Paul L. Good
Attorney at Law
Washington D.C. Immigration Attorney

An individual who is at risk of being deported faces the possibility that he or she will have to leave the life they have established in the U.S. and have to start over again in another country. Family relationships and friendships are threatened and employment opportunities may be lost. If you, or someone you know, is at risk of being deported, contact an immigration law attorney to ensure that everything possible will be done to preserve your rights.

To the law firm of Paul L. Good in Herndon, Virginia, I bring 35 years of diplomatic experience in Africa, Southeast Asia, South America and the Caribbean, Australia, Europe and the Middle East and 5 years of immigration law practice.

I successfully represent foreign nationals who have immigration visa and/or non-immigration visa issues.  Generally immigration visa issues concern employment sponsorship, including immigrant investors; family sponsored immigrants, including battered spouses; and the special categories of naturalization, asylum, and “green card” adjustments.  Non-immigration visa issues most commonly deal with professional and skilled labor; exchange professors, researchers, trainees, and students; fiancé(e)s; traders and intra-company transfers; extraordinary ability visitors; business and tourism visitors; and religious workers.  My representation encompasses U.S. consulate processing as well as all asp! ects of contact with U.S.-based agencies responsible for immigration matters.

From long experience, I know how to navigate within the government bureaucracy and whom to call to get help in resolving my clients’ problems.  I serve mainly the Washington, D.C., area and northern Virginia, including Fairfax and Loudon County, and I am minutes from Dulles Airport.

When you need a skilled, experienced immigration lawyer in Washington, D.C., or Virginia, call or e-mail me to talk about how I can help you.

Paul L. Good
Attorney at Law

297 Herndon Pkwy., Suite 303
Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703-865-5966
Fax: 703-865-5465
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Immigration - An Overview

Immigration law covers the procedures for entering the US, determines who is and is not eligible for entry, sets the rules for obtaining citizenship and deporting foreign nationals who violate US immigration or other laws. Immigration attorneys assist foreign nationals seeking to come to the US to study, travel, conduct business and work. They also help employers complete the application and certification processes to employ foreign workers for permanent and temporary positions. If you have an immigration-related issue, contact our firm to schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer.

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Basic Immigration Laws

Since the first immigration act was passed in the 1950s, immigration law in the US has undergone many important changes and revisions. Changes in immigration law affect employers, visitors, students, business travelers and others seeking to live, work or travel to the US.

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Government Agencies and Their Duties

More than one US government agency is involved with implementing and enforcing US immigration law and policy. Given the complexity of US immigration law, it is important to understand which federal agencies are involved with which types of immigration matters.

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Visas

Those wishing to relocate permanently to the US and those desiring to visit the US for a temporary amount of time must apply and be approved for a visa prior to traveling to the country. There are many types of visas, and it is essential that the foreign national applies for the correct class of visa.

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Removal

Removal occurs when the federal government formally removes an alien from the country for violation of US immigration or other laws. Once deported, an alien may lose the right to return to the United States, even as a visitor.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Immigration

Q: Which family members may sponsor someone for a US visa?

A: A US citizen may sponsor a spouse, parent, sibling, minor child or adult child (regardless of marital status) for an immigrant visa. Additionally, aliens with legal permanent resident status (or a "green card") may sponsor a spouse or unmarried child.

Q: How can a foreign national gain legal permanent resident (LPR) status?

A: The two main ways a foreign national can gain LPR status is to be sponsored by 1) family member already living in the US as a citizen or legal permanent resident; or 2) an employer for a permanent, full-time employment position in the US. Foreign nationals also may be eligible to register for the diversity lottery and refugees may be able to resettle in the US or apply for asylum.

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