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The Bronx Immigration Lawyer

The Law Office of Jason A. Dennis offers immigration services including permanent residence or green card petitions, family immigration petitions, temporary visa applications, employment immigration, asylum claims, litigating deportation and removal hearings, and naturalization and citizenship applications.

Call our Bronx immigration lawyers today at (347) 868-6100 to schedule a free initial consultation.

On This Page

  • The Need for a Bronx Immigration Lawyer
  • How to Qualify for Legal Immigration
    • Your Employment Status
    • Family Situation
    • Refugee or Asylum Status
  • Choosing the Right Immigration Attorney in The Bronx is Important

The Need for a Bronx Immigration Lawyer

One of the five iconic boroughs of New York City, the Bronx makes up the northernmost area of the Big Apple. The Bronx is considered by the U.S. Census Bureau to be the most diverse area in the country, as it continues a longstanding history of accepting new immigrants to the United States. The nearly 1.5 million people who live here, of whom nearly 35% are foreign-born, contribute to the cultural diversity and inclusivity of the area.

Contacting an experienced immigration lawyer is the most effective way for those who live and work in our community to resolve any complex immigration cases including issues with visa overstays, green card applications, citizenship or visa applications, or deportation. If you or a family member face trouble with your legal status, an experienced attorney provide you with the legal assistance you need to avoid costly immigration mistakes.

How to Qualify for Legal Immigration

There are many factors that determine eligibility for legal immigrant status in the United States, all of which affect the legal path you take. The majority of these factors can be rolled into the following broad categories:

Your Employment Status

You are required to meet a number of criteria when seeking legal immigrant status based on a permanent employment opportunity. 

  • You have to be in one of the five employment-based immigration categories recognized by federal law
  • Your employer must file an immigrant visa petition which must then be approved
  • Your employer must submit a labor certification request to the United States Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration

Family Situation

Legal immigrant status may be granted to individuals with a relative who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Your family situation must meet several requirements to be approved.

  • Yours must be a family relationship recognized under federal immigration law
  • Your relative must file a Petition for Alien Relative, and submit proof of your family relationship to petition for your legal status in the United States. The petition must be approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau

Refugee or Asylum Status

In order to meet eligibility requirements for refugee or asylum status, you must have suffered past persecution or face future persecution from your country based on your race, religion, nationality, political views, or membership in a specific group. Additionally, you must be able to meet specific security and medical criteria to be granted refugee or asylum status.

Choosing the Right Immigration Attorney in The Bronx is Important

Immigration laws are some of the most complex in the United States. Choosing the best immigration lawyer is critical to resolving issues with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and other federal immigration authorities.

An experienced and dedicated immigration attorney can answer any immigration law questions you may have and can help you and your family manage issues with visas or applications for permanent resident status or citizenship. Finding a law firm with experience in immigration law is your best opportunity to secure your immigration status and maintain your ability to live and work here in the Bronx.

At The Law Office of Jason A. Dennis, we are committed to providing you and your family the best representation possible for your New York immigration case. We will treat you with courtesy and respect while providing high-quality legal representation in a timely, effective, and efficient manner, and at the highest standard of professional integrity.

If you or your family face immigration issues that could result in detention, deportation, or other consequences contact us today at (347) 868-6100 to schedule a free initial case consultation. We will work with you to find and reach the best outcome for yourself and for your family.

Contact us online or call (347) 868-6100 to get started. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Type of Visa do You Need to Become a Permanent Resident of the US?
    There are a number of visas available to foreign nationals wishing to permanently immigrate to the United States depending on their current status. If you are a foreign national engaged to a U.S. citizen there is a fiancé visa, if you are related to a U.S. citizen and wish to immigrate there are family visas, a work visa if you are experienced in a particular field or industry, and more.
  • What Should You Do if Your Visa Expires?
    There are a number of visas available to foreign nationals wishing to permanently immigrate to the United States depending on their current status. If you are a foreign national engaged to a U.S. citizen there is a fiancé visa, if you are related to a U.S. citizen and wish to immigrate there are family visas, a work visa if you are experienced in a particular field or industry, and more.
  • Can You Work While Waiting on a Green Card?
    If you have a valid H-1B or L-1 visa, you can continue working in the U.S. even while waiting on approval for a green card. Green card applicants are not able to start working in the United States without one of those Visas until they obtain a work permit by filing an I-765.
  • How do You Apply For Asylum?
    You must submit an I-589 form to apply for asylum. If you are in removal proceedings, meaning that you have a hearing with an Immigration Judge scheduled, your asylum application must be submitted to the Immigration Court.  If you are not in removal proceedings the application must be submitted to USCIS.  In most cases, an asylum application must be filed within one year of your date of entry to the United States.  A successful application must show the applicant fears persecution in their home country due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.  Asylum cases tend to be very complex and require extensive evidence. It is recommended to contact an attorney before filing an application due to how complicated these cases are.
  • How Much Does a Green Card Cost?
    The total cost of a green card application will vary depending on the specifics of the case. An attorney can give you a more exact estimate of what your case will entail.