The Law Offices of Kirk Rankin & Associates is devoted to the practice of immigration law. We have helped hundreds of clients obtain legal permanent resident status, citizenship, work visas, and more.

2012 Immigration Policy on Deferred Action. The 2012 policy, based on but not synonymous with the DREAM Act, allows certain individuals who arrived in the US before the age of 16 and are no more than the age of 30 relief from deportation or removal. Read more »»

Permanent Residency. Permanent residency is a visa status given to individuals who may reside indefinitely within the United States without a citizenship. There are a number of ways Permanent Residency status can be obtained in the United States. A permanent resident will receive a United States Permanent Resident Card ("green card") allowing you to live and work permanently in the United States. You may be eligible to obtain your green card in the following methods:

• through employment
• through family
• through NACARA
• if you qualify as a "battered spouse"

If you are already a permanent resident or United States citizen, you can be a sponsor for green cards for other individuals such as family (spouse, children, parents) or fiance.

In addition, we can also assist you in the replacement process of your lost or expired green card.

Citizenship. You can obtain your citizenship in the United States based on your residency in the United States and/or your parent's citizenship. If you are concerned about past criminal matters that may obstruct your eligibility for citizenship, our attorneys can review your records for a minimal fee. A review of your past records will allow our attorneys to evaluate the best options that are available to you prior to applying for citizenship.

Work Permits. Work permits are official documents allowing a foreign national permission for employment in the country. Call our office to discuss if you are eligible to obtain a work permit. You may obtain a work permit through:

• TPS
• Asylum
• pending applications

Visas. You or someone you know maybe eligible for the following visas:

• Visitor Visas
• Work Visas
• Student Visas
• Fiance Visas

Court. Many people who are sent to Immigration Court are eligible for some benefits. We have helped many people get their residency application approved in Court. This can be a complicated and lengthy process, so please consult an attorney.

Call or email us today with your questions. We look forward to discussing any of the immigration processes with you. We speak Spanish and Vietnamese at our office. To request free consultation or additional information about Kirk Rankin & Associates and our practice areas, you can call us at

MD: (301) 933-4648
VA: (703) 532-2700

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