IMMIGRATION

Political Asylum
(I-589)

Qualifying applicants may obtain Employment Authorization and may legalize their stay in The United States.  It is intended for immigrants fleeing political, religious, racial persecution.

Relative Petitions
(I-130)

Certain relatives of Citizens and Permanent Residents of The United States (spouses, children, parents and siblings) may become the beneficiaries of an Alien Petition.   The successful outcome of this process would be Permanent Residence in the U.S.

Adjustment of Status
(I-485)

The final step in the legalization process for qualifying applicants. 

Fiance(é) Visas
(I-129F)

An UNMARRIED U.S. Citizen may file for his/her fiance(ée) abroad.  The beneficiary would be allowed to enter the United States within a estimated 90 day period, after which the intended marriage ceremony may take place, allowing for the beneficiary to file for Adjustment of Status and obtain Permanent Resident Status.

Suspension of Deportation
(EOIR-40)

The possibility of obtaining Permanent Resident Status through seven or ten year uninterrupted physical presence in the United States and the ability to prove that deportation or exclusion would result in hardship.  The final determination may be rendered administratively or by an immigration judge. 

Naturalization

The opportunity to apply for United States Citizenship based on a pre-established period of Permanent Residence in this country.