A successful pathway to immigration starts with an immigration lawyer and law firm you can trust. The immigration process is complex, varies from country to country and requires advanced legal knowledge and a keen eye for detail. With the Poonah Immigration Law Firm, you will have a qualified immigration attorney working on your behalf to produce the best possible results. We want to make the immigration visa process as simple and expedient as the governmental agencies and regulations will allow. To ensure each client is fully aware of the parameters of legal representation, our firm executes a retainer agreement with clients for all immigration matters. Upon retention of our law firm, we will email you a retainer agreement to sign that is specific to our representation of you.

In the U.S., there is a distinction between immigrant visas and non-immigrant visas. The type of visa you will need is determined by the purpose of your visit or stay in the U.S. An immigrant visa is granted to individuals who desire permanent residence in the U.S. A non-immigrant visa is issued to people who are not permanent residence, but desire to enter the U.S. temporarily to study, work, tour, seek medical treatment or do business in the U.S. The U.S. offers several different visas.

USCIS evaluates several legal, documentary, and eligibility issues before approving a family-based petition (Form I-130) including validity of the qualifying relationship, bona-fides of the marriage, petitioner’s eligibility, financial ability to support the beneficiary, and admissibility of the beneficiary.

For employment-based petitions (Form I-140 or related forms), USCIS examines the employer, the position, and the foreign national’s qualifications.

From the point at which you get your Green Card to taking the U.S. citizenship test and interview, it takes approximately 6 – 12 months to obtain U.S. citizenship.