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At the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, we understand that U.S. Immigration can be complicated. Whether you are applying for an employment visafamily visa, or fiancé(e) visa, The Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC can answer your questions and provide the solid representation that you require. Our firm understands that no two people are alike and every situation is different. Our firm will evaluate your Green card, citizenship, or naturalization requirements to determine your ideal course of action.

Our firm serves the interests of immigrants from all around the world in reaching their goals to live and work in the United States. The Law Office of Mahmud Yennes is authorized to practice immigration law in all 50 states and before the Department of State abroad. Immigrants and non-citizens in the United States face the very real threat of immigration court proceedings where removal or deportation for failing to follow laws, protocol or as punishment for criminal activity.

Tampa Immigration Attorney

  • Asylum Defense
  • Deportation Defense
  • Appeals of Naturalization Denials

US Citizenship

  • Naturalization
  • Citizenship
  • Green Card

For Permanent Residents who are in need of:

Permanent residence includes the right to work in the U.S. for most employers or for yourself. Permanent residents continue to hold citizenship of another country.

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

I need to apply for:

  • Green Card for Family Members of a Permanent Resident
  • Becoming a U.S. Citizen Through Naturalization
  • Remove My Conditional Status Based on Investment
  • Citizenship Through Parents
  • Green Card for Battered Spouse, Child or Parent of U.S. Citizen
  • Naturalization for Military Members and Their Families
  • Travel Outside of the U.S. as a Permanent Resident
  • Renew or Replace My Green Card
  • Remove My Conditional Status

Apply for a Green Card for Family Members of a Permanent Resident

To promote family unity, immigration law allows lawful permanent residents of the United States (also called LPRs or Green Card holders) to petition for certain eligible family members to obtain immigrant visas to come and live permanently in the United States or to adjust their status to LPRs if they are currently living in the United States.

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

FORM FILING FEE(S)

$535

AUTHORIZED TO WORK

Yes

Remove My Conditional Status Based on Investment

If you received your conditional permanent resident status through investment in a “new commercial enterprise” as a foreign investor (EB-5 Program), your status is valid for only two years and cannot be renewed. You must file a petition to remove conditions on permanent resident status, or risk losing your lawful status.

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

  • Who is eligible?

    Forms and Fees

Citizenship Through Parents

If you were born outside of the United States, there are two general ways to obtain U.S. citizenship through U.S. citizen parents. You can acquire U.S. citizenship at birth or you can derive citizenship from your parents after your birth but before the age of 18.

Who is eligible?

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To obtain citizenship through your parents, you generally must be unmarried, under 21 years old, and:​

  • T​he biological, legitimated, ​or adopted son or daughter of a U.S. citizen (If you are a stepchild of  U.S. citizen, you are ineligible unless your U.S. citizen stepparent adopted you and the adoption meets certain requirements), or
  • The non-biological son or daughter of a U.S. citizen mother who carried and gave birth to you and is recognized by the relevant jurisdiction as your legal parent.​

In general, USCIS considers a birth certificate recorded by a proper authority to be sufficient evidence to determine your relationship to your parents. If your parent is included in the birth certificate, USCIS assume that your parent has legal custody of you unless there is other evidence.​ ​

​In addition to meeting the definition of a child, you must also meet the particular requirements of the specific citizenship or naturalization provision, which may include references to birth in wedlock or out of wedlock, and which may require that certain conditions be met by 18 years of age instead of 21.

 

Forms and Fees

Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship, $1,170

Green Card for Battered Spouse, Child or Parent of U.S. Citizen

As a battered spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen, you may self-petition for an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), without the abuser’s knowledge. If you have an approved petition, you may be eligible to file for a Green Card.

Who is eligible?

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

Eligibility requirements for a child:

  • Qualifying parent/child relationship:
    • You are the child of a U.S. citizen abuser; or
    • You are the child of a U.S. citizen who lost citizenship status due to an incident of domestic violence.
  • You have suffered battery/extreme cruelty by your U.S. citizen parent;
  • You have resided with your abusive parent; and
  • You are a person of good moral character; a child less than 14 years of age is presumed to be a person of good moral character.

Eligibility requirements for a parent:

  • Qualifying parent/son or daughter relationship:
    • You are the parent of a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years of age when the self-petition is filed; or
    • You are the parent of a U.S. citizen who lost or renounced citizenship status related to an incident of domestic violence; or
    • You are the parent of a U.S. citizen who was at least 21 years of age and who died within two years prior to filing.
  • You have suffered battery/extreme cruelty by your U.S. citizen child;
  • You have resided with the abusive child; and
  • You are a person of good moral character.

Forms and Fees

Naturalization for Military Members and Their Families

Members of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents (spouses and children) may be eligible for citizenship, to include expedited and overseas processing, under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Who is eligible?

  • Service During Periods of HostilitiesFor naturalization through qualifying service during recognized periods of hostilities, under section 329 of the INA, the general eligibility requirements are:
    • You have served honorably in active-duty status, or as a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, for any amount of time during a designated period of hostility and, if separated from the U.S. armed forces, have been separated honorably.
    • You have been lawfully admitted as a permanent resident at any time after enlistment or induction, or have been physically present in the United States or certain territories at the time of enlistment or induction (regardless of whether the applicant was admitted as a permanent resident).
    • Meet other requirements listed in the previous section not pertaining to length of service.

    There is no minimum age requirement for an applicant under this section. The designated periods of hostilities are:

    • April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
    • September 1, 1939 to December 31, 1946
    • June 25, 1950 to July 1, 1955
    • February 28, 1961 to October 15, 1978
    • August 2, 1990 to April 11, 1991
    • September 11, 2001 until the present.

    The current period of designation starting on September 11, 2001, remains in effect until the president issues an Executive Order ending the designation.

    Survivor Benefits for Family Members of Service Members Who Die During Active Duty

    A person who is the surviving spouse, child or parent of a United States citizen, whose citizen spouse, parent or child dies during a period of honorable service in an active duty status in the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for naturalization.

    For information on survivor benefits for a qualifying service member’s surviving spouse, child, or parent, see “Family Based Survivor Benefits”

    Posthumous Citizenship for Military Members

    Individuals who served honorably in the U.S. armed forces and who died as a result of injury or disease incurred while serving in an active duty status during specified periods of military hostilities, as listed above, may be eligible for posthumous citizenship under section 329A of the INA.

    Form N-644, Application for Posthumous Citizenship, must be filed on behalf of the deceased service member within two years of his or her death.

    If approved, a Certificate of Citizenship will be issued in the name of the deceased veteran establishing posthumously that he or she was a U.S. citizen on the date of his or her death. There is no filing fee for this application.

    Forms and Fees

Travel Outside of the U.S. as a Permanent Resident

Lawful permanent residents are free to travel outside the United States, and temporary or brief travel usually does not affect your lawful permanent resident status. To travel to a foreign country, you will need to present a passport and your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

Who is eligible?

Forms and Fees

Remove My Conditional Status

If you received your conditional permanent resident status through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or being admitted to the United States as a fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen (and then marrying the U.S. citizen), your conditional permanent resident’s status is valid for only two years and cannot be renewed. You must file a petition to remove conditions on permanent resident status, or risk losing your lawful status.

Who is eligible?

Waiver of the Joint Petition Requirement

  • You may request to waive the requirement to file Form I-751 jointly with your spouse.  You must show that:
    • Deportation or removal from the United States would result in extreme hardship;
  • You entered into a qualifying marriage in good faith but the marriage was terminated (not by death); or
  • You entered into a qualifying marriage in good faith, but during the marriage either you or your child was battered or subjected to extreme hardship by your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent.

Forms and Fees

Becoming a U.S. Citizen Through Naturalization

Naturalization is the process to voluntarily become a U.S. citizen if you were born outside of the United States. In general, you may be eligible if you can show continuous U.S. residence for three to five years, are at least 18 years old, and demonstrate good moral character and loyalty to the U.S. Constitution. You must also take the English and civics test, unless you qualify for an English language exemption or a medical disability exception.

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

Who is eligible?

Renew or Replace My Green Card.

It is important to keep your Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) up-to-date. Without a valid Green Card, it may be difficult for you to prove that you are a lawful permanent resident and could affect your ability to travel or to prove your authorization to live and work in the United States.

Who is eligible?

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

You also may replace your Green Card if:

  • Your name or other biographic information has been legally changed.
  • Your card does not have an expiration date on it.
  • You have taken up commuter status. This means you commute regularly to work in the United States but reside in Canada or Mexico.Most Green Cards are valid for 10 years. If you have conditional permanent resident status based on marriage or investment, your card will only be valid for two years (until you petition to have the conditions on your permanent resident status removed).

    Forms and Fees

For U.S. Citizen who are in need of:

The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. America values the contributions of immigrants who continue to enrich this country and preserve its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity.

Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions in an individual’s life. If you decide to apply to become a U.S. citizen, you will be showing your commitment to the United States and your loyalty to its Constitution. In return, you are rewarded with all the rights and privileges that are part of U.S. citizenship.

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

I need to apply for:

  • Hague Adoption Convention Program
  • Orphan Adoption Program
  • U.S. Citizen Petition for a Spouse
  • U.S. Citizen Petition for a Fiancé(e)
  • U.S. Citizen Petition for an Adopted Child
  • U.S. Citizen Petition for Other Relatives Inside of the United States
  • U.S. Citizen Petition for Other Relatives Outside of the United States
  • Replace My Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship
  • Proof of Citizenship for U.S. Citizens
  • U.S. Citizen Petition for an Immediate Relative

Apply for the Hague Adoption Convention Program

The Hague Adoption Convention is an international treaty that provides important safeguards to protect the best interests of children, birth parents and adoptive parents who are involved in intercountry adoptions.

Who is eligible?

Forms and Fees

Orphan Adoption Program

Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens adopt children from overseas. This is known as an intercountry adoption.  USCIS plays a key role in the intercountry adoption process.

Who is eligible?

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

Who is eligible?

U.S. Citizen Petition for a Spouse

To promote family unity, U.S. immigration law allows U.S. citizens to petition for their foreign-born spouse to come and live permanently in the United States.

Who is eligible?

Forms and Fees

U.S. Citizen Petition for a Fiancé(e)

A U.S. citizen may petition for an alien fiancé(e) to obtain a visa for travel to the United States to marry the United States citizen petitioner.

Who is eligible?

CAN APPLY FOR WORK PERMIT
Yes
FORM FILING FEE(S)
$535
HOW LONG CAN I STAY?
90 days

Forms and Fees

Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), $535 filing fee, for those who wish to bring fiancé(e)s to the U.S. to marry

Use our Fee Calculator to help determine your fee.

U.S. Citizen Petition for an Adopted Child

Who is eligible?

Forms and Fees

U.S. Citizen Petition for Other Relatives Outside of the United States

Replace My Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

U.S. Citizen Petition for Other Relatives Inside of the United States

Forms and Fees

Proof of Citizenship for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Citizen Petition for an Immediate Relative

For For Foreign Nationals who are in need of:

The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. America values the contributions of immigrants who continue to enrich this country and preserve its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity.

Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions in an individual’s life. If you decide to apply to become a U.S. citizen, you will be showing your commitment to the United States and your loyalty to its Constitution. In return, you are rewarded with all the rights and privileges that are part of U.S. citizenship.

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

I need to apply for:

  • Green Card for Family Members of a Permanent Resident
  • Green Card for Battered Spouse, Child or Parent of U.S. Citizen
  • EB-3: Permanent Workers – Skilled Workers, Professionals and Unskilled Workers
  • Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) for a Widow(er) of a U.S. Citizen
  • EB-2: Permanent Workers – Exceptional Ability or Advanced Degree
  • Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) Through Asylee Status
  • Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) Through a Job Offer
  • Citizenship Through Parents
  • Humanitarian Parole
  • EB-1: Permanent Workers – Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Professor/Multinational Executive
  • Green Card for Battered Spouse, Child or Parent of U.S. Citizen
  • Change My Nonimmigrant Status
  • Extend My Stay As a Family Member of an Employment-Based Nonimmigrant
  • Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) Through Refugee Status
  • Green Card Eligibility
  • H-2A, H-2B, and H-3 Visa
  • H-1B Visas for Temporary Workers
  • P-1A or P-1B Visa
  • O-1 Visa, Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
  • Obtaining Derivative Refugee or Asylee Status for Children
  • Extend My Nonimmigrant Stay
  • Extend My Authorized Period of Stay as an Employment-Based Nonimmigrant
  • L Visas (L-1A and L-1B) for Temporary Workers
  • EB-4: Permanent Workers – Special Immigrants
  • EB-5: Permanent Workers – Immigrant Investors
  • Obtaining Derivative Refugee/Asylee Status for a Spouse
  • Obtaining Refugee Status
  • Obtaining Asylum Status
  • P-2 and P-3 Visa
  • Q Visa, Cultural Exchange
  • Change My Employment-based Nonimmigrant Status
  • Temporary Protected Status
  • R-1 Visa, Temporary Nonimmigrant Religious Workers
  • U.S. Citizen Petition for Other Relatives Inside of the United States
  • U.S. Citizen Petition for Other Relatives Outside of the United States
  • U.S. Citizen Petition for an Immediate Relative
  • E Visas (E-1, E-2, and E-3) for Temporary Workers
  • Obtain Employment Authorization Document

Apply for a Green Card for Family Members of a Permanent Resident

To promote family unity, immigration law allows lawful permanent residents of the United States (also called LPRs or Green Card holders) to petition for certain eligible family members to obtain immigrant visas to come and live permanently in the United States or to adjust their status to LPRs if they are currently living in the United States.

Who is eligible?

Forms and Fees

Battered Spouse, Child or Parent of U.S. Citizen

As a battered spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen, you may self-petition for an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), without the abuser’s knowledge. If you have an approved petition, you may be eligible to file for a Green Card.

Who is eligible?

Who is eligible?

EB-3: Permanent Workers – Skilled Workers, Professionals and Unskilled Workers

You may be eligible to be classified as a skilled worker, professional, or unskilled worker (other workers) depending upon your education, skills and work experience.

Who is eligible?

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) for a Widow(er) of a U.S. Citizen

Widows or widowers who were married to U.S. citizens at the time of the citizen’s death may apply for a permanent residence card (Green Card).

Who is eligible?

To evaluate your eligibility, discuss the facts of your case with a Tampa Immigration Lawyer, from the Law Office of Mahmud Yennes, PLLC

CAN APPLY FOR WORK PERMIT
Yes
FORM FILING FEE(S)
$435
CAN I RENEW?
YES

Forms and Fees

Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, $435 filing fee

Additional Form If You Live in the United States – Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, $1,140 filing fee

Biometrics fee, $85

EB-2: Permanent Workers – Exceptional Ability or Advanced Degree

Who is eligible?

Forms and Fees