Meet With Your Lawyer
Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
Extending Your Visit to the U.S.
Work Visas
Citizenship for Your Children
Naturalization Interview
Fiancé Visas
How Do I Find the Right Attorney for My Case?
Family Visas
How To Become a U.S Citizen
Facing Deportation?