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Immigration Insights
Article by Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. staff
04/03/2025
These are uncertain times for immigrants. News of changes or potential changes to immigration law is regularly reported. Our immigration lawyers are committed to staying current on modifications and updates to immigration policies and procedures to best assist our clients.
We support our clients throughout all immigration processes, no matter the circumstances.
The advice of a knowledgeable immigration lawyer can significantly improve your immigration journey. Our immigration lawyers ensure accurate paperwork, represent clients in court, handle appeals, and provide legal strategies to overcome obstacles. They can also save you time and stress by managing the complex immigration process on your behalf.
Our experienced attorneys are ready to help you with all of your immigration needs during challenging times, including:
Our immigration lawyers can help you through the complicated visa application process. Numerous visas are available for temporary and permanent status, and our attorneys have extensive experience with all types of visas.
Temporary visas allow the holder to stay in the United States for a specific period of time. Common temporary visas are for travel, time-limited employment, and students.
Permanent visas allow holders to live and work in the United States indefinitely. Common permanent visas include green cards (outlined below) that are family-based, employment-based, and for investors.
We have experience guiding clients during any point of the temporary or permanent visa process, including the following key aspects.
We help you select the correct type of visa based on your specific situation and evaluate your qualifications to ensure you meet eligibility requirements.
We assist in gathering and organizing all required documents, such as forms, affidavits, and evidence. We ensure your application is complete and accurate to avoid mistakes that could lead to delays or denial.
We help you prepare for the interview by advising you on what questions to expect and how to answer them. In some cases, we can also attend the interview with you.
If your visa application is denied, we guide you through the appeals process or suggest alternative routes. Hiring an immigration attorney decreases the chances of facing the appeals process.
Once granted a visa, laws require continued compliance to maintain status. Depending on your circumstance, processes can include extending your visa, changing your visa status, or transitioning to a different type of visa.
Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.’s skilled and knowledgeable visa application services increase the chances of successfully obtaining a U.S. visa. To best assist our clients, we monitor visa process changes, such as recently revised visa forms and the increased cap for H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural workers.
A green card, otherwise known as a lawful permanent residence card, grants an individual the right to live and work in the United States permanently. Typically, a visa must be obtained before applying for a green card.
We are skilled in navigating the legal process of all types of green card applications, including the most common categories:
Our green card lawyers will help you navigate the complex process of obtaining permanent residence in the United States. We will help you determine your eligibility, prepare applications, gather documents, communicate with authorities, and assist with interviews or court proceedings.
Our lawyers are committed to staying current on changes affecting those with green card status. This commitment allows us to strategically and quickly represent individuals applying for a green card or holders suddenly facing deportation.
The goal of many immigrants is to become a United States citizen. U.S. citizenship offers numerous advantages, including:
Some of the most common routes to citizenship are through naturalization, citizenship through birth, citizenship through parents, and citizenship through military service. Whatever your journey, the knowledgeable citizenship and naturalization lawyers of Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. are here to answer your questions, provide guidance, and support you.
Birthright citizenship, outlined in the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution, is being challenged. We are staying apprised of this situation so that we can best assist those affected.
The prospect of deportation, also known as removal, is scary and overwhelming. However, the United States guarantees fundamental rights to those facing deportation.
The most vital right is your right to legal representation during deportation proceedings. Our lawyers are here to help you understand your rights—and uphold them.
Along with your right to legal representation, you also have the right to an interpreter, to present evidence, to humane treatment, to challenge the grounds of your deportation, and to appeal an unfavorable decision. The immigration attorneys of Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. can help you maintain your rights throughout the deportation process.
An asylum and refugee attorney helps those seeking protection in the United States due to fear of persecution in their home country because of their
Our lawyers assist clients seeking asylum by preparing and filing correctly completed applications and essential supporting documents. We also represent clients in asylum interviews, immigration court, and appealing asylum denials.
Some refugees’ temporary protection status is being revoked or threatened. Recently, Venezuelans who were here on temporary protected status were deported due to the sudden revocation of extended status. The temporary protected status of Haitians and Ukrainians is also vulnerable.
Our lawyers are here to help you during this difficult time by answering questions and offering free consultations.
These are stressful times for immigrants in the United States. The lawyers at Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. compassionately and skillfully help clients navigate the ever-changing immigration landscape.
We stay current on any changes and disruptions that arise so that we can help you in times of struggle as you work to reach your immigration goals. We are prepared to assist you with all your immigration needs, including visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense, and obtaining asylum and refugee status.
Contact us today so we can get started immediately.
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