Immigration procedures

What is an immigration status?

Immigration status refers to the way in which a person is present in the United States. We all have an immigration status such as: United States Citizen.

Below is the list of immigration procedures with which we can help you:

PETITION OF FAMILY

How to bring a family member to the United States?

Being able to bring a family member to the United States will depend on your immigration status. You need to meet one of the following requirements and be:

United States Citizen
Permanent Resident (possessing a Green Card)
Refugee or asylum seeker for at least 2 years.

Belonging to the Armed Forces of the United States grants the option of a military citizenship. Form I-130 is the first procedure that must be submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to obtain a petition for relatives to the United States and for your relative to obtain a green card. Fill out the form and separate your query to start the request process.

Family Petition Form

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

What are the steps of adjustment of status?

Adjustment of Status is the process you can use to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a Green Card) when you are present in the United States. This means that you can obtain a Green Card without having to return to your home country to complete the life process. If you are outside the United States, you must obtain your visa abroad through consular processing.

The steps to follow are:

Determine if you are eligible to apply for a Green Card
Request a petition on your behalf
Check the availability of Visas
File Form I-485
Appear for your Appointment at the Application Assistance Center
Go to your interview (if any)
Respond to requests for additional evidence (if applicable)
Check the status of your case
receive the decision

To get started, fill out the form below and schedule your consultation at the link below.

Adjustment of Status Form

APPLICATION FOR US CITIZENSHIP

Application for Naturalization

Naturalization is the process to become a US citizen if you were born outside of the United States. If you meet the requirements, you can become a US citizen at birth or later. Citizenship is a common bond that binds people to civic ideals and a belief in the rights and liberties guaranteed in the Constitution of the United States.

Becoming a US citizen is one of the most important decisions for an immigrant. Depending on your situation, there may be different ways to obtain citizenship.

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ACQUISITION of citizenship through U.S. parents at birth and another after birth, but before reaching 18 years of age.

Naturalization Form

GREEN CARD RENEWAL (FORM I-551 & I-90)

What is an I-551 stamp?

When a permanent resident with a valid card enters the United States border, a customs official must stamp the passport of foreign origin with the I-551 stamp which indicates their permanent resident status valid for 1 year from the date of Entrance to the country. The stamp approval is valid as long as the resident can show a passport with an unexpired I-551 stamp. This stamp is intended as temporary proof of legal residence. People who receive the stamp must receive an official green card in the mail after arriving in the United States.

In recent years, permanent residents have had to resort to obtaining an I-551 stamp more frequently due to the long I-go processing time. I-go is an application to replace a permanent residence card. If the green card is nearing its expiration date, applicants should apply for a replacement as soon as possible and avoid the need to obtain an I-55.

Fill out the following form to start the renewal process of your I-90

Form I-90]

WORK PERMIT

Employment Authorization Document

US employers must ensure that all of their employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are authorized to work in the United States. One way to prove such authorization for a specific period of time is with an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766/EAD). You will need to apply for an EAD if:

You are authorized to work in the United States based on immigration status or circumstances, (for example, you are an asylee, refugee, or U.S. Nonimmigrant) and need proof of employment authorization; either
You are required to apply for a work permit; in other words, you need to apply for employment authorization. For example:
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- He has a Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, pending.
- You have a nonimmigrant status that allows you to be in the United States but does not allow you to work in the United States without first seeking employment authorization from USCIS (such as a student on an F-1 or M-1 visa).

You do not have to apply for an EAD if you are a lawful permanent resident. Your Green Card (Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card) evidences your employment authorization. You also do not have to apply for an EAD if you have a nonimmigrant visa that authorizes you to work for a specific employer (for example, if you have an HB, L-1B, O, or P visa). Fill out the following form to begin the process of applying for your work permit.

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Form I-766 / EAD

WAIVER OR WAIVERS I-601, I-601-A & I-212

I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

If you are inadmissible to the United States and wish to apply for an immigrant visa, adjustment of status, certain nonimmigrant status, or other immigration benefits, you must submit this form to request a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility.

I-601A, Application for Provisional Waiver for Unlawful Presence

Some immediate family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may use this form to apply for a provisional waiver of unlawful presence under Section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act before leaving the United States for appear at a US consulate or embassy abroad for your immigrant visa interview.

I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission to the United States After Being Deported or Removed

If you are found inadmissible under section 212(a)(9) or (C) under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), use this form to request consent to reapply for admission to the United States so that you may return legally to the United States. In English, this consent is also known as "permission to reapply".

Forms I-601, I-601A & I-212

TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

What is TPS?

The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may designate a foreign country to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to conditions in that country that prevent citizens of the country from temporarily returning to their country safely. USCIS may grant TPS to eligible nationals of certain countries (or parts of countries) who are already in the United States. Eligible individuals who do not have a nationality and whose last residence was the designated country may also be able to obtain TPS.

The DHS Secretary may designate a country to TPS due to the following temporary conditions:

Ongoing armed conflict (such as a civil war)
A natural disaster (such as an earthquake or hurricane) or an epidemic
Other extraordinary and temporary conditions

Fill out the following form to start working with your TPS

TPS Form

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL RESIDENT STATUS

Conditional Permanent Residence

A conditional permanent resident receives a permanent resident card (Green Card or Green Card) valid for a period of 2 years. To remove the conditions placed on your permanent resident status, you must file a petition to do so within the 90-day period before the card expires. YOU CANNOT RENEW YOUR CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD. The conditions must be canceled or you will lose your permanent resident status and may be removed from the United States.

cancel the conditions

To cancel the conditions on a permanent resident card by reason of a marriage, you must file Form I-751 Petition to Cancel Conditions on Residence.
To remove the conditions on an employer permanent resident card, you must file Form I-829, Application by an Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions.

Removal of Conditions

ADDITIONAL REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE

What is an Additional Request for Evidence or RFE?

A formal US Government Evidence Request means that the agency you requested cannot process your request without further information. This document informs you that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer working on your petition needs you to provide additional information before making a decision. These documents are very common when applying for a green card based on marriage, and USCIS often sends them for other types of petitions as well.

If you receive an RFE you don't have to worry. It does not mean that your petition or case will be denied or that you will be asked to leave the United States. The officer only needs to see some documentation to support a statement you made in your application, or to fill in the gaps with information that was not included in your original application. It is a simple process of requesting evidence in order to make an informed decision about your case.

Fill out the following form to begin the process of your request.

RFE Form

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