Serving The Immigration Needs Of The San Diego Area Since 1984
In California, people understand that immigrating to the United States is a goal for many around the world. It's a difficult process with many hurdles that must be cleared. In 2019, the Trump Administration introduced new requirements for DNA collection from potential...
A United States passport opens doors to international travel. Without a passport, entering another country becomes a virtual impossibility. A passport serves as government identification, which can prove helpful in many instances. The California DMV, for example, may...
Many people seeking a better life in the United States come for more economic opportunity or even access to medical care that can save the life of their spouse or their child. Others come because the United States is a country that does not discriminate based on...
Most immigrants in California understand that a felony arrest record can mean real trouble for visa and green cardholders. These convictions can result in deportation or a downgrade in the immigration status for the individual. The consequence for each immigrant will...
Many companies in California rely on H-1B workers to fill vacant positions for which they cannot find enough U.S. workers. Some companies rely on third-party staffing companies to secure the H-1B workers that they need for their vacant positions. The U.S. Customs and...
People in California who are applying for a green card renewal should be aware that denials are on the rise nationwide. From fiscal year 2016-2017 to fiscal year 2018-2019, denials increased from 30,242 annually to 103,140. While the majority of green cards are still...
California residents who are American citizens or legal permanent residents can file immediate relative or family preference petitions with the immigration authorities on behalf of foreign relatives who wish to live in the United States. Immediate relative petitions,...
Foreign nationals who want to work as a dentist in California or any other state may be able to do so. The type of visa that a foreign dentist obtains will depend largely on how long he or she wishes to remain in the country. It will also depend on whether an...
Becoming a citizen of the United States is one reason to celebrate for a person who has worked so hard to get to this point. You will enjoy some new rights that come with a few responsibilities. Making the adjustment to being a citizen might be a bit overwhelming at...
Being detained by immigration is a difficult place to be. We've discussed how you might need a bond to be released from custody. The fact that you might be able to secure a release might not make you feel any better. We know that this is a challenging position for you...