Help You Explore All Your Options:

People from other countries can legally come to the United States many different ways. Foreign people already in America can also legally change their status after arriving in the country. An individual may be eligible to obtain lawful permanent residence (a green card) or work authorization through many different visa options. A competent immigration attorney will analyze the facts of your specific case and evaluate all your immigration options. Together, you and your attorney can decide which option will best meet your goals.

 Prepare and File Your Immigration Documents:

Your immigration lawyer will organize all your information and supporting evidence. Your lawyer will then complete the proper immigration forms, review the completed forms with you for your signature, and file your forms with the proper immigration office. By hiring a knowledgeable immigration attorney, you will avoid potential problems and mistakes that could cause needless processing delays.

Represent you at the Immigration Interview or Immigration Court Hearing:

By hiring a skilled immigration lawyer, you will have legal representation during your interview or hearing. Your lawyer should know and understand the immigration laws the Immigration officer or Judge will use to decide your case. Having competent legal counsel can mean the difference between achieving your goals of living and working in America and not achieving those goals.

How to Hire a Qualified Immigration Lawyer:

• First, make sure the attorney is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). 

• Second, find out how many years the attorney has practiced immigration law. Ask the lawyer what types of immigration cases she/he handles and what percentage of the law office practice is immigration law.

• Third, contact the State Bar organization that has licensed the attorney and make sure the attorney is in good standing. 

Note: US Immigration law is federal law. This means any attorney licensed in any state can practice immigration law anywhere in the United States.