Citizenship & Immigration
Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of Status is the process used to apply for lawful permanent resident status, as long as you are in the United States. In this way, the Green Card is requested without having to return to your country of origin to complete the visa process.
Asylum
Asylum status is a form of protection available to people who:
Meet the definition of a refugee.
Are already in the United States.
Are seeking admission at a port of entry.
You may apply for asylum in the United States regardless of your country of origin or your current immigration status. Learn More
Citizenship Through Parents
Congress has enacted laws that determine how U.S. citizen parents convey citizenship to children born outside of the United States. Generally, you may obtain citizenship through your U.S. citizen parents when you are born, or after your birth but before you turn 18.
D.A.C.A.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA is an immigration policy of the Government of the United States of America that aims to benefit certain undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States of America as children and who have a certain educational level, in particular the so-called dreamers.
According to this there are several criteria, such as:
You can file a DACA petition if:
1. You were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012.
2. Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday.
3. You have continuously resided in the United States from June 15, 2007 to the present.
4. Was physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of filing the request for Consideration of Deferred Action with USCIS.
5. You had no legal status on June 15, 2012.
6. Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have earned a General Education Development Certificate (GED), or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Forces Armed Forces of the United States.
7. You have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors, and in no other way constitutes a threat to national security or public safety.
Extend my Nonimmigrant Stay
When you wish to extend your stay in the United States, we advise you to apply at least 45 days before the end of your authorized stay.
Family of U.S. Citizens VISA K-3/K-4
A U.S. Citizen may petition for certain family members to receive either a Green Card, a fiancé visa, or a K-3/K-4 visa based on your relationship. If your relative wishes to naturalize or obtain proof of citizenship. Learn More
Green Card
Having a Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, allows you to live and work permanently in the United States. The steps you must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending on your individual situation. Learn More
Labor Certification
Some immigrant visa preferences require you to already have a job offer from a U.S. employer. This employer will be considered your sponsor.
Permanent Workers
Many immigrant visas are available each fiscal year to foreigners and their spouses and children, who seek to immigrate based on their job skills. If you have the right combination of skills, education, work experience, and are eligible, you may be able to live permanently in the United States. Call us to find out which one you qualify for.
Refugees
Refugee status is a form of protection that may be granted to people who meet the definition of refugee and who are of special humanitarian concern to the United States. Refugees are generally people outside of their country who are unable or unwilling to return home because they fear serious harm.
You may seek a referral for refugee status only from outside of the United States.
Refugees and Asylum
Refugee status or asylum may be granted to people who have been persecuted or fear they will be persecuted on account of race, religion, nationality, and/or membership in a particular social group or political opinion.
Same-Sex Marriages
Following the Supreme Court decision holding that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional, Former President Obama directed federal departments to ensure that the decision and its implication benefits federal laws for legally married same-sex couples. Learn More
Students and Employment
If you are a nonimmigrant who wants to study full time in the United States, you will generally need to have a student visa. There are two categories of non-immigrant visas for people who want to study in the United States. These visas are commonly known as the F and M visas.
T Nonimmigrant Status (T Visa)
T nonimmigrant status provides immigration protection to victims of trafficking. The T Visa allows victims to remain in the United States and assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking cases. Learn More
The EB VISA
US Citizenship and Immigration Services administers the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, created by Congress to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. Under this program investors may also qualify for EB-5 classification On Dec. 20, 2019, President Trump signed a law extending the Regional Center Program through Sep. 30, 2020.
TPS (Temporary Protected Status)
The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to conditions in the country that may prevent nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, in those that the country cannot handle the return of its nationals adequately. We could grant TPS:
Eligible nationals of some countries already in the United States.
Eligible persons without nationality whose last residence was in the designated country. Learn More
U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa)
U nonimmigrant status provides immigration protection to crime victims who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse as a result of the crime. The U visa allows victims to remain in the United States and assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity.
Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Crimes VISA T/ VISA U
We help protect victims of human trafficking and other crimes by providing immigration relief. Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers lure individuals with false promises of employment and a better life.
Individuals and their families may also fall victim to many other types of crime in the United States. These crimes include rape, murder, manslaughter, domestic violence, sexual assault, and many others.
There are two types of immigration visas for victims of human trafficking and other crimes, see below the two types:
V.A.W.A.
V.A.W.A .is the acronym for a law called the Violence Against Women Act, or Violence Against Women Act, which was passed by Congress in 1994.
Among other things, VAWA created special provisions in United States immigration law to protect victims of abuse who are not citizens of the United States. In domestic violence cases, United States immigration law allows certain victims of abuse who are not citizens to obtain their legal status without having to depend on the abuser.
Normally, if you are the spouse, child or parent of a United States citizen or the spouse or child of a lawful permanent resident and you want to obtain your status, the / The USC or LPR has to submit an application to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and you may have to go with you to an interview with immigration authorities.
Also, if your marriage is less than two years when you obtain your LPR status, you would normally receive something called "conditional permanent residence." Your spouse would then normally have to complete a joint application with you to remove the "condition" so that you can obtain permanent residence without the condition.
VISA H-4
The H-4 visa is a visa issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to members of the immediate family (children under 21 and spouses) of H-1B visa holders.
VISA J / Q Cultural Exchange
We found two categories of non-immigrant visas for people who want to participate in Exchange Visitor programs in the United States. The J nonimmigrant category is for persons in exchange programs designated by the State Department, designed to promote educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and other countries. The Q nonimmigrant visa category is for participants of cultural exchange programs designated by the Department of State. Learn More