Practice Areas

  • Asylum: Legal protection for individuals who are fleeing persecution or have a well-founded fear of returning to their home country because of some fundamental characteristic of themselves, such as race, religion, national origin, political opinion, or particular social group (i.e. sexual orientation).

  • Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): A pathway to legal residency for undocumented children under age twenty-one who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents.

  • U-Visa: Immigration relief for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement.

  • T-Visa: A status allowing victims of human trafficking to remain in the U.S. to assist in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking crimes.

  • Custody & Guardianships (VA & NY): State court proceedings necessary to secure predicate orders for SIJS and ensure the safety of minors.

  • Family-Based Immigration: Lawful permanent residents and US Citizens may petition for close relatives (spouses, children, sometimes parents or siblings) to obtain lawful permanent resident status.

  • Employment Authorization: Applications for work permits (EAD) allow non-citizens to work legally.

  • Adjustment of Status: Certain non-citizens, for example Asylees and Immediate Relatives of US Citizens, who are already physically present in the US may apply for lawful permanent resident status (a “green card”) without having to leave the country.

Services include both limited and full-scope representation

Consultations:

Have an attorney review your case and explain your immigration options. Come away feeling confident you understand the risks and benefits of each.

Interview preparation and attendance:

Go into your interview feeling secure and knowing what to expect from the interviewer, having practiced answering their questions, and having worked through your issues in advance. Have an ally present by bringing an attorney.  

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Form preparation and submission:

Have an expert interpret the application questions, and with their help, you can provide the most accurate responses. This is a limited representation where your attorney will not represent you after submitting your application. 

Full Scope representation:

Your attorney will review your case and give a thorough consultation on your options. After you weigh the benefits and risks you decide what to do with your attorney’s long-term support through form preparation, submission, and until your application comes to a conclusion.