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The United States may be known as a “melting pot” of international cultures and people, but that, unfortunately, does not mean that entering the U.S. as an immigrant is a simple matter. Successfully progressing through the immigration process can take months or years after filing an initial application, and in the meantime, laws and regulations change quickly.

Whether you want to pursue legal residence or citizenship in the U.S. for yourself, on behalf of a family member or employee, a qualified San Diego immigration lawyer could help. With an experienced immigration attorney from Hacking Immigration Law LLC by your side, you could have an easier time navigating U.S. customs and immigration law and improve your odds of a favorable case resolution.

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Assistance with Applying for Visas in San Diego

Visas are necessary for everyone who wants to enter the United States. Typically, to move to the United States from a foreign country, a prospective immigrant needs to have either a U.S.-based employer or a family member who is already a citizen or legal permanent resident sponsor their application for a “green card” affirming their status as a legal permanent resident.

Sponsoring an immigrant is a huge commitment, and petitioners must be willing and able to assume financial responsibility for any foreign national they sponsor. Sponsors also must fill out and submit a number of different forms to U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS), along with the applicant’s identifying documentation and interview results. An immigration law firm could provide customized and compassionate support to both sponsors and potential immigrants seeking to acquire a green card or a visa.

Pursuing Citizenship through Naturalization

Once someone has been a legal permanent resident in the United States for at least five years, they may be eligible to apply for naturalized U.S. citizenship. However, living here legally is far from the only prerequisite for naturalization. Applicants must also be of a certain age (21), be able to verify their residence in the district or state where they apply, and provide proof of several other qualifying factors.

Even if a legal permanent resident is eligible to apply for citizenship, they still have to complete a lengthy application process that includes an in-person interview and exams meant to test their knowledge of U.S. history and politics as well as their ability to read, write, and speak English. Depending on the circumstances, they may have to submit to biometrics screening as well.

All these procedures can become more manageable with guidance from an experienced immigration lawyer who has handled immigration cases successfully in the past. If necessary, legal counsel or law offices could also help with various other immigration matters, including applications for asylum or refugee status, international adoption, and more.

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Navigating the maze of U.S. immigration law can be tricky for anybody, especially if English is your second language or you have unique circumstances motivating you to move here. Fortunately, if you are unsure about any areas of immigration or the naturalization process, help through an immigration lawyer (San Diego) is available at the Hacking Immigration Law LLC.

Retaining one of our dedicated San Diego immigration lawyers could help you both with USCIS and other U.S. immigration authorities. To find out how immigration attorneys could help you with your specific case or the other immigration law services we have, call us today to schedule a consultation.

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Navigating the maze of U.S. immigration law can be tricky for anybody, especially if English is your second language or you have unique circumstances motivating you to move here. Fortunately, if you are unsure about any areas of immigration or the naturalization process, help through an immigration lawyer (San Diego) is available at the Hacking Immigration Law LLC.

Retaining one of our dedicated Washington DC immigration lawyers could help you both with USCIS and other U.S. immigration authorities. To find out how immigration attorneys could help you with your specific case, call us today to schedule a consultation.
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im is a great attorney who always has his human side “ON”. The clients come first to him. When approached for time sensitive issues, he was readily available and was prompt. I have had to reach out to him for myself & have recommended him to others. He always welcomed everyone and gave patient hearing. And he would not mind recommending other attorneys’ if he feels that they would better serve that particular case. Even if it means one less client for him. That sums up who Jim is. Thank you Jim!

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The attorneys at the Hacking Immigration Law are dedicated to helping the foreign-born people of St. Louis to live and work in the United States. This dedication is reflected in the kind and grateful words of the clients they have helped. Read what others have to say about the hard work that the Hacking Immigration Law has done to help those in St. Louis.

Does paying for premium processing on an H1B case mean I will find out sooner if our case was selected in the lottery?

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Is there such a thing as expedited removal of an immigrant and, if so, what is it?

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Does testing positive for HIV make someone inadmissible to the United States?

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Are there any special visas for translators who assisted US forces in Afghanistan or Iraq?

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