Immigration Attorney

An immigration attorney specializes in providing legal services and representation to individuals, families, businesses, and organizations navigating the complex field of immigration law. Here are some key roles and services provided by immigration attorneys:

Legal Consultation and Assessment:

Immigration attorneys offer initial consultations to assess clients' immigration needs and eligibility for various immigration options. They review clients' circumstances, immigration goals, and legal options, providing personalized advice and guidance.

Visa Applications and Petitions:

Immigration lawyers assist clients with preparing and filing visa applications, petitions, and other immigration forms with the appropriate government agencies, such as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or Department of State. This includes family-based petitions, employment-based visas, investment visas, student visas, and other non-immigrant and immigrant visas.

Green Card (Permanent Residence) Applications:

Immigration attorneys help clients obtain lawful permanent resident status (green cards) through family sponsorship, employment sponsorship, refugee or asylum status, diversity visa lottery, or other immigration programs. They guide clients through the application process, including gathering required documentation, attending interviews, and addressing any issues or requests for evidence from immigration authorities.

Naturalization and Citizenship:

Immigration lawyers assist eligible permanent residents in applying for U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process. They provide guidance on eligibility requirements, assist with preparing naturalization applications, prepare clients for the naturalization interview and civics test, and represent clients at naturalization ceremonies.

Deportation Defense and Removal Proceedings:

Immigration attorneys represent individuals facing deportation or removal proceedings before immigration courts and agencies. They assess clients' eligibility for relief from removal, such as asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, or adjustment of status, and provide vigorous defense strategies to protect clients' rights and interests.

Asylum and Refugee Claims:

Immigration lawyers assist individuals fleeing persecution or seeking protection in the United States through asylum or refugee status. They help clients prepare and file asylum applications, represent them in asylum interviews and hearings, and advocate for their protection before immigration authorities.

Employment Immigration:

Immigration attorneys advise employers and employees on employment-based immigration options, such as temporary work visas (e.g., H-1B, L-1, O-1 visas), permanent employment sponsorship (e.g., EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 visas), labor certifications, and compliance with immigration laws and regulations.

Investor Immigration:

Immigration lawyers assist foreign investors and entrepreneurs in obtaining visas or green cards through investment-based immigration programs, such as the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. They guide clients through the investment process, prepare required documentation, and ensure compliance with program requirements.

Immigration Appeals and Federal Litigation:

Immigration attorneys handle appeals of adverse immigration decisions, such as visa denials, deportation orders, or asylum rejections, before administrative appellate bodies or federal courts. They represent clients in immigration appeals and litigation to challenge unjust or erroneous decisions and seek legal remedies.

Immigration Compliance and Employer Services:

Immigration lawyers provide guidance and assistance to employers on immigration compliance issues, employer sanctions, Form I-9 verification, immigration audits, and government investigations. They offer training, policy development, and compliance strategies to ensure employers' adherence to immigration laws and regulations.