Tampa Immigration Attorney: Areas of Practice
Are you in need of immigration assistance?
Maney & Gordon, P.A. is a full-service immigration law firm located in Tampa, Florida. Our firm is made up of board certified attorneys, with our senior partner being board certified in immigration and nationality law. We have received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest peer rating any law firm can receive. It signifies the legal excellence, professionalism and ethics, we are committed to providing our clients every day.
If you or a loved one are in need of immigration services, we advise you consult with a Tampa immigration attorney from our firm. Our attorneys will be able to answer your questions, review your current status and situations, as well as help you determine the best course of action to pursue. For basic information about the various immigration issues our firm addresses, please review the below and click on the links for further details.
Why hire an immigration lawyer?
There are many benefits to hiring an immigration lawyer, first and foremost is that an immigration lawyer is knowledgeable in all aspects of immigration law. Our experienced immigration lawyers are able to properly analyze your situation and needs, verify you are filing out the correct application, advise you of the best course of action to pursue, and work with you closely through the entire immigration process. We are committed to representing your interests. Read more about why hire an immigration lawyer...
For Employers
If an employer is looking at hiring a foreign national, or non-U.S. citizen with a green card or other type of visa, they must be familiar with certain aspects of immigration law. Employment verification is the responsibility of every employer and those employers who do not properly verify immigration status or employment eligibility could be facing fines or penalties from the U.S. government. Our attorneys will be able to answer your questions and assist you with your employer-related immigration issues. Read more about immigration for employers...
For Individuals
Any foreign national who wishes to enter the United States on a temporary or permanent basis, must go through immigration and the Department of Homeland Security. Our attorneys are knowledgeable in all aspects of immigration law and the different types of visas available to individuals wishing to visit or migrate to the U.S. We will review your current status, objectives and assist you in determining the best course of action to pursue. Read more about immigration for individuals...
Green Card
Any individual seeking to obtain permanent residence in the United States must obtain a green card. While certain types of visas can grant temporary entry into the U.S., and others can grant a foreign national the right to live and work in the U.S., a green card signifies an individual has been legally authorized to reside in the United States indefinitely. Read more about the green card...
Asylum
Asylum is another way an individual may legally reside in the United States. Providing there is sufficient evidence to prove that an individual is in imminent danger or will be subjected to persecution should they return to their native country, that individual may quality to seek asylum in the U.S. Read on for more information about asylum...
Visa
When a foreign national wishes to immigrate temporarily or permanently to the United States, they must be granted authorization by the Department of Homeland Security. Applying for and obtaining a visa is how an individual would go about receiving that authorization. The specific need or reason behind the individual wishing to come to the U.S., would depend on the type of visa application they must file. Our attorneys are familiar with all aspects of immigration law and would be able to assist you with determining the right visa for your specific situation. Read more about visa...
Non-Immigrant Visa
There are two main types of visas which foreign nationals may apply for should they wish to enter the United States. One of those is the non-immigrant visa and covers visas for individuals looking at coming to the U.S. on a non-permanent basis. Travel, advanced studies and other such activities would warrant a non-immigrant visa. Our attorneys will be able to help you determine the exact visa to meet your needs. Read more about non-immigrant visa...
Immigrant Visa
Individuals wishing to migrate to the United States in order to live and work here, must obtain an immigrant visa. There are many different kinds of immigrant visas and depending on your situation, there may be one to fit your needs. Our attorneys have over 100 years combined experience assisting clients with their immigration applications and issues. We want to help you apply for the correct status so that you have the best chance for approval. Read more about immigrant visa...
Permanent Residence Visa
Once an individual has been granted a green card, they will more than likely want to obtain a permanent residence visa. Becoming a permanent resident of the United States is a big step, albeit a stepping stone towards the ultimate goal of obtaining citizenship. Permanent residents are afforded many privileges and responsibilities that temporary green card holders or individuals admitted on temporary visas, do not have access to. Read more about permanent residence visa...
Family Visas
U.S. citizens and permanent residents may have family members living in another country, who they would like to sponsor or submit an application for them to enter the U.S. The most common type of visas issued under these particular circumstances are family visas. A family visa is often considered a somewhat fast-track method of gaining family members legally entry into the United States. Read on for more about family visas...
Employment Visa I-9
The I-9 form is a form used by companies and businesses to obtain legal information and verify employment eligibility. New employees must fill out an I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form, as part of the hiring process. If an employee is unable to produce the required documents to show employment visa eligibility, the employer can legally terminate them. Our attorneys are here to assist you with your employment visa I-9 verification needs. Read more about employment visa I-9...
Work Visa
If a foreign national wishes to come to the United States in order to take a job, they must first obtain a work visa. Work visas are visas granted for the primary purpose of allowing an individual, who is not a U.S. citizen, to work in the United States. There are many different types of work visas, and depending on your specific skills and qualifications, our attorneys will be able to assist you in determining the type of work visa which fits your situation. Read more about work visa...
Student Visa
There are many different advanced education opportunities which are unavailable to foreign nationals in their native country. In order to fill a specific demand for their particular field, they must receive further education and certification. Individuals wishing to come to the U.S. in order to further their education, attend advanced studies, or be part of an internship program unavailable to them outside the U.S., can apply for a student visa. Read on for more information about student visa...
Fiancée Visa
Foreign nationals who have become engaged to a U.S. citizen may apply for a fiancée visa in order to be granted entry into the United States to be with their future spouse, attend their wedding and ultimately adjust their immigration status following their marriage. Our attorneys will work with you and your fiancée to fill out the applicable applications and assist you in the entire visa process. Read more about fiancée visa...
Business Investor Visas
Business investor visas are visas which grant an individual the right to enter the United States for the purpose of making specific business investments. Applying for a business investor visa can be quite complicated, that is why in cases such as this, we advise you consult with a knowledgeable immigration attorney from our firm who can assist you with your business investor visa application. Read more on business investor visas...
Additional Types of Visas
There are many additional types of visas available for foreign nationals to gain entry into the United States on a temporary or permanent basis. If you are unfamiliar with immigration law or the options available to you, applying for a visa can be a daunting experience. Keep in mind that incorrect or incomplete applications may be denied, thus hurting your chance of being able to legally enter the U.S. Our attorneys are knowledgeable in all aspects of immigration law and will be able to help you navigate through the entire visa process. Read more about additional types of visas...
Labor Certification
Foreign nationals who have received a job offer from a U.S. employer may wish to use their job offer in order to apply for a green card. Before that can be done, the employer must receive labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor. This can be a time-consuming and involved process, however once labor certification is received, the foreign national can use the job offer and labor certification to apply for permanent residence in the U.S. Read more about labor certification...
Naturalization
Naturalization is the process by which a foreign national, who had already been granted a green card, can become a citizen of the United States. There are specific qualifications and restrictions which must be met of course. That in why in cases such as this, we advise you consult with an immigration attorney from our firm. We would be proud to work with you to verify all requirements have been met, your application has been accurately filled out, and assist you throughout the entire naturalization process. Read more about naturalization...
Citizenship
Foreign nationals who have migrated to the United States and obtained green cards to permanently reside and work in the U.S., may also be interested in U.S. citizenship. Citizenship in the United States offers responsibilities and benefits which are not afforded to non-citizens. Our attorneys are here to answer any questions you may have about citizenship and assist you should you be interested in becoming a U.S. citizen. Read more about citizenship...
Cancellation of Removal
When a foreign national is illegally in the U.S. they face the possibility of being deported. Cancellation of removal is an option available to foreign nationals which would allow them to have their current illegal status adjusted into a legal status which would allow them to remain in the U.S. Our attorneys can assist you with your cancellation of removal or deportation proceedings, and provide you with the aggressive representation you will need in front of an immigration judge. Read on to learn more about cancellation of removal...
Deportation Defense
There are situations which may arise where a foreign national, currently residing in the United States, could find themselves facing deportation. In cases such as this, our attorneys are on hand to thoroughly review your case, determine the best course of action to pursue and build you the aggressive deportation defense you require. Read more about deportation defense...
Employment Eligibility Verification
Employers are required to have new employees fill out employment eligibility verification form I-9, in order to verify each employee is legally in the United States and eligible to work. Our firm works closely with many employers and understands exactly what requirements must be met in order to properly verify employment eligibility. We are able to answer your questions and assist you with the verification process. Read more about employment eligibility verification...
Frequently Asked Questions
If you or a loved one has questions about immigration issues or how to resolve certain immigration situations, we advise you check out our frequently asked questions page. Some of the common questions we receive from clients can be found there. Should you have additional questions, we are available to answer your questions, review your situation and assist you with your immigration needs. Read more about frequently asked questions...
Contact an Immigration Attorney in Tampa
Our attorneys have been practicing immigration law for a combined total of over 100 years. Our firm itself, has been in practice for the last 35 years. As a firm, we are committed to providing both our individual and corporate clients with honest analysis, excellent customer service, and the aggressive, dedicated representation they deserve.
If you need an immigration attorney who will aggressively fight to protect your interests and help you meet your immigration needs, we advise you contact a Tampa immigration lawyer at our firm today.