Missouri Immigration Lawyer

Too many non-U.S. citizens find themselves facing the realities of a harsh, unfriendly immigration system. You may find yourself struggling to get green card approval, separated from your family, or unable to find work because you have not yet completed those critical legal requirements.

Handling immigration on your own can increase the time spent waiting for the resolution you really deserve. Working with an experienced immigration lawyer in Missouri, on the other hand, can help streamline that immigration process and put you in a better position to achieve your goals.

Family Immigration

At Urbina Law Firm, we can help Missouri immigrants with a variety of family immigration tasks.

Become U.S. Citizens

For many people, becoming a U.S. citizen means living the dream. It helps protect the entire family from deportation, makes it easier to reunite your family, and allows you to travel more freely. Of course, as a U.S. citizen, you can also experience the other benefits of citizenship, including the freedom to vote or eligibility for government jobs. At Urbina Law Firm, we can help you achieve those vital goals.

Get Green Cards, Permanent Residency Status, and Visas

Depending on your residency goals, you may choose to pursue an employment authorization card, permanent residency status, or a visa.

• Employment Authorization card: The permit that allows you to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis, but which does not make you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Permanent resident status: The status that allows you to secure a green card and remain a permanent resident of the United States
• Visa: A legal document that allows you to request entry into the United States, usually on a temporary basis—a visa is often a first step in obtaining residency status in the United States

Sometimes, visas or green cards may be a step on the way to citizenship. In other cases, they are goals in and of themselves.

Adjust Immigration Status

Do you need to apply for a green card without returning to your home country? Do you want to take steps to complete the immigration process without having to leave? In some cases, you may need to legally adjust your immigration status.

Help Foreign Spouses, Parents, and Other Relatives Achieve Those Goals

Having a lawyer working for you in the U.S. as you attempt to bring foreign relatives over can offer huge benefits. We can help you move through these processes—from acquiring a green card to applying for citizenship—for family members out of the country.

Deportation/Removal Defense

Being deported from the United States can prove incredibly traumatic and interfere with your future plans. We can assist with a variety of scenarios, including:

• Helping people get out of ICE custody, which can help reduce the risk of deportation
• Representing our clients in trials and hearings following any type of offense that could result in deportation
• Appealing negative immigration decisions to increase the odds that our clients will be able to stay in the country
• Filing federal lawsuits when delays or detention cause challenges to the client’s overall lifestyle

Dealing with criminal charges as a potential immigrant can be much more difficult than dealing with them as a United States citizen. For example, pleading guilty to even minor drug charges could result in deportation—and that can cause its own list of challenges. When you face deportation or removal, you need a lawyer to represent you.

Employment Visas

If you need an employment visa, or you are a business trying to bring over workers, we can help. We assist:

• Individuals who need to change jobs or change their immigration status
• Entrepreneurs who are interested in getting investor visas
• Students who need special visas
• Religious individuals who need a visa on the basis of specific religious needs
• Businesses who have faced serious allegations related to immigration

Common Challenges and Frustrations During the Immigration Process in Missouri

There are a lot of challenges and frustrations that can crop up during the immigration process. You may face:

• Long, drawn-out delays, especially when there are processing challenges
• Insecurity regarding your application—did you get everything filled out correctly?
• Language barriers that can make filling out applications more challenging
• A lack of knowledge around where your application is in the system and what steps you need to take next

Contact a Missouri Immigration Lawyer Today

A Missouri immigration lawyer can offer a great deal of assistance with any of your immigration needs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help streamline the immigration process and reassure you about any potential challenges you may have faced. We offer free consultations that can help you achieve your goals.