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GREEN CARD
Are You Afraid Of What Might Happen If You Submit A Green Card Application?
Submitting a green card application can be frightening for people and many have put off doing so for 20 years. A permanent resident is required to have a valid proof of lawful permanent residence, or green card, with them at all times.
Attorney Mark Kinzler can help immigrants in Austin who are applying for green cards and need assistance with:
- Green card eligibility
- Adjustment of status
- Consular processing
- Concurrent filing
- Visa availability
- Travel documents
The Law Office of Mark Kinzler, PC, has handled some very difficult cases in Texas. Let Mr. Kinzler review your case and see what the real deal is. Contact his office at 512-402-7999 for an appointment to discuss your green card questions.
DEPORTATION DEFENSE
Our Experienced Team Can Help You Apply For Asylum
There are two paths to asylum: the affirmative process and the defensive process. If you are physically present in the United States, you may apply for asylum within one year of your arrival date.
With the laws constantly shifting under the benefit of asylum, it is best to get the assistance of a lawyer to assist you with asylum. You cannot file for asylum after you have been here for one year.
Austin attorney Mark Kinzler can assist you with the application process. Call our firm for a consultation at 512-402-7999.
Are You In Removal Proceedings?
The defensive process involves submitting an application to request asylum as a defense against removal from the United States. You must be in removal proceedings in immigration court with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
If the judge determined you were ineligible for asylum at the end of the affirmative asylum process or were caught at a port of entry or at the border trying to enter into the United States without proper documentation, you are likely already in a removal proceeding.
Likewise, if you were placed in the expedited removal process or were found to have a credible fear of persecution.
We Look To Every Option For Your Case
You can be granted refugee status or asylum if you suffered persecution or you fear being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, and/or belonging to a certain social group or political opinion.
The laws are constantly changing in relation to this migratory benefit. Contact the Law Office of Mark Kinzler, PC, to evaluate your situation and give you the options that apply to your case.
There are a lot of people who are already in proceedings and the judge tells them they have no other way out. Mr. Kinzler has the experience to fit your circumstances into a lawful solution.
Located in Texas, the Law Office of Mark Kinzler, PC, has a team of experienced and compassionate workers ready to assist your immigration needs. Call 512-402-7999 for an appointment or reach out online.
Naturalization And Citizenship
How Can I Become A United States Citizen?
If you were born in the United States, you are a United States citizen. If your parents are U.S. citizens, but you were born in another country, your parents may apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA).
Many parents also apply for a United States passport for the child at the time of the child’s birth. A valid, unexpired U.S. passport is proof of U.S. citizenship.
You may apply for citizenship through your parents’ status, or through naturalization.
What Is Naturalization?
Naturalization is the process of applying for U.S. citizenship through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) branch of the Department of Homeland Security.
If you are not already a U.S. citizen you may qualify for naturalization if you:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Have been a permanent resident for at least five years, or
- Are married to a U.S. citizen, you have been a permanent resident for at least three years, or
- Actively serving, or served, in the United States armed forces for at least one year
While you do not need a lawyer to apply for citizenship through naturalization, your process of doing so may be smoother with one.
The Law Office of Mark Kinzler, PC in Austin can provide the help you need to move confidently in the direction of pursuing your future opportunities as a U.S. citizen. Complete our online form for a consultation, or call our office at 512-402-7999.
Were You Told You Could Never Naturalize?
If you or a loved one was told they could never naturalize, and even if you think you are not eligible, attorney Mark Kinzler might be able to help you.
During the process of naturalization, the USCIS looks to the applicants:
- Physical presence and continuous residence
- Good moral character
- Passing score on the English and civics test
- Paid application fees
- Attachment to the United States Constitution
If you have been ordered to be removed from the United States, you are no longer eligible for naturalization. However, there are naturalization exceptions for people applying for naturalization based on service in the United States military.
Our office has successfully helped immigrants from the application process and on up through their interview to become naturalized citizens.
Mr. Kinzler has helped immigrants in Texas seeking citizenship through naturalization for over 15 years. Call his office to learn more at 512-402-7999, or if you prefer, you may contact him online.
ASYLUM
Our Experienced Team Can
Help You Apply For Asylum
There are two paths to asylum: the affirmative process and the defensive process. If you are physically present in the United States, you may apply for asylum within one year of your arrival date.
With the laws constantly shifting under the benefit of asylum, it is best to get the assistance of a lawyer to assist you with asylum. You cannot file for asylum after you have been here for one year.
Austin attorney Mark Kinzler can assist you with the application process. Call our firm for a consultation at 512-402-7999.
Are You In Removal Proceedings?
The defensive process involves submitting an application to request asylum as a defense against removal from the United States. You must be in removal proceedings in immigration court with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
If the judge determined you were ineligible for asylum at the end of the affirmative asylum process or were caught at a port of entry or at the border trying to enter into the United States without proper documentation, you are likely already in a removal proceeding.
Likewise, if you were placed in the expedited removal process or were found to have a credible fear of persecution.
We Look To Every Option For Your Case
You can be granted refugee status or asylum if you suffered persecution or you fear being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, and/or belonging to a certain social group or political opinion.
The laws are constantly changing in relation to this migratory benefit. Contact the Law Office of Mark Kinzler, PC, to evaluate your situation and give you the options that apply to your case.
There are a lot of people who are already in proceedings and the judge tells them they have no other way out. Mr. Kinzler has the experience to fit your circumstances into a lawful solution.
Located in Texas, the Law Office of Mark Kinzler, PC, has a team of experienced and compassionate workers ready to assist your immigration needs. Call 512-402-7999 for an appointment or reach out online.
Waivers Of Inadmissibility
What Is A Waiver Of Inadmissibility?
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, people who have been deemed inadmissible are not allowed to enter or remain in the United States. Some of the grounds for inadmissibility may be due to:
- Health-related issues
- Criminal charges
- National security concerns
- No labor certification
- Fraud or material misrepresentation on your application
- Prior removals or unlawful presence
There are exceptions written into the law, where inadmissibility does not apply. For other grounds of inadmissibility, it may be possible for a person to obtain a waiver of that type of inadmissibility.
At the Law Office of Mark Kinzler, PC, we understand just how overwhelming applying for a waiver can be. We are dedicated to providing you with clear information and a strong plan to help you. Call our office at 512-402-7999 for a consultation.
How Do I Know If I Can Apply For An Exception?
An alien who is not eligible for admission into the U.S. as an immigrant or to adjust status in the U.S., and certain nonimmigrant applicants who are inadmissible, must file a form to seek a waiver of specific grounds of inadmissibility.
Exceptions for inadmissibility include situations where a person:
- Has been battered
- Has been abused
- Has experienced extreme cruelty
- has been a victim of human trafficking
- Is a minor
The complexities of immigration can seem endless. Attorney Mark Kinzler has dedicated his practice in Texas to help people find a way to realize their own goals of a better future. Mr. Kinzler is a lawyer who knows which waiver to file and can save you time, money and frustration.
What If I Am Living Here Illegally?
If you are living in the United States illegally, there may be a waiver available for your situation, but you may need a lawyer to get it approved.
Unlawful presence together with your specific situation, such as if you were previously removed for immigration violations but now have other qualifying conditions, requires an application for a particular waiver.
Mr. Kinzler has extensive experience with waivers of inadmissibility and can get your application filed correctly. Located in Austin, the Law Office of Mark Kinzler, PC, provides immigrants reliable legal representation. Call 512-402-7999 for assistance or email our firm today.
& MUCH MORE!
- DACA
- Battered spouse, children, and parents (U Visa)
- Victims of human trafficking and other crimes (T Visa)
- Special immigrant juveniles status (SIJS)
- Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C)
- Temporary protected status (TPS)
- Advice on Immigration Consequences Of Criminal Charges