Q: Will you turn me in?
A: No. I will not disclose confidential attorney-client communication. As a private attorney, not a government employee, my goal is to help you solve your immigration issue.
Q: How much will it cost?
A: My fee is negotiable. I will determine the amount of work required for your case and either quote you a flat fee or an hourly rate. For ease of payment, I have PayPal so that my clients can pay with a credit card.
Q: How do I set up an appointment?
A: Please call (415) 955-2711 and we can arrange a time to talk. You may also use the “contact” sheet in this website to send me the facts of your case. I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation to my clients. For larger businesses, I will come to your work site.
Q: What do I need to collect before I call or come in?
A: If you filed forms already, have these on hand. It is important that you keep all correspondence from the government, especially notices.
Q: What is a green card?
A: Also known as an "alien registration receipt card" the holder of a green card is a permanent resident of the US. All cards are issued for 10 years. One's permanent residency does not expire, but the card itself must be replaced.
Q: Who can get a green card?
A: If you are an immediate relative, you can get one. Immediate relatives are spouses, parents and children of US citizens. There is no quota for immediate relatives. There is a quota for other relatives.
Q: What other ways can I get a green card?
A: Through an employer petition, as an asylee or refugee, if you are from a foreign country and in the US for more than 10 years and you have a spouse and children (cancellation of removal) or you could win the diversity lottery.
Q: How do I become a citizen?
A: If you are born in the US, or overseas to US citizen parent(s) or through naturalization after acquiring a green card, you can become a citizen.
