Why You May Need To Hire An Immigration Lawyer
by Joan Bradley
Dealing with the American immigration system carries with it a wide range of potential pitfalls. Whether you're planning to come to America, looking to renew your existing status, or hoping to change your status, it is a good idea to discuss your needs in detail with an immigration attorney before you file any paperwork. It's also wise to know when you'll need to get in touch with one.
Related to a U.S. Citizen
Being a relative of a U.S. citizen or married to one may provide you grounds for entering America. Family relationships typically recognized by the government include siblings, parents, and children of citizens. You'll want to talk with a lawyer from a green-card services practice to iron out the details, and you should be aware that a path to full citizenship may take years.
Investing in the U.S.
Another reason the U.S. may admit someone to live in the country is to invest. The investment threshold is $1 million, but $500,000 is sufficient if the petitioner intends to invest in a targeted employment region. They will also have to present a business plan proving they can create at least 10 full-time jobs for employees who meet specific qualifications.
Practicing Medicine
America maintains a list of skills the country needs in a number of medical professionals. Individuals looking to come to the U.S. will need to offer their services to underserved regions for a period of time, and they'll also need to satisfy requirements for practicing within their chosen field.
Immigrating to Work
Work visas are offered on a three-tiered scale of preference, with individuals who have unique skills and talents ranking first. This category includes multinational management professionals, and researchers and professors of note may also immigrate for work on this basis. The second tier is occupied by folks who have advanced degrees or skills that qualify for waivers due to being in the national interest. At the third tier, you'll find individuals with talents ranging from bachelor's degree level down to unskilled labor.
Special Status
Special status is granted to people who have highly specific jobs. Religious workers, diplomats, and international broadcast journalists, for example, are entitled to immigrate on this basis. Individuals who've served alongside U.S. military forces in Iraq or Afghanistan may also seek special status, and a similar option is available to those who work with or are retired from specific international organizations, especially NATO.
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You walk into your favorite grocery store and right away, you slip and fall only to sprain your ankle. You can't perform your job because it requires standing on your feet all day, which means that you can't make any money to support your family while your ankle heals. There was no warning that the floors were wet after being cleaned in the store – so what do you do? It's probably a good idea to think about filing a personal injury lawsuit. Of course, anyone with experience with a personal injury case will tell you just how important it is to work with an attorney throughout the process. I'd like to share insight I've learned through three personal injury cases that I myself have had to go through in the past. I think the information on this website can help people like you, who need some personal injury guidance.