Georgetown, TX Immigration Lawyers

Family Immigration in Georgetown, TX

Many U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can petition the U.S. government to allow family members to come into the country. There are several types of visas available for family members, including fiancé visas and family preference visas. Your Georgetown immigration attorney can help you find the best path for your loved ones to come to the U.S. and work with you every step of the way.

Typically, the whole process begins with a sponsor in the U.S. (the citizen or lawful permanent resident). The sponsor must file paperwork on behalf of his or her family members, pay fees and submit several forms and documents. The family members that the sponsor wants to bring to the U.S. must meet admissibility requirements, as well.

Your attorney can walk you through the entire family immigration process. He or she will answer your questions, help you complete and file paperwork, and explain all your options along the way.

Employment-Based Immigration

When a company needs to hire foreign workers to fill specialty jobs that Americans can’t fill, it must take several steps. First, the business must obtain a Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor. Then, it must show that it needs to bring in workers and prove that it has a viable specialty job for someone to perform.

There are three main categories that companies can use to sponsor an immigrant from the global workforce, and an immigration attorney can help you understand the nuances of each. Typically, employment-based immigration is restricted to professionals with advanced degrees, those with exceptional abilities in science, art or business, and those who fulfill the requirement for a National Interest Waiver.

Immigration Appeals

There’s no way to predict how an immigration judge will rule in any case, but if the judge who handled your case made a decision you don’t agree with, you may be able to appeal it. Typically, people work with immigration attorneys when they need to prove that they deserve a different decision. You don’t necessarily have to appeal a judge’s decision if you disagree, alternatively, your immigration appeal attorney can file a motion to reopen or reconsider your case; if that happens, the judge who made the original decision will look at the case again if you can provide new evidence or show that your circumstances have changed.

Do You Need a Georgetown, TX Immigration Attorney?

If you need to talk to an immigration lawyer in Georgetown, we can help. We’ll be happy to provide you with a free immigration consultation to discuss your needs and answer your questions.