Straight Forward Answers When You Need Them Most
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IMMIGRATION FAQs
What should I do if I have been told by other attorneys that I have no options to obtain documents in the U.S.?
Call us. We have many clients who have been told by other attorneys that there were no options to obtain legal documents, when in fact various manners do exist. There are many different case types in immigration, and our Firm focuses heavily on case types that are not that common and not used as heavily by other immigration attorneys. With the case types we focus on, we can often help people who would not qualify through “traditional” or common case types. So definitely contact us. This is your life, and your peace of mind and ability to remain with your family is worth a second opinion.
Who will be handling my case?
We have a great legal team our attorneys have personally put together – this is to help our clients faster and make sure their case is prepared to win. You will talk to several people in our Firm – each person has a very specific job, which helps them to become a specialist in their role, as they only focus on that job. We do it this way so that you have someone with a lot of experience working on every step of your case. That’s how we are able to help so many people. So don’t worry, the big team is here to help you and you are better off with a big legal team working on your case. You are in good hands!
I have been told I am under the permanent bar. Does this mean I can never legalize my status?
No. The permanent bar may make your situation more complicated, but it is still possible to obtain legal status even for people who are under the permanent bar. Every case is different, but many of the case types described throughout our Firm’s website can in certain situations be used to legalize someone who is under the permanent bar.
Can I legalize my status if I have been deported before?
It depends on your situation, but definitely there are ways to obtain legal status even with prior deportations. You need an attorney who is willing to deeply evaluate your situation and look at all the different case options available under the immigration laws to find a solution. For example, many of the case types described throughout our Firm’s website can in certain situations be used to legalize someone who has been deported in the past.
I have been told that I have to leave the country for ten years to obtain legal status. Is there another way?
You may qualify to legalize your status without leaving the country, even if you have heard from lawyers in the past that you must leave the country to obtain documents. It is important to understand that it can be risky to leave the country to obtain documents. In our Firm, we exhaust all options to obtain documents without having our clients leave the country, and in many cases it is possible even after other lawyers have said it was not. Indeed, many of the case types described throughout the Firm’s website allow individuals to obtain legal status without leaving the country.
I have entered the U.S. without authorization more than once and was told that because of this I do not qualify to legalize my status. Is this true?
It may still be possible to legalize your status even if you have entered the U.S. more than once without permission. While it is very difficult to legalize your status through the “traditional” case types that most immigration attorneys are familiar with, there are less common case types where it may be possible to legalize even though you have entered the U.S. more than once. In fact, many of the case types described throughout the Firm’s website allow individuals to obtain legal status without leaving the country.
I am a U.S. citizen, can I help my family member get a green card?
In many cases, yes! If you are a U.S. citizen and have a spouse or other certain relatives who do not yet have legal status in this country, we may be able to help. Though wait times vary, generally it may be possible for a U.S. citizen to help a spouse, child, parent, or sibling obtain legal status in the U.S.
I am a lawful permanent resident with a green card, can I help my family member get a green card?
In many cases, yes! Certain relatives of a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. may be eligible for a green card, as well. Though wait times vary, generally it may be possible for a resident to help a spouse, child, or an unmarried adult child, obtain legal status in the U.S.
What relatives are considered immediate relatives for family-based immigration?
Spouses, unmarried children under the age of 21, orphans adopted in the U.S. or abroad, and parents (provided the sponsor is at least 21 years old). Grandparents, aunts, uncles, in-laws, and cousins are not eligible under this path, but may be eligible under another path.
How do I know if I have a good chance of getting my documents?
We can tell you we handle many case types frequently with high success rates to make the cases as strong as possible. The attorneys handle the cases and review all the information. If there are concerns, we will make you aware of that after your consultation.
Do I have to go to an immigration appointment or court hearing?
The answer is NO in all cases, but there may be an interview at the end of the process and the attorney prepares and accompanies you for it; it is included in the fee.
At my immigration interview, will I be asked about what is written on the declaration?
This is almost always not the case. Your statement is completely confidential and once we get to the interview process you do not have to answer any questions about the statement, the issues, anything. In some very small cases, sometimes small aspects of the declaration are discussed in the interview, but only the entrances and exits and the reasons for these, and the attorney will prepare you how to answer them.
Can my spouse handle my case? I don't have time because I work a lot and I don't know how to use e-mail.
If the case is based on the spouse, the answer is no. We simply cannot work with the spouse. If the case is not based on the spouse, we can work with the spouse if a waiver is signed.
Is it safe to travel on AP/Travel Permit right now?
We do not recommend traveling currently, until we can see how the Trump administration is going to treat travel. When Trump was president last time, he did not affect or try to cancel travel permits. And so far, we haven’t seen any direct signs that the administration plans to change this. But, to be cautious, we recommend not traveling at least until a few months into the new administration. This will give us time to monitor the situation, and learn if there are any cases of people having trouble returning and detect any changes in travel policies. Keep eyes on our social media or our travel guidance website for updates. And if you have a family emergency and need to travel, please know that we can’t eliminate risk and that you should follow the guidelines here for T-Visa or here for VAWA.
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