Birmingham Immigration Lawyer

Most people are well aware that the U.S. government has become much more aggressive in recent years in deporting illegal immigrants. What you may not know is that it has also become much more aggressive in deporting legal immigrants for petty crimes that may have been related to conduct that happened many years ago. Our attorneys can help you defend yourself against a deportation or removal order.

If the court does order you or someone you love deported, it may not be the end of the line. An immigration lawyer in Birmingham can help appeal the decision in the hopes of having the court reverse its ruling. Our attorneys have the experience needed to file an appeal with the courts.

Those seeking permanent residency status must submit Form I-485. Either you or your sponsor can submit this form; it may depend on the kind of visa you have. You will then attend an appointment to get your fingerprints, take a photo, and submit an official signature for use on formal documents. Afterward, there may be an interview process, and you might be required to submit more information to the USCIS. Your Birmingham, AL, immigration attorney will help you manage any green card issues as they occur.

Family members of naturalized U.S. citizens can help their loved ones apply for visas and sponsor them on the path to citizenship. Our services include the following:

• Helping you get visas for immediate relatives. Generally speaking, it’s much easier to obtain visas for immediate relatives than for others who have no ties to the U.S. Your immigration attorney will help you through this process.
• Helping you get marriage visas. Those legally married abroad with spouses who live in another country can apply for a visa on their spouse’s behalf. Your immigration attorney can help you bring your spouse to America.
• Visas for those who intend to be married. If your fiancé lives overseas and you intend on marrying them within 90 days of their coming to the U.S., you may be able to apply for a fiancé visa.
• Child visas. Those coming to the U.S. on a marriage or fiancé visa can apply to have their children come over too.
• Battered women. VAWA, or the Violence Against Women Act, allows victims of battery or domestic abuse to come to the U.S. on a VAWA visa.