Immigration law is riddled with legal barriers which create difficulties for those unfamiliar with the system. As Immigration rules and regulations become more and more complex, it is important to present a proper case to immigration officers clothed with the authority to grant or deny admission. The Levers Law Firm work with individuals to facilitate a smooth transition and understanding of the United States Immigration laws. Levers Law Firm provides professional immigration assistance for a variety of areas. Some of the most commonly requested immigration services deal with visas, permanent residency, citizenship, and deportation
Immigration Law
Our office assists individuals with different immigration cases year round
Immigration Services
Visa
If you are a nonimmigrant desiring to enter the United States for a temporary period of time, a visa is required. The type of visa you need is determined by the purpose of your intended travel, such as entry for business, pleasure, medical reasons, or education. For specific information about the appropriate type of visa for your situation, consult the attorneys of the Levers Law Firm.
Permanent Residents
If you are a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or even a victim of a crime or abuse, the attorneys at the Levers Law Firm can file the necessary documents for you to sponsor yourself or your relative to obtain permanent residency. A citizen may file on behalf of a spouse, parent, child or sibling. A green card holder may only file for their spouse or child. An individual may self-petition for themselves if they have been a victim of a crime or abuse. For specific information regarding permanent residency, contact the Levers Law Firm.
Citizenship
If you have been a permanent resident for five years (three years if married to a U.S. Citizen) and have been a person of good moral character you may be eligible to apply for naturalization to become a U.S Citizen. However, in some cases if you have been arrested or convicted of a crime it is not advantageous for you to apply for citizenship before contacting an immigration attorney. The attorneys at the Levers Law Firm can perform a citizenship review for removal consequences before any case is submitted to immigration either pro se (self-submission) or by our firm.
Deportation
Deportation is the most severe consequence of immigration situations, and of which an immigration attorney is always recommended. Depending on the details of the deportation or inadmissibility, some non-permanent residents (commonly referred to illegal individuals) may apply for permanent residency through a family based petition. In addition to the foregoing, non-permanent residents may cancel deportation by seeking cancellation of removal for non-permanent resident, asylum, withholding of removal, waiver, or prosecutorial discretion.
As it relates to permanent residents, deportation may be cancelled by proving eligibility for Cancellation of Removal for permanent residents, withholding of removal, waiver, prosecutorial discretion or proof of prior U.S. Citizenship. If you are in facing deportation, immediately contact the attorneys of the Levers Law Firm to evaluate your case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In Florida, a person charged with any crime has the right to a trial by jury or a bench trial. In a jury trial, the jury renders the verdict. In a bench trial, the judge, not a jury, renders the verdict. In all trials, the prosecution has the burden of proof. The Defendant has a fundamental right to testify or not testify. If the prosecution cannot meet its case beyond a reasonable doubt, then the charge will be dismissed or judgment rendered in favor of the defendant. If desired, the attorneys at the Levers Law Firm are willing to take your case to trial.
It depends on the specific crime for which you are convicted. Florida has some of the toughest sentencing laws in the country. Many of Florida crimes carry mandatory prison sentences. If you are convicted of a crime that carries a mandatory prison sentence, the judge will have no choice but to sentence you to jail or prison. That is why hiring the right criminal attorney is the biggest decision they one will make in their lifetime.