Immigration FAQs - Page 4

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...