The procedures required for you to retain United States residency will require that you complete a mountain of tedious paperwork and forms that are not only confusing, but frustrating, to anyone but a qualified immigration attorney. As daunting a task as this may be, the task is made even more difficult when the applicant may not be sufficiently fluent in the English language, and is unfamiliar with the United States legal system. As an immigrant facing a change in residency status, you should know that the necessary forms to protect your right to live and work in the United States must be completed without error and filed in the proper order. Even a small mistake in the paperwork may result in your forced removal from the country, an action that you may well avoid by enlisting the aid of an experienced immigration attorney.
If you are an immigrant facing legal removal action, you should know that immigration laws are in a constant state of flux. Here in Miami, as in the rest of the United States, only an immigration lawyer who is constantly reviewing the latest immigration laws will know the proper procedures for filing the necessary papers and forms to keep you in the United States. Even the most simple error will often result in costly delays in re-filing the paperwork, and may not be completed in time to prevent your removal, or deportation. In addition, your immigration attorney will represent you before any boards, or in any hearings that you may be required to appear before. A good immigration lawyer, will work with you to make certain that all documents are completed in accordance with the latest immigration laws.
Many immigrants mistakenly believe that they can handle these matters themselves by working with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), or through the United States Department of Labor, or the State Department. Unfortunately, in many cases, relying on these agencies results in the removal of the immigrant from the country, quickly, and without recourse to protest the action. These agencies will answer your questions about your status and the necessary steps that you must take to remain in the United States, but they have little vested interest in helping you through the process. In addition, many immigrants report that the information that they receive from these agencies is not presented in a format that they can readily understand.
In South Florida, if you are facing a change in your immigrant status, you should contact a Miami immigration attorney immediately to ensure that your rights as an immigrant are preserved.
