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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How to Get Immigration Assistance for Little or No Cost
A good attorney is important to a positive outcome in many legal proceedings. While that is true in most areas of the law, it is especially important in the field of immigration law. Some immigrants who are seeking to lawfully remain in the United States are indigent and lack the resources to hire a private attorney. Likewise, some immigrants are not familiar with immigration …
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Fiancé Visas
Are you engaged to a non-citizen? You can bring your fiancé to the United States to get married by filing a petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Office. The fiancé visa program, or K-1 visa, allows non-citizens to come to the United States with their citizen fiancés, under certain conditions. The marriage must take place within 90 days of …
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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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When Do You Need to Hire a Lawyer?
Extending Your Visit to the U.S.
Overstayed Your Visa?
Facing Deportation?
Citizenship for Your Children
Student Visas
How To Become a U.S Citizen
Family Visas
Illegal Immigrants and Workers Compensation
Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
Fiancé Visas
Work Visas
How To Prepare to Meet With Your Lawyer
How Do I Find the Right Attorney for My Case?
Naturalization Interview
Can I Work in the U.S. if I am Not a U.S. Citizen?