Immigration Overview
Navigate the complex world of immigration with Rozas & Associates. From visas to citizenship, our team provide personalized guidance, ensuring a smooth and successful journey.
What kind of immigration cases do we handle
Although this list is not complete of all types we handle, here is a SMALL sample of some of the types of immigration cases we handle:
We represent those who are fighting their case in immigration court BOTH in Detained and Non-detained locations all over the United States with the following:
- A United States Citizen filing on behalf of their foreign spouse for a family based visa (I-130 / 485)
- A United States Citizen filing on behalf of their foreign parents (I-130 / 485)
- A United States Citizen filing on behalf of their foreign born child (I-130 / I-485 (also n-600 if possible)
- A Legal Permanent Resident filing on behalf of their spouse or family member eligible to adjust status
- A United States Citizen filing a K-1 fiancee visa (90 day fiancee visa)
- Filing of Removal of Conditions for Conditional Legal Permanent Resident (I-751)
- J1 waiver applicant for Adjustment of Status
- Consular Processing
- State side Interview (when beneficiary is adjusting status in the United States)
- Parole in Place Request for Spouse or Parent of Military Service Member
- Filing for adjustment in proceedings (I-130 / 485 )
- We represent those who are seeking asylum by filing their I-589 with USCIS.
- Filing for asylum and or withholding of removal and Convention against Torture (CAT)
- Applying for Immigration Bond
- Applying for Humanitarian Parole
- Filing a 42a Cancellation of removal for LPR (legal permanent resident)
- Filing a 42b Cancellation of removal for Non-LPR (legal permanent resident)
- Cubans filing for Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA).
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recepients.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recepients.
- Employment and Business Visa Applicants.
- SIJS - representing minors trying to get residence.
- Applications for residency through (VAWA) Violence against Womens Act and U-Visas (Victim of violent crime)
- Immigration Appeals at the (BIA) Board of Immigration Appeals
- Immigration Appeals at the Federal Circuit court of Appeals (5th Circuit)
- Application for naturalization (N-400 including interview)
- Renewal of Green Card (I-90)
- B1 Visa Extension (I-539)
The immigration system can be frustrating for people who are trying to navigate through it on their own.
Our Louisiana immigration attorneys in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, & Shreveport have represented such individuals in various states with all types of legal issues and personal needs since 2004. We understand that dealing with immigration concerns can be a frightening, emotional, and stressful experience. This is why we’re dedicated to helping our clients get the best possible results for their situation.
We have attorneys who speak both English and Spanish, as well as full-time staff members who are also bilingual.
Each of our team members is willing to help you through the immigration process. We are literally inside all of the detained facilities throughout the state of Louisiana every single day of the week. We have staff who also travel all over the United States to accompany their clients in immigration courts throughout the country.
We refuse to allow any of our clients to go to court alone.
Each of our team members is willing to help you through the immigration process. We are literally inside all of the detained facilities throughout the state of Louisiana every single day of the week. We have staff who also travel all over the United States to accompany their clients in immigration courts throughout the country.
We do not appear telephonically at important hearings as many lawyers do. We do everything possible to APPEAR IN PERSON TO EVERY SINGLE HEARING THAT IS NECESSARY TO REPRESENT OUR CLIENTS EFFECTIVELY.
If you need an immigration lawyer who will be there with you or your loved one, call us immediately at 225-341-6945 or fill out the form below.
FAQs About Immigration
In the United States, there are 4 types of immigration status; they are citizens, residents, non-immigrants, and undocumented.
- Citizens: people who are born in the U.S. or who have been “naturalized” after 3-5 years as a permanent resident. These people can never be deported unless their citizenship was gained fraudulently.
- Residents: conditional or permanent, are those who have obtained a green card, which can be done through several different routes. Being a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 5 years can and will typically lead to becoming a naturalized citizen.
- Non-immigrant: the status given to those who are in the country on a temporary basis, such as students (F-1 visa), those visiting for business purposes (B1 visa), tourists (B2 visa), fiancees (K-1 visa), and more.
- Undocumented Immigrants: who are also called illegal immigrants. This status is typically obtained either through entering the country illegally or by overstaying a legal, but temporary visa. Any undocumented immigrant runs the risk of being deported.
There are 3 main types of immigration in the United States; they include:
- Family-based Immigration: allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to petition the government to allow certain family members into the country
- Employment-based Immigration: often sponsored by a specific employer and is available for permanent and temporary placements within the U.S.
- Humanitarian Immigration: allows refugees to come to the United States to escape persecution and allows those seeking asylum to stay in the U.S. if their home country is too dangerous or unstable for them to return
The process length can vary depending on what type of immigration you are pursuing, but typically the processing time for “naturalization” or citizenship applications is about 14 months. However, that is just the application processing time, and process as a whole will take longer and can get complicated. That’s why it is highly recommended to consult with an experienced immigration attorney near Baton Rouge!
If you are eligible, all you have to do is file Form I-485, the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status with USCIS. You must also include all required documents and fees. This is put very simply, and having the best immigration lawyer in Baton Rouge on your side to help you understand immigration law will definitely help your immigration case go smoothly!
Visit our contact page to submit a form to our law firm to schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney to handle your criminal defense, immigration, or family law needs. English and Spanish-speaking representation is available.