Other immigration statuses include:
- Refugee
- Deferred Action recipient
- Legal permanent resident
- Immigration parole
- Undocumented
Entering Alaska legally
To enter Alaska legally, an immigrant must first apply for a visa of asylum status at a U.S. consulate or submit their application to USCIS. It is possible for you to handle your visa, green card or citizenship application on your own but you’ll have a better chance getting approval if you have legal assistance.
A mistake, omission or misrepresentation on your immigration application can delay approval, and you could be required to go through the process again. That means you could wait a few years before you are granted a visa or immigration status.
USAttorneys recommends you consult with an immigration lawyer to assist you with the beginning stages of the immigration process
Alaska Immigration Laws
Alaska participates in “Secure Communities” which is a policy that requires law enforcement agencies check the fingerprints and immigration status of arrestees who they suspect are immigrants.
Illegal entry into Alaska
There are between 11 million and 12 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., according to the Pew Research Center. That is a high number and due in part the complexities immigrating to the U.S. Many immigrants are unwilling or can’t wait the months or years it takes to immigrate legally, so they enter the country without authorization or overstay their visa. It is not a good idea to enter the U.S. unlawfully, and it is illegal which means it can have serious consequences. Some undocumented immigrants can be barred three years or ten years, and many are banned from entering the U.S. permanently.
If you enter the U.S. without authorization or overstay your visa, and are facing deportation, you should contact a deportation and immigration attorney near you in Alaska for their expert advice. There are several ways to challenge deportation and minimize the consequences.
At USAttorneys, we have a team of knowledgeable, skilled immigration lawyers in Alaska offering a full range of immigration services. The immigration lawyers in our network are dedicated and will take all the necessary steps to obtain the immigration status you are seeking. Whether you need assistance with a work visa, family visa, green card or citizenship application, contact one of our excellent legal team.
