Liming Roxi

read moreU.S. immigration law is complex. There are many types of visas and pathways to being allowed to live and work in the United States, either on a temporary visa or with lawful permanent resident status. Most people need the assistance of experienced attorney to successfully navigate the system. At the Law Offices of Roxi A. Liming in Columbus, I have been helping clients obtain green cards and various types of visas since 1998. I have successfully represented individuals and businesses in all types of family-based and employment-related immigration matters.

read moreNaturalization is the process through which permanent residents become U.S. citizens. Citizenship has many advantages, including the right to vote, right to hold certain jobs, right to receive certain federal grants, and right to sponsor your relatives. For green card holders, citizenship also means the end of fears about being removed from the U.S. or told that you abandoned your permanent resident status because you were outside the U.S. too long. Applying for citizenship can be a complicated process.

read moreTo obtain a green card, or U.S. Permanent Resident Card, through an immediate family member, the relative must sponsor you and file the petition on your behalf. The sponsor must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States. A citizen may sponsor a spouse, children, parents, brothers and sisters. A lawful permanent resident can sponsor a spouse and children. I am dedicated to helping families stay together, and one way to do this is through a family-sponsored green card. I have successfully petitioned for green cards and visas for hundreds of clients from many countries.

read moreVisa and green card availability depends on an individual's specific reasons for coming to the United States. Temporary visas are issued for such purposes as touring, studying, working and investing. Lawful permanent residence - known as green card status- requires the applicant to qualify for a "preference, " an entitlement based on a relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful resident or a relationship with a U.S. enterprise. Regardless of your immigration goals, you should not attempt the formidable application process alone.

read moreThe immigrant investor visa (EB-5 visa) is one way to obtain a green card. Investor green cards require a substantial investment in a new commercial enterprise or a Regional Center. Roxi A. Liming, the immigration law attorney at the Law Offices of Roxi A. Liming, is knowledgeable about the investor green card process and has successfully helped many investors gain their green cards this way. I am a problem solver who helps you find the best way to invest in a business to qualify for an investor green card.

read moreImmigration reform has been a hotly debated subject for the past several years. There have been many changes in federal immigration law, and many more are likely. Several states have even attempted to initiate their own immigration reform. I work hard to continuously educate myself on the quickly changing immigration laws. At the Law Offices of Roxi A. Liming, I help my clients understand how immigration reform might affect them. The federal government is in the process of overhauling the general landscape and the particular regulations of immigration law.

read moreA green card, or Permanent Resident Card, shows that you have lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. With a green card, you are allowed to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis if you do not leave the United States for an extended period or engage in conduct that could cause the government to place you in removal proceedings. Five years after obtaining your green card, you can apply for U.S. citizenship. If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you can apply for citizenship after only three years.

read moreVisas are often denied or delayed because of errors in the application. Roxi A. Liming, the immigration law attorney at the Law Offices of Roxi A. Liming, guides you through the visa application paperwork so you can avoid the pitfalls. I understand the importance of family, and I am dedicated to helping families stay together. At the Law Offices of Roxi A. Liming, I care about you and your family, and am committed to helping you achieve your short and long-term immigration goals. You can rest assured that I will treat you with respect and care during the visa process.