Your path to residency or citizenship begins with the right process
At Legalízate Ya, our immigration attorneys guide you step by step to determine which type of petition, application, or adjustment of immigration status is most appropriate for your situation. We know that every case is different, which is why we focus on offering you personalized and effective legal solutions.
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Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) [Form I-129F]
Get married and start your life together in the United States
The Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) (Form I-129F) allows you to legally bring your partner to the United States on a K-1 visa, so you can get married and begin your life together on U.S. soil.
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Petition for Alien Relative [Form I-130]
Reunite with your loved ones in the United States
Do you want to bring your spouse, children, or parents to live legally with you in the United States? The Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) is the first step to reunifying your family and helping them obtain lawful permanent residence (Green Card).
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Application for Travel Document [Form I-131]
Advance parole or reentry permit
If you are in the process of obtaining your residency or you have a temporary immigration status, you cannot leave the country without the proper permission.
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Application for Travel Document [Form I-131A]
Recover your way back to the United States if you lost your Green Card abroad
If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States and you lost your Green Card or your reentry permit while outside the country, Form I-131A can help you return legally to the United States without complications.
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Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission to the U.S. [Form I-212]
A second chance to return legally to the United States
If you were deported, removed, or left the United States under an order of removal, you may need special permission from the government before you can return.
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Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant [Form I-360]
Includes VAWA, Special Immigrant Juveniles, religious workers, and more
Form I-360 opens the door to permanent residence in the United States for people in special circumstances: victims of abuse, widow(er)s of U.S. citizens, and certain groups protected by law.
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Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status [Form I-485]
The key step to obtaining your Green Card
If you are already in the United States and qualify for permanent residence, Form I-485 is your gateway to a new legal life in this country.
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Supplement A – Adjustment under Section 245(i) [Form I-485]
A unique opportunity to obtain your residency from within the United States
Did you enter the United States without a visa or with an unauthorized entry, but you have relatives or employers who filed an immigration petition for you before April 2001?
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Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal [Form I-589]
Protect your future in the United States: request asylum and avoid deportation
If you fear returning to your country because you could be persecuted, harmed, or threatened due to your beliefs or any other reason protected by law, Form I-589 may be your path to seeking protection in the United States.
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Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility [Form I-601]
An opportunity to overcome immigration obstacles and continue your path to residency
In some cases, a person may be considered “inadmissible” to the United States due to factors such as unlawful presence, immigration violations, criminal history, or certain medical conditions.
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Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver [Form I-601A]
An opportunity to correct your status without having to stay abroad
For many people who have lived in the United States without legal status, starting the residency process may mean leaving the country and facing a 3– or 10–year bar on reentry.
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Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition [Form I-730]
Family reunification for refugees and asylees in the United States
For people who have been recognized as refugees or asylees in the United States, the separation from their loved ones can be one of the most difficult consequences of their immigration process.
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Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence [Form I-751]
Secure your permanent residence in the United States without restrictions
For conditional permanent residents —usually those who obtained residency through marriage to a U.S. citizen— the next essential step is to remove the conditions before the Green Card expires.
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Application for Employment Authorization (EAD) [Form I-765]
Work legally while your immigration case is pending
The right to work legally in the United States is essential for those who are in the middle of immigration processes.
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Application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) [Form I-821]
Protect your lawful stay during emergencies in your home country
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian benefit that allows foreign nationals to remain legally in the United States when returning to their home country would be risky due to armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.
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Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) [Form I-821D]
Protect your status and opportunities as a young immigrant
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a humanitarian program that allows certain young immigrants who came to the United States as children to temporarily protect themselves from deportation and obtain authorization to work legally.
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Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition [Form I-824]
Follow-up actions for previously approved cases
Form I-824 allows applicants to ask USCIS to take action on a previously approved application or petition, including reissuing, correcting, or sending additional notifications related to immigration cases.
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Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA [Form I-864]
Financial sponsorship for permanent residence
Filing this form correctly is a mandatory requirement in most family-based Green Card applications.
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Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card [Form I-90]
Keep your legal status up to date by renewing or replacing your Green Card
The Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90) is the official document that lawful permanent residents must file with USCIS when they need to renew or replace their Green Card (residence card).
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Application for T Nonimmigrant Status (Victims of Trafficking) [Form I-914]
Humanitarian protection and a path to stability for victims of trafficking
This immigration benefit offers legal protection, access to support services, and the possibility of obtaining permanent residence after a certain period, as part of the U.S. government’s humanitarian commitment to combat human trafficking and protect survivors.
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Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (Victims of Certain Crimes) [Form I-918]
Immigration protection for victims who cooperate with law enforcement
This immigration benefit was created to protect people who have suffered physical or mental abuse as a result of a crime and who have cooperated —or are willing to cooperate— with authorities in the investigation or prosecution of those responsible.
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Application for Naturalization [Form N-400]
Become a U.S. citizen with experienced legal support
Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is the official document that lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) must file when they want to obtain U.S. citizenship.
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Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document [Form N-565]
Recover your naturalization or citizenship certificate with proper legal guidance
Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document, is used when a U.S. citizen needs to replace an original certificate…
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Application for Certificate of Citizenship [Form N-600]
Obtain official confirmation of your U.S. citizenship with professional legal assistance
This document is issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and is definitive legal evidence of a person’s U.S. citizenship status.
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Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 [Form N-600K]
U.S. citizenship for children of U.S. citizens living abroad
This process is designed for families who maintain ties to the United States but, for personal or professional reasons, live abroad.
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Application for Suspension of Deportation [EOIR-40]
Stop your deportation process with strong and compassionate legal defense
The Application for Suspension of Deportation (Form EOIR-40) is a legal remedy available to certain immigrants who are facing deportation or removal proceedings in Immigration Court.
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Fee Waiver Request [EOIR-26A]
Pursue justice without cost being a barrier
The Fee Waiver Request (Form EOIR-26A) allows individuals in proceedings before the Immigration Court (EOIR) to request the elimination of required fees for certain legal processes.
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Application for Cancellation of Removal (Lawful Permanent Residents) [EOIR-42A]
Protect your permanent residence and your future
This process can mean the difference between keeping your life, family, and legal status in the United States and being forced to leave the country.
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Application for Cancellation of Removal (Non–Permanent Residents) [EOIR-42B]
A second chance to remain in the country legally
This is an essential legal tool for people who are in deportation proceedings but do not yet have permanent resident status.
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Adjustment of Status [Form I-485]
The legal path to permanent residence
Form I-485, also known as Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, allows certain immigrants who are already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residence (Green Card) without having to leave the country.
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Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal [Form I-589]
Humanitarian protection for those who fear persecution or serious harm
Form I-589, officially known as the Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, allows people who are in the United States to request protection from deportation if they fear returning to their home country because of persecution, violence, or serious threats.
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