Legal Services

It's always better to be prepared when it comes to immigration. Our consultations help you understand your situation clearly and plan for your future.

When you work with us, we will:

• Carefully research your background and any official immigration documents.

• Explain your legal options in simple terms.

• Give you step-by-step guidance on what you need to do, or what might happen next.

This service is for anyone who wants to be fully informed about their immigration status, avoid problems, or understand how to solve an existing issue. We give you the knowledge to move forward with confidence.

When the government holds someone for immigration reasons, it's called detention. This means they are kept in a facility while waiting for decisions about their immigration status. It's not like a criminal jail, but it still means being separated from family and daily life.

Many people in immigration detention are allowed to leave by paying a bond. A bond is a sum of money paid to the government. It acts as a pledge that the person will:

Attend all their future immigration court hearings.

Obey all orders from the immigration judge.

If the person follows these rules, the bond money is returned once the case is over. We help clients ask an immigration judge for a bond, working to show why they should be released so they can continue their immigration case from outside detention.

Our firm helps individuals who fear persecution or harm in their home country apply for asylum in the United States. Asylum provides protection, work authorization, and a pathway to permanent residency.

We represent clients in:

• I-589 Asylum Applications (withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture)

• Work Permits (I-765 Employment Authorization)

• Family Reunification (I-730 Relative Petitions)

Whether before USCIS or in immigration court, our asylum lawyer guides you through the process with knowledge, care, and strong advocacy.

Being told you might have to leave the U.S. can feel overwhelming. This is called "removal" or "deportation." Our job is to defend you and fight for your right to remain in the country. We do this by:

Looking closely at the government's case and finding ways to challenge it.

Searching for all the legal options that could allow you to stay.

Filling out all necessary paperwork and speaking for you in court.

We are committed to standing by your side through this difficult process.

If a person who is not a U.S. citizen is charged with or convicted of a crime, it can cause serious problems for their immigration status. Even small crimes can have very big effects.

These immigration consequences can mean:

Deportation (being forced to leave): Even if you have a Green Card, certain crimes can lead to you being sent out of the U.S.

Not being able to get a Green Card or visa: A criminal record can stop you from getting the immigration papers you need to live or visit here.

Not being able to become a U.S. citizen: Some crimes can prevent you from becoming a naturalized citizen.

It's very important to know how a criminal charge might affect your immigration future. We help people understand these risks and work to protect their right to stay in the U.S.

SIJS is a special protection for children who are in the United States and have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both of their parents. These children cannot safely go back to their home country or be reunited with their parents.

If a child gets SIJS, it means they can:

Live legally and safely in the United States.

Eventually apply for a Green Card (lawful permanent residence).

Be protected from deportation.

This status helps young people who have faced very difficult situations to find a safe and stable home in the U.S. We help these brave young individuals get the court orders they need and apply for SIJS so they can have a fresh start.

One of the main ways people can come to live in the United States is through their family members who are already here. This is called family-based immigration.

If you are a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (someone with a Green Card), you might be able to help certain family members get permission to live here. This includes:

Your husband or wife (spouse).

Your children.

Your parents.

Your brothers or sisters.

Our goal is to help families stay together or reunite in the United States. We will guide you through the steps to bring your loved ones here legally.

Becoming a U.S. citizen is a very important step for many people who have made the United States their home. It means you become a full member of this country, with all the rights and duties that come with it. The way to become a U.S. citizen if you were not born here is called naturalization.

If you are a lawful permanent resident (have a Green Card), you might be able to apply for citizenship. As a U.S. citizen, you can:

Vote in elections and help choose leaders.

Travel more easily with a U.S. passport.

Bring more family members to live in the U.S.

Live and work in the U.S. without worries about keeping your Green Card.

Be protected from deportation.

We help Green Card holders understand if they can apply, prepare all the paperwork, and get ready for the citizenship test and interview. It's a big step, and we're here to guide you.

If you are already in the United States and want to become a lawful permanent resident (get a Green Card), you might be able to use a process called Adjustment of Status. This is a great way to get your Green Card without having to leave the country.

This process is usually for people who:

Are already here legally (like on a visa).

Have a family member (like a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder spouse, parent, or child) or an employer who can sponsor them.

Have a visa available for their category.

Adjusting your status means you can stay with your family and continue your life in the U.S. while your application for a Green Card is being decided. We help you prepare all the forms and guide you through each step of this important process.

DACA helps certain young people, often called "Dreamers," who were brought to the U.S. when they were kids. It gives them temporary permission to stay and work legally in the country.

A quick but important update: The U.S. government is not processing new DACA applications right now.

However, if you already have DACA and it's time to renew, we can help! We work to ensure your DACA renewal application is completed correctly so you can keep your important protection and work permit. We also stay informed about any new laws that might affect DACA recipients.

A Records Request, or FOIA, is your right to ask the U.S. government for copies of your own immigration documents and history.

Why might you need this?

To understand everything the government knows about your past immigration efforts.

To find missing documents that you need for a new application.

To prepare for court hearings or interviews.

We help you correctly submit these requests to the right government offices. Getting your complete immigration record is a smart step to build a strong case and avoid surprises.

The U.S. has specific programs to help people who cannot safely return to their countries.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS): If your home country is facing an ongoing war, a natural disaster, or other emergency, the U.S. government might offer TPS. This gives you temporary permission to live and work here, and protects you from deportation, until conditions improve in your country.

We can explain this program and help you find out if you qualify for this special protection.

Sometimes, a person might have a past problem or a mistake that makes it hard for them to get a Green Card, a visa, or even stay in the U.S. This could be because of:

Overstaying a visa or being in the U.S. without permission.

Certain past criminal issues.

Mistakes made on old immigration forms.

Other specific problems defined by immigration laws.

When this happens, a waiver is like asking the U.S. government for forgiveness. It's a special request to overlook that problem so you can still get your immigration benefits or avoid deportation.

We help prepare strong waiver applications, showing why your problem should be forgiven and why you deserve to stay or come to the U.S. This can be a real second chance for your immigration future.

If you have been a victim of a serious crime, domestic violence, or human trafficking in the United States, there are special immigration programs to help you find safety and legal status. These programs are designed to protect you and help you rebuild your life.

For Victims of Crime (U Visa): This is for people who have suffered serious harm from certain crimes in the U.S. (like assault, robbery, or even domestic violence). To get a U Visa, you usually need to be willing to help the police or other law enforcement investigate or prosecute the crime. This visa can give you temporary legal status and may lead to a Green Card.

For Survivors of Domestic Violence (VAWA Self-Petition): VAWA helps people who have faced extreme cruelty or abuse from a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder who is their spouse, parent, or child. With VAWA, you can apply for a Green Card on your own, without needing help from the abuser. This important law applies to all genders, not just women.

For Victims of Human/Sex Trafficking (T-Visa): The T-Visa is for people who have been victims of human trafficking, which is a severe crime where someone is forced or tricked into work or commercial sex acts. If you have survived trafficking, the T-Visa can offer you safety, permission to work, and a path to apply for a Green Card. You typically need to help law enforcement.

We understand these are very difficult situations. Our firm is here to offer compassionate support and guide you through applying for these vital protections.

These are ways for people to travel and enter the U.S. for special reasons, or to leave the U.S. and safely come back while waiting for an immigration decision.

Parole: Parole is a special permission given by the U.S. government to let someone enter or stay in the U.S. for a short time, even if they don't have a visa. This is usually for very important reasons, like:

Urgent family or humanitarian needs (like visiting a sick relative).

Public benefit reasons (like helping with a court case). This permission is temporary and allows people to be in the U.S. legally for a specific time.

Travel Documents: If you are in the U.S. and have an immigration case pending (like applying for a Green Card or having DACA), you usually need a special travel document to leave the country and come back safely. This document (often called "Advance Parole") means you have permission to:

Travel outside the U.S. for reasons like visiting family or for work/school.

Return to the U.S. without your pending immigration case being canceled. It's very important to get this document before you travel, or you might not be able to come back!

We help you understand if parole or a travel document is right for your situation and guide you through the application process.