Why Should I Hire An Immigration Attorney?
A dedicated and experienced Minnesota and Wisconsin immigration lawyer will seek your best interests and will provide intelligent and informed professional legal representation in your pursuit of immigration benefits, including asylum or withholding of removal, before an asylum officer, an immigration judge, or the Board of Immigration Appeals. An immigration lawyer has studied the immigration laws of the United States, has graduated from law school and will provide an objective appraisal of your immigration or naturalization case. Chmielewski Law Office is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and Wisconsin and has the experience with immigration and asylum matters to assist qualified legal and illegal aliens with obtaining legal status from the Department of Homeland Security or can represent you in Immigration Court. An immigration attorney will:
- Analyze the facts and circumstances of your asylum case or removal case or thoroughly and help you identify your best options and whether you meet the refugee status definitions.
- Explain the U.S. immigration benefits for which you may be eligible.
- Based upon your specific case, recommend the options for eligibility for asylum in Minnesota or Wisconsin in order for you to obtain legal status.
- Stay current on the new federal immigration laws that may affect you.
- Guide and counsel you throughout each step of the application process.
- Identify changed circumstances, extraordinary circumstances, disabilities, exceptions and potential issues with your Minnesota or Wisconsin immigration case and advise on corrective steps.
- Prepare and assemble all legal documents and evidence in support of your immigration application.
- File your application in accordance with 8 C.F.R. Section 208.4 on time with the proper fees at the correct government office and make post-grant requests for documentation of your status.
- Represent you before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Department of State (DOS), and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
- Work to minimize and avoid delays and problems with your Minnesota immigration case or Wisconsin immigration case whenever possible.
- Respond fully to requests and inquiries from government agencies regarding your eligibility for the requested immigration benefits, which if granted, provide relief from removal, such as adjustment to permanent resident status, cancellation of removal, and certain waivers of inadmissibility. See the Fact Sheet on Immigration Benefits in EOIR Proceedings.
- Preserve your rights by submitting motions and appeals to correct government errors in exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings.
Who Is Eligible to Apply for Asylum in Minnesota or Wisconsin?
You may only apply for asylum if you are arriving in or already physically present in the United States. To apply for asylum in the United States, you may ask for asylum at a port-of-entry, or, if you are already in the United States, you may file Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, at the appropriate Service Center. You may apply for asylum regardless of your immigration status, whether you are here legally or illegally.
You must apply for asylum within one year of your last arrival in the United States, unless you can demonstrate that there are changed circumstances that materially affect your eligibility for asylum or extraordinary circumstances directly related to your failure to file within one year. You must apply for asylum within a reasonable time given the circumstances. There are several factors that could affect your application and force you to become barred from applying for asylum.
Finding Legal Advice on Immigration in Wisconsin or Minnesota
Whether you are trying to file your Wisconsin or Minnesota citizenship or asylum application on your own, have been referred to Immigration Court, have been recommended for approval, have received Notice of Intent to Deny, are facing a Final Denial, or if you have been relying on advice from unlicensed sources, it is important for you to understand your rights and responsibilities. Any time you submit an immigration application, you are filing a legal case with a government agency under the Administrative Procedures Act. Read the U.S. Department of Justice's Fact Sheet entitled Who Can Represent Aliens in Immigration Proceedings and see why one of the most crucial decisions you will make as you seek immigration benefits is how you will obtain legal advice.
Get Help with Immigration in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Chmielewski Law Office assists individuals, families and employers in obtaining positive immigration results in a timely, personal, and professional manner. Your individual circumstances are carefully reviewed by a Minnesota-licensed immigration attorney or Wisconsin-licensed immigration attorney to determine which options are available to you. Chmielewski Law Office provides guidance and help in gathering the necessary information and documents for your case, prepares all of the necessary application forms, and also ensures that your final application meets all government requirements. Contact a Minnesota Immigration attorney and Wisconsin Immigration attorney at Chmielewski Law Office. Call us today toll free at 866-446-6529 to arrange for a free consultation.
