Scranton Immigration Lawyer
Immigration in the United States is a complex and nuanced legal matter. Each person seeking help with immigration is on a unique journey and has their own special circumstances. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to immigration issues for anyone. Thousands of people immigrate or become permanent residents in the United States each year, but it takes careful work and a practiced hand to navigate this process. The lawyer at Thompson Law in Lackawanna County, has over 20 years of dedicated experience in these processes. Attorney Bill Thompson provides personal, compassionate service to his clients and is dedicated to helping people achieve their legal goals in immigration.
Types Of Immigration
There are several ways to become a permanent resident in the United States, and there are many legal methods of immigration that immigration attorney Thompson can assist with. The three main types of legal immigration are as follows:
- Becoming a citizen: To qualify, you must meet certain conditions.
- Becoming a resident: Also known as obtaining a green card, this is an option for people seeking asylum or work visas or who have family members in the U.S. who will sponsor them.
- Being granted a temporary visa as a nonimmigrant: This includes obtaining temporary work visas, student visas, etc., and can also include people visiting relatives or vacationing.
Immigration lawyer Thompson can assist you with any of the above matters. He can also provide advice and guidance on the immigration process, answer your questions and be your ally throughout your immigration case.
What To Know About Family Immigration
An individual seeking permanent residency in order to rejoin a family member who is a U.S. citizen should understand certain important parts of this type of immigration. There are several conditions that must be met. U.S. citizens must be at least 21 years old in order to sponsor a family member. Only directly related family members can qualify, such as a parent, spouse, sibling or child. Whether your sponsorship will be allowed will also depend on varying circumstances, such as your availability and the specifics of your situation. An immigration lawyer can provide more insight into this process.
What To Know About Asylum
Asylum is a particularly complex type of immigration. You must qualify for this status for at least a year, and it will depend on the seriousness of your case. You must be fleeing persecution or unable to remain in your home country due to extraordinary and/or life-threatening circumstances. These cases are delicate and must be handled with care by a professional with experience. Mr. Thompson has been a lawyer for over 20 years. His experience as an immigration attorney can help you navigate this process.
Information About Deportation And Removal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, deportation and removal are often top of mind for immigrants in the United States. The U.S. can detain and deport noncitizens for a variety of reasons, including participating in criminal activity or becoming a threat to public safety. However, these situations can be subjective and unclear. In these cases and others involving deportation and removal, it’s crucial to get the right legal help. Mr. Thompson can assist you by helping you obtain cancellations of removal, waivers of deportability, asylum and immigration appeals. He is also knowledgeable about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications and other similar matters.
How Can An Immigration Attorney Help Prevent Deportation?
An immigration attorney can be your best ally in a deportation case. A lawyer with experience will be able to thoroughly review your case and determine your options. They can help you understand your rights, exploit violations of these rights and ascertain the best ways possible to fight your deportation case. Mr. Thompson is skilled in crafting solid strategies that work. He understands the immigration system and knows what defenses are often successful and how judgments work. Common strategies include:
- Adjustment of status
- Cancellation of removal
- Asylum
- Registry
Other options, such as waivers of deportability and suspension of deportation, may also be applicable. Mr. Thompson can examine your situation and figure out a path forward.
Contact An Immigration Lawyer To Learn More
These situations are extremely complicated and can be overwhelming. Getting in contact with an immigration lawyer is a good first step. Mr. Thompson can answer your questions, evaluate your case and help you look toward the future in your immigration case. Set up an initial consultation to get started. You can use the online contact form to get in touch with the firm or call 570-846-2819.