Dealing with immigration matters is a complicated and stressful process. Understanding the requirements, responsibilities, and paperwork associated with your case can be challenging. When the stakes are so high, you don’t want to risk an error that could delay your case or result in a denial of your petition.
The Austin, TX, immigration attorneys at De Castroverde Law Group are here to manage the legal details of your immigration case and help it reach a successful conclusion. We built our firm on family values, and we extend this ethos to our clients. We treat you like family, and as a firm founded by migrants from Cuba, we understand the challenges and pressures you face. We have a proven track record of success and are pleased to offer bilingual services in Spanish and English.
Whether you need help with a visa, deportation defense, or any other immigration issue, De Castroverde Law Group is ready to help. Contact us today for a consultation.
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Deportation Proceedings
If you or someone in your family face deportation proceedings, you already know the potential stress these cases cause. Deportation can tear families apart, in many cases for years or the rest of their lives.
We’ll do everything we can to keep your family together and avoid the painful consequences of deportation. We begin by thoroughly reviewing your case to understand your situation’s specific circumstances and details. This allows us to identify potential defenses and strategies to protect you or your family from deportation. Our team will gather and present evidence, prepare legal arguments and represent you in all court appearances.
We can help you explore various forms of relief from deportation, such as applying for asylum, canceling removal proceedings, or adjusting your immigration status. If you qualify for these or other forms of relief, we will guide you through the application process and ensure that any necessary paperwork is submitted correctly and on time.
Adjustment of Immigration Status
One of the core areas of our practice is helping immigrants with Adjustment of Status cases. This process allows immigrants legally in the United States to obtain a green card and become permanent residents. To qualify for an Adjustment of Status, you must meet the following requirements:
- You are currently living in the U.S. and entered the country on a valid visa
- You currently have a lawful immigration status
- You entered the country on a K-1 visa and married your U.S.-based spouse while your visa was still valid
- You have waited at least one year after obtaining asylum or refugee status
- You have an approved Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) or Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) if you are not filing one of those petitions concurrently
- Your “priority date” is current if you belong to one of the preference categories for family-based or employment-based
After determining whether you qualify for an adjustment of status, we can guide you through the rest of the process, from filing your Form I-485 and preparing you for your immigration interview to providing any additional information that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires. If USCIS denies your application for permanent residency, we can help you appeal their decision so you have another chance to obtain a green card.
Family-Based Immigration Services
Family-based immigration is one of the most common methods for people to obtain permission to move to the United States. Whether you already live here and want to bring a relative into the country or need assistance with your own visa application, we can help. Some common types of family-based immigration visas we can help with include:
- K-3 visas for spouses of U.S. citizens
- K-1 visas for immigrants engaged to marry a U.S. citizen
- Green cards for immediate family members of U.S. citizens
- F-1 green cards for unmarried children (21 years or older) or U.S. citizens
- F-2A green cards for spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years old) of U.S. citizens
- F-2B green cards for unmarried children (21 years or older) of lawful permanent residents
- F-3 green cards for married children of U.S. citizens
- F-4 green cards of siblings of U.S. citizens if the citizen sponsor is 21 years or older
Regardless of the type of visa that applies to your situation, we can guide you through the family-based immigration process. We’ll help you fill out the necessary forms, manage all the required steps within the appropriate deadlines, and assist with appealing the decision if USCIS does not accept your application.
Immigrant Visa Processing
In addition to family-based immigration visas, many immigrants to the U.S. use employment-based visas or other methods to enter the country legally. Some examples of employment visas we can help you with include:
- H-1B Visas – For professionals in specialty occupations that require higher education or its equivalent
- L-1A Visas – For executives or managers of international companies transferring to the U.S. to manage an organization or a major function of an organization
- L-1B Visas – For employees of international companies who possess specialized knowledge and are transferring to the U.S. to contribute significantly to their employer’s operations
- E-2 Visas – For investors or employees of treaty nations who make a significant investment in a U.S. business or are essential to the operation of that business
- E-1 Visas – For individuals involved in substantial trade, including trade in services or technology, primarily between the U.S. and a foreign country of which they are a citizen or national
- H-2B Visas – Intended for temporary, non-agricultural workers filling positions where there is a shortage of available U.S. workers
- TN Visas – Specifically for professionals from Mexico or Canada to work in the U.S. in prearranged business activities
- R-1 Visas – Issued to religious workers coming to the U.S. temporarily to work in a religious capacity
- B-1 Visas – For individuals visiting the U.S. temporarily for business purposes such as attending conferences, conducting negotiations, or settling estates
Whether you need help with an employment-based visa or another visa, our immigration lawyers in Austin, TX, will guide you through the process. We’ll see that you take all the necessary steps in the proper time and order to help you get your visa as quickly as possible.
De Castroverde Law Group is ready to provide the guidance and knowledge you need to resolve your immigration issue. Call our immigration lawyers in Austin, TX, today for a consultation.