- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Those coming to North Carolina from another country are often pleased to learn that Kernersville is full of opportunities. Maybe you intend to work with Best Logistics Group, Zen Hro Inc., or another of our city’s biggest employers. Or maybe you’re coming here to join a spouse or other family member who has already settled in North Carolina.
Regardless of why you’ve chosen Kernersville, you’ll almost certainly need the help of an immigration lawyer. At Greenwood Law, we can help you with immigration-related issues — whether you’re planning ahead or you’re already here.
Unfortunately, American immigration law can be incredibly complicated. But when you have a knowledgeable advocate by your side, you’ll have the comfort of knowing you have a plan.
In Kernersville and the rest of North Carolina, immigration cases are handled by the Charlotte Immigration Court. Depending on your particular legal challenge, you may need to file certain documents.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) publishes more than 700 separate immigration forms, so unless you have a background in immigration law, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Fortunately, when you work with us, you don’t have to know which forms to file. All you need to do is tell us about the issue you’re facing, and we’ll do the rest.
If you’re already in the United States but need to change your status (like if you want to change a non-immigrant visa to an immigrant visa, for example), our team can help you do that.
Adjustment of status can be a drawn-out process, and there’s a very important catch — if your visa expires before your status can be changed, you must leave the country. The entire process can often take several months, so if you anticipate needing to change your status, let us know as soon as possible.
If you’re one of the many undocumented people who arrived in America as a child, you might be afraid of the possibility of deportation. Fortunately, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will allow you to continue to live and work in the country without having to constantly worry about being deported.
However, navigating DACA can be complicated. It can be a challenge to find out whether you’re even eligible, and if you are, the countless procedural steps can start to seem dizzying. If you arrived in the United States as a child, set up a consultation with us. We can help determine your eligibility for DACA, and if you’re eligible, we’ll help you start working toward peace of mind.
Family reunions are beautiful things. Often, American citizens want to bring family members over from other countries to join them. It’s a noble goal, but the many procedures you have to go through to do this can be quite a challenge.
Our team can help make the process of family immigration as smooth and painless as possible. And because we understand the common pitfalls that can lead to delays, we can help make sure everything goes efficiently, too.
Sometimes, your career can lead you to new and exciting horizons. And if those new horizons involve you moving to a new country, you might find that paperwork starts to get in the way of your dream.
Employment-based visas follow a different process from other kinds of visas, and unless you have experience with them, securing your employment-based visa can start to feel like another job! Our team can help you understand the process and guide you through the steps you need to take to start a new job in a new country.
There are many different types of visas you might choose to apply for. Most of our clients are looking to apply for one of the many types of immigrant visas:
The above visas are among the most common types of immigrant visas, but the list isn’t exhaustive. If you are trying to obtain a visa but aren’t sure what kind you need, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
We can guide you through the entire visa process — from deciding which visa you need to filing the necessary forms to finalizing your application. And, of course, if you have any questions throughout the process, we are always here to help.
If you want to secure a Permanent Resident Card (also called a Green Card), you’re far from alone — and that’s part of why Green Cards can be such a challenge to get. The process of securing a Green Card is more intricate than many people realize, but our immigration lawyers can help you through every single step of the way:
You aren’t required by law to have a lawyer when you go through the process of applying for a Green Card. However, working with a lawyer can help you avoid the kinds of problems that lead to delays or having your application denied outright.
Getting a Green Card is a huge achievement, but being a permanent resident is not the same as being a citizen. If you’d like to become a naturalized citizen, we can help you do so. The process is an arduous one, but just ask anyone who has immigrated here and eventually become a citizen — it’s well worth it!
The intersection of immigration law and criminal law is a challenging one. Any kind of criminal charge can have an impact on your immigration case — often, criminal charges will result in you being asked to leave the country (or at least having your application for a Green Card or citizenship denied).
However, because our team handles both immigration law and criminal cases, we are well-equipped to help you address any problems that arise as a result of criminal charges.
If you’re going through the process of immigration and have been arrested and charged with a crime, get in touch with us as soon as possible. Timing is always important when it comes to criminal charges, but when your immigration status is on the line, it’s even more critical.
To the uninitiated, immigration sounds simple: you just move from Country A to Country B. However, as you may already have discovered, the procedures surrounding immigration are anything but simple. The team at Greenwood Law is here to help you, whether you need legal advice or a representative to guide you through the process.
If you’re in the process of immigration or have run into a problem with immigration laws, don’t hesitate. Get in touch with us as soon as possible to set up a free consultation!
