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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Do I Need a Visa to Travel Abroad?
Do you know what a visa is? In the United States we have two different types of visas: immigrant visas and nonimmigrant visas. Nonimmigrant visas are usually for tourists and business visitors. Those who hold immigrant visas are entitled to stay in the U.S. permanently and eventually apply for citizenship. M ost Americans think visas are only needed by those visiting or …
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The Widow's Penalty
Current immigration law requires deportation of the alien spouse of a U.S. citizen if their marriage does not last past two years. This law was intended to prevent sham marriages where a non-citizen would marry a U.S. citizen to quickly gain legal residency and then just as quickly get a divorce. Now, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, USCIS, argues they are …
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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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Facing Deportation?
How To Become a U.S Citizen
When Do You Need to Hire a Lawyer?
Fiancé Visas
Extending Your Visit to the U.S.
Citizenship for Your Children
Can I Work in the U.S. if I am Not a U.S. Citizen?
Naturalization Interview
How To Prepare to Meet With Your Lawyer
Overstayed Your Visa?
Illegal Immigrants and Workers Compensation
Work Visas
Family Visas
Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
Student Visas
How Do I Find the Right Attorney for My Case?