Although immigration law is uniform throughout the United States, you need to retain an experienced immigration attorney whenever you are dealing with legal issues related to U.S. immigration. You may have questions regarding visas, green cards, and specific paths to U.S. citizenship. Hiring an immigration attorney will enable you to benefit from the privileges created by the attorney-client relationship, such as attorney-client confidentiality.

Why Choose Le & Le, PLLC to be Your Dallas Immigration Lawyers

We can be your Dallas immigration lawyers and provide you with exceptional legal advice regarding U.S. immigration law, paths to U.S. citizenship, and nationality law. Our Dallas immigration lawyers have language capabilities (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic) that can help you throughout the course of your representation.

Dallas Immigration Services

The following are some of the most common legal services provided by Le & Le, PLLC.

Family Immigration

A family immigration lawyer can help you understand the different aspects of U.S. immigration law. The following are some of the most common topics that concern clients seeking legal advice regarding family immigration law.

Adjustment of Status

Adjustment of status is an important topic, and clients often need legal information regarding I-485 visas. U.S. immigration law permits you to alter your immigration status from temporary to lawful permanent resident status. Specific provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act will be relevant to your application.

The adjustment of status process allows the petitioner to apply for a green card if they initially entered the U.S. legally. You may be permitted to remain in the United States even if your temporary visa expires, so you can wait for a decision regarding your adjustment of status application.

Consular Processing

Consular processing occurs when an applicant has an approved immigrant petition as well as an immigrant visa number and submits an application for an immigrant visa at a United States Department of State Embassy or Consulate in a country outside the U.S.

Consular processing times can vary depending on the facts and circumstances of your case. If you are searching for legal information regarding consular processing, then you need to make sure you understand the requirements of every submitted application. The following are typical items to consider and take care of for consular processing cases:

  • Determine your basis for immigrating
  • Ensure an immigrant petition is filed on your behalf
  • Determine if the immigrant petition is approved
  • Receive notification from the National Visa Center
  • Schedule a consular appointment
  • Fill out specific forms and pay applicable fees
  • Receive an immigrant visa
  • Receive a green card

Specific consular processing cases may feature different requirements not included in the list above. An immigration attorney can help you research the information you need to successfully submit the necessary documents for your application.

Fiancé Petitions

Fiancé petitions can raise complex issues related to U.S. immigration law. Two visas associated with fiancé petitions are the I-129F visa and the K-1 visa. You need to ensure that you have all the required documents to submit an application for an I-129F visa or a K-1 visa.

The fiancé visa permits a foreign citizen fiancé of a U.S. citizen to come into the United States to participate in a marriage ceremony and obtain a green card. The petitioner must be a U.S. citizen and have met their fiancé in person during the past two years. An Affidavit of Support must be submitted to demonstrate that the petitioner can support the fiancé. The couple must also be free to marry at the time of filing the petition, and the couple must have an intention to get married in 90 days.

Humanitarian Immigration

It is necessary to understand specific details regarding humanitarian immigration in the United States.

VAWA Immigration

VAWA is an acronym that stands for the Violence Against Women Act. VAWA immigration is a complex topic that affects women who are suffering domestic abuse. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was implemented to provide domestic abuse victims with the ability to report crimes without harming their immigration status. An abused partner can file for a VAWA visa and then file criminal charges against an abusive partner and submit an application for a green card without sponsorship.

The following requirements are necessary for applying for a VAWA visa:

  • The applicant must be of “good moral character”
  • The applicant must work with law enforcement officers in a criminal case against the abusive partner
  • If the applicant obtained a divorce, then the applicant must show abuse contributed to the end of the marriage
  • The applicant must have entered the marriage in good faith if they are married
  • The sponsor is emotionally or physically abusive to their parents, children, or spouse
  • The individual who is being accused of domestic abuse is a U.S. citizen and is sponsoring the applicant for immigration

You do not have to face this difficult process all on your own. An immigration attorney can ensure that you complete every step required for your application.

U Visa

U Visa immigration touches on several important topics regarding U.S. immigration law. A U Visa lawyer will enable you to submit a complete application for a U Visa and deal with the results. The U Visa permits crime victims to apply for a visa so they can submit criminal charges and testify without facing removal or deportation. The following are some of the crimes which qualify for U Visa protection:

  • Extortion
  • Rape
  • Trafficking
  • Torture
  • Murder
  • Kidnapping
  • Domestic violence
  • Sexual abuse

This is not an exhaustive list of crimes that qualify for U Visa protection. It is important to reach out to an immigration attorney if you have additional questions regarding applying for a U Visa.

DACA

DACA is an acronym that stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. This legislation was enacted under the Obama administration on June 15, 2012, and it created a need for eligible applicants to seek out a DACA lawyer for assistance with their cases.

DACA gives qualified individuals protection against deportation when they come to the United States without documentation. The following are DACA qualification requirements:

  • The applicant was never convicted of a misdemeanor or a serious felony.
  • The applicant attends school, has graduated high school, or has earned a GED.
  • The applicant is within U.S. jurisdiction and will be when deferred action is requested.
  • On June 15, 2012, the applicant was younger than 31 years old.
  • The applicant was not inspected by customs when they entered the United States.
  • The applicant was younger than sixteen years old when they came to the United States.

You may be a good candidate for deferred action under DACA. If you want to know more about your case, then you should speak to an immigration attorney in Dallas.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Prospective clients often have questions regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). This topic is typically abbreviated as SIJS immigration. If you are searching for assistance with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, then you will need to work with a Dallas immigration attorney to fill out Form I-360 for you or your child’s case.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) assists undocumented children in the state juvenile system to become lawful permanent residents. Many children who have been neglected, abused, or abandoned may qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).

Applicants must file Form I-360 with supporting documents that include a juvenile court order signed by a magistrate. It is possible to concurrently file an application for lawful permanent residence. Those who apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) must be younger than 21 years of age and unmarried.

Waivers

Immigration lawyers typically assist clients with specific types of waivers. Immigration waiver I-601A is one of the most common waivers involved in immigration cases. An I-601A attorney can help you with every aspect of the I-601A process.

The United States Attorney General can waive specific grounds of inadmissibility or deportability. Waivers will vary depending on various factors. The Immigration and Nationality Act lists grounds that disqualify a person from receiving a visa or gaining entry into the United States, including the following:

  • Unlawful entry into the United States
  • Entering the United States illegally after being deported
  • Status violations
  • Criminal convictions
  • Former deportation

An immigration attorney can assist you with questions you have regarding immigration waivers.

Contact Our Dallas Immigration Attorneys at Le & Le PLLC Today

If you are a Dallas resident in need of an immigration attorney, then you should contact us today. Our Dallas immigration lawyers will help you with all of your immigration needs. You can benefit from an attorney-client relationship if you are seeking information regarding different pathways to U.S. citizenship.