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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CLIENT SUCCESS STORY: Long distance relationship no longer for immigrant couple

Peter L. Johnston, Esquire successfully represents South African woman in her application for permanent residency. She and her husband met while he was working abroad with the United States military. After he returned to the United States and his home in South Jersey, she visited him frequently. During one of her visits, she and her boyfriend agreed that they no longer wanted to go through a long-distance relationship and got married. After seeking Mr. Johnston’s legal assistance, he represented them in the completion and filing of their Alien Relative Petition and Application to Adjust Status. Both were approved and the is now a permanent resident of the United States and they can now live together here in our country.

If you or someone you know is looking to bring an immigrant loved one into the United States permanently, contact us to find out what your options are by calling 215-567-2300 or 856-628-4230 or by email to PLJohnston@PLJohnstonLaw.com.