SERVICES
The Immigration System in the United States is a labyrinth of complex laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions. For this reason, we always recommend that you consult with an immigration attorney before you file for any type of immigration benefit.
Here are some of the cases we handle here at Conde Office of Law.
IMMIGRATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT OR COURT RECORDS
An immigration background check is a good starting point to start with if you are planning to apply for any immigration benefit. Our office can assist you in obtaining apprehension records, detention records, copies of case files, fingerprint checks, and much more utilizing the various tools offered by the Department of Homeland Security. Our office can also assist you in requesting law enforcement and court records.
FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRATION
If you are a United States Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident or a Principal Immigrant seeking to petition a relative here in the United States or abroad we can help. There are several immigration benefits that allow your relative to apply with you or shortly after.
Our office can handle family-sponsored immigration cases with USCIS, at a Consular Post abroad, or with the Immigration Court.
T VISA/U VISA/VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT
The T Visa, U Visa and Violence Against Women Act are all sets of immigration laws intended to protect anyone that has fallen victim to a crime. Now, don’t let the name Violence Against Women Act fool you. VAWA as it is known is also offered to protect men or any other person regardless of gender identity when that person has been victimized by a spouse.
If you have been the victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, unpaid wages, or another eligible crime then you may qualify for immigration status.
Our office can help you collect the evidence needed, prepare your application packet, and fie your application for a T Visa, U Visa, or a VAWA self-petition.
REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE
Check your green card! If you were married less than 2 years when you applied for your marriage-based immigration benefit you were granted what is known as a “conditional permanent resident card.” This means that after 2 years you must apply to remove the conditions of your 2-year resident card and apply for a 10-year resident card.
If the 2-year anniversary is coming up, you must act now! Our office can assist you to properly complete the application and submit the required evidence. If you are no longer married to your spouse, you can still remove the conditions of your 2-year resident card but the requirements are slightly different.
RENEWAL OR REPLACEMENT OF YOUR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD aka GREEN CARD
Have you lost your green card, changed your name due to divorce or any other reason, or will your green card be expiring soon? Allow our office to do the work for you. We can help you replace your green card or apply for a new one.
RE-ENTRY PERMITS AND ADVANCE PAROLE
If you are a green card holder presented with a life circumstance that may require you to leave the United States for a prolonged period of time or if you are currently a TPS or DACA beneficiary, you must first apply for the proper travel documents before departing the United States.
Do not leave the United States without the proper travel documents! It is very important for you to apply for and receive authorization to travel before you leave the United States. This will prevent you from accidentally abandoning your immigration status.
TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS)
Citizens of Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Cameroon, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela and Yemen may be eligible for Temporary Protected Status. TPS allows citizens of these countries to reside and work in the United States legally.
Our office can help you renew or in applicable cases apply for TPS for the first time.
SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS (SJIS)
Do you have a minor under your care that has been abused, neglected or abandoned by one or both parents? That minor may be eligible for special immigration protections. Our office can assist you in obtaining the appropriate guardianship or custody orders that will allow the minor to apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA)
The law permitting our office may be able to assist you with your initial application or your renewal application. We may also be able to assist you with your DACA advance parole travel application.
WAIVERS AND POST-CONVICTION RELIEF
If you are applying for legal permanent resident status, have legal permanent resident status or are applying for Naturalization watch out! A criminal conviction or immigration violation can cause you many problems, including deportation, if unprepared. Some cases can be very complex while others may be less complex. For this reason, it is important to know the difference between needing post-conviction relief or an immigration waiver. Our office can assist you with making that determination and ensure that you apply for the proper relief.
NATURALIZATION
Naturalization is the final step in your immigration journey here in the United States. It is the last and final stop. Our office can help you assess your case and determine if and when to apply for Naturalization.
DEPORTATION DEFENSE
If you have received a Notice to Appear this means that the United States Government is trying to deport you. Do not panic and show up to your hearings no matter what. Our office can help you strategize and come up with the best defense possible to meet your circumstance.
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