UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION LAW
Immigration is a very specialized and complex area of law. It is important to retain an attorney who is familiar with the frequently changing laws. At Madison Lawyers Group, P.C., our attorneys can assist you in obtaining H1B employment visas, F-1 student visas, B1/B2 visitor visas, K-1/K-3 fiancé/spouse visas, securing family and employment based green cards, filing foreign labor certifications (PERM), adjusting or changing your status, and filing for your citizenship.
The paperwork can be overwhelming and any errors may result in the denial of your case and loss of your filing fees. Be sure an experienced attorney is handling your case from beginning to end. If you are unfamiliar with the changing laws, taking on your immigration matter yourself is simply not worth the risk. A small investment in an
immigration attorney is well worth the peace of mind you’ll have knowing that an experienced professional is taking care of you. Contact Madison Lawyers Group today to set up an appointment for a legal consultation.
Family Based Green CardsIf you are a United States Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident, you may be able to secure a green card for your family members, depending on their relationship to you. If you are a US citizen, you may petition for your parents, your spouse, your son or daughter, or your siblings. If you are a Legal Permanent Resident, you have the option of petitioning for your spouse or your unmarried son or daughter. In some cases, you can file the family based immigration petition and the adjustment of status to secure a green card at the same time, depending on your circumstances. It is a process, however, that requires several steps, and it is important to ensure that your file is accurate and complete.
The paperwork can be tedious and confusing. Our attorneys can assist you with making sure all your documents are properly filled out, and all supporting documents are provided to the US Department of Homeland Security. If you have a family member that you would like to bring to the United States, or one that is already here and you are trying to secure a green card for them, contact Madison Lawyers Group for an evaluation of your case. |
Employment Based Green CardsEmployment based immigration, whether filing under the EB1, EB2 or EB3 category, is a lengthy and complicated process used to obtain green cards through employment. This multi-step process requires an experienced attorney to ensure that you are in compliance with all the procedures.
Firstly, you need to obtain a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor. Once you have done so, the employer will need to go through various recruitment steps, which begin by placing a job order with the State Workforce Agency. In addition, the job must be advertised using various recruitment methods for a specified period of time. Only after these steps have been taken can the employer file for foreign labor certification (now known as PERM). Upon approval, which can take several months, the employer may then file an employment based immigration petition and, under some circumstances, the beneficiary may apply to adjust his or her status simultaneously. This entire process can be complicated and time consuming, and may result in a denial, if not handled meticulously by an experienced professional. Contact an attorney at Madison Lawyers Group, P.C. for your legal consultation. |
Adjustment of StatusAn Adjustment of Status is a process that allows an immigrant to become a lawful permanent resident without having to leave the country and travel abroad in order to obtain a visa. A Petition to Adjust Status is either based on an approved family based immigrant visa petition or an approved employment based immigrant visa petition. There are a few other categories for which you may be eligible to apply for an adjustment of status.
If your priority date is current, then you are eligible to adjust your immigrant visa status to a lawful permanent resident status. In some circumstances, depending on your relationship with the family member filing the petition, you may be able file the family based immigration petition and the adjustment of status simultaneously, which can speed up the process. Contact Madison Lawyers Group to determine your eligibility. |
Consular ProcessingConsular processing is a process by which citizens of foreign countries who live abroad may obtain legal permanent resident status through the US embassy or consulate in their country. The difference between an Adjustment of Status and consular processing is that an Adjustment of Status is done when the immigrant is already in the United States. Consular processing is a procedure for immigrants who are physically outside of the United States.
There are three categories for which an immigrant may be eligible for consular processing: the first is through family based immigration; The second is through employment based immigration; And the third is through the green card lottery. If you fit under one of these three categories and would like more information on Consular Processing, contact an attorney at Madison Lawyers Group for a legal consultation. |
H-1B Non-Immigrant Work Visa
An H-1B Employment Visa is a lawful way to bring a foreign professional temporarily into the United States for employment purposes. The individual seeking to enter the United States under this category may not petition him or herself. The petition must be filed by the employer who is compensating the individual for services. An individual may work under an H-1B status for a maximum of six years, however, the petition will not be granted for longer than three years, then an extension may be filed.
If you are legally in the United States on an F-1 Student Visa, or in another non-immigrant status, you may be eligible to change your status to an H-1B category. An advantage to an H-1B visa is that it allows a person to legally remain in the US for employment purposes. It also allows them to travel inside or outside the United States, or remain here until the visa expires. H-4 Visas are available for accompanying family members of H-1B holders. There are many requirements involved in obtaining an H-1B Visa and it is important that you have an attorney familiar with the immigration laws assist you in the process. Contact Madison Lawyers Group for an evaluation of your case.
If you are legally in the United States on an F-1 Student Visa, or in another non-immigrant status, you may be eligible to change your status to an H-1B category. An advantage to an H-1B visa is that it allows a person to legally remain in the US for employment purposes. It also allows them to travel inside or outside the United States, or remain here until the visa expires. H-4 Visas are available for accompanying family members of H-1B holders. There are many requirements involved in obtaining an H-1B Visa and it is important that you have an attorney familiar with the immigration laws assist you in the process. Contact Madison Lawyers Group for an evaluation of your case.
Citizenship/NaturalizationNaturalization is the process by which a foreign person becomes a citizen of the United States. In order to become a United States citizen, there are various eligibility requirements which must be met. The applicant must have maintained a residence and be physically present in the United States for a continuous period of time. There are specific instructions on determining whether you have met this requirement and have not broken your continuous physical presence requirement.
The applicant must also have the ability to read, write and speak English. He or she must have good moral character in order to become a US citizen. Becoming familiar with the United States Constitution, having a favorable disposition towards the United States and passing the US constitution test are also requirements to become a citizen of this country. There are guidelines which must be followed in the application process, and it is important that you have a knowledgeable attorney assist you, so as to prevent any problems and/or delays. Contact Madison Lawyers Group for a legal consultation to determine your eligibility and assist you in properly filing the necessary paperwork to complete your naturalization application. |
I-601 WaiversThe purpose of an I-601 Application for waiver of grounds of Inadmissibility is to allow an alien, who has otherwise been denied admission, to gain admission to the United States as a lawful permanent resident under certain circumstances. In order to be granted this waiver, the alien must prove that extreme hardship would result for the US citizen/permanent resident relative sponsoring the alien, if admission were denied.
Each case is unique and the granting of such a waiver will depend on the specific circumstances of the applicant. Due to the complicated nature of this application and the difficulty in achieving a successful outcome, it is vital that you have an experienced attorney prepare the application, along with the necessary brief which must be submitted. Each factor, established by law, must be addressed in order for the application to be considered. A denial of an alien’s admission could result in the separation of a family and, for this reason, it is recommended that an experienced legal professional assist you in obtaining the results you need to keep your family together. Contact us for more information. |
K1/K3 Fiance/Spouse Visa
If you are a United States Citizen and are engaged to someone who is not, you can apply for a fiancé visa which will allow your fiancé to legally enter the United States for a period of ninety days. There are no extensions permitted. Within those ninety days, you and your fiancé must enter into a legal marriage. If you do not get married within the specified period, your fiancé must return to his/her home country. In the event that you and your fiancé decide not to get married, this will not prevent you from applying for a fiancé visa for another individual in the future, nor will it prevent your fiancé from entering the United States if petitioned by another individual.
There are many things that could go wrong when trying to obtain a fiancé visa, such as missing documents, incorrect paperwork, fiancé’s criminal record, significant age difference between yourself and your fiancé, and much more. It is important to retain an attorney who can adequately represent you and handle potential issues that may arise during the process.
You may also wish to bring your spouse to the United States as a means of shortening the period of physical separation between you and your loved one, while your spouse awaits approval of his or her immigrant visa petition so that they can file an adjustment of status. This can be achieved through a K-3 Spouse Visa. Contact Madison Lawyers Group to set up an appointment for your legal consultation.
There are many things that could go wrong when trying to obtain a fiancé visa, such as missing documents, incorrect paperwork, fiancé’s criminal record, significant age difference between yourself and your fiancé, and much more. It is important to retain an attorney who can adequately represent you and handle potential issues that may arise during the process.
You may also wish to bring your spouse to the United States as a means of shortening the period of physical separation between you and your loved one, while your spouse awaits approval of his or her immigrant visa petition so that they can file an adjustment of status. This can be achieved through a K-3 Spouse Visa. Contact Madison Lawyers Group to set up an appointment for your legal consultation.
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already prepared USCIS application/petition for a low, flat fee.
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