IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY IN SHREVEPORT

U.S. Immigration laws and procedures are very complicated. Each immigration case is unique and the needs and approach to each case is different. It is often essential to have expert advice to assist throughout these procedures. Below is a list of some areas of Immigration law, most of which have subcategories:

• VISAS
  Obtain a visa, U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa categories: A. Foreign Government Official; B. Visitor; C. Alien in Transit; D. Crewmember; E. Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor; F. Student; G. International Organization Alien; H. Temporary Worker; I. Foreign Information Media Representative; J. Exchange Visitor; K. Fiance€) of U.S. Citizen; L. Intra-company Transferee; M. Student, Vocational; N. Parent of Certain Special Immigrants; O. Extraordinary Ability; P. Athlete or Entertainer; Q. Cultural Exchange Visitor; R. Alien in Religious Occupation; S. Alien Supplying Critical Information; T. Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking in Persons; U. Victims of Certain Crimes; V. Spouse or Child of Legal Permanent Resident
• PERMANENT RESIDENCE
  A person who qualifies and is eligible to become a permanent United States resident may apply to obtain a Green Card without leaving the United States. This procedure is called “adjustment of status”. The law requires that the person entered the U.S. legally and has never violated his or her immigration status.
• CITIZENSHIP
  Generally, only lawful permanent residents may apply for naturalization. There are a few exceptions to this rule. We help people to successfully complete the U.S. citizenship process. United States citizens may sponsor their spouses, parents, sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters for permanent residence in the United States.

  Some may obtain U.S. citizenship at birth or while they are minors through their U.S. citizen parents or grandparents. It is also possible to have your U.S. citizenship revoked. Others may be eligible to be a “dual” citizen, a citizen of more than one country.

• DEPORTATION DEFENSE
  When you attend a removal or deportation hearing before an Immigration Judge, make sure you are accompanied by a knowledgeable immigration attorney.

  You are creating a record before the Immigration Judge. If you lose, you may need to appeal the Judge’s decision, so the record of proceedings will affect your appeal and likely make it difficult to win the appeal. The record of proceedings consists of the transcript of the hearing and the exhibits, including copies of any applications submitted on your behalf.

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is located in Falls Church, Virginia. The BIA never sees nor hears from you. They only see the printed record, the decision of the Immigration Judge, and the attorneys’ legal briefs. If the BIA rules against you, then your next recourse is to take your case to Federal Court. Federal Court must rely on the record of proceedings, as you won’t get a chance to personally testify in court.

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