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Juan Carlos Pallares

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The Law Office Of

Juan Carlos Pallares

The Law Office Of

Juan Carlos Pallares

Immigration

Helping You In Family Court

Family Matters & Domestic Relations

We realize how changes in immigration law can affect our community, so we work diligently to resolve any issues so that you and your family can stay together. Our clients are the most important people in our firm. Clients are not dependent on us, we are dependent on them. Our clients do not interrupt our work, they are the purpose of it.

Family Immigration and Naturalization

Family-Based Petitions

Immigration through a family member who is a US citizen or permanent resident is the most common way of gaining US residency.

Which relationships qualify to sponsor a visa?

Qualifying relationships are grouped into two main categories – immediate relatives and other close family members. Immediate relatives of US citizens are given special preferential treatment. First and foremost, they are allowed to immigrate in unlimited numbers.

Who is considered an immediate relative?

Spouses
Children, unmarried and under 21
Parents

Who can be considered a preference relative?

Other close family members of citizens and permanent residents are also allowed to immigrate, subject to annual numerical limitations.

The following are other relatives who are allowed to immigrate:

Unmarried adult children of citizens
Spouses and unmarried children of permanent residents Married adult children of citizens
Siblings of citizens

There are many technical rules relating to the allotment of visas in this group, as well as definitions of the family relationship.

Refugees and Asylees Refugees must apply outside of their home country, but also outside of the U.S. Additionally, refugees must obtain a referral from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to accompany their application. Asylees must make their applications while inside the U.S. Any of the following conditions will lead to mandatory denial of refugee or asylee status.

The applicant’s concerns can be reasonably assuaged by internal relocation
The applicant ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of others
The applicant has been convicted of a particularly serious crime
The applicant has been convicted of a serious nonpolitical crime
There are reasonable grounds for regarding the applicant as a danger to U.S. security
The applicant is found to be involved in terrorist activities
The applicant has been firmly resettled in another country prior to filing for status in the U.S.
The applicant previously applied for and was denied status, unless circumstances have changed to the extent of affecting the applicant’s eligibility
If the applicant fails to file within the 1-year time limit (asylees only)
The application was filed before April 1, 1997

Immigration Court and Asylum Cases

We represent individuals seeking asylum or facing removal from the US and provide services relating to bonds, detention and inadmissibility waivers. The firm also represents individuals seeking political asylum.