WHAT IS IMMIGRATION LAW?
Immigration law governs the movement of people across borders, including entry, stay, work, and citizenship in a foreign country. It varies by country but generally covers visas, residency, asylum, deportation, and naturalization.
Key Areas of Immigration Law
- Visas and Entry
Nonimmigrant Visas: For temporary stays (e.g., tourism, business, study, work).
Immigrant Visas: For those intending to live permanently in the country. - Green Cards / Permanent Residency
Based on family ties, employment, refugee/asylum status, or other categories. - Naturalization and Citizenship
Processes by which non-citizens become citizens.
Includes residency requirements, background checks, and a civics test (in the U.S.). - Asylum and Refugee Status
Protection for individuals fleeing persecution or serious harm in their home country. - Deportation / Removal Proceedings
Legal processes for removing individuals who violate immigration laws. - DACA / TPS / Humanitarian Relief
Programs for specific groups (e.g., Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Temporary Protected Status).
Our firm is proud to handle the entire spectrum of immigration issues from family based permanent residences to temporary work and travel visas.
Some of our common immigration matters include:
– E-1, E-2, and E-3 Visas
– H-1B Visas
– H-3 Trainee Visas
– O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas
– L-1 Business Transfer Visas
– Marriage based permanent residency
– Diversity lottery permanent residency
– Naturalization