Immigration Adjustments / Deportation

San Mateo Green Card Lawyer

A U.S. green card gives its holder legal permanent residency status. For those foreign nationals who are already legally in the United States this is achieved through an application for adjustment of status. In order to be eligible for a green card a foreign national must have a visa petition filed by a U.S. citizen or family based visa petition filed by a green card holder approved on their behalf. At JC Law Offices we provide comprehensive legal advice and representation regarding matters of adjustment of immigrant status.

A green card may also be obtained through asylum, refugee status, employment, or the immigration diversity lottery.

If you need assistance with applying for a change of status contact JC Law Offices. U.S. immigration attorney, Jonathon G. Chance has personal experience with this process and has help thousands of clients through adjustment of status applications and proceedings.

Employment Authorization to Work in the U.S.

A foreign national with permanent residency or temporary residency, but one who has an adjustment of status application pending may request authorization to work in the United States. He or she will receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for work. This is a U.S. work permit not a visa.

Advance Parole - Travel Documentation

Advance Parole is a travel document that allows a foreign national to travel outside the U.S. while their adjustment of status to permanent residency is pending. The person must have a legitimate reason for requesting travel out of the U.S. The document allows the person to reenter the United States. Without such documentation a foreign national may be barred from reentering the country.

Reentry Permit

A reentry permit is only required by permanent resident immigrants who will be out of the country for more than one year.

Immigration Deportation

Removal proceedings may be ordered if a foreign national violates the status of their visa or are denied a visa. U.S. immigration services have the authority to revoke visas or status for commission of serious crimes, for instance those involving aggravated felonies. Deportation may also occur due to crimes that subject someone to overstaying their visa, being out of status, or being in the U.S. unlawfully.

U.S. immigration attorney Jonathan G. Chance continues to successfully obtain cancellation of deportation / removal judgments, waivers for deportations, and asylum. Contact JC Law Offices to discuss your immigration matter.