Immigration Law

This section covers immigration applications, green cards, adjustment of status, consular processing, family-based petitions, work and investor visas, citizenship, asylum, and bond hearings, plus deportation and removal concerns and how criminal issues can affect immigration status. You'll also find posts on DACA, LGBTQ+ asylum cases, immigration options for retirees, and international child abduction under the Hague Convention.

Yes, they're three different goals. A visa is temporary or category-specific permission to enter or work in the U.S. A green card means permanent residency. Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen once you meet the eligibility requirements.

Yes, family-based immigration is one real path. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can sponsor certain relatives, but which path applies depends on the relationship, current status, documentation, and the specifics of the case.

Adjustment of status means applying for permanent residency from inside the United States. Consular processing means applying through a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad. Which one applies depends on where you are and what immigration path is actually available to you.

It depends on the case, but a denial isn't always the end of the road. Depending on the situation, options can include an appeal, a motion to reconsider, a motion to reopen, or a petition for review. The right next step depends on understanding exactly why the application was denied in the first place.

Yes, and this comes up often. Criminal issues can affect a green card, admissibility, naturalization, and deportation risk. If a non-citizen is charged or convicted, criminal defense and immigration questions need to be looked at together, not separately.

The lawyer's role is to identify what options exist, gather supporting documents, prepare the person for hearings or interviews, communicate with the relevant agency, and present the case to the immigration court or officer. This applies across asylum cases, bond hearings, and deportation proceedings alike.

Yes. We handle immigration matters including green cards, family-based petitions, visas, naturalization, asylum, and deportation defense. If you're facing an immigration issue, call our office to discuss your situation and the options available to you.