Potential clients who are considering tying the knot often ask our family immigration attorneys, “Can a deported person come back legally by marrying a citizen of the United States?” Deported immigrants may be able to re-enter the country by marrying a U.S. citizen through a waiver of... read more
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What to Look for When Hiring an Immigration Lawyer
When looking for the right immigration lawyer, it's important to locate an attorney with plenty of experience and proven success in immigration law. It's challenging to go through the immigration process, but a reliable lawyer can help navigate it and work to secure the best possible outcome... read more
How Family-Based Immigration Works
It's possible for some individuals to sponsor family members who wish to immigrate to the U.S. and become either temporary or permanent residents or obtain citizenship for themselves. For successful family-based immigration to take place, applicants and their families must understand how this... read more
My I-485 Was Denied. What Are My Options?
If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denies an I-485, there are options available to applicants, including a motion to reconsider or reopen, appealing the decision, and re-filing. Another option is for applicants to find out if they have received a Notice to Appear in... read more
How an Immigrant Becomes a U.S. Citizen
Immigrants must go through several steps to gain U.S. citizenship, with the entire process taking up to a year or longer to complete. The following are details about each stage. 1. Determining Eligibility Before becoming American citizens, immigrants must obtain permanent resident status... read more