Experienced Immigration Lawyers Serving Los Angeles
Your immigration matter is often literally the most pressing issue that you are dealing with in life. Being able to enter or remain in the United States, or to bring a loved one into the country, can change lives – both yours and that of your family. With so much on the line, you should invest in hiring a Los Angeles immigration attorney for your matter. At Hayoon Kane Law Firm, we work with clients in the area and across the country to help you obtain the best possible result in your immigration matter.
Types of Immigration Services We Provide
Business Immigration
There are several programs that allow people to receive visas for business-related purposes. First, foreign residents who invest a certain amount of money in a United States business may be eligible for a visa, depending on the type of program and the amount of their investment. Certain executives of multinational corporations may also be eligible for a visa, depending on the role that they play in the United States.
Employee Immigration
Employment immigration allows foreign nationals to work and live legally in the United States through temporary work visas or permanent employment-based green cards. Common options include H-1B visas for skilled professionals, L-1 visas for company transfers, and EB visas for permanent workers. These programs help U.S. employers hire global talent and enable qualified individuals to advance their careers while contributing to the U.S. economy and workforce development.
Talent Immigration
Those who have extraordinary skills, achievements, or expertise can apply for certain categories of talent-related visas. For example, one can apply for an O-1 visa if they have received national or international recognition in science, arts, education, business, or athletics. Top achievers who can show sustained acclaim and wish to become permanent residents can apply for an EB-1A or EB-2 NIW Green Card. Depending on the type of visa that you are seeking, you may even be able to self-petition USCIS.
Family Immigration
If you are a United States citizen, you can sponsor certain close relatives for their own visa that allows them to enter the country in the “immediate relative” category. There are no caps for the number of immediate relatives who can come to the United States in this category. This category of visa can cover:
- IR-1: Spouse of a U.S. citizen
- IR-2: Unmarried child (under 21) of a U.S. citizen
- IR-3/IR-4: Orphan adopted abroad or in the U.S. by a U.S. citizen
- IR-5: Parent of a U.S. citizen (age 21 or older)
In addition, green card holders and United States citizens can sponsor a broader category of relatives under the Family Preference visa program. However, there are strict caps on the number of these visas, meaning that there may be waitlists.
Humanitarian Visas
Humanitarian visas are special immigration options designed to protect individuals who are facing violence, persecution, disaster, or urgent hardship in their home countries. These visas allow eligible individuals to enter or remain in the United States temporarily or permanently for safety and humanitarian reasons. Some of the humanitarian visas we handle are T visas, VAWA and SIJS.
Visas for Students
Student visas allow international students to study legally in the United States at accredited schools, colleges, or universities. The main types are the F-1 visa for academic studies, the M-1 visa for vocational or technical programs, and the J-1 visa for exchange visitors. Applicants must show acceptance into a qualifying institution, proof of financial support, and intent to return home after studies. Student visas open doors to education, cultural exchange, and future career opportunities in the U.S.
Citizenship & Naturalization
Once you have been in the United States as a green card holder for a minimum of five years, you can apply to become a citizen of the United States. Even though you may have been in the country for a while, it is still no guarantee that you will be successful when you apply for citizenship. USCIS could reject your application if you do not meet the requirements or if you were convicted of certain crimes. You should still consider hiring an immigration lawyer to help you with the citizenship application process.
Common Challenges in Immigration Cases
In many instances, the most pressing challenge in an immigration case is the paperwork that you must complete and file with the USCIS. Your petition must demonstrate that you fulfill the criteria for whatever type of status or visa you are seeking. If it is not apparent from the face of your petition and supporting documentation, USCIS could deny your application, and your status in the United States could even be jeopardized.
Another difficulty may arise when USCIS has concerns about your individual application. They may see something in your record that may lead them to believe that you are inadmissible, or that you do not meet the criteria for something such as a green card. If that happens, USCIS will send a Request for Evidence. It is vital that you have an immigration lawyer assist you with the response to an RFE because the stakes could not be higher. An RFE means that there may already be serious doubts about your application, and you must carefully respond if you receive one, preferably with the help of a Los Angeles immigration attorney.
Even if you are already in the United States through a visa or a green card, your status here is never fully guaranteed. There may be reasons why USCIS may seek to initiate proceedings to remove you from the country. If that happens, you are legally entitled to your day in court, where an objective judge makes the decision about whether you can stay in the United States. It goes without saying that removal cases are perhaps the most serious immigration challenge that you can face.
Benefits of Hiring an Immigration Attorney
Since you have little to no control over many things in your immigration case, you must focus on what you can influence. Specifically, you can present USCIS with paperwork that is complete, accurate, and shows that you meet the requirements for a particular program, a green card, or citizenship. You can also speak with the most effective voice possible when you have the need to communicate with USCIS. Both of these tasks are more possible when you have hired a Korean Los Angeles immigration attorney.
The less you try to do on your own in an immigration case, the better off you are. Hiring an immigration lawyer is an investment in either your own future or that of a close family member. If you are an employer who is looking to bring a worker into the United States, an immigration lawyer can help you deal with a competitive landscape where you may be faced with a skeptical USCIS case officer.
How to Choose the Best Immigration Law Firm in Los Angeles
Your choice of immigration lawyer can be vital to the success of your case. There are several ways that you can go about selecting an immigration attorney for your matter, including the following:
- Speaking to family and friends who may have worked with a particular attorney in the past and were satisfied with their experience
- Performing an internet search for immigration attorneys in Los Angeles
- Searching for online reviews on reputable internet websites, such as Google and Yelp, that provide objective write-ups from actual past clients
- Performing a search in a state bar directory that has a list of immigration lawyers who can help you
One of the best ways that you can learn more about a Los Angeles lawyer is to talk to them during the course of an initial consultation. By personally engaging with the attorney, you can learn about how they may be able to help you and the manner in which they provide service to you.
How Our Los Angeles Immigration Lawyer Can Help You
A Los Angeles immigration lawyer at Hayoon Kane Law Firm, PLLC can assist you in a wide variety of immigration matters. Whether it is helping you compile your application or dealing with issues relating to one that you have already filed, we can provide you with helpful legal counsel along the way. We are your advocate when you need one, and a trusted counselor for your immigration law matters.
Book a Free Consultation with Our Los Angeles Immigration Attorney to Discuss Your Case
You can take the first step to obtaining the legal help you need by reaching out to an experienced Los Angeles immigration attorney at Hayoon Kane Law Firm, PLLC. We will answer your questions and explain the law that applies to your case during the course of a free initial case review. You can speak with a Los Angeles immigration lawyer by filling out an online contact form or by calling us today at (702) 463-7630.
