Find the Best Immigration Attorneys

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    Law Offices of Beles & Beles

    Superlawyers Recipient?: Yes

     Ordway Building
    Oakland, California 94612
    United States

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    CA State Bar Certified Specialists in Criminal Law, Appellate Law and Appellate Law since 1980.

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    "First I would like to thank the beles family which includes their entire law firm. They treat you with respect and you get your money's worth they are very understanding,and easy to talk to."

    Criminal Defense and Immigration Attorneys in Oakland, Pleasanton, Hayward and the San Francisco Bay Area.

  • American Immigration Law Group

     1067 North Mason Road, Suite 4
    St. Louis, Missouri 63141
    United States

    American Immigration Law Group is an immigration law firm based in St. Louis, MO. Our immigration attorneys not only keep themselves abreast with new developments in these areas of immigration law but also take leading roles in creating awareness in the legal community. We have years of experience in the niche area of U.S.

  • HAWM Law PLLC

     641 N Rio Grande Ave
    Orlando, Florida 32805
    United States

    Phone: 4078023223

    HAWM Law in Orlando, FL, offers expert legal services in criminal defense, immigration, and family law. Our experienced attorneys provide personalized solutions to protect your rights and secure your future. Trust HAWM Law for dedicated representation in Orlando. Contact us for a free consultation today at 4078023223.

  • Pandev Law – Immigration Lawyer NYC

     One World Trade Center, Suite 8500
    New York, New York 10007
    United States

    Searching for “immigration lawyer near me” you are at the right place. Pandev Law’s downtown New York immigration law office is located at One World Trade Center in Manhattan’s Financial District. For the convenience of our clients who work downtown, our New York immigration lawyer is located in close proximity to many of New York’s major financial institutions, including the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

  • Gardner & Mendoza, P.C.

     909 First Colonial Rd
    Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
    United States

    Phone: 7574649224

    You’ve read everything on the USCIS website but you’re still so confused. Did you pick the right forms for your case? You wonder whether you’re checking the right boxes and what the fees are. Which address do you send it all to? There are so many of them. You don’t want to mess this up, because this is the most important thing in your life right now – getting a green card and one day U.S. Citizenship so you can finally feel safe about your status in the U.S. That’s where we come in.

  • Pandev Law – Immigration Lawyer NYC

     600 Third Avenue, Floor 2
    New York, New York 10016
    United States

    If you are searching for “immigration lawyer near me”/”abogado de migracion” you are at the right place. Pandev Law’s New York immigration law office is easily accessible from Grand Central Terminal in Midtown East. For the convenience of international clients, our New York immigration lawyer is located just a few blocks from the United Nations Headquarters as well as numerous consulates and NGOs. So if you are searching for an “immigration attorney near me,” we are conveniently located to he

  • Law Offices of Ricky Malik, P.C.

     8620 Centreville Rd
    Manassas, Virginia 20110
    United States

    Ricky Malik is a distinguished immigration attorney recognized for his advocacy from his time at the University of Maryland Immigration Clinic. He has defended immigrants’ rights vigorously, handling a broad spectrum of cases in immigration, state, and federal courts across the U.S. His expertise spans from family and employment-based immigration to complex asylum and deportation defenses.

  • Naya Immigration Attorneys

     2025 Gateway Place, Suite 220
    San Jose, California 95110
    United States

    Naya Immigration’s attorneys in San Jose help hundreds of companies expand their U.S. workforce with unmatched speed and success. Let’s be clear – your employees will be happy working with us. Employee Happiness = Employee Retention. Our practice areas are issues related immigration law. Our primary focus has always been on temporary and permanent work-related visas and the development of cost-effective immigration strategies for individual, corporate and institutional clients.

  • Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers

     915 Harger Rd Suite 300
    Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
    United States

    At Godoy Law Office, we help immigrants nationwide to avoid the pitfalls of the US immigration system. Our goal is to help you make the United States your permanent home. We can help you obtain your green card or US citizenship. Website: https://godoyolivieri.com/

  • HBM Law Offices, LLC

     5550 Wild Rose Lane Suite #400
    West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
    United States

    Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, HBM Law Offices represents clients across the country and around the world. We are a high-touch boutique law firm providing compassionate and practical immigration solutions to foreign nationals, couples, and their families. Website: https://hbmlawllc.com/

  • Feng Immigration Law

     8 Corporate Park # 130
    Irvine, California 92606
    United States

    Phone: 6575439308

    Feng Immigration Law is your top choice for Immigration Lawyer Irvine and Visa Attorney Irvine services. Specializing in Green Card Lawyer and Immigration Services Irvine, we provide expert Legal Advice Immigration and Naturalization Lawyer Irvine. Contact us today for personalized Visa Assistance Irvine.

  • Ragheb Law, PLLC

     25200 Sawyer Francis Ln Suite 116
    Lutz, Florida 33559
    United States

    https://www.ragheblaw.com/ As a small Tampa immigration firm, we are dedicated to providing unwavering support and guidance to each of our nationwide clients throughout their immigration journey.

  • Yolanda Mendoza Law – Kendall Immigration Lawyers & Services

     8590 SW 74th Ct
    Kendall, Florida 33156
    United States

    Kendall Immigration Lawyers & Services ─ One-on-One Attention To Every Case ⇝ Call 24X7 Yolanda Mendoza Law in Kendall specializes in immigration law. Whether you need help with appeals, visas, green cards, naturalization, humanitarian, citizenship, or deportation defense, we are dedicated to providing compassionate legal support to the Kendall community. Call Us Today To Schedule A Personal Consultation With Attorney Yolanda Mendoza.

  • Bradley Butler

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    Charlotte, North Carolina 28212
    United States

    Butler, Quinn & Hochman, PLLC, has been devotedly advocating for Latino families in the Charlotte area since 2006. Whether it’s immigration, criminal defense or personal injury, our firm provides clients with a wide range of legal services. We seek to ensure the best possible outcome for you, often finding ways to keep families together or ensuring compensation is provided to clients when tragedy occurs.

  • Kingwell Immigration Law – Toronto Immigration Lawyers & Sponsorship Attorneys

     181 University Ave Suite 2200
    Toronto, ONTARIO M5H 3M7
    United States

    Toronto Immigration Lawyers & Sponsorship Attorneys ─ We Will Fight For Your Right ⇝ Kingwell Immigration Law Kingwell Immigration Law in Toronto, ON specializes in immigration law and sponsorship services, offering comprehensive legal guidance and representation to individuals and families seeking to navigate the Canadian immigration process and secure successful sponsorship applications. Call Us 24X7 for an Immigration Lawyer Toronto FREE Consultation!

  • Giovanna Andrea Holden

     311 Green St
    Gainesville, Georgia 30501
    United States

    Phone: 6788654444

    Giovanna Andrea Holden is a distinguished immigration and criminal defense attorney based in Gainesville and Athens, Georgia. Originally from a Latin American country, Giovanna emigrated to the United States in search of better opportunities. Her own immigration journey gives her a unique perspective and deep empathy for her clients. With her personal and professional experience, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive and effective legal advice, helping other immigrants navigate the complex

  • U.S. Immigration Law Counsel

     1200 SW 145th Ave
    Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
    United States

    We proudly represent the immigration needs of individuals and businesses throughout the United States and worldwide. Our qualified and experienced team can help you in all areas of immigration law — and provide personalized legal solutions to help you achieve your goals.

  • Ortega Law Group LLC

     3838 N Central Ave Ste 1750
    Phoenix, Arizona 85012
    United States

    Our experienced immigration attorneys serve clients throughout Arizona and Utah and know how to fight for you. We have represented hundreds of clients from deportation defense to adjustment of status. We have experience in all types of court and USCIS proceedings like asylum, cancellation of removal and family petitions. You will be in contact with your attorney throughout your entire case. Call for a free consultation with an immigration attorney today.

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What Does an Immigration Attorney Do?

Applying for any of the various immigration processes can be a very complex situation that already has many laws put in place to avoid abuse.  It can require ample documentation ranging from, birth certificates, marriage licenses (if applicable), proof of financial support and medical examinations. There are also background questions that are asked on the various applications. Failing to give a full and accurate account of an applicant’s background information could result in delays or an outright denial of the application. An applicant will most likely need to consult with an immigration lawyer to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible.

Consider hiring an immigration attorney if:

  • You are applying for naturalization to become a US Citizen
  • You need to file a petition for permanent resident status (green card)
  • You or a loved one is currently facing the possibility of deportation
  • You have recently married a foreign citizen and are looking to have the foreign citizen stay indefinitely
  • You need a work visa to legally work in the US
  • You simply do not understand any of the applications or processes

Defining United States Immigration Terms

Immigration in the United States can be a very complex process to undertake. It can involve a multitude of different procedures each depending on the purpose of the individual's stay in the US.  The main procedures most commonly at issue are the visa, green card, and citizenship procedures.

Visas are permission for a citizen of a foreign country to travel to the US. There are different types of visas that address employment situations and long-term stays.  Visa’s can be obtained in many ways. Some require a family member(like a spouse) to already have a valid visa, others require an employee sponsor that will employ the applicant during their stay in the US.

Green cards (the name given to the photo id a recipient receives) allow a foreign citizen to remain in the US indefinitely.  They provide permanent resident status upon the applicant, whereas Visas are a temporary permit to remain in the US. The green card process is complex and requires a strong understanding of the application process. There are many categories in which to file, leaving a multitude of possibilities. Things such as age, marital status, work skills, ethnic background and whether the applicant has a US citizen parent can all come into play.

Citizenship permanently confers all the rights and protections of the federal Constitution to the individual receiving it. The applicant may then enter and exit the country as they wish.  The naturalization process, as it is formally called, can be even more complex and time-consuming. It involves interviews, literacy, US history, and government tests as well as an extensive background check. These requirements are all in addition to first completing the green card process and a 3 to 5 year US residency requirement.

How an Immigration Attorney Can Help with Deportation Proceedings

The other half of the immigration process involves removal and deportation and is complicated as well as nerve-wrecking to those involved. Part of that complexity is the nature of the proceeding is quasi-criminal.  Deportation can occur when a non-citizen is present in the US and fails to fulfill the condition or requirements of obtaining a visa or breaks the law. The reasons range from fraudulent marriage in connection with a visa application to simplify failing to maintain a conditional temporary residence.

The deportation process begins with a notice served upon the alien that requires the alien to appear at a hearing. The alien is then given the opportunity to hire an attorney. A hearing is then held where the judge determines whether the facts alleged in the notice are accurate. The alien then has the ability to refute the information provided against him or her or provide evidence of legally accepted reasons to prevent the deportation. After a decision is made, if deportation is ordered, the alien can have the decision appealed by an immigration appeals panel. That appellate decision can then be appealed through federal courts all the way up to the supreme court.

Once deported, the alien may be subject to a ban from the United States that would also include criminal penalties for attempting to re-enter the country. An alien who is deported and then attempts to re-enter the country is guilty of a felony. Deported Aliens usually have to wait a range of between 5 and 20 years to apply for reentry.

How to choose a Qualified Immigration Lawyer

As mentioned before, immigration can be a very long and very complex process. It can be an especially difficult process to understand for applicants whose first language is not English. Though the applications are provided in most every language necessary, some of the concepts may not translate well to other languages and could be hard for an applicant to understand.Moreover, even fluent English speakers still have issues with the applications and turn to professionals for help. Immigration is usually a very serious situation that can be vital to the applicant. Unfortunately, because of the high stakes nature of the process, applicants can be a little more susceptible to fraud and dishonesty as there a many forces that have no issue in taking advantage of the situation.

Research Your Options and Be Careful

There are caveats to all of the above situations mentioned above. It is those caveats that are the source of legal issues that necessitate the consultation of an experienced immigration attorney. The need for any attorney could arise during many of the procedures, in fact, an applicant may want to consult an attorney well before beginning the process.

An applicant should cross check any name they find with reliable sources that provide information about attorneys and authorized immigration service providers.  An applicant should first check uscis.gov which explains what licensing is necessary for attorneys to represent clients in immigration court.  Note that in the Unite States, non-attorneys such as “Notarios” or notary publics, or immigration consultants cannot legally give you immigration legal advice unless they are authorized service providers.

Consider the Stakes Involved and Which Next Action is Right for You

An applicant should carefully consider whether they will want to use the services of an authorized provider or an attorney. There are many considerations that an applicant has to make. The decision will often come down to price and the stakes involved in the immigration issue. Can the applicant afford the attorney, does the price matter? Fees for attorney services can vary greatly amongst individual attorneys. If the price is a big consideration, an applicant will want to consider few attorneys before making a decision.

Questions always arise as to whether a more expensive attorney is better than a cheaper option. There are many factors to consider when evaluating this question. Attorney fees are normally based on the experience, results and proven capabilities of an attorney. If an attorney has practiced immigration law and charges a large sum, an assumption can be made that there have been many clients willing to pay more for the attorney services because of the attorney’s effectiveness. On the other hand, smaller law firms or solo practitioner may have just as much experience and success in handling immigration cases as a more expensive attorney.

The stakes involved or the seriousness of the need for the immigration application is also a factor an applicant has to consider. Is the applicant simply looking to renew a green card or is there a threat of deportation because of a misstatement in an application? The more there is at stake, the more important it may be to have a person who is well versed and trained in trial advocacy. A deportation hearing is very similar to a trial.

Research Potential Lawyers You Could Hire then Schedule an Appointment with a Few

An applicant will want to gather as much information about the person assisting their application, whether it be an authorized service provider or an attorney.  It is important for an applicant to find out as much information as they can before any consultation. It is not very difficult to find information on an attorney. An applicant can search websites that provide attorney reviews that will allow an applicant to see what other clients have said about the attorney’s services.

Most attorneys have their own websites that contain information about their practice and experience. An applicant should study that information carefully and go to a consultation with questions. The applicant should take a careful look at the type of immigration cases the lawyer has handled. Do they simply do non-immigrant visas, do they handle deportation matters? Do they have someone there that can help a non-English speaker?

An immigration applicant should be fully aware of the complexity of the process and realize that they may need help in order to be successful.  An applicant should do as much research as possible and seek out the help of individual that are best equipped to assist them.