Initially, those who immigrate to the United States are granted "permanent residence" status. In most cases a permanent resident may only apply to become a United States Citizen five years after becoming a permanent resident. Permanent residents must comply with U.S. laws during their stay and their residence may be revoked under certain circumstances, exposing them to deportation. 

 

Generally, there must be a basis to legally immigrate to the United States.  There are five general basis or methods for immigrating to the United States, listed below. However, you should be aware that there are many strategic determinations to be considered when deciding what is the best basis or method for immigrating to the United States.

 

1. FAMILY BASED IMMIGRATION is one of the most common ways to immigrate to the United States. This form of immigration is used where a member of your family is a United States citizen or permanent resident.

 

2. EMPLOYMENT BASED IMMIGRATION is another common avenue to immigrate to the United States. This form of permanent residence is based upon sponsorship by an employer, a church or even by sponsoring yourself (this last option is only available in special cases).

 

3. INVESTMENT BASED IMMIGRATION is another way to immigrate to the United States based upon investment in an enterprise located in the United States.

 

4. ASYLUM/REFUGEE STATUS is available to those with a well-founded fear of persecution based upon race, religion, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.

 

5. OTHER WAYS TO IMMIGRATE exist for juveniles, government workers, such as the annual visa "lottery" or diversity-based immigration. 

To Contact the Office:

tel: 847-224-2551

fax: 847-534-0826

E-mail: immigratetous@yahoo.com

ASYLUM is a special method by which a foreigner may remain in the US if he has suffered past persecution or has a well-founded fear of future prosecution in his home country.

 

This program also allows applicants entered the United States illegally to apply for asylum with the immigration service.  This includes illegal immigrants caught at the border and placed in deportation or exclusion proceedings. However, applicants already in deportation or exclusion proceedings do not have the opportunity to present their cases to the INS, but may present their claim to an immigration judge at an asylum trial.

 

If you think you may be eligible, you should contact my office to schedule a consultation.  I can give you more detailed information at that that time.