Jennifer Grace Smyrnos is an immigration lawyer based in Roanoke who helps individuals and families in federal immigration cases. Learn more about your options. For a consultation, call (540) 358-5593. Grace Immigration is a private law firm that helps individuals and families in Roanoke and the surrounding region navigate the complex federal immigration system.
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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA") program is designed to help young immigrants who came to the United States as children and made their education a priority. The government, however, is not accepting DACA applications for those who have never applied for or received DACA status before.
The asylum process is intended to help those who come to the United States seeking protection from a dangerous situation in their home country because they have suffered persecution or they fear they would be persecuted if they returned. Under the asylum process, the persecuted individual not only stands to benefit, but in some cases, their immediate family members may also be eligible to receive legal status.
Lawful permanent residency (commonly known as "green cards") can be granted in a variety of circumstances - through family, a job offer or employment, refugee or asylum status, or a number of other special provisions. Family members of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents may be eligible for permanent residency based on their relationship to a family member with legal status.
There are a variety of reasons why a person is served with a Notice to Appear and placed in deportation proceedings (formally known as removal proceedings). They may have been charged with a crime in the United States or overstayed their visa permission or have been deported previously, to name a few possibilities.
The immigration consequences of criminal charges and convictions can be serious. What may seem like a favorable outcome for a criminal charge in state court may have an immediate negative effect if that person is then placed in removal proceedings or, years later, find that he does not qualify for an immigration benefit or relief because of prior criminal history.
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Michelle Valladares
Aug 07, 2020
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Rupert Smith
Jul 12, 2020
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Val Arriaga
Dec 24, 2018
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I had the pleasure to work with Jennifer Dean in the early days of her law firm, she provided consultations and services for some of my clients, she served at some community advisory boards and partnered with our agency in outreach activities; I found impressing her desire to connect with the community beyond just the marketing effort. As an attorney, she is knowledgeable, resourceful and very commited. I also had some consultations on personal matters and she was most helpful. I highly recommend her.
Mary Rose
Sep 23, 2017
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John Garrison
Sep 03, 2017
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If you are searching for the most professional, dependable and competent immigration law firm in the Roanoke VA area, look no further than Jennifer Dean and her team at the Virginia Immigration Law Center.
Because of their experience and knowledge, Jennifer and her staff were able to guide me step-by-step through the Citizenship application process with much patience and attention to detail. Jennifer always responded quickly to my many questions in an understanding way, and provided a calming effect when snags in the process occurred.
The staff at Virginia Immigration Law Center is experienced
Because of their experience and knowledge, Jennifer and her staff were able to guide me step-by-step through the Citizenship application process with much patience and attention to detail. Jennifer always responded quickly to my many questions in an understanding way, and provided a calming effect when snags in the process occurred.
The staff at Virginia Immigration Law Center is experienced
