Law Office of José Alfredo Hernández, A.P.C.
IMMIGRATION & CRIMINAL DEFENSE FIRM
Fighting for your rights
of a better future.
IMMIGRATION
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We know how it feels. We are immigrants.
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A large portion of the immigrant community continues to live in the shadows. Some are subject to being detained by immigration authorities at any time. During those times, you need an attorney that can offer you peace of mind knowing that you will have a zealous advocate fighting for your rights to remain here.
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During his 19 years of practice, Attorney José Alfredo Hernández, has earned the trust and confidence of thousands immigrants he has represented in the following areas:
• Adjustment of Status (I-485)
• Appeals (USCIS/BIA)
• Asylum • Consular
• DACA Renewal
• Deportation/Removal Petition to Remove Conditions (I-751)
• Detention / Bond
• Family Petition (I-130)
• Fiancée Petitions
• FOIA’s
• Motion’s to Reopen, Reconsider, and Re-calendar
• Naturalization/Citizenship; N-336 Request for Rehearing
• Parole in Place - Military Family Member
• Renewal and/or Replacement of Residency Card (I-90)
• Responding to Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID)
• Responding to Requests for Additional Evidence (RFE)
• SIJS (benefits for minors)
• U Visa
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
• Waivers (I-601/ I-601A / I-212)
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
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WHAT IS LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE ("GREEN CARD")?
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Lawful Resident Status us commonly referred to as getting tier "green card." You can achieve this status either through petitions and application or through the granting of relief from removal by an immigration judge. Petitions include self petitions with through VAWA or U-Visa, Family sponsored petition that lead to adjustment of status or consular process, or through different applications filed in defense of your removal.
WHAT IS PERMANENT RESIDENCE?
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Permanent residency is a lawful status in the United States that allows you to live, work, and travel freely, as long as you agree to make the U.S. your permanent home. However, there are limitations to permanent resident status and individuals can loose that status through abandonment or if a judge orders it taken from you.
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HOW DO I GET A GREEN CARD?
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The most common way is applying through a family member with either adjustment of status or consular processing.
U.S. government must approve your application for adjustment of status, or any other form of immigration relief.
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CAN A CRIMINAL RECORD AFFECT MY IMMIGRATION PROCESS?
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Yes. Whether you are undocumented or are a Lawful Permanent Resident (have a green card), a criminal record can affect your immigration process or status. Depending on the crime committed, the severity of the consequences will vary. Attorney Hernández has the knowledge and experience to represent individuals facing this dilemma, even after they have suffered a conviction.
The Law Office of José Alfredo Hernández, A.P.C. is a one stop law office for immigrants with a criminal case.
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