Immigration Lawyer Broward County, FL

Navigating the immigration process can be confusing and stressful. Most people have trouble with understanding the various regulations, rules, and exceptions that come along with immigrating to the United States. It may seem impossible to figure out how to proceed with a citizenship application, visa, or simply comply with the requirements. A common problem people encounter when trying to work or move into this country are denied applications. As our Broward County, FL immigration lawyer warns, even the slightest error can cause a delay or lead to a rejection. It may take months or years to resolve the issue. But with all this being said, our team at The Andres Lopez Law Firm wants you to remain optimistic. There is a route to being in the United States, but it helps increase your odds of success if you have a legal team working for you.

Green Card Or Immigrant Visa

It isn’t legally required to have a lawyer assist you with your immigrant visa or green card. However, we strongly suggest that you do. Complications can develop that delay the process or result in a denied application altogether. Attempting to navigate the laws and procedures can be overwhelming as well. With support from our strategic immigration attorney, you will receive the attention your case deserves. In particular, delays are among the most frustrating challenges that immigrants deal with when applying for a visa. There may be a delay in the process itself or in receiving a decision. This delay may last indefinitely in specific circumstances. Other delays may be the cause of insufficient staff to handle the number of applications. There may have been a change in policies and a more thorough assessment of the application and documents needs to be had. If your green card has expired, this doesn’t automatically mean that you will lose your legal permanent resident status. But, you may be faced with:

  • Trouble applying for or keeping employment
  • Difficulty receiving benefits that you want to register for (or have already)
  • Obstacles when attempting to re-enter the country when traveling outside of the United States

If you have status as a lawful permanent resident, this remains true for you until you lose or abandon your status, or you complete the naturalization process. You may lose your status if an immigration judge submits an order for your final removal. Additionally, you may also lose your status if you purposefully abandon it by declaring yourself as a non-immigrant on tax returns, move to another country and have intentions to stay there permanently, or you remain outside the country for a prolonged period of time unless the absence is temporary.

The Andres Lopez Law Firm

The immigration laws for the state of Florida are constantly evolving. At The Andres Lopez Law Firm, we know how to handle all aspects of your case, whether it is a straightforward or complicated situation. Once we learn more about your circumstances, our FL immigration attorney can offer further advice. Please reach out today for a consultation.


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    "My mother was in a bad car accident. She had to hospitalize for her injuries and broke her right wrist. We decided to hire The Andres Lopez Law Firm after her accident for the personal injuries caused by the other party. I can say, we have made the right decision by hiring them. Not only they settled our case, Alex from the law firm was always responsive to our questions and also guided is through throughout the whole process. I highly recommend them if anyone else gets into a situation like ours."
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    Trial Attorney

    Attorney Andres Lopez has over a decade of trial experience. In that time, his work and track record of success has earned him a reputation for being a top trial attorney in South Florida.

    Born in La Paz, Bolivia, Andres Lopez and his family moved to Washington, D.C. when he was a child.

    Prior to attending law school, Andres Lopez tirelessly worked to give a voice to the people by serving in the White House, the Maryland Governor’s Office and managing the campaign of the first Latino to be elected to public office in Maryland.

    Devoted to the legal community, Mr. Lopez serves as a member of The Florida Bar, the Broward County Bar Association, the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association, the Maryland Bar Association and the Florida Justice Association.