Applying for permanent residency in the United States is typically a three stop process consisting of Department of Labor Certification (PERM), Immigrant Petition (I-140), and Adjustment of Status (I-485).

Shawn Bartley and Associates will work with client to accomplish the posting of employment ads, representation at interview or hearings, administrative appeals, or any form of litigation. 

 

Non-Immigrant visas are allotted to persons visiting the United States temporarily. Such visas commonly applied for are related temporary entrance for tourism or pleasure (B2), business (B1), or to study (F1 or M1). Other visas are also granted for temporary employment (H-1B or H2B), exchange visitors (J1), or Fiancée (K-1) or Spouses (K-3) of US residents or citizens. Each of the above visa applications vary according to complexity and need for supporting documentation as well as face certain restrictions on the numbers allocated – notably the H-1B visa for work. In addition, certain visa applications involve US Consulate processing rather than processing by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and may incur additional expenses not enumerated below. 

 

Once one gains residency in the United States, he or she may apply to be a U.S. Citizen. This involves filing an application as well as demonstrating the ability to read and write English, studying for and taking an examination of US history and civics, and demonstration of good moral character.

 

An alien who violates the terms or his or her status, commits certain crimes, or misrepresents information in order to gain admission to the United States may be deported through Removal Proceedings. Persons facing removal proceedings are entitled to legal representation. The consequences of removal are very serious and aliens facing removal may be ineligible to re-enter the US for five years, ten years, or never again. If facing removal proceedings, one should retain and involve an immigration attorney as soon as possible. Due to the complexity of such proceeding, a fixed fee for such matters cannot be offered. Such matters will be reviewed with the client with an eye toward the most effective and efficient representation.