Family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may be able to obtain lawful permanent residence (commonly referred to as a “green card”), provided they meet certain requirements. Before petitioning for a family member, several factors have to be considered, including whether the process will be completed in the United States or abroad, the length and cost of the process, and the need for waivers.

Whether you are seeking to enter the United States for employment, studies, business, or tourist visit, we can assist you in obtaining the appropriate non-immigrant visa.

Naturalization is the process through which a lawful permanent resident can become a U.S. Citizen. If you have been a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years (3 years if filing as a spouse of a United States citizen), you may be eligible to apply for naturalization. We can assist you in determining whether you are indeed a candidate for naturalization and guide you through the process.

Removal (or deportation) is the process through which the government seeks to remove a non-citizen from the United States. It can be both lengthy and overwhelming, and include multiple hearings before an immigration judge.

VAWA offers protection for certain victims of domestic abuse. Under VAWA, immigrants (both men and women) who have been battered or suffered extreme cruelty at the hands of their U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident spouse or adult son or daughter, may qualify for certain benefits.

If an immigration judge has ordered your removal, it is important to act quickly to protect yourself from deportation while you continue to fight your case. It may be necessary to file an appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or the Federal Court of Appeals.

In order to be admitted into the United States, a foreign-national must be admissible. There are many reasons a person may be deemed inadmissible; in these situations, a waiver may be necessary in order to immigrate to the United States.

A non-citizen may be detained by the government for violations of immigration law; these violations include overstaying a visa, entering the country illegally, or committing certain crimes. When this happens, it is important to intervene as soon as possible and obtain release from detention on an immigration bond.

Individuals who came to the United States unlawfully as children, and who meet certain requirements, may be eligible to receive protection from deportation. DACA is granted for a period of two years, subject to renewal.

A foreign national who fears returning to his or her home country may be a candidate for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT).