Immigration Law
Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina
The Dick James Law Firm of Greenville, South Carolina has talented and experienced attorneys who focus a large portion of the legal efforts on the laws relating to immigration. We pride ourselves on staying informed and confident that we know the latest naturalization laws in order to protect the rights of individuals who wish to build a life legally in the United States.
Factors in Determining Immigration Status
The USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) takes certain factors into consideration when considering whether or not to grant immigration status to an individual. Some questions that are taken into account include:
- Does the applicant have an immediate relative that is a lawful permanent resident of the United States? Is the relative a U.S. citizen?
- Is the applicant involved in capital investment activities that meet certain minimum dollar amounts and create or save a certain number of jobs?
- Does the applicant have an opportunity for permanent employment in the U.S. that falls under one of the eligible employment categories? In South Carolina, there are many employment opportunities for immigrants in major industries like tobacco and soybean farming, chemical manufacturing, food processing, textiles, paper products, machinery, electronics and tourism.
- Does the applicant qualify for refugee status? This means the applicant suffers or fears persecution based on religion, race, nationality, political view or certain group memberships in their country of origin.
Deportation
Immigrants seeking permission to live and work in the United States often live with the constant fear of being deported before their status becomes permanent. Whether or not their fear is unfounded depends on individual circumstances. However, here are some brief guidelines that will help you to understand why and how someone gets deported.
Deportation is the removal of a person from a country in which they are living. Often, when this happens in the United States, it is because the individual has violated certain immigration or criminal laws. The consequence of these actions is the forfeit of his or her right to remain in the U.S. In most cases, the individual is prohibited from returning to this country.
If an individual is to be deported, the Bureau of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement issues a Notice to Appear. This notice details why the individual should be deported and is served to them and filed with the court of immigration. An immigration judge then determines if the information is correct at a hearing and if so, the individual is ordered to be deported.
Protect Your Rights
If you are about to begin the process of obtaining a Green Card, citizenship or are hoping to study in the United states, you need to know how the immigration laws work. Don't allow your dreams for the future to be taken away because you didn't understand the system and how it works.
A knowledgeable immigration lawyer can help you with any immigration issues you may be dealing with and can ensure that you are treated fairly throughout the entire process. To learn more about immigration law in Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina, please contact the Dick James Law Firm today. We know the system and will help you begin building a future for yourself and your family as an American citizen.
800-714-6029
The Dick James Law Firm
611 N. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
