Florida Immigration Attorney
Navigating immigration laws can be stressful and confusing. The average person has challenges understanding the various rules, regulations, exceptions, and variations of immigration laws in the United States. Sometimes, it’s impossible to determine how to proceed with a visa or citizenship application and comply with the requirements.
Denied applications are a common problem that people attempting to move or work in this country face. The slightest error can delay the application process or lead to rejection. It might take months or years to resolve the problem.
Hiring an experienced Florida immigration attorney from Florida Law Advisers, P.A., is crucial. We can protect your rights and guide you through the complex immigration process. Call or contact us online for a consultation to get started on your case.
How Our Florida Lawyers Can Help with Your Immigration Matter
Hiring a lawyer to apply for a green card or immigrant visa isn’t legally required. However, you should. Complications can arise that delay the process or lead to a denied application. Navigating complicated laws and procedures can also be overwhelming.
With an immigration lawyer from Florida Law Advisers, P.A., you will receive the attention and care you deserve.
What Immigration Issues Do Visa Applicants Face?
Delays are among the most common and frustrating challenges immigrants encounter while applying for a visa. There’s either a delay in receiving a decision or the overall process.
The delay can last indefinitely under specific circumstances. Some delays result from inadequate staff to handle the volume of applications. Others are due to changing policies and more in-depth analysis of applications and attached documents.
USCIS handles applications differently than before. The agency might have requested missing information from the applicant in the past. However, the agency follows stricter guidelines and regulations, prompting officials to deny the application, so the applicant must start from scratch.
Am I Still a Lawful Permanent Resident if My Green Card Has Expired?
If your green card has expired, that doesn’t necessarily mean you will lose your status as a legal permanent resident. However, you can encounter various issues, such as:
- Difficulty receiving benefits you registered for or want to register for
- Trouble applying for or keeping a job
- Obstacles while trying to re-enter the country after traveling outside the U.S.
How Can I Lose My Status as a Permanent Resident?
You are a lawful permanent resident of the country until one of these circumstances apply:
- You lose or abandon your status
- You complete the naturalization process
You can lose your status as a lawful permanent resident if an immigration judge enters an order for final removal against you.
You can also lose your status if you intentionally abandon it under any of these circumstances:
- You declare yourself as a non-immigrant on your tax returns
- You move to another country and intend to stay there permanently
- You remain outside of the country for an extended timeframe unless the absence is temporary
Will Criminal Charges Affect My Immigration Status?
You might get deported if you are a non-citizen convicted of a criminal offense in the United States. That means the government can remove you from the country and ban you from returning indefinitely or for a predetermined period. An arrest or detainment can subject you to specific immigration consequences even if the court acquits you of the crime.
Immigration law considers some crimes aggravated felonies. They include sexual abuse, murder, drug trafficking, and other major criminal offenses. Conviction of an aggravated felony will likely prevent you from staying in the country.
How Much Does an Immigration Lawyer Cost?
The cost will depend on the immigration lawyer you hire. Some base their fees on specific tasks such as completing and filing a visa application and charge by the hour. Others charge a flat fee to represent you during the process.
An attorney might charge a fee for the initial consultation and the services they provide afterward. Requiring reimbursement of incurred expenses during the case is also common.
Florida Law Advisers, P.A., offers consultations to review your legal matter and determine whether we can help you. We also offer flexible payment plans to clients who can’t afford any upfront legal fees and costs.
Contact a Florida Immigration Attorney Today
Florida immigration law is unique and constantly evolving. We at Florida Law Advisers, P.A., know how to handle all aspects of an immigration case, whether simple or challenging. We will learn about your situation to understand your needs and develop a strategy to resolve the matter effectively and efficiently.
You can have peace of mind knowing a Florida immigration lawyer will be your advocate and pursue your dreams of becoming a U.S. citizen, moving here for work, or reuniting with your family. For a consultation, call or contact us online today.
