United States immigration laws are complex and can be extremely challenging for those seeking temporary residence and/or citizenship in this country. While many immigration matters do not require legal consultation, the Zeng Law Group suggests the following 3 situations where having legal representation can make the process smoother and often, faster.
Those visitors from foreign countries in the U.S. who visit family or friends and do not plan to stay longer than 3 months may not need a visa. But, always check this list – Visa Waiver Program – to view the participating countries in which its citizens can legally stay in America on vacation for up to 90 days.
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3 Immigration Issues That May Need A Lawyer
1. Difficulty Obtaining a USCIS Green Card
There are different options for obtaining a green card in the US. You may have close relatives that are now citizens, you may be a skilled worker, a refugee seeking asylum status, or a victim of human trafficking or other abuses. The Zeng Law Group can help you choose the best category and the requirements that must be met to obtain a green card.
The documentation for a USCIS green card can be overwhelming, especially for those in which English is their second language. While the U.S. immigration system is considered broken, it does work seamlessly for an overwhelming number of immigrants wishing to make America their new home.
2. Immigration Application Is Refused
Too many times, an applicant’s immigration papers are denied or refused due to errors or incomplete information. This is where the Zeng Law Group helps the majority of its clients who seek their services in immigration law. Many immigration issues have more to do with bureaucracy than the law.
If your immigration case is denied, an attorney can help you find another approach or help you take appropriate steps to rectify any issues. And, when something about your eligibility or legal case changes, then you should follow up with your immigration law team as soon as possible.
3. You Were Deported From the U.S. and Wish to Return
First, an immigration firm like Zeng Law Group when hired before the removal hearing can help you present information to dispute any of the following:
- the charges against you are false or don’t qualify for removal
- prove that you are a U.S. citizen under parent/grandparent laws
- argue your case for asylum to avoid persecution in your home country
These are only a few of the arguments or defenses that come before immigration courts – and which a good immigration law attorney can help with. Also, if you have health-related, criminal record-related, or security-related immigration issues, these special circumstances typically demand the expertise of professional immigration lawyers.
The Zeng Law Group is based in New York and specializes in real estate and immigration law. The global law group also handles H-1B Visa Applications, trusts & estates, and are legal experts on US-China-related practices.