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Suffered A Loss? Here's Your Green Card Replacement Guide

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In an instant, your world may seem to crumble. A small rectangular card, your green card, vanishes. The feeling of loss sends chills down your spine. However, everything will be fine because you can replace your green card by working with a local immigration attorney. Here's how the process works: Don't Panic First, take a deep breath. A lost green card may evoke panic, but you're not alone. The next crucial step lies in promptly contacting an immigration attorney.

23 May 2023

Vital Reasons To Hire An Experienced Green Card Attorney For Your Case

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As a newcomer to this country, you may be unsure about what laws you must follow and what the terms are for your stay. You want to avoid running afoul of immigration authorities and possibly being deported.  However, you might lack the skills or time to research and interpret immigration laws as they pertain to your particular situation. Instead, you can hire an experienced green card attorney to represent you.

16 December 2022

3 Reasons To Hire A Lawyer Before Petitioning For A Fiance Visa

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Are you excited to file a petition to bring your foreign partner to the United States so the two of you can get married? Before getting too excited and getting the process started, you must know what you are getting into and what to expect along the way. For instance, petitioning for your partner might seem easy, but the risk of the petition getting denied by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is high.

25 May 2022

Things Just Got Easier For Those Seeking German Citizenship Through Article 116

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Germany had a horrible leading role in World War II. But since then, the country has taken astounding steps toward setting things right and making amends. While it is too late to directly help those killed in the war or those who died directly afterward, the country includes the descendants of those affected in the group to whom the country wants to make amends. Part of this push included Article 116, a German law that allows many people, including many descendants, to regain or obtain German citizenship if they or an ancestor were stripped of German citizenship between January 30, 1933, and May 8, 1945, due to Nazi persecution.

2 September 2021

Immigration Attorneys: When Do You Need One?

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Navigating through immigration can be a daunting task. It's not a process that you would want to go through alone. The amount of paperwork involved in each process can be challenging for any citizen, let alone an immigrant. As a potential immigrant, a lack of knowledge about what is required of you during the immigration process can become a barrier in obtaining access to your country of destination. Securing the services of an immigration attorney can help you understand what you require and what to do in case you fall short of the requirement.

3 May 2021

Applying For Citizenship: Frequently Asked Questions

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If you are hoping to become a United States citizen, you might feel like you don't know where to start. Most people have questions about the process. Here are some of the common questions people ask about becoming a citizen. How long does it take? The time to process a request for naturalization can vary based on how many applications the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services have at one time.

9 July 2020

An Immigration Lawyer Could Help Your Migrant Workers Stay On Your Farm

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As a farm owner, you understand how important migrant laborers are for your financial needs. Unfortunately, new immigration laws could impact your business in severe ways. That's why it is important to talk to an immigration lawyer right away. Attempts To Limit Migrant Workers Continue As the American government attempts to curtail legal and illegal immigration, they have been paying special attention to migrant workers. The idea behind these laws is to open up these jobs to American workers and to eliminate the flow of immigration to the country across the Mexican border.

30 July 2018

Same-Sex Marriage and the Immigration Process

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Falling in love with someone from another country can present some unique challenges. This is especially true when you are in a same-sex relationship. Helping your loved one immigrate to the United States can be challenging, but there are some simple forms you can fill out to help facilitate the process. Here are two things to keep in mind as you try to help your loved one come into the country legally.

1 November 2016

Trying to "Get Legal" After You Have Already Entered the Country Illegally: Know Your Options

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Many illegal immigrants arrive here on boats or planes to visit and then just never return home, or they cross the U.S. borders unseen and live under the radar until they are caught or deported. If you entered the country illegally, you are leading a very scary and rough life, constantly dodging "les federales" or "les policia." If you want to stay in the U.S. permanently, and you are tired of dodging the immigration officers and police, know your options.

17 August 2016

Obtaining An ITIN For A Nonresident Alien Spouse

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The income tax filing requirements for immigrants are dependent on individual residency status. The requirements for a permanent resident are different from those for a nonresident alien. To file a joint income tax return, a nonresident alien married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident must have an individual taxpayer identification number. Permanent resident aliens already have a Social Security number. A nonresident alien is an alien whose residency status in the U.

26 December 2015