Nassau County Immigration & Criminal Defense Lawyers

Our firm has helped many immigrants gain legal status and become lawful permanent residents or “green card” holders, based on a petition filed by a relative who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.  U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may be able to petition for their spouse, parent, child, or a brother or sister.  Sometimes the person can gain that status without leaving the U.S.,  through a process known as “adjustment of status,” while other times they may need to apply for a waiver and then go for an consular interview in their home country.  We also help our clients petition for family members who are living in another country.   In some cases, we are able to tell our clients they actually gained U.S. citizenship through their parents, without ever knowing it!   

Gaining status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or as a “green card” holder, gives an undocumented person, and their family members, tremendous peace of mind.  Once granted that status, and barring certain criminal convictions,  the person may travel in and out of the U.S.; is authorized to work in the U.S.; and may eventually apply to naturalize and become a U.S. citizen.  

Our firm has helped many individuals who entered the U.S. lawfully and then over-stayed their visas, or who entered the U.S. without inspection,  “legalize” and become lawful permanent residents.   We can also tell you whether any criminal convictions you may have prevent you from becoming a permanent resident or a U.S. citizen.  Let our team guide you through this often complicated and confusing process!  Call us now to schedule an appointment!