Finding Work, Housing and Happiness as an Immigrant

My name is Lisa, and I work as an immigration attorney in the state of California. I thought I knew all about immigration when I left law school, but I have learned much more as I have negotiated this complicated world as part of my job. The public in general does not understand immigration, and as a stranger in a new world the immigrant has no way of knowing how to best navigate these waters. With this blog I hope to better educate the public about immigration and to help immigrants themselves in understanding how best to be true to themselves in an unfamiliar place.

2022

7 Circumstances When You Should Hire an Employment Immigration Attorney

6 October 2022

If you are an employer, there are certain times when you should hire an employment immigration attorney. Here are seven circumstances when you should seek legal assistance: When You Have Employees Who Are Not U.S. Citizens If you have employees who are non-citizens, you may need to make sure that they have the proper work visas. An employment immigration attorney can help you with this process and ensure that your employees are legal.
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2 Occasions When You Should Hire An Immigration Attorney

14 January 2022

You don't have to hire an attorney when applying for a green card or an immigrant visa in the United States. If your case is straightforward, you have no criminal record, and you're eligible for the benefit you seek, you can proceed on your own without legal representation. However, there are many other situations when a lawyer's intervention may be essential. Here are two occasions when hiring an immigration attorney is crucial.
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