FAQs about Immigration Law
Tennessee immigration lawyer
The Frager Law firm is an immigration law firm in Tennessee with offices in Memphis and Nashville. We serve clients in the tri-state area of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
Our attorneys and professional staff have provided information to frequently asked immigration questions. We assist clients with temporary visas, employment- and family-based immigration, permanent residency, naturalization, deportation, and many other matters involving immigration law in Tennessee. Some frequently asked questions about immigration include:
- How does a U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsor a relative for U.S. immigration?
- How do I find the closest USCIS office?
- Can traveling outside the United States affect my permanent resident status?
- What can I do about a denied visa?
How does a U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsor a relative for U.S. immigration?
The U.S. citizen or permanent relative must file a visa petition (Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative) at the local United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) office closest to their place of U.S. residence. If living abroad, the sponsor files a petition at a U.S. consulate or embassy in the country where they reside. The sponsor must also provide proof of his or her relationship with the sponsored relative.
How do I find the closest USCIS office?
Go to the USCIS Service and Office Locator (https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=LO)page and enter the zip code of your place of residence in the search area—or click on the map at the bottom of the page.
Can traveling outside the United States affect my permanent resident status?
Maintaining permanent residence in the United States is necessary for verifying a permanent resident status. If you travel or reside outside the United States for more than 6 months, immigration officials may question your U.S. residency status, which may also result in denial of U.S. citizenship during the naturalization process.
What can I do about a denied visa?
In many cases, you can appeal a denied visa or application. The denial notice you receive in the mail provides information about the appellate jurisdiction that would hear your appeal and the time limit for appeal submission.
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