Gabrielle Minnite
USCIS Petitions; Applications; Interviews; etc.:
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) processes and decides many different immigration forms, which includes, petitions for family members, applications for permission to work in the United States, visas, green card applications, citizenship and naturalization applications, and other immigration applications. Navigating your matters before USCIS can be a difficult task, as the federal government has many filing requirements. Contacting an immigration attorney to guide you through your dealings with USCIS is advised.
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Contact Attorney Gabrielle Minnite of GM Rosa Law for a Free Consultation to see if she can help you with your immigration matter. GM Rosa Law offers help to clients pursuing matters before USCIS; some which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
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Citizenship and Naturalization:
Naturalization is the process through which an individual may obtain U.S. citizenship, and the associated benefits reserved for U.S. citizens. There are numerous qualifications you must meet to be eligible to file an application to naturalize. You will also need to attend a naturalization interview before USCIS, which may require you to pass a civics test and demonstrate a proficiency in English; however, in some circumstances, these requirements may be waived. If your application for naturalization is approved, you will then need to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States before receiving a certificate of naturalization and becoming a naturalized U.S. Citizen. There are other circumstances where an individual may obtain U.S. Citizenship, which may include the following situations: being born in the United States, deriving citizenship through their U.S. Citizen parents, and deriving citizenship through their parents’ naturalization.
Attorney Gabrielle Minnite of GM Rosa Law helps clients throughout the entire Naturalization process, including, deciding a client’s options for Naturalization, filing all required applications for the Naturalization process, preparing clients for their Naturalization Interview, as well as attending Naturalization Interviews with clients. Contact Attorney Gabrielle Minnite of GM Rosa Law for a Free Consultation to discuss what your options are.
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Employment Authorization Documents (EAD):
An Employment Authorization Document/Card (EAD Card) is a work permit that grants those in possession of a valid EAD Card to legally work in the United States for a certain amount of time. An individual may be eligible to apply for an EAD card because of their immigration status or circumstances. To determine if you are eligible for an EAD Card, contact an immigration attorney.
At GM Rosa Law, we help clients determine if they are eligible for an EAD Card; help them file a Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization, if they are eligible; and, help them file an application to renew their EAD Card. Schedule a Free Consultation with Attorney Gabrielle Minnite of GM Rosa Law, to discuss your options.
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Family-Based Immigration Petitions:
If you are a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen and have questions about sponsoring your family members, you should contact an immigration attorney to discuss what options may be available to you and your loved one.
Family-Based Immigration processes and methods are often used by those with citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the United States to sponsor a family member’s immigration to the United States. However, petitioning to bring a family member to the United States can be a complex and complication process, as understanding which family-based immigration process is the best fit for you can be difficult given the strict guidelines and regulations required by the federal government.
Individuals with lawful permanent residency (a green card) or citizenship may petition for their qualifying relatives to obtain certain immigration benefits and immigrate to the United States. Qualifying relatives of United States Citizens may include spouses, minor children, parents, unmarried children over the age of 21, married children, and siblings. Qualifying relatives of lawful permanent residents may include spouses, unmarried children under the age of 21, and unmarried children over the age of 21. The status of the petitioner and the nature of the qualifying relationship will determine the type of visa your family member may be eligible for; that is, an immediate relative visa or a preference visa. Sponsoring to bring a family member to the United States can be a complicated process, as multiple applications must be filed and there are with varying eligibility guidelines and requirements; thus, it is beneficial to have an immigration attorney’s help.
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Marriage-Based Immigration / Fiancé and Spousal Visas:
If you are a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen and have questions about sponsoring your finance or spouse, you should contact an immigration attorney to explore what options you may have.
The requirements and filing processes vary based on the petitioner’s status, the physical location of the beneficiary, the immigration history of the beneficiary spouse, the nature and duration of the relationship, the petitioner’s income, among other variables. Contact an immigration attorney to determine the best course of action for sponsoring your spouse or fiancé and to ensure that all eligibility requirements are met, and the appropriate applications are filed with the necessary supporting evidence.
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Attorney Gabrielle Minnite of GM Rosa Law helps clients throughout their family based and marriage-based immigration processes with USCIS, which can include offering help with the following processes:
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Family-Based Immigration:
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​Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
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Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
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Immediate visa
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Preference visa
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I-131 Military Parole in Place
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Marriage-Based Immigration:
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Marriage Based Adjustment of Status
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Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
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Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
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Preparation and Attendance of USCIS Interview
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Marriage Based Visas:
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​CR-1 Visa: Conditional Resident Visa
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IR-1 Visa: Immediate Relative Visa (non-conditional)
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F-2A: family preference visa
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Waivers:
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​I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
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I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
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I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal
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National Visa Center (NVC):
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​Form I-864
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DS-260
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Preparation for NVC Interview
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Conditional Residency:
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​Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
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Fiancé(e) (K-1) Visa:
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Form 129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
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Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status:
Special Immigrant Juvenile is a classification granted to individuals whom meet all of the requirements and may result in law permanent residency, that is, a Green Card. Establishing eligibility for SIJ classification, is a multi-step process that begins by filing a custody petition with the appropriate state court and then requires multiple applications to be filed with and approved by USCIS before the juvenile will obtain lawful permanent residency. Given that the application process for Special Immigrant Juveniles requires filings before state courts, as well as filing before USCIS, it is in your best interest to seek guidance from an immigration attorney with experience handling custody matters in your state.
Attorney Gabrielle Minnite of GM Rosa assists clients throughout the entire Special Immigrant Juvenile process with the opportunity to help clients in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, as she is licensed to practice law in all four jurisdictions. Contact Attorney Gabrielle Minnite of GM Rosa Law to schedule a Free Consultation to discuss if Special Immigrant Juvenile Status is an option for you or your loved ones.
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U Nonimmigrant Status (“U Visa”):
If you are a victim of a crime in the United States, consulting with an immigration attorney can help you determine the possible immigration benefits you and your qualifying family members may be eligible for. A U-Visa grants status to nonimmigrants who were victims of certain qualifying crimes who, because of said crime, suffered mental or physical abuse, and who cooperated with authorities throughout the investigation and/or prosecution of said criminal activity. A principal application for a U-Visa may file derivative applications for qualifying relatives; thus, potentially providing them with the ability to derive status if the principal applicants U-Visa is granted. A limited number of U-Visa may be granted each year, which has caused the U-Visa process to be a lengthy one. The U-Visa filing process requires the filing of multiple applications with local law enforcement officials, as well as USCIS, and can take years to process, to ensure that no further delay is caused it is best to seek the guidance of an immigration attorney.
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GM Rosa Law helps clients navigate the entirety of the U-Visa Filing Process from the initial request of the police report to the adjustment of the client’s status from that of a U-Nonimmigrant to lawful permanent resident. Schedule a Free Consultation with Gabrielle Minnite of GM Rosa Law, if you or your loved one was a victim of a crime that may make you eligible for a U-Visa.
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The Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA"):
If you were the victim of domestic violence at the hands of your U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) Spouse or Parent, or U.S Citizen child, contact an immigration attorney to find out if you are eligible for protection under VAWA. Under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), survivors, regardless of gender, of battery or extreme cruelty by certain abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relatives in the U.S. may be eligible to obtain green cards. More specifically, non-citizens who suffered extreme cruelty or battery in the U.S. as the abused spouse or child of a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, or as the abused parent of a U.S. Citizen may be eligible to obtain lawful permanent resident permanent residency.
Contact Attorney Gabrielle Minnite of GM Rosa Law for a Free Consultation to explore your options under VAWA.
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Contact GM Rosa Law to schedule a Free Consultation with Immigration Attorney Gabrielle Minnite.
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