After a person has been a Legal Permanent Resident for five years (or three years if the applicant is married to a U.S. Citizen), he or she is eligible to apply for U.S. Citizenship. Additional requirements including residency, good moral character, the civics and English tests, and an in person interview at USCIS are part of this application process. We regularly assist clients with their citizenship applications and interviews and we are always very pleased when one of our clients becomes a U.S. Citizen. If you are interested in learning more about the citizenship process, please contact...

The Torres Law Firms has assisted individuals around the world with preparation for their immigration interviews at U.S. Embassies and consular offices. If you have a relative who needs assistance with applications such as the DS-260, document submissions to the National Visa Center (NVC), or preparation for their immigration interview abroad, we can help. U.S. Citizens can petition for their spouse, children, parents, or siblings who live abroad to become legal permanent residents. Legal Permanent residents may petition for their spouse or children who live abroad to become legal...

In South Carolina, an arrest for a charge of Assault and Battery can range from a level of High and Aggravated to degrees varying from First, Second and Third Degree. Each level or degree of Assault and Battery carries with it a separate set of fines and penalties ranging from zero to twenty years of imprisonment. Given the seriousness of Assault and Battery offenses, it is important you seek experienced legal counsel to protect your rights, thoroughly investigate the case, and raise any possible defenses to avoid a punishing conviction. Mr. Torres will vigorously fight for your defense if...

Family Petitions for Spouse, Parents, Children and Siblings. If you are a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident and would like to petition for a family member to gain legal permanent resident status, the Torres Law Firm can assist you with this process.

Foreign nationals who meet certain criteria, including entering the United States with inspection, may be eligible for adjustment of status, a process which enable them to apply for Legal Permanent Residency without leaving the United States. The Torres Law firm assists clients with preparation of Adjustment of Status applications for submission to USCIS, and also attends interviews with clients at the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services Field Office located in Charleston, South Carolina.