The Law Offices of Peter L. Johnston, LLC

The Law Offices of
Peter L. Johnston, LLC

How do I keep my family member in the United States?

What if, however, your relative or loved one is already in the United States but on a temporary visa, or what’s officially called a Non-Immigrant Visa? Depending upon their relationship to you, there may be a solution called as Adjustment of Status which allows some aliens in this situation to change — or adjust — their status from non-immigrant to immigrant and get a Permanent Resident Card, more colloquially known as a “green card”.

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Philadelphia Immigration Lawyer helps Client stay in U.S.

Philadelphia Immigration Lawyer Peter L. Johnston successfully represented a Nigerian man, residing in Philadelphia, who was facing potential removal from the United States.  Pete was able to convince an Immigration Court judge to grant his Client adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident, which resulted in the Client receiving a green card.  Now, the immigrant who is married and holds a steady job will be on the road to citizenship as a contributing member of American society.