Orange County Immigration Lawyer
Assisting Individuals, Families and Businesses with All of Their Immigration Concerns
Immigration questions and concerns can be extremely complicated and may lead to a significant amount of stress. When your ability to live your life – or build a life – in the United States is in jeopardy, you should take swift action.
A knowledgeable immigration attorney can help you or a family member avoid deportation or address some other legal concern related to immigration status.
An Overview of Immigration Law
The term “immigration law” is an umbrella term that refers to various executive orders, court decisions, federal statutes, and federal regulations that define policies and procedures for allowing foreign nationals to live and work in the United States legally. These laws oftentimes change, along with the ways in which the government enforces these laws. Immigration matters are traditionally handled by three federal agencies:
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Employment-Based Immigration
Employment visas allow individuals to work in the United States legally. To obtain an employment visa, an employer must first provide a job offer to an applicant and obtain the necessary certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Some individuals who are highly regarded and well-known in their profession may also file their own immigrant petition without an accompanying employment offer – assuming they plan to work in the same field when they arrive in America.
Family-Based Immigration
Family members of legal permanent residents (LPRs) and citizens can obtain an immigrant visa based on their relationship. There is no limit on the number of visas that the government may grant in a given year based on these relationships. Other relatives who are not immediately related to a U.S. citizen can obtain a family-based immigrant visa, including:
- unmarried adult children of citizens, along with their minor children
- unmarried children and spouses of LPRs
- married children of a U.S. citizen, along with their minor children and spouses
- sisters and brothers of an adult citizen, including families and spouses
Immigration Services We Offer
Family Based Immigration
- K-1/K-2 Visas
- I-130 Visa Petition
- I-485 Adjustment of Status
- I-751 Removing Conditions
Employment Based Immigration
- Non-Immigrant Visas
- Immigrant Visas
Deportation and Removal Defense
- Asylum and TPS
- Adjustment of Status
- Cancellation of Removal
- Criminal Immigration Defense
- Withholding of Removal
- Protection Under the Convention Against Torture
Investment Visas
- L-1A/L-1B/L-2 Visas
- E-1/E-2/E-3 Visas
Asylum and TPS
Waivers
- Types of Waivers
- I-601A Waivers
Self-Petitioning Visas
- Violence Against Women Act
- T Visa
- U Visa
- Diversity Lottery
Temporary Visas
Deferred Action Programs
- Prosecutorial Discretion (PD)
- Voluntary Departure
- NACARA Relief
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Naturalization and Citizenship
- Citizenship
- Naturalization
The Advantages of Consulting an Attorney Now
One of the most common reasons why individuals seeking to immigrate to the United States receive a denial is because they do not file their applications properly. To help you avoid mistakes, you should seek out a skilled immigration lawyer as quickly as possible. In addition to assisting you with filing the necessary paperwork, an experienced immigration attorney can also help you with the following legal issues:
- Obtaining a nonimmigrant visa for purposes of obtaining temporary employment or going to school in the United States
- Obtaining citizenship to the United States
- Obtaining an immigration waiver in certain situations
- Helping individuals obtain asylum if they can establish that they feared persecution in their last habitual residence or country of citizenship
- Preventing deportation or removal from the United States by attending an immigration court hearing before a judge
Request a Free Consultation
Many of these issues are complex. A skilled immigration attorney can focus on helping you and the people you love enter, work, and live in the United States legally. Contact our office to schedule a free consultation.
