Other Immigration Services
Byrd & Associates: Delivering Successful Immigration Solutions for a Range of Clients and Circumstances
Student Visas (F-1)
The U.S. attracts many foreign nationals to its diverse and strong institutions of learning. The F-1 Visa, or student visa, allows one to enter the U.S. as a full-time student at an accredited , or U.S. government- approved college or university. The student must be enrolled in a program or course of study that culminates in a degree, diploma, or certificate.
VAWA
If you are the victim of physical abuse or extreme mental cruelty at the hands of a U.S. citizen spouse, the VAWA immigration attorneys at Byrd & Associates can help you. The Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA), which applies to men as well, is an important piece of legislation that may apply to your case. This immigration benefit provides the ability for victims of domestic abuse, either physical or emotional, to self-petition for permanent residency.
VAWA was designed to prevent abused spouses from being forced to remain in an abusive relationship to wait out the processing time of their pending petition for immigration benefits. Abused spouses often feel locked into a relationship with a U.S. citizen petitioner and endure all sorts of humiliation, threats, physical and emotional violence, and outright blackmail out of fear of abandoning their permanent residence application. This does not need to happen.
Waivers before CIS
Your relatives immigration process can sometimes be complicated by certain criminal convictions, prior overstays in the U.S. or because of misrepresentation. The immigration attorneys at Byrd & Associates are expert at preparing waivers of unlawful presence, misrepresentation or certain criminal convictions. Having an experienced attorney prepare these waivers is crucial to successfully obtaining such waivers. Don’t wait. Call our office to see how we can help you can help you prepare and file very involved and important waivers.
Contact Us to Start the Analysis of Your Case
For a confidential consultation with an immigration attorney at Byrd & Associates, please telephone us in our San Jose office at (408) 995-3268, or in our San Francisco office at (415) 362-2285. We will carefully analyze the facts in your case to find your successful immigration waiver solution.