U.S. immigration law is federal, technical, and unforgiving of small mistakes — a wrong date on a form or a missing exhibit can mean months of delay or a denial. The firm has spent decades guiding clients through it.
Areas the firm handles
Family-based immigration
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents, and siblings
- Fiancé(e) visas (K-1)
- Adjustment of status and consular processing
- Removal of conditions on residence (I-751)
- VAWA self-petitions for abuse survivors
Employment-based immigration
- Employer-sponsored work visas
- PERM labor certification
- Green cards through employment
Naturalization & citizenship
- N-400 applications and interview prep
- Derivation and acquisition of citizenship
Removal & deportation defense
- Bond hearings
- Cancellation of removal
- Asylum and withholding of removal
- Voluntary departure and post-order relief
Crimes & immigration
A criminal conviction — even a guilty plea to something minor — can have catastrophic immigration consequences. If you're not a U.S. citizen and you've been arrested, talk to an immigration-aware attorney before you plead. The firm handles both sides of the issue.
Realistic expectations
Immigration is not fast. Many family petitions take years. Visa bulletin priority dates move slowly. USCIS processing times shift. The firm gives you straightforward estimates based on current data — and pushes case progress where the system allows for it.
Documents to gather
- Passports (yours and any family members involved)
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Any prior immigration documents — visas, I-94s, prior petitions, denials
- Criminal history disclosures, even minor — better to address upfront than have it surface at an interview
Languages & communication
The office works regularly with clients whose first language isn't English. We coordinate translators when needed and make sure you understand every document you're being asked to sign.