Immigration Services

Neutral overviews of the immigration matters most people search for. This information is general and is not legal advice.

Family-Based Immigration

Family-based immigration covers petitions filed by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents for spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Timelines and eligibility depend on the relationship and the petitioner's status.

Green Cards

A green card grants lawful permanent residence. Common paths include family sponsorship, employment sponsorship, adjustment of status, and consular processing, each with its own filing requirements.

Citizenship & Naturalization

Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen. It generally involves residency requirements, an application, biometrics, an interview, and civics and English testing.

Employment Immigration

Employment immigration includes temporary work visas and employment-based permanent residence. Employers and workers often coordinate on labor certification, petitions, and status maintenance.

Asylum

Asylum may be available to people in the United States who fear persecution in their home country on protected grounds. Filing deadlines and evidentiary requirements are strict.

Deportation Defense

Removal proceedings take place in immigration court. Defense strategies can include applications for relief, bond requests, appeals, and challenges to the government's evidence.

Immigration Appeals

Appeals and motions allow certain decisions to be reviewed by a higher authority, such as the Board of Immigration Appeals or a federal court. Deadlines are short and generally unforgiving.

Immigration Evaluations

Immigration psychological evaluations are prepared by licensed mental health professionals and may be submitted as supporting evidence in cases such as extreme hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, T visa, and U visa filings.

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