Practice area

Immigration

Removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, family petitions, waivers, U and T visas, and naturalization — with the experience to navigate every exception.

Services in this area

Immigration

Removal Proceedings

Litigation in immigration court to defend the right to stay and obtain legal status. Includes Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Convention Against Torture, and Cancellation of Removal for residents and non-residents.

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Motions to reopen deportation proceedings

For people with a deportation order that has not yet been carried out. We identify the extraordinary basis to reopen the case and apply for the benefit that allows obtaining residency.

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Expedited Removal / Credible fear interviews

For people with less than two years in the country who entered without documents. We prepare and closely litigate the credible fear interview with ICE to secure the opportunity for a formal removal case and the possibility of release on bond.

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Special self-petitions

Representation in self-petitions for Special Immigrant Juveniles, abused spouses of a citizen or resident (VAWA), widow(er)s of a citizen, or religious workers — without needing a relative to file the petition.

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Family petitions

Alien Relative Petition so that a spouse, children, parents or siblings obtain an immigration benefit based on the family relationship with a citizen or permanent resident.

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Adjustment of status

Application for permanent residence (green card) from within the U.S. through Form I-485, without leaving the country. The lawful entry requirement has important exceptions our office is equipped to help with.

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Consular processing

Application for an immigrant visa or residence through a U.S. consulate abroad, with detailed preparation of documentation and the interview according to the circumstances of the case.

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Provisional waivers (I-601A)

Waiver for unlawful presence accrued before leaving the country for the consular interview, reducing family separation time. A delicate program: we advise you so you know what may happen before investing time and resources.

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Fraud waivers (I-601)

Waiver of inadmissibility for fraud or misrepresentation before immigration authorities. We identify risks before you expose yourself and provide guidance to succeed even with this type of inadmissibility.

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Waivers for certain crimes (212(h))

Available for some grounds of inadmissibility: crimes of moral turpitude, multiple convictions in certain circumstances, prostitution, or minor offenses of marijuana possession of 30 grams or less.

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Pre-1997 waivers (212(c))

Relief under the former section 212(c) of the INA for criminal convictions before April 1, 1997, including some considered aggravated felonies. It may be pursued in or out of court.

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U Visa

Benefit for victims of certain crimes who suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and cooperate with the authorities. We are familiar with the service units of most police stations and prosecutors’ offices in the area.

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T Visa

Benefit for victims of human trafficking that allows them to remain temporarily in the U.S. while they cooperate with the authorities and recover from the exploitation.

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Naturalization

Process to obtain U.S. citizenship. The general 5-year residency requirement has several exceptions we help navigate, in addition to preparing the final interview.

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Emergency assistance

Was a loved one detained by ICE?

Time is critical. We can file a habeas corpus petition or an emergency motion to seek their release. Call us today.

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