How Can a Greensboro Naturalization Attorney Help You?

Greensboro is recognized as one of America’s gateways for immigrants and a North Carolina immigration attorney can help you achieve your dream of becoming an American citizen. As of the beginning of 2006, there were nearly 5,000 students of more than 100 native languages learning to speak English in Guilford County Schools. There are an abundance of churches and other places of worship established by the various immigrant communities, many of whom come from India, Southeast Asia and Latin America. As of 2008, there are some 60,000 immigrants living in Greensboro who are serviced not only by new faith communities but also ethnic businesses such as restaurants and stores. The Gate City is not just a gateway for immigrants but a place many of them choose to call home.

NC immigration lawyers can help you enter the US legally by assessing whether you qualify for a green card or a temporary visa. A green card allows you to make your permanent home in the US, with very few restrictions as to travel. You may qualify for a green card if you have a family member who is a US citizen who petitions on your behalf, if you are a worker or investor who is petitioned by employers or qualify by having an extraordinary ability. You may also be eligible for a green card if you qualify for political asylum due to political persecution.

If you only want to come to the US for a limited period to work or study, a temporary visa will allow you to do so legally. However, if you come from a participating Visa Waiver Program country such as France or Singapore, you may not need a visa to visit the US for a short time period. A Greensboro naturalization attorney can advise you which visa you need to get and how to apply for it under current US immigration law. If you’re already in the US, an immigration attorney can also advise you as to whether it is possible to upgrade your status to a permanent resident or how you can extend your stay.

In addition, an immigration lawyer can advise you on how to apply for citizenship if you already have a green card. You may qualify for US citizenship if you have lawfully been residing in the US for a continuous period of at least five years since you entered legally, can speak, read and write regular English, have good moral character and are familiar with the fundamentals of the US government system and American history.

Finally, if you’re just in the US on a short-term visa, an NC immigration attorney can advise you on the terms and conditions attached to the visa so you won’t accidentally violate them and get sent home prematurely. For example, although your spouse and minor children can accompany you as H-4 dependents, they are not allowed to get a job unless they are qualified for a work visa, although your children can enroll in local schools. Seeking the advice of a naturalization attorney can help ensure that you avoid even minor infractions which can result in your visa being cancelled and you being deported.