Choosing an Immigration Lawyer

Choosing an immigration lawyer is something that should be taken seriously. Whether you are looking for a way to gain citizenship or to avoid deportation, hiring the right lawyer is important. Here are a few things to consider.

Avoiding pitfalls when hiring an immigration lawyer

• Choosing a lawyer is a critical step in acquiring a green card. The right attorney can help you reduce the risk of being rejected and increase your chances of getting approved. In addition, you can be sure that your lawyer has the experience and resources needed to handle your case effectively.

• Hiring a lawyer is not always easy, and there are a few common mistakes that people make when choosing one. If you don't make the right choice, you could end up wasting a lot of money and miss out on obtaining your dream of living in a foreign country.

Adjusting your status from undocumented (illegal) to legal resident

• Whether you are currently undocumented or a green card holder, you may be eligible for an adjustment of status. You will need to show that you are a bona fide alien, and that you have a financial means to support yourself. You will also have to prove that you were physically present in the U.S. on December 21, 2000.

• If you are a foreign-born immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, you may be able to adjust your status to permanent resident. This is particularly true if you are a J-1 or J-2 non-immigrant status holder. The spouse of a legal resident may not qualify as an immediate relative but can still qualify for an adjustment.

• You can apply for an adjustment of status if you are an eligible immigrant, if your employer filed an application for you, or if a family member filed an application on your behalf. The best way to determine whether you are eligible for an adjustment of status is to consult with an immigration lawyer.

Taking immigration to Canada seriously

• Taking immigration to Canada seriously is one of the best ways to keep its economy healthy. The country relies on immigration for population growth and labor force development. Adding to that, it is critical to the country's fiscal situation. Moreover, it is important to strengthen its tax base.

• However, in recent years, there has been an uptick in the number of Americans looking to move to Canada, due to political turmoil in the United States. This has led to a 33% increase in immigration to Canada from the U.S. over the last five years.

• Since the 1980s, Canada has been welcoming a steady stream of immigrants, which has helped its population grows. Today, it welcomes three times as many immigrants per capita as the U.S. In addition, the country is working to discourage illegal immigration.

• A key factor in fostering Canadians' acceptance of legal immigration is the country's relatively orderly, uncontroversial way of moving people in. There is a small amount of press coverage about the movement of people into the country, but it is rarely controversial.