In DVH At DVH we are here to provide you with efficiency and quality of service. For us, the most important thing is to take you through your legal process in the right way. Taking you by the hand and answering every question; every concern so that you feel the security that comes from knowing what awaits you and what we are going to do at each step. All within a framework of honesty, clarity, and simplicity.

 ASYLUM

Affirmative? – Did you enter the United State with a visa or permission of entry?

In that case, follow these steps:

  1. Present your request for asylum (Form I-589) to the office of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”).

  2. Within a year of entry to the United States.

  3. Asylum interview.

  4. Decision. (You could be referred to the court of immigration).

 

Defensive? Did you enter the US without permission of entry?

In that case, follow these steps:

  1. Have you submitted your request to the Executive Office for Immigration Review (“EOIR”)? The request for asylum will be presented as a defense for deportation.

  2. Within a year of entering the country (even if the court date is far off).

  3. Judgment of asylum (this will be a litigation not an interview).

  4. Decision (approval or denial).

CITIZENSHIP

If you seek citizenship, you will simply need to know:

  • You have been a resident for the past 3 or 5 years.

  • 3 years if you have been married to a US citizen.

  • 5 years if you are not married or have maintained residence for 5 years.

  • Have been present in the United States 30 months prior to applying (without being absent for more than 180 days).

  • Submit an N-400 form.

  • Appointment for Civic, and English exams.

  • Decision.

  • Judgment.

TPS
(Temporary Protected Status)

Have you arrived from Venezuela before March 6th, 2021?

Departuring from the US? (Should demonstrate your brief itinerary).

Fill out an I-821 form, and you will be eligible for an I-765 work permit.

 

Permanent Residence
(“Green Card”)

Here are some steps to follow:

  • A citizen or resident spouse/Child over 21 years of age born in the United States must complete an I-130 petition to formally “petition” the relative without waiting.

  • If a family member is a resident, you can immediately request a spouse or child under 21 years of age (must be single).

  • If a family member is a Citizen, you may ask the mother/father, a child under 21 years of age, or spouse immediately, older children, married or brothers and sisters must wait for a visa to emigrate.

  • If you are present in the US and you are married or a relative is a citizen, you can request a “one step” adjustment.