We take great pride in dedicating 100% of the practice to the area of immigration law with a client-centered approach, providing individualized attention and in-depth case analysis.
Removal Defense
If you received a Notice to Appear (NTA) before an immigration judge, it is important that you understand all your rights and obligations. We will walk you through the process and plan together to put forth the best defense strategy and/or present your case to a United states Immigration Court. We even assist with appeals.
Family Immigration
It is more than just an application. We work with you to ensure that your case is properly presented to USCIS in compliance with their requirements. If you are the spouse, child, parent, or siblings of a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, you may be eligible.
- K-1 Visa
The K-1 visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.
U.S. Citizenship
The process of becoming a citizen if you were not born in the U.S. is called naturalization. Some of the requirements to be eligible for citizenship include:
- Have you completed 5 years as a permanent resident (green card) before the date of submitting your application or
- Have you been a Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) for at least 3 years and have lived in a marriage union with the same U.S. citizen spouse during that time?
There have been many changes to policies that affect citizenship. Always consult with a lawyer about criminal records, tax return history, child support, and public assistance history.
*There are exceptions that allow you to take the citizenship test in your own language.
Work Permits
*Need copy for this section* If you received a Notice to Appear (NTA) before an immigration judge, it is important that you understand all your rights and obligations. We will walk you through the process and plan together to put forth the best defense strategy and/or present your case to a United states Immigration Court. We even assist with appeals.
VAWA (Crime Victim)
VAWA was created to protect victims of domestic violence. In the past, victims of abuse often felt trapped to stay in the relationship to remain in the U.S. VAWA provides an avenue for abuse victims to exit their dangerous relationship but still remain in the U.S. with a green card, provided they meet certain criteria.
Other Visas for Victims of Crimes:
U VISA You may be eligible for a U nonimmigrant visa if: You are the victim of qualifying criminal activity. You have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity. You have information about the criminal activity.
T VISA Victims of severe forms of human trafficking are provided relief under U.S. immigration law by the Victims of Trafficking in Persons (T) nonimmigrant visa. This status allows victims of human trafficking to remain in the United States to assist in investigations or prosecutions of human trafficking violators.
Athlete/Religious/Artist
O-1B Artist Visa O-1B Artist Visa
To get an artist visa, you must demonstrate that you have an extraordinary ability in the arts.
R-1 Nonimmigrant Religious Workers
Ministers and non-ministers in religious vocations and occupations may come to the U.S. temporarily for the purpose of performing religious work. An R-1 nonimmigrant is a noncitizen who is coming to the United States temporarily to work at least part time (an average of at least 20 hours per week) as a minister or in a religious vocation or occupation and be employed by a:
- Non-profit religious organization in the United States;
- Religious organization that is authorized by a group tax exemption holder to use its group tax exemption; or
- Non-profit organization which is affiliated with a religious denomination in the United States.
To qualify, you must have been a member of a religious denomination having a bona fide non-profit religious organization in the United States for at least two years immediately before filing the petition.
P-1A Athlete
The P-1A classification applies to you if you are coming temporarily to the United States solely for the purpose of performing at a specific athletic competition as:
- An individual athlete at an internationally recognized level of performance;
- Part of a group or team at an internationally recognized level of performance;
- A professional athlete; or
- An athlete or coach, as part of a team or franchise that is located in the United States and a member of a foreign league or association.
- The P-1A classification also applies to professional or amateur athletes coming temporarily to the United States solely to perform in a specific theatrical ice skating production or tour, individually or as part of a group.