Obtaining a Green Card, formally known as lawful permanent resident status, can be one of the most important steps in a person's U.S. immigration journey. Adjustment of Status is the process by which an eligible person in the United States may apply to become a lawful permanent resident. However, not everyone in the United States is eligible to adjust status. Immigration history, manner of entry, prior immigration violations, criminal history, visa availability, and other factors may affect eligibility.

For certain eligible individuals already in the United States, adjustment of status provides a pathway to apply for permanent residence without leaving the country for consular processing. Eligibility depends on the immigrant category, the applicant's circumstances, visa availability, and other requirements.

Our immigration law practice helps individuals and families evaluate their Green Card options and navigate the application process.

Marriage-based immigration cases require careful attention to the validity and authenticity of the marital relationship and the applicable immigration requirements.

We can assist with:

•  Marriage-based Green Cards

•  Spouse petitions

•  Adjustment of Status

•  Consular processing

•  Interview preparation

•  Supporting evidence

•  Requests for Evidence

•  Related immigration applications

U.S. immigration law provides several pathways through which eligible U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may petition for their qualifying family members.

However, family immigration is not a single process. The appropriate procedure depends on the family relationship, the petitioner's immigration status, the beneficiary's location, visa availability, and other legal requirements.

Our immigration attorneys help families understand their options and navigate the applicable process.

We represent our clients on the following:

• I-130 petitions

• Family-based Green Cards

• Spouse immigration

• Parent immigration

• Child immigration

• Family-preference cases

• Adjustment of Status

• Consular processing

• Immigrant visa matters

• Family immigration strategy

• Requests for Evidence

• USCIS interviews

The U.S. immigration system offers several employment-based pathways for qualified foreign nationals seeking permanent residence.

For employers and foreign professionals, selecting the appropriate immigration strategy can be critical. Requirements may vary significantly depending on the employment category, position, qualifications, employer, and the foreign national's circumstances.

Our immigration practice assists employers, professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and other qualified individuals with employment-based immigration.

We represent clients on the following:

• Employment-based Green Cards

• Employer-sponsored immigration

• EB-1 cases

• EB-2 cases

• National Interest Waivers

• EB-3 cases

• Multinational executive and manager cases

• Immigration strategies for entrepreneurs

• Business immigration planning

• Adjustment of Status

• Consular processing

• Requests for Evidence

• USCIS interviews

The United States offers immigration pathways that may be available to certain foreign investors and entrepreneurs who meet specific legal requirements.

Investor immigration can entail significant financial commitments and complex immigration rules. Proper planning and documentation are therefore essential.

Our immigration practice helps qualified foreign investors evaluate potential U.S. immigration options and understand the requirements applicable to their circumstances.

Our services include the following:

• EB-5 immigration

• Investment-based Green Card strategies

• Investor immigration consultations

• Source-of-funds documentation review

• Immigration eligibility analysis

• Adjustment of Status

• Consular processing

• Requests for Evidence

• Immigration matters involving investor families

Asylum is a method of protection available under U.S. immigration law to certain individuals who meet the legal definition of a refugee and satisfy the applicable requirements. Depending on the circumstances, individuals who have experienced persecution or have a well-founded fear of persecution may qualify for asylum in the United States. Our immigration law practice helps individuals understand the asylum process and prepare their cases carefully and thoroughly.

Protected grounds can include persecution based on:

• Race

• Religion

• Nationality

• Membership in a particular social group

• Political opinion

We represent clients on the following matters:

•  Employment-based Green Cards

•  Employer-sponsored immigration

•  EB-1 cases

•  EB-2 cases

•  National Interest Waivers

•  EB-3 cases

•  Multinational executive and manager cases

•  Immigration strategies for entrepreneurs

•  Business immigration planning

•  Adjustment of Status

•  Consular processing

•  Requests for Evidence

•  USCIS interviews