General Immigration Services
We provide the comprehensive immigration solutions you need to bring your family members to the United States, whether you are seeking temporary residency or a pathway to naturalization.
Get Help for Your Family-Based Immigration Needs
At SMS Law Firm, we specialize in processing applications for both nonimmigrant work visas and permanent residency immigrant pathways. Family-based immigration is a complex and often necessary aspect of this process.
Our attorneys provide expert assistance in preparing the necessary applications and forms to allow your family to reside with you within the United States. Our focus is providing practical, efficient solutions to ensure you and your entire family arrive in the United States, together.
- I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance
- I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
- I-131 Application for Travel Document
- I-751 Removal of Conditional Residency
Spouse and Fiancé Visa Services
Our law firm specializes in providing comprehensive spouse and fiancé visa services, including assistance with K-1, and K-3 visas, and adjustment of status. We have a deep understanding of the USA immigration process with highly nuanced expertise within each visa pathway that we specialize with. We are dedicated to helping partners reunite and build a future together.
- K-1 Fiancé Visas for engaged couples
- CR-1 and IR-1 Spouse Visas for married couples
- Adjustment of Status for those already in the U.S.
- Consular Processing for Applicants Abroad
We offer personalized strategies, meticulous documentation preparation, and unwavering support to ensure your journey to be with your loved one is as smooth as possible. Contact us today for a consultation.
Guiding You Through the Naturalization Process
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a life-changing milestone, and we’re here to make that dream a reality. Our dedicated team of legal experts will help you navigate the complexities of the naturalization process, providing comprehensive support from start to finish. With a proven track record of success, we’re committed to ensuring your journey to citizenship is as smooth and efficient as possible.
We understand that each client’s situation is unique. Our team offers personalized strategies to address your specific circumstances, whether you’re applying based on military service, marriage to a U.S. citizen, or long-term residency.
- N-400 Application for Naturalization
- N-565 Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document
- N-600 Application for Certificate of Citizenship
General Immigration FAQ's
What is the 90-day Rule?
A foreign national who engages in conduct inconsistent with their nonimmigrant status within a 90-day period of entering the U.S. may become inadmissible for the green card or even permanently barred from entering the US. For example, coming into the United States on a B1/B2 visa then applying for a green card within 90 days would violate the 90 day rule.
What is the difference between authorized stay vs unlawful presence?
Authorized stay grants a nonimmigrant a period in which he/she can remain in the United States even though the individual may not be holding lawful status. This may occur for example, if your visa recently expired and you are given a grace period permitting you to stay in the United States. Unlawful presence is when a non-immigrant no longer has either lawful status or an authorized stay.
What is the deadline if my request for evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), etc. is due on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday?
On March 29, 2023 USCIS released their policy manual update and clarified that “in instances where the last day of a period for filing a paper-based benefit request, such as the last day before a requestor’s or beneficiary’s birthday, or the last day of a qualifying period, falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, USCIS will consider the filing to be timely if received by the end of the next business day.”
My visa recently expired and I no longer have a status to adjust from, is there any way to apply for my green card through adjustment of status still?
This will be on a case-by-case basis. Certain exceptions permit adjustment of status to green card holders – even if you are out of status. You must meet certain criteria including specific time frames, lawful entry, and previous visa status.
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We are here to guide you through the immigration process, from general requirements to the needs specific to your situation.