Law Offices of John Rubenstein - Costa Mesa, Southern California Immigration Law Lawyer
Law Offices of John Rubenstein - Costa Mesa, Southern California Immigration Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of John Rubenstein

3435 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite 2700
Los Angeles, CA 90010

1901 Newport Blvd.,
Suite 350
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Toll Free:
888-603-7202
Fax:
213-402-3045

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Immigration Practice Center

One of the main ways to become a legal permanent resident is through family sponsorship. You can be sponsored by a US citizen spouse, parent, adult child or sibling. If you have questions about the process for obtaining a green card, email our office to speak with a knowledgeable immigration lawyer.

At the Law Offices of John Rubenstein, we understand how confusing and challenging immigration issues can be. With that in mind, we work diligently to help clients throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles and Orange County, find the swift resolutions necessary to legally travel to the United States. To make your immigration issues more understandable, we have compiled a general information list below.

To learn more, or to schedule a free consultation to discuss your immigration issues with an attorney, contact our office online or call 888-603-7202. Our Orange County office is conveniently located off highway 55 in Costa Mesa and our Los Angeles office is conveniently located on Whilshire Boulevard.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Immigration

Q: Which family members may sponsor someone for a US visa?

A: A US citizen may sponsor a spouse, parent, sibling, minor child or adult child (regardless of marital status) for an immigrant visa. Additionally, aliens with legal permanent resident status (or a "green card") may sponsor a spouse or unmarried child.

Q: How can a foreign national gain legal permanent resident (LPR) status?

A: The two main ways a foreign national can gain LPR status is to be sponsored by 1) family member already living in the US as a citizen or legal permanent resident; or 2) an employer for a permanent, full-time employment position in the US. Foreign nationals also may be eligible to register for the diversity lottery and refugees may be able to resettle in the US or apply for asylum.

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Immigration - An Overview

Immigration law covers the procedures for entering the US, determines who is and is not eligible for entry, sets the rules for obtaining citizenship and deporting foreign nationals who violate US immigration or other laws. Immigration attorneys assist foreign nationals seeking to come to the US to study, travel, conduct business and work. They also help employers complete the application and certification processes to employ foreign workers for permanent and temporary positions. If you have an immigration-related issue, contact Law Offices of John Rubenstein in Costa Mesa, California to schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer.

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Basic Immigration Laws

Since the first immigration act was passed in the 1950s, immigration law in the US has undergone many important changes and revisions. Changes in immigration law affect employers, visitors, students, business travelers and others seeking to live, work or travel to the US.

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Government Agencies and Their Duties

More than one US government agency is involved with implementing and enforcing US immigration law and policy. Given the complexity of US immigration law, it is important to understand which federal agencies are involved with which types of immigration matters.

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Visas

Those wishing to relocate permanently to the US and those desiring to visit the US for a temporary amount of time must apply and be approved for a visa prior to traveling to the country. There are many types of visas, and it is essential that the foreign national applies for the correct class of visa.

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Removal

Removal occurs when the federal government formally removes an alien from the country for violation of US immigration or other laws. Once deported, an alien may lose the right to return to the United States, even as a visitor.

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Immigration Resource Links

Visa Services: US Department of State
This State Department Web site provides information for acquiring permanent resident status in the US, including information on the different types of visas and how to acquire a family-based or employment-based visa.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Main US agency responsible for implementing and enforcing US immigration laws. The Web site provides information and links to forms for applying for visas, acquiring citizenship, sponsoring employees and family members, green cards and more.

Legal Information about Immigration
This set of resources maintained by the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University provides an overview of immigration law.

Admission into the US
Web site provided by the US Customs and Border Patrol, offering information to international visitors on the US admissions process. Provides links to the electronic system for travel authorization, application for advance permission to enter as a nonimmigrant and other important information for those entering the US permanently or as temporary workers, visitors or students.

Forms and Fees
This resource, maintained by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), provides on-line access to immigration forms, including filing fee information.

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