Do You Need to Hire an Immigration Attorney?
Applying for a visa, green card, or citizenship requires significant time and legal knowledge. If you make a mistake, your case could be denied, forcing you to leave the country. While you aren’t required to hire an attorney, having experienced legal representation can prevent delays and increase your chances of approval. Immigration cases can be complex, especially if you add in factors like unlawful presence, a criminal history, chance of deportation, or unique circumstances. Even the most seemingly straightforward case can require a considerable time investment, and the risk of your case getting denied is high. Immigration attorneys can guide you through the process and do the heavy lifting, ensuring no critical steps are missed and allowing you to enjoy a stress-free immigration process with a more secure outcome.
Get Temporary U.S. Employment with Work Visa Lawyers
Work visas grant you the ability to work in the United States for a specified period of time. One of the most common ways for non-citizens to obtain U.S. employment is through the H-1B visa. The U.S. government limits the number of H-1B visas allocated each year, which makes hiring a work visa attorney an especially good idea.
An H-1B is just one of many types of work visas available. If you’re a Mexican or Canadian Citizen, you may be eligible for a TN (NAFTA) visa. Other types of work visas include O-1 visas for people with extraordinary abilities, L-1 visas for intercompany transfers, E visas for traders and investors and their employees, and various J-1 visas for trainees. If you aren’t sure which visa is right for you, the team at Weinstock Immigration Lawyers can help with a free case evaluation.
Immigration Lawyers for Employer-Sponsored Permanent Residency
A green card grants you permanent U.S. residency, which affords the right to live and work here indefinitely. You may be able to obtain a green card through an employer sponsorship. The process generally starts with a permanent labor certification, or PERM. This certification protects the U.S. labor market while allowing businesses to hire skilled international workers. Because the PERM process is lengthy and complicated with tight regulations, it can be reassuring to hire a local immigration attorney and feel confident your process will eventually be successful.
For some global workers, the PERM and employer sponsorship can be waived with a National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card. An NIW is meant for people with an advanced degree or exceptional ability and whose employment would benefit the United States. It allows them to sponsor themselves for an employment-based green card. Our lawyers can help determine the right strategy based on your qualifications and situation to increase your chances of a favorable outcome.
Secure Global Talent with Corporate Immigration Services
Sometimes, finding the best talent means looking outside the U.S. candidate pool. However, applying to sponsor an employee visa or green card can significantly drain your internal company resources, even if your HR team understands how immigration legal processes work. Weinstock Immigration Lawyers is here to help with corporate immigration services. We strictly focus on immigration matters and have one of the highest approval rates in the industry.* Whether you have general employment-based immigration questions or need help with employee visas and green cards, contact our corporate immigration lawyers today. We'll help you bring in the talent you need as quickly as possible, keep them in the U.S. for the longer term, and alleviate the burden on your HR and legal teams.
*Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Immigration Lawyers Can Help You Attain Family Visas and Green Cards
You may be eligible for a visa or green card to bring your spouse, fiancée, or other family member to the United States. K-1 and K-3 visas allow spouses, fiancées, and children of foreign nationals to come temporarily to the U.S. The K-1, or Fiancé(e), Visa exists for those getting married within 90 days of arrival. The K-3 visa allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen to enter the country while waiting for the approval of their immigrant visa petition. Whichever visa you’re applying for, Weinstock Immigration Lawyers is here to help reunite you with your family.
Weinstock Immigration Lawyers can also assist with a Green Card for Family Preference Immigrants. This green card process allows family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to become permanent residents of the United States. These family members include spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Congress limits the number of family-based visas issued each year, and the multi-step process can be grueling. According to USAFacts.com, "The median processing time for family-based immigration applications — for spouses, dependent children, and parents of U.S. citizens — rose from 4.7 months to 11.8 months between 2013 and 2023." An immigration attorney can help you navigate the complexities of a family-based visa, speed up the process, and keep your family together.
Immigration Lawyers for Removal and Deportation Cases
When you or a loved one is in removal proceedings, the deportation defense process is complex, high-stakes, and emotionally taxing. The vast majority of immigrants who are not represented or have bad representation in removal proceedings end up being deported. You want an immigration attorney who understands the intricacies of deportation, knows what relief from removal you qualify for, and can fight on your behalf. Our legal team will work hard to prepare a thorough defense strategy to present the best possible case before the immigration judge. Request a free evaluation to learn how we can help prevent you or a family member from being detained or deported from the U.S.
Why Choose Weinstock Immigration Lawyers to Represent You?
When you need legal help for work visas, green cards, family visas, deportation defense, and other immigration-related cases, turn to Weinstock Immigration Lawyers. Our founder relocated to the United States herself as an immigrant, and our team — most of whom are also immigrants or have immigrant families — intimately understands the immigration process. With a multilingual, multicultural staff and the highest approval rates, we’re here to help with your immigration needs. Get started today with a case evaluation at no cost.