A common misunderstanding is that all visas are the same, when in reality there are different types: immigrant visas (green cards), visas to enter the U.S., and visas stamped in passports. A visa is like a permit to request entry into the country at a designated port of entry. It is usually granted after an interview at a consulate and acts as a pass to board a flight or present yourself at the border.

After entering the U.S., an I-94 card is issued, which indicates how long the person can stay. Visas are divided into two groups: immigrants, for those who plan to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely, and nonimmigrants, for temporary visits.

We can help you, a family member, or a friend leave an ICE detention center.

Many people obtain immigration benefits, known as "relief," by applying directly to an immigration judge during deportation proceedings. Once the initial part of the case is resolved (usually at the master calendar hearing or after a contested hearing), the judge will decide whether the person can remain in the U.S. Only a licensed and experienced immigration attorney can tell you if you qualify and have a realistic chance of obtaining this relief.

Naturalization is the process of obtaining U.S. citizenship after birth. It requires being a legal permanent resident, being at least 18 years old, living in the U.S. continuously for five years (or three if married to a citizen), and having resided for three months in the state where you are applying.

Good moral character, physical presence in the U.S. for half the required time, compliance with the Constitution, and passing exams in English, history, and government are also required.

Many people facing deportation soon discover they can apply to fix their immigration status before an immigration judge. After overcoming the shock of detention and obtaining bond or being released, many clients hire us to apply for residency, work permits, or even close their cases under the new prosecutorial discretion policy. If ICE doesn't offer bond or the amount is too high, our office can request it before the judge or try to reduce the amount.

You’ve met your soulmate and want to spend the rest of your life with them. No one else in the U.S. has ever made you feel the same way, and from the very first moment, you knew they were the love of your life. Everything is already being organized: travel, invitations, and the wedding venue. But now you realize that if the paperwork isn’t handled properly, everything could become complicated or delayed. Hiring an experienced fiancé visa attorney allows you to forget about the paperwork and focus on planning your wedding with peace of mind.