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Green Card through a Job Offer by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

If you want to apply for a green card (permanent residence) based on the fact that you have

a permanent employment opportunity in the United States,
or if you are an employer that wants to sponsor someone for a green card based on

permanent employment in the United States, you must go through the following processes.

Unless you are eligible to petition for yourself most employment petitions require a job offer

and require that the employer petition for the worker. Most employers petition for an

employee use Petition for Alien Worker. For more information on how to petition for an

employee, Contact:
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(559) 761-9742
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Application Process

If You Are Living Outside the United States

You can become a permanent resident through consular processing when living outside the

United States. Consular processing is when works with the Department of State to issue a

visa on an approved petition when a visa is available. For more information on consular

processing, Contact: “Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim”
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim

If You Are Living in the United States

You can become a permanent resident through adjustment of status when living inside the

United States. Once the Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, is approved and a visa

number is available you can apply , Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust

Status, to become a permanent resident. For more information, Contact:
“Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim”
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim

Supporting Evidence For Form I-485
You should submit the following evidence with your Form I-485:

◆ Evidence of inspection, admission or parole into the United States.
◆ If you have already been approved for an immigrant petition, submit a copy of the

approval notice sent to you
◆ Job offer letter from your employer
◆ Two color photos taken within 30 days, ◆Biographic Data Sheet (for applicants between

the ages of 14 and 79),
◆ Medical Examination (not required if you are applying based on continuous residence

since before 1972, or if you have had a medical exam based on a fiancé visa),
◆ Affidavit of Support (completed by the sponsor)
◆ This requirement will not apply to you if you are adjusting based on employment petition

unless you or a relative own a percentage of the employer company
◆ Any other evidence establishing eligibility

For More Information, Please Contact:
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Extend Your Stay by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S.

Citizenship and Immigration Services . Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant

Status before your authorized stay expires. If you remain in the United States longer

than authorized, you may be barred from returning and/or you may be removed

(deported) from the United States. Check the date. Arrival-Departure Record, to

determine the date your authorized stay expires. We recommend that you apply to

extend your stay at least 45 days before your authorized stay expires.

You may apply to extend your stay if:

◆ You were lawfully admitted into the United States with a nonimmigrant visa
◆ Your nonimmigrant visa status remains valid
◆ You have not committed any crimes that make you ineligible for a visa
◆ You have not violated the conditions of your admission
◆ Your passport is valid and will remain valid for the duration of your stay

You may not apply to extend your stay if you were admitted to the United States in the

following categories:

◆ Visa Waiver Program
◆ Crew member (D nonimmigrant visa)
◆ In transit through the United States (C nonimmigrant visa)
◆ In transit through the United States without a visa (TWOV)
◆ Fiancé of a U.S. citizen or dependent of a fiancé (K nonimmigrant visa)
◆ Informant (and accompanying family) on terrorism or organized crime (S nonimmigrant

visa)

For information on how to apply, Please Contact:
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Information for Employers and Employees by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

Employers must verify that an individual whom they plan to employ or continue to

employ in the United States is authorized to accept employment in the United States.

For more information about the employment authorization verification process, Please

Contact:
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As an employer, you may require the services of a foreign national to work at your

company or business. If the individual is already a permanent resident (green card

holder), you may hire that individual, but you must comply with the employment

verification requirements.

If the alien is not already a permanent resident, you will need to file a petition so that

the individual may obtain the appropriate immigrant or nonimmigrant classification. You

may chose to file an immigrant petition (permanent) or a nonimmigrant petition

(temporary) on behalf of that employee. Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
provide information on how to petition and the different eligibility categories.

Employees

No alien may accept employment in the United States unless they have been authorized

to do so. Some aliens, such as those who have been admitted as permanent residents,

granted asylum or refugee status, or admitted in work-related nonimmigrant

classifications, may have employment authorization as a direct result of their immigration

status. Other aliens may need to apply individually for employment authorization.

There are many ways in which a person may be able to work in the United States. You

may seek an immigration classification that permits you to live and work in the United

States permanently or temporarily. In most instances, your employer or potential

employer must petition for you. You will find more information about coming to the

United States to work temporarily or permanently and the many different eligibility

categories for working in the United States.
For More Information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
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Citizenship

The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world.

America values the contributions of immigrants who continue to enrich this country and

preserve its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity.

Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions in an individual

’s life. If you decide to apply to become a U.S. citizen, you will be showing your

commitment to the United States and your loyalty to its Constitution. In return, you are

rewarded with all the rights and privileges that are part of U.S. citizenship.

You may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth. Individuals who are born in

the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and individuals

born in certain territories or outlying possessions of the United States are citizens at

birth. Also, individuals born outside the United States may be citizens at birth if their

parent or parents were citizens at the time of birth and other requirements are met.

Additionally, you may become a U.S. citizen after birth either through your parents,

known as “derived” or “acquired” citizenship, or by applying for naturalization on your

own.

Citizenship Through Naturalization
Generally, permanent residents (green card holders) age 18 or older who meet all

eligibility requirements for naturalization. Application for Naturalization. For more

information, see the “Citizenship ” link to the top.

Citizenship Through Parents
If eligible, you can “acquire” or “derive” U.S. citizenship through a qualifying U.S. citizen

parent(s). For more information, see the “Citizenship ” link to the top.

The Naturalization Test
Most naturalization applicants are required to take a test on English, and U.S. history and

government. We provide resources to help you prepare. For more information, Please

Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
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Citizenship for Military Members and Dependents
Members and veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents may be eligible for

special naturalization provisions. See the “Greencards” link to the top.
For More Information, Please Contact:
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Are you eligible to apply for naturalization?

Before you apply for naturalization, you must meet a few requirements.
Depending on your situation, there are different requirements that may apply to you.
However, generally, an applicant for naturalization must:

• Be a lawful permanent resident (have a “green card”).
• Demonstrate continuous permanent residence in the United States for at least 5 years.
(In some cases, this may be 3 years if you are married to a U.S. citizen.)
• Show that you have been physically present in the United States for 30 months.
(In some cases, this may be 18 months if you are married to a U.S. citizen.)
• Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you claim residence.
Before applying for naturalization please keep in mind that if you have a parent that was a U.S. citizen, either by birth or naturalization, before you turned 18 years old, you may have a claim to citizenship.
These are general guidelines that do not apply to every applicant. For more information on these requirements, please visit :
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Do you support the principles and ideals of the U.S. Constitution and
are you willing to swear an oath to the United States?

You must be willing to support and defend the United States and its Constitution.
You declare your “attachment” or loyalty to the United States and the Constitution when you take the Oath of Allegiance at your naturalization ceremony.
You become a U.S. citizen after you take the Oath of Allegiance.

Are you a man between the ages of 18 and 26?

If you are a man between the ages of 18 and 26, you must register for the Selective Service and provide proof of your registration to USCIS. If you are 26 or older but under the age of 31, you must provide proof that you registered with the Selective Service when you were required to do so.
If you were required to register and did not, you must bring to your interview both a written statement explaining why you did not register and a letter from the Selective Service System indicating your status. For more information, Please Contact:
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Have you ever been married, divorced, widowed, or had your name legally changed?

If yes, bring a copy of your marriage certificate, your divorce or annulment decree, or the death certificate of your former spouse. If you changed your name through a court, bring a copy of the court decree that legally changed your name. Also, if your current spouse was married before, bring evidence of the termination of your spouse’s prior marriage(s). Failing to show proof of your current marital status or legal name may delay your case.

This fact sheet attempts to simplify the naturalization eligibility requirements and list of documents that can be asked for during the naturalization interview. This fact sheet references the most commonly used documents, but is not an all-inclusive list. A USCIS Officer may ask for additional information and documents
that are not included in this fact sheet. For additional information on applying for naturalization, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
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ByPhillip Kim
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Visit the U.S. by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

There are two types of nonimmigrant visas available for people
who want to visit the United States.

Visitor for business (B-1)
Visitor for pleasure (B-2)
The B-1 visa is for individuals who wish to visit the United States
temporarily for business purposes, (e.g. conferences)
or for medical treatment,
or to accompany a family member who is requires medical treatment.

The B-2 visa is for individuals who wish to visit the United States temporarily
or to visit family or friends.

If you are planning to visit the United States,
you should be prepared to demonstrate the following:

Your visit will be temporary
You will depart at the end of your authorized stay or any extension granted
You are in possession of a valid passport
You maintain a foreign residence that you have no intention of abandoning
You are able to support yourself financially while in the United States
You are admissible to the United States or have obtained a waiver for any ground of inadmissibility.
For more information on this topic, Please Contact:
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Phillip Kim
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Generally, if you want to visit the United States
you must first obtain a nonimmigrant visitor visa.
Travelers from certain countries may be exempt from this requirement.
For more information about visa requirements and procedures, Please Contact:

Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
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If you want to travel to the United States for reasons other than business or pleasure, you must apply

for a visa in the appropriate category. This includes if you want to study, work as a crew member or

journalist, etc., You can get help determining which visa you need by selecting the appropriate

categories in the “Where to Start” menu on our home page

Passing through a U.S. Port of Entry

You should be aware that a visa does not guarantee admission into the United States. may deny your

admission, and also limit the period of time you are authorized to remain in the United States.
For more information about the requirements for visiting
the United States, For More Information,
Please Contact:
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To Reapply for Admission into the U.S After Deportation by Immigration Attorney in Fresno.

Purpose of Form :
For persons who wish to enter the United States legally after being deported, being removed or

having voluntarily departed the United States without an order of deportation to reapply for

admission to the United States, if they meet certain qualifications.

If you are abroad, and intend to apply for an immigrant visa, submit this form to the Local Office in

which your deportation proceedings were held. If you are concurrently applying for a waiver of

grounds of excludability, file this application with the American Consul with whom you are filing your

application for waiver.

If you are abroad and intend to apply for a nonimmigrant visa or border crossing card, submit this

application to the American Consul with whom you submit your visa or crossing card application, if

instructed to do so by the Consul.

If you are at a U.S. port of entry, applying for admission to the United States, submit this application

to the Local Office having jurisdiction over that port.

If you are in the United States and will file an application for waiver with an American consul, file

this application and the waiver application with the American consul.

If you are in the United States and are applying for adjustment of status or are seeking advance

permission to reapply prior to your departure from the U.S., submit the application to the Local

Office having jurisdiction over the place where you reside. For More Information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
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ByPhillip Kim
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Citizenship Through Naturalization by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements
established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

In most cases, an applicant for naturalization must be a permanent
resident (green card holder) before filing. Except for certain U.S. military members and their dependents, naturalization can only be granted in the United States.

You May Qualify for Naturalization if:

You have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years and meet all other eligibility requirements.
You have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and meet all eligibility requirements to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen.
You have qualifying service in the U.S. armed forces and meet all other eligibility requirements.
Your child may qualify for naturalization if you are a U.S. citizen, the child was born outside the U.S., the child is currently residing outside the U.S., and all other eligibility requirements are met.

How to Apply for Naturalization Prepare for taking the naturalization test before you apply. We have educational materials and resources to help you prepare.

Note: You may already be a U.S. citizen and not need to apply for
naturalization if your biological or adoptive parent(s) became a U.S.
citizen before you reached the age of 18. For More Information,
Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
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Materials for the Naturalization Test by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

During your naturalization eligibility interview, will be tested your ability to read, write, and speak English (unless you are exempt from the English requirements).
You will also be given a civics test in English (to test your knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government) unless you are exempt. Even if exempt from the English test, you will need to take the civics test unless you qualify for a waiver. You may also be eligible to take the civics test in your native language with the assistance of an interpreter if you qualify.

Your English skills will be tested in the following ways:

Reading. To test your ability to read in English, you must read one
sentence, out of three sentences Writing.
To test your ability to write in English, you must write one
sentence, out of three sentences Speaking.
Your ability to speak English is determined by your answers to
questions normally asked by officers during the naturalization eligibility interview regarding the information Application for Naturalization. For More Information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
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Citizenship and Integration Program by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

Fiscal year 2010 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
Introduction
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today the availability of

two different grants designed to help prepare lawful permanent residents (LPRs) for

citizenship and advance integration in the United States. This year’s program will

make nearly $7 million available for citizenship education in communities across the

country.

Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program
This funding opportunity will focus on local programs currently promoting the rights

and responsibilities of citizenship through citizenship preparation programs for LPRs.

Proposed activities must include a citizenship education component consisting of

citizenship or civics-focused ESL instruction and citizenship instruction (U.S. history

and government) to prepare LPRs for the civics, and English reading, writing and

speaking components of the naturalization test.

In addition to the mandatory education component, grant funds may be used to

provide naturalization application preparation assistance, including legal services

(within the scope of authorized practice of immigration law) and case management

services to support the naturalization application and interview process. Grants will

be awarded to organizations proposing citizenship education services only, as well as

to organizations proposing both citizenship education services and naturalization

application preparation assistance. For More Information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
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"I am a DENTIST busy managing two offices and hired Attorney Kim recently. Alex Denes, DDS, PhD. Mr. Phillip Kim is a very knowledgeable and efficient immigration attorney. I was extremely pleased on how he handled the immigration of my father-in-law. His office staff is courteous and always returned my calls and email inquiries in a timely fashion. His Fresno office is very clean and he has extremely good knowledge of the US immigration law. I felt very safe having him handle our case. I am confident that you will not benefit of the same level of professionalism elsewhere. I am a busy professional, dentist with 2 offices and time and efficiency matters more. All that said, I found his fees to be extremely reasonable relative to the kind of service that he provides. I congratulate him on his knowledge and dedication as well as I congratulate his office staff for their professionalism. Dr. Alex Denes, DDS, PhD."
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"I am a DENTIST busy managing two offices and hired Attorney Kim recently. Alex Denes, DDS, PhD. Mr. Phillip Kim is a very knowledgeable and efficient immigration attorney. I was extremely pleased on how he handled the immigration of my father-in-law. His office staff is courteous and always returned my calls and email inquiries in a timely fashion. His Fresno office is very clean and he has extremely good knowledge of the US immigration law. I felt very safe having him handle our case. I am confident that you will not benefit of the same level of professionalism elsewhere. I am a busy professional, dentist with 2 offices and time and efficiency matters more. All that said, I found his fees to be extremely reasonable relative to the kind of service that he provides. I congratulate him on his knowledge and dedication as well as I congratulate his office staff for their professionalism. Dr. Alex Denes, DDS, PhD."
“I am a REGISTERED NURSE and My father just went through very lengthy difficult deportation proceedings. We hired our first lawyer, who lost our case. That’s when we hired Attorney Kim, who appealed and took our case to San Francisco Immigration Court. He attended our hearings in Court and finally won our case. My father now has a Green Card. If you have a Deportation Case or are about to be deported, please call me. I will tell you how Attorney Kim helped my father with his Deportation case. My Cell # is (559) 802-7124.” – by Nalleli Medina, RN; Tulare, CA.
"Attorney Kim helped me and my wife realize our American dream of staying together in the US by getting my wife a Green Card. It took less than three months. Please call my cell. (559) 978-9497 or home at (559) 297-4040. I will tell you more about Attorney Kim's practice." - by Leo HISUGAN & Marites HISUGAN; Fresno, CA.
“My green card application was denied. Attorney Kim appealed for me and attended the interview with me. It was approved at the interview. Please call me if you want to ask me about Attorney Kim’s work. (209) 534-7112.” – by Molly Harrington; Los Angeles, CA"
“We got our Green Card approved in less than three months. Everything went very well smoothly. Thank You. We highly recommend Attorney Kim. Please call us at (559) 475-0155. We will tell you more about our experience with Attorney Kim’s firm.” – by Raul TABADA and Family; Fresno, CA.
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