Serving The Immigration Needs Of The San Diego Area Since 1984
When a U.S. citizen and an immigrant get married, they may apply for a green card using their marriage as the basis to request permanent resident status. This does not mean that the immigrant was necessarily out of status to begin with. They may have been in the...
If you are legally inside the USA, without the right to reside permanently here, adjusting your status may be an option you’ve considered. Moving from the visa you are on to become a lawful permanent resident (often referred to as getting a green card) is an option...
A Notice to Appear (NTA) is the legal document that initiates deportation proceedings in immigration court. If you’ve received one, it often means that the federal government is seeking to remove you from the United States. That said, receiving an NTA does not...
Spanish-language records may help explain important facts in your immigration case. To submit them in immigration court, you must include a full English translation and a signed certificate with each one. A missing or incomplete translation may prevent the court from...
There are many reasons that people physically present in the United States may face deportation. Some people fail to renew their visas or make other technical mistakes that leave them at risk of removal from the United States. Those who have received a summons to...
Losing your job can always put your future in jeopardy. Many people budget around their monthly income, so any disruption can call into question things like their housing arrangement or their ability to cover other necessary costs. But if you are in the United States...
If you have a green card, then you are a permanent resident of the United States. This allows you to stay much longer than you traditionally would be allowed to stay on a visa, and it is often a step people take before becoming a naturalized citizen. That being said,...
Many people enter the United States via a travel visa and later wonder if they can remain permanently by obtaining a green card. The short answer is that it is sometimes possible, but it depends heavily on the circumstances and timing of a particular situation. A...
Being away from your family is hard. Many immigrants in San Diego struggle with a tough question: which family member should you bring to the United States first? Do you choose your spouse, your parents who are getting older, or your children who miss you? Most people...
Facing the possibility of removal from a country can be overwhelming and uncertain. Immigration rules are complex, and even small mistakes or misunderstandings can have serious consequences. Deportation proceedings often move quickly, leaving little time to prepare....