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Immigration Services
The Warren Law Firm specializes in providing immigration services to families, individuals, and businesses. We can help you obtain visas and green cards, as well as help with deportation and removal defense.
Our Immigration Services
At Warren Law Firm, we focus exclusively on U.S. immigration issues. The most common issues we address include:
Family, Fiancé and Spouse Visas With Help From a San Francisco Immigration Attorney
The first step in many family-based immigration cases is obtaining a visa. There are different types of visas available, depending on your relationship to the person sponsoring you for immigration.
Each of these family visas has its own requirements, depending on your circumstance. Generally, people who want these visas must have a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident sponsor them. The sponsor must also prove that they can financially provide for the person coming to the U.S. and meet other criteria.
Fiancé Visas
If you are engaged to be married to a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible for a K-1 fiancé visa. After you enter the United States on this visa, you must marry your sponsor within 90 days. After you marry, you can then apply for a green card to become a lawful permanent resident.
Spouse Visas
If you are already married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may be eligible for a spouse visa. There are two types of spouse visas: a CR1 visa is for people who have been married for fewer than two years, while an IR1 visa is for people who have been married for more than two years.
Immediate Relative Visas
An immediate relative visa does not have any annual limits and allows you to apply for a green card as soon as you enter the United States. You may be eligible for an immediate relative visa if you are the spouse of a U.S. citizen, the child of a U.S. citizen (under 21 years old and unmarried) or the parent of a U.S. citizen (if the citizen is 21 years or older).
Family Preference Visas
Family preference visas are subject to annual limits and have longer wait times before you can apply for a green card. You may be eligible for a preference visa if you are the spouse of a lawful permanent resident, the child of a lawful permanent resident, the unmarried child of a U.S. citizen (21 years or older), the married child of a U.S. citizen, the sibling of a U.S. citizen (21 years or older) or the parent of a U.S. citizen (if the citizen is over the age of 21).
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Employment Visas in San Francisco
There are a number of employment-based visas available for people who want to come to the U.S. to work. The most common are H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN and E-3.
H-1B Visas
The H-1B visa is for people who want to come to the U.S. to work in a specialty occupation. To qualify, you must have a bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) in the field in which you want to work.
L-1A Visas
The L-1A visa is for executives or managers of a company who want to come to the U.S. to open a new office or branch of the company.
L-1B Visas
The L-1B visa is for people who have specialized knowledge of a company’s products or services and are coming to the U.S. to work in a position that requires this specialized knowledge.
TN Visas
The TN visa is for citizens of Canada and Mexico who want to come to the U.S. to work in certain “professional occupations.” To qualify, you must have a job offer in one of the qualifying occupations and meet the educational requirements for that occupation.
E-3 Visas
The E-3 visa is for citizens of Australia who want to come to the U.S. to work in certain specialty occupations. To qualify, you must have a job offer in one of the qualifying occupations and meet the educational requirements for that occupation.
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Getting a Green Card in San Francisco
A green card, also known as a permanent resident card, allows you to live and work in the United States permanently. There are a number of ways to get a green card, including through family-based immigration and employment.
Family-Based Green Cards
You may be eligible for a green card through family-based immigration if you are the spouse, child or parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Employment-Based Green Cards
You may be eligible for a green card through employment if you have a job offer from a U.S. employer in one of a number of qualifying occupations.
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Obtaining an Investor Visa With a San Francisco Immigration Lawyer’s Help
Three investor visas – the EB-5, E-1 and E-2 visas – are available to people who want to invest a certain amount of capital in a U.S. company or to engage in international trade.
EB-5 Investor Visa Program
The EB-5 investor visa program is for people who want to invest a certain amount of capital in a U.S. company. You must prove that you have the assets, and if you wish to remain in the U.S., you must show that you made the appropriate investments and created the required number of U.S. jobs. This is the only investor program with a path to permanent residency in the U.S.
E-1 Visas
The E-1 visa is for people who want to enter the U.S. to engage in international trade on their own behalf. It’s only available to nationals of treaty countries.
E-2 Visas
The E-2 visa is for people who want to enter the U.S. to invest a significant amount of capital in a U.S. business. It’s only available to citizens of countries with whom the U.S. has a commercial treaty of friendship.
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Specialty Visas
There are a number of specialty visas available for people who want to come to the U.S. for specific purposes.
O-1 Visas
The O-1 visa is for people who have extraordinary ability in their field, such as scientists, artists, athletes, or business executives.
P-3 Visas
The P-3 visa is for artists or entertainers who want to come to the U.S. to perform, teach or coach in their field of expertise.
Q-1 Visas
The Q-1 visa is for people who want to come to the U.S. to participate in an international cultural exchange program.
R-1 Visas
The R-1 visa is for religious workers who want to come to the U.S. to work for a religious organization.
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Student Visas in San Francisco
There are three types of student visas available: F-1, J-1 and M-1. Each serves a different purpose and has its own requirements and restrictions.
F-1 Visas
The F-1 visa is for students who want to come to the U.S. to study at an accredited college or university.
J-1 Visas
The J-1 visa is for people who want to come to the U.S. to participate in an approved exchange program. Our firm also represents people who need waivers for J visas.
M-1 Visas
The F-1 visa is for students who want to come to the U.S. to study at an accredited college or university.
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Protective Visas Available in San Francisco
Several visas are available to provide people with the protection they need. Most notably, visas related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) are available to men, women and children; additionally, U visas and S visas can help people who need protection in the United States. The VAWA, U and S visas are only available in special circumstances.
VAWA Visas
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides visas to men, women and children who have been victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or other crimes.
U Visas
The U visa is for victims of crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are willing to help law enforcement investigate or prosecute the perpetrator.
S Visas
The S visa is for people who have information about a crime and are willing to help law enforcement investigate or prosecute the perpetrator.
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Other Visas and Immigration Services
Visitor Visas
People who want to visit the U.S. must first obtain a visitor visa. There are different visas available for different types of visits.
Asylum
When a person needs protection from persecution, an asylum visa may be the answer. These visas are available to people who have experienced (or who have a credible fear of) persecution in their home country.
Deportation and Removal Defense
If you are facing deportation or removal from the United States, it is important to understand your rights and options. An experienced immigration attorney can help you navigate the complex legal process and fight for your right to remain in the United States.
Writs of Mandamus
A writ of mandamus is a court order requiring the U.S. government to take a specific action, such as adjudicating an immigration petition or application.
Do You Need to Talk to a San Francisco Immigration Attorney?
A San Francisco immigration attorney can help you navigate the complex U.S. immigration system, fill out and file your petitions for you, and answer your questions every step of the way. Call our office today to schedule your consultation; we’ll be happy to give you the answers you need.