Many people have questions regarding travel and how it relates to their particular immigration statuses. Examples of commonly asked questions are: How can a person travel to the U.S. for the first time? How does one return to the U.S. after leaving? How long can a person stay away and expect to reenter the U.S. in the same status held at the time s/he departed the U.S.? What does one need to show at the consulate in order to obtain a visa to enter the U.S.? What does one need to show the Customs and Border Patrol Officer at a U.S. Port of Entry?
The answers to these questions obviously vary depending upon whether the traveler is . Some complicating factors, such as a criminal record, unlawful presence in the U.S. for various lengths of time, or alleged fraud, may prevent one from entering the United States temporarily or even permanently in some cases.
What We Can Do For You: The attorneys at the Law Firm with those wishing to travel to the United States, either on an initial or return trip. Many people wisely choose to contact us before departing the U.S. to determine what they may need in order to return, or the documents they may need to submit at the consulate to obtain the visa stamp in the passport. In addition to consultations, our firm can file petitions for consular processing, prepare consular packages for those going to a U.S. consulate to seek a visa, prepare travel packets for those who are unsure of the documentation they may need at a U.S. Port of Entry, and file applications for reentry permits and/or N-470s for lawful permanent residents who may need to remain outside of the U.S. for more than a 180-day period in order to maintain lawful permanent resident status. We are here to help prepare you to travel and, hopefully, return safely to the United States.