Do you have a dream for a better life for yourself and your family? Do you want to make the journey to American life and American rights and potentially even American citizenship? Unfortunately, the legal process of immigration comes with a lot of difficult protocol and barriers of entry. If you are facing difficulties within the legal system, you could use the help of our Thousand Oaks immigration lawyer.
At El Camino Inmigración, we help clients overcome obstacles to their American dream. Our bilingual team can assist with many aspects of immigration, and we do so by getting to know you and your goals so that you always understand your options, including the best moves to make, forms to file, and fees to pay.
Reach out to schedule a free initial consultation and learn more about how we can help!
How Our Thousand Oaks Immigration Lawyer Can Help
There are many aspects of immigration our Thousand Oaks immigration lawyer can help you with. Reach out right away if you are experiencing difficulty with any of the following:
- Asylum: If you fear persecution in your home country due to your race, religion, political opinion, or participation in a social group, you can potentially qualify for asylum protection. If you are granted asylum by the U.S., you gain the right to live and work in the U.S. without fear of having removal proceedings opened against you.
- Green Cards: There are many types of green cards, and they grant holders rights within the U.S. such as the right to work, go to school, access government healthcare benefits, and sponsor certain family members to attain green cards of their own. People who are green card holders have the potential to upgrade to naturalized citizenship!
Since there are so many types of green cards and guidelines associated with them, it is best to speak with our Thousand Oaks immigration lawyer to determine which one is best for you.
- Visas: If you are coming to the U.S. for the first time, you will likely need a visa. There are immigrant visas available for people who intend to stay in the U.S. permanently and nonimmigrant visas for those who are here for travel, school, or on some other temporary basis. If you are granted an immigrant visa, you can potentially upgrade to a green card over time. Some types of visas require a U.S.-based sponsor, so be sure to speak to our lawyer about what type of visa is best for you along with the specific guidelines.
- Adjustment of Status: If you are adjusting your status, it might mean that you are upgrading from a visa to a green card or from a green card to naturalized citizenship! Status adjustment happens throughout the immigration process and typically means that you are gaining more ground in your journey to U.S. citizenship. Adjustment of status can also be used as a legal tactic to help people who are facing removal proceedings remain in the U.S.
- DACA: The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Act, passed in 2012 under the Obama administration, allows people within a certain age group who were raised in the U.S. to legally access identification, work authorization, permission to go to school, and other legal necessities. Most essentially, it also protects these people from removal proceedings and deportation back to a country that they don’t even know.
El Camino Inmigracion Can Help You Achieve Your American Dream
With over 28 years of immigration experience, El Camino Inmigracion helps people who are seeking a better life in the U.S. We can help you address all of these immigration issues and more! Reach out to schedule a free initial consultation, and we will begin the process of getting to know you and the help you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I have to do to become a U.S. citizen?
There are many steps to the process of becoming a naturalized citizen in the U.S. You will need to obtain a green card before you apply for citizenship, after which you will need to complete steps such as filling out the proper paperwork, passing a naturalization test, proving that you are of good moral character, and attending a ceremony where you will take an oath.
How long does it take to get a green card?
The length of time it takes to obtain a green card depends on many factors such as whether or not you are currently in the U.S., whether you have any criminal charges on your record, and what type of green card you are pursuing. On average, the time between completing your application and receiving your green card can be anywhere from 90 days to 40 months.
If I am a military member in the U.S., do I get immigration benefits?
Yes! If you have served in our armed forces, you are entitled to benefits that can expedite the process of your green card or citizenship status, and you can also potentially help family members join you in the U.S.
