In addition to immigration cases, we also handle family law matters. Massachusetts is a no-fault divorce state. This means that whichever spouse is filing for a divorce needs only to establish that there has been an irretrievable breakdown in the marriage. However, there are also fault grounds for divorce available, such as adultery or a conviction of a crime resulting in a sentence of at least five years. In order to file for a divorce in the state, certain residency requirements need to be met, including that the spouses must have lived together in the state. A divorce can turn acrimonious in connection with issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, and property distribution. It is important to work with an attorney who understands these issues. Consult a Dedicated Immigration Attorney in Boston
With Boston's status as a global center for medical, technology and other scientific research fields, we have represented many foreign individuals seeking to work and/or study in these industries in the United States. We also regularly counsel employers and work with human resource professionals to resolve complex immigration business transactions, including labor certification issues. Finally, we help foreign nationals and their families come to and stay in the U.S. Non-Immigrant Visas
Immigrants and their families who come to the U.S. to become citizens must go through the procedure of obtaining permanent residency with a green card. You may be eligible for a green card through family if you are married to a U.S. citizen, you are a parent of a citizen who is at least 21, or you are an unmarried child (under age 21) of a citizen. Green card holders have certain rights and obligations. These include the right to live permanently in the country as long as you do not commit an action that would make you removable under immigration laws, the right to pursue work of your choosing, and the right to be protected by the laws of the U.S. and your state and local jurisdictions. You are also required to obey applicable laws, file your income tax returns, and support a democratic form of government. Citizenship and Naturalization
Employment Immigration
The immigration system in the United States is complex. A number of different government agencies and judicial systems resolve immigration matters. The Immigration and Nationality Act is one of the primary immigration laws that can affect your situation. There are several different grounds for immigration, including family-based and employment-based immigration. There are also categories of legal admission available to people who are fleeing persecution or who are not able to go back to their homeland because of extraordinary or life-threatening conditions. In addition to completing the necessary paperwork, the immigration attorneys at our Boston firm can represent you in connection with proceedings before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, a United States District Court, and a United States Court of Appeals. Business Immigration
Green Cards
Business Immigration
Removal Defense
Our Boston immigration lawyers can help you achieve U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process. You need to fulfill certain requirements set forth in the Immigration and Nationality Act to be naturalized. If you have been a permanent resident for at least five years, you may be eligible for naturalization if you meet certain conditions, such as being at least 18, being able to read, write, and speak English, having an understanding of U.S. history and government, being physically present in the U.S. for at least 30 months out of the five years immediately before the application is filed, and living continuously within the U.S. from the application date up to the time of naturalization. Spouses must meet other requirements in order to be naturalized. If a parent is a U.S. citizen, their child may qualify for naturalization. Removal Defense