Immigration, Attorney & Lawyers Guide for Individuals

Migrating to the US is an important, yet complex, decision. It brings its own share of benefits and challenges. Depending on the type of immigrant visa applied for, the process can take up to a few months. San Diego immigration lawyers have prepared a short guide to visa processing for your convenience, as follows. Eligibility Most immigrant visas in the US are family or employment based. To be eligible for a US immigration visa, you must be sponsored by a US citizen relative, any lawful US permanent resident or a prospective employer (with a few exceptions). The sponsorship process is initiated by the sponsor. It begins by filing a petition on behalf of the foreign citizen with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Family-based Immigration A legal US citizen can file an immigrant visa petition for their spouse, son or daughter, parent and brother or sister. However, a lawful US permanent resident (i.e. a green card holder) can only file an immigrant visa for ...

Over the past few years, debates on immigration have dominated our idiot box. But the big question still remains is that why do people prefer migrating to the US than any other country? Is it only because of freedom and diversity, or do we have to offer more? San Diego immigration lawyers attempt to answer this question and come up with seven reasons why people migrate to the US. Seeking Asylum In many developing nations, marked by civil wars, tyrannical military regimes, and mass killings, free-thinkers face a risk of persecution. This comes from their religious and/or political beliefs. For these reasons, they seek religious/political asylums in the US. However, asylum seekers have often been accused of using forged and fake evidence to build their claims. Natural Crisis Natural disasters, soil erosion and a range of other environmental conditions are caused by a global climate change. Some countries face the wrath of these changes. As a result, their residents seek emigr...