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Naturalization
Naturalization is the process when an individual applies for U.S. Citizenship, which is granted to a foreign national after they demonstrate eligibility and follow numerous steps in the application process. You must also fulfill all requirements in the Immigration and Nationality Act to obtain your U.S. Citizenship. It’s extremely important to understand the process of Naturalization before applying to avoid costly mistakes, and delaying the process. Retaining a licensed immigration attorney to assist you with the application process can help you feel reassured that your process will go smoothly, and as quickly as possible. An incorrect application could be denied, and you could be required to start the process all over again, costing you extra money and time.
If you have questions about your eligibility for naturalization, or need help applying for your U.S. Citizenship, contact attorney David Hall.
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U-Visa
Have you been a victim of a crime, and assisted local law enforcement in investigating the crime committed against you? You may qualify for a U-visa. A U-visa is a temporary visa for undocumented victims of crime who have assisted with the investigation and prosecution of certain qualifying crimes. Those receiving a U-visa receive employment authorization, and have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in the United States.
If you have questions about your eligibility for a U-Visa, or need help applying for your U-Visa, contact attorney David Hall.
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Asylum
Have you suffered persecution, or fear that you will suffer persecution due to your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion?
If you are physically present in the United States, you may qualify for asylum? If you qualify for asylum, you may also qualify for work authorization before your asylum application is approved, and permanent residency after your asylum is approved.
To apply for asylum affirmatively or defensively, you must file a Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, within 1 year of your arrival to the United States. There is no application fee to apply for asylum.
You may include your spouse, and single children under 21 years of age who are physically present in the United States as dependents on your affirmative, or defensive asylum application at the time you file, or at any time until a final decision is made on your application.
If you have questions about your eligibility for asylum or withholding of removal, or need help applying, contact attorney David Hall.
Family based immigration
Family immigration is an area of immigration law that deals with applying for legal permanent status, also known as a green card. If you or someone in your family is already a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to apply for a family member’s legal permanent status based on your relationship.
A permanent resident card gives an individual legal status, work eligibility, and permission to travel. With a permanent residence card, you receive most of the same benefits as a U.S. citizen. And after maintaining your permanent resident status long enough, you can also apply for full U.S. citizenship.
Do you have an immediate relative who is a citizen of the United States, or who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States? An immediate relative can be a spouse of a U.S. citizen, an unmarried child under 21 years of age of a U.S. citizen, an orphan adopted abroad by a U.S. Citizen, an orphan to be adopted in the U.S. by a U.S. citizen, or a parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years of age.
If you don’t fall under one of these categories, you may still have options to obtain legal status, or apply for legal status for a family member.
Employment Immigration Law
If you want to start a business, or already own a business and want to apply for workers for you business, we may be able to help you to obtain temporary or permanent work visas for you or your employees who don’t have current legal status in the United States. Depending on what your needs are, you or your employees may need to apply for a temporary work visa to remain in the U.S. with legal status on a temporary basis. Applying for a permanent work visa will allow a worker or business owner to live and work in the U.S. permanently, and also apply for permanent residency. There are multiple options depending on what your temporary and long term goals and needs may be.
If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for a temporary or permanent work visa, or apply for employees of your business, contact attorney David Hall.
