Immigration - Page 5

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...

According to the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 212(a)(6)(B), a 5-year immigration bar applies to persons who fail to appear at an immigration proceeding “without reasonable cause.” If an immigrant receives a 5-year bar, they must remain outside the United States for at least five years before applying for re-entry....

If you require a provisional waiver and don’t have a qualifying family member, additional options are available. There are several avenues to enter the United States temporarily to work toward naturalization or permanent residency status. How you enter the country determines your path to a green card or naturalization. Each...

As you strive to obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States, you could face several obstacles along the way. The most common obstacle is being deemed inadmissible and given a three-year, ten-year, or permanent bar from entering the country. However, if you receive a three-year bar, you can attempt...

Three-, five-, and 10-year bars are difficulties potential immigrants of the United States could face. The three- and 10-year bars can prevent people from lawfully entering the country, while a five-year bar can prevent even legal residents from receiving the health care they need to live.  At New Frontier Immigration...

Obtaining a visa or green card in the United States can be difficult. There are many grounds for inadmissibility outlined in immigration law, which will keep you from legally remaining in the country. If you are deemed inadmissible, there are numerous waivers that you can request which can help you...