COVID 19 VACCINATION REQUIRED
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September 15, 2021. Effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination and sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Individuals may request an exemption based on health reasons, vaccine availability, or religious beliefs. Speak with you attorney about your situation.
COVID 19 VACCINATION REQUIRED
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September 15, 2021. Effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination and sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Individuals may request an exemption based on health reasons, vaccine availability, or religious beliefs. Speak with you attorney about your situation.
COVID 19 VACCINATION REQUIRED
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September 15, 2021. Effective Oct. 1, 2021, applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination and sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Individuals may request an exemption based on health reasons, vaccine availability, or religious beliefs. Speak with you attorney about your situation.
AREAS OF
PRACTICE
FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION
U.S. citizens and permanent residents may sponsor certain family members for lawful permanent residence in the United States.
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Examples of the types of matters we handle include:
• I-130 Marriage-based petitions
• I-485 Applications to Adjust Status
• I-129F Fiancé petitions
• I-751 Petitions to Remove Conditions
of Residence
• I-130 Petitions for parents of U.S.
citizens
• I-130 Petitions for children of U.S.
citizens and permanent residents
• DS-260 Consular processing of immigrant
visas for eligible family members
CITIZENSHIP and NATURALIZATION
Many people become U.S. citizens through a process called naturalization. However, some individuals born outside the United States become U.S. citizens either at birth or when a parent naturalizes. The rules of citizenship are complex and it can be surprisingly difficult to prove that someone is a U.S. citizen.
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Examples of the types of matters we handle include:
• N-400 Applications for Naturalization
• N-600 Applications for Certificate of
Citizenship
YOUR IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS and RECORDS
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Planning and proper documentation are critical when dealing with U.S. immigration officials. Throughout your immigration journey we can help you to comply with the law, plan for the future immigration of family members, and obtain copies of your own records from U.S. government officials.
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Examples of the types of matters we handle include:
• I-90 Applications to renew or replace
permanent resident cards
• N-600 Applications for Certificate of
Citizenship
• N-565 Applications to replace a
Certificate of Citizenship
• FOIA Freedom of Information Act
and other requests to obtain
copies of government records
about you
WAIVERS of INADMISSIBILITY
U.S. immigration law lists many reasons why a person may be inadmissible, meaning ineligible to become a permanent resident. These grounds of inadmissibility range from immigration violations, criminal violations, political affiliations, and even certain health conditions. However, some people who are inadmissible are allowed to apply for an exception, referred to as a waiver of inadmissibility.
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Examples of the types of matters we handle include:
• I-601 Waivers of Inadmissibility
• I-601A Provisional Unlawful
Presence Waivers
HUMANITARIAN IMMIGRATION RELIEF
Immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence or other crimes may be eligible to apply for immigration benefits for themselves.
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Examples of the types of matters we handle include:
• I-360 VAWA Self-Petitions
• I-918 Applications for U
Nonimmigrant Status, often
referred to as "U Visas"
• I-751 Waiver petitions