Chamblee, GA Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

When someone who entered the U.S. lawfully and with inspection (such as with a J-1 nonimmigrant visa) becomes married to a U.S. citizen, the couple can complete the steps together for the foreign national to "adjust status" in the U.S. to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (to get a "Green Card"). Adjustment of Status involves multiple details, and the filing and approval of a Form I-130 Petition for Relative Alien is just one of them. An applicant with a J-1 visa will have to prove that he/she is not subject to the two-year home residency requirement, or will have to prove that while subject to that requirement the requirement successfully has been waived. The USCIS's Atlanta Field Office (for cases in Georgia and Alabama) lately has been completing adjustment of status cases in approximately four months. When there have been deficiencies in the application process, not only including the initial forms and supporting documents, but also including the adjustment of status interview itself, there can be very long delays (7 - 12 months is not uncommon) or even more problematic consequences. Engagement of an immigration attorney can be helpful in assuring that all steps are properly taken and that the most persuasive and complete set of supporting documents are supplied to the USCIS.

If you have you will be barred from returning for 10 years. Did your parents ever try to regularize? Are you in school? Maybe Obama will pass the DREAM Act which will help people like you who are in college. I have been practicing for over 15 years. Our immigration law firm has been in the immigration field for more than 45 years. We have handled cases with experience, integrity, and good effect. Please call me. We offer payment plans with no interest.

It depends on whether or not you were working in the US. If you came as a visitor, left within the time period permitted on your I-94 card and want to return as a visitor, be prepared to explain how you can live without working.