Family and Special Status Immigration
Petition and Adjustment of Status for Spouse
As a US citizen, you can apply for a visa for your spouse and in many cases apply for a green card at the same time. This is the first step to permanent residence (green card) and citizenship.
Petition and Consular Processing
If your spouse or family member is outside the US, you will need to first petition for them, and then after the petition is approved, they will go through consular processing before coming to the US with a green card.
K-1 Fiance Visa and Green Card
If you’ve met your fiance in person in the last two years and you can prove you intend to get married, you can apply for a K-1 visa. Then within 90 days after they arrive you must get married and complete the process for a conditional green card.
Citizenship/Naturalization
If you’re a long-term permanent resident (green card holder), you should apply for citizenship. Benefits of citizenship include easier international travel, voting, and benefits eligibility.
Waivers, U-Visa, VAWA
For undocumented immigrants who have remained in the US without status, waivers may be available. And special status rules exist for victims of crime (U-Visa) and abused spouses of US citizens (Violence Against Women Act or VAWA).
Business and Employment Visa/Green Card
H-1B, H-1B Transfer/Change of Employer
We can help with all stages of your H-1B visa including employer registration, filing the petition, visa stamping, and starting your new position.
E-2 Treaty Investor, L Intercompany Transfer
Investors from treaty countries coming to the US ready to invest, create jobs, and provide other community benefits should consider the E-2 nonimmigrant visa. Managers and other mid-level employees can qualify for L visa transfers to the US by international corporations.
EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, EB-3
These green card categories are for immigrants with proven background as exceptional candidates in highly-skilled or high-demand occupations. In the case of EB-2 NIW, candidates can self-petition without an employer sponsor.
Asylum and Removal Defense
Affirmative Asylum with USCIS
Asylum claims for immigrants without a case in immigration court can be filed with USCIS. You can have a work permit several months after filing your case and while you wait for an interview.
Defensive Asylum in Immigration Court
If you receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) and are given a court date, you will need help processing your asylum case. We can handle your case from the first hearing to filing your asylum case and through the merits hearing.
Prosecutorial Discretion Dismissal
In some cases your case may be considered for dismissal by the government attorney. These requests are often granted where you have minor offenses and have a path to legal status.
Cancellation of Removal
Cancellation of removal is one form of relief available in immigration court where other options like asylum are not available.