Legal Question in Immigration Law in Georgia

Re: R1 to Permanent Residence

I can definitely help you file this petition. As a USC fiing for a parent, the Texas Service Center is currently processing cases received on 02/28/05. I have a 99% approval rate on all my cases. You can view my website at www.neenalaw.com

You may email me for a consultation; I can have this case filed within a week!

Re: R1 to Permanent Residence

We can file the paperwork for you and get it approved in about 4 months. Please send me an email so we can discuss further.

Re: R1 to Permanent Residence

Congratulations on naturalizing.

You and your mother probably have two options. (I say "probably" because a lot depends on several key details about the case that I don't yet have.) Either she can apply for an Immigrant Visa in her home country, or she can apply for "Adjustment of Status" here in the U.S. The goal is the same in either case: U.S. permanent residence. Especially if she lives in Georgia, the Immigrant Visa route probably would be much faster; but there may be good legal or practical reasons for her not to leave the U.S., or she may not be in a hurry, in which case Adjustment might be the better route -- Adjustment probably would take a lot longer, but in the meantime she could have authorization to work (for any employer) and, if legally advisable and if desired, travel authorization (allowing her to travel internationally even without R-status).

As for your questions:

(a) how long? Between six months and two years, depending on which route you take;

(b) can I help? Yes -- that's what I do;

(c) how much will it cost? As for government fees, between approximately $300 and $900, depending on the route; we'd have to discuss my fee on the phone (or through email);

(d) what's the likelihood of success? Can't be answered without knowing a lot more about the case; once I obtained that information, I would tell answer this one.

Feel free to call me (Brian) at 866.987.2529, or email me at [email protected].

Re: R1 to Permanent Residence

Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is conferred upon a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The general requirements for administrative naturalization include:

(1) a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States;

(2) residence in a particular USCIS District prior to filing;

(3) an ability to read, write, and speak English;

(4) a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government;

(5) good moral character;

(6) attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and a

(7) favorable disposition toward the United States.

It is important to note that all naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character, attachment, and favorable disposition. The other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of U.S. citizens.

If you would like additional information, or if there are any complications or complexities attendant to your case, please telephone us at (212) 618-1830 to speak with one of our Attorneys.