Six Things That Your Employment Immigration Attorney Needs To Know

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It's important that you provide your employment immigration attorney with all the needed information to move forward in your case and to succeed with your immigration goals. Be sure to communicate with your attorney about needed information so that you are fully prepared when you and your attorney meet in person.

The following are six things that your employment immigration attorney needs to know. You might need to provide documentation and answer questions about all of the following factors as part of your immigration case. 

Employment details

If you are getting a visa or green card based on your employment in the United States, your attorney will need information on your current job and employer. Your attorney might need the contact details of your employer if your employer is sponsoring you for a visa. 

Incidents on your criminal record

If you have a criminal record, make sure that you discuss your record with your attorney. Any arrests or convictions may impact your immigration case.

You shouldn't stress out about your criminal record. While certain criminal incidents in your past might prevent you from being able to immigrate, your attorney may be able to help you get the visa or citizenship status you're hoping for despite a criminal record.

Your passport details

Your attorney most likely will need to make a copy of your passport. Your attorney will also need passport details including your passport number, issuance date, and expiration date.

Your citizenship details

If you have citizenship in more than one country, make sure that you notify your attorney of this. Your attorney should know about your complete citizenship history to properly represent you in your employment immigration case.

The amount of time you have spent in the United States

Your attorney should know how much time you have spent in the United States in the past and whether you have previously been a legal resident of the United States. You also need to make sure you tell your attorney if you have been deported or overstayed a visa in the past. 

The details of any correspondence you have received from the USCIS

You should bring along any correspondence you get from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) whenever you meet with your attorney.

Your attorney needs to know where you stand with the USCIS. Discussing correspondence from the USCIS with your attorney will ensure that you are meeting deadlines and requirements to ensure that you maintain your status as a legal resident.

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