Immigration - Page 2

The 90-day rule states that if you are in the U.S. temporarily and try to apply for permanent status for any reason within 90 days, the government will presume you misrepresented the original intention of your visit. Those in the U.S. on a temporary, non-immigrant visa are allowed to apply...

A U.S. citizen can sponsor the following relatives for a Permanent Resident Card, otherwise known as a Green Card: Spouse Child Grandchild Parent Sibling Cousin What does Sponsorship Mean? The U.S. immigration system prioritizes keeping families together. For this reason, there is a process designed specifically to allow U.S. citizens...

The amount of money that an immigration lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona, charges will depend on the services you need in your specific situation. Some immigration lawyers in Phoenix might charge an hourly rate, while others charge flat rates. Ultimately, the price you pay will depend on the firm you choose...

Holding a T-Visa can lead to a Green Card if you have been living in the United States continuously for three years among other requirements, including having good moral character and assisting law enforcement in a human trafficking investigation. You can even apply for your spouse, children, parents, and siblings...

Victims of extreme cruelty, battery, or domestic violence have a path to citizenship thanks to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). To apply for citizenship under VAWA, you must file an N-400 Application for Naturalization and have been living in the United States for at least three years. New Frontier...

A non-immigrant status U-Visa is valid for four years. Recipients of the U-Visa are victims of criminal activities and suffer from mental or physical abuse. You may also receive a work permit that lasts four years as well. Our law firm specializes in helping victims of criminal activity remain in...

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) can influence your immigration application because it allows victims of extreme cruelty and/or battery to self-petition for a green card so they can become permanent residents in the United States. If you are a foreign national and your spouse is a U.S. citizen or...

After living in the United States continuously for three years while holding a U-Visa, you can apply to change your status and receive a green card for permanent residency providing that you meet other requirements. Our law firm understands your situation. As a result of criminal activity, you suffered mental...

A T visa is a nonimmigrant visa that permits human trafficking victims to stay in the United States and help law enforcement investigate and prosecute human trafficking crimes. Once approved, the individual receives temporary legal status and the ability to work and apply for various public benefits. If you are...

You may have some frequently asked immigration questions about Green Cards, the application process, and what you need to qualify for one. It can be confusing to navigate the immigration process alone. A lawyer from our firm can explain each step of the process. They can also explain the documents...

Employers can use Form I-129S Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition to petition for an employee to be classified as an L-1 nonimmigrant intracompany transferee under a blanket L petition (LZ) approval. That’s a mouthful. But what does this mean? Basically, the government acknowledges that many people travel to...

Yes, in some cases, you can appeal a permanent immigration bar decision. Per INA Sec. 212(a)(9)(C)(ii), an immigrant may overcome a permanent bar by remaining outside the U.S. for at least ten years and then filing Form I-212 to request readmission to the U.S.  Exceptions may also be permitted for...