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    Law Offices of Beles & Beles

    Superlawyers Recipient?: Yes

     Ordway Building
    Oakland, California 94612
    United States

    Practice Overview:

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

    Review:

    "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.

  • Inspira Immigration Law

     1325 S Congress Ave
    Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
    United States

    Inspira Immigration Law is a dedicated immigration law firm providing strategic and results-driven legal services. We specialize in family-based petitions, employment-based visas, EB2-NIW petitions, Motions before Immigration Court, VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions, U visas, waivers, and consular processing.

  • K1 Visa Law Attorney Miami

     2600 Douglas Rd Ste 100
    Coral Gables, Florida 33134
    United States

    K1 Visa Law – Leading immigration & visa law firm in the USA. Expert attorneys specializing in fiancé visas, green cards, & citizenship. Fast, reliable, and hassle-free service!” K1 Visa Law – Trusted immigration & visa law firm in the USA. Our expert attorneys specialize in fiancé visas, green cards, citizenship, and more. Fast, reliable, and stress-free visa solutions to help you achieve your immigration goals!

  • Fateh Law Corporation

     2099 Lougheed Hwy. A113, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 1A8, Canada
    Port Coquitlam, British Columbia V3B 1A8
    United States

    Fateh Law Corporation is a Canadian law firm specializing in immigration matters, with offices located in both Canada and India. The firm is led by an experienced immigration lawyer in Chandigarh with over a decade of litigation experience. Dual-qualified as an Indian Advocate and a Canadian Barrister and Solicitor, he provides clear, reliable guidance on Canadian immigration issues—whether you’re applying from India or already in Canada.

  • Nathan Fowler

     1146 Eastland Dr N
    Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
    United States

    Destino Legal was founded on the idea that visiting an attorney should be a pleasant experience, not an uncomfortable one. We believe you should be treated with patience, dignity and respect. We take the time to ensure every step of the process is clear and well explained by our knowledgeable and experienced team.

  • Sussman Law Firm

     9916 Monroe Road
    Charlotte, North Carolina 28270
    United States

    Based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, Sussman Law Firm, PLLC offers top-notch legal services and advocacy in areas such as immigration, divorce, and family law. Established in 2015, they prioritize empowering clients, providing clarity on legal matters and enabling them to navigate challenging situations effectively. Website: https://www.sussmanlawfirmpllc.com/

  • Lozano Law Firm – Abogados de Inmigración

     5718 University Heights Blvd #104
    San Antonio, Texas 78249
    United States

    Phone: 2108992290

    Lozano Law Firm – Abogados de Inmigración is a Texas-based Immigration Law Firm dedicated to providing personalized and cost-effective immigration solutions to their clients. Lozano Law Firm – Abogados de Inmigración 5718 University Heights Blvd #104, San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 899-2290 https://www.AbogadoLozano.com/

  • Pollak PLLC

     15305 Dallas Pkwy 12th Floor
    Addison, texas 75001
    United States

    Pollak PLLC provides clients with full-service professional legal services to help them obtain a legal solution to their immigration visa needs. Click for e2 lawyer

  • Brooks Law Firm

     10 High Street, Suite 3
    Medford, Massachusetts 02155
    United States

    We are hard working attorneys for hard working people. Our legal advocates handle complex personal injury cases from auto accidents, job site injuries, Social Security Disability Claims, and slip & falls we also support clients through visa applications, asylum, & deportation proceedings in Medford, MA. https://brookslawfirm.com/

  • Saavedra & Perez Law

     4101 Chain Bridge Rd Suite 206
    Fairfax, Virginia 22030
    United States

    Saavedra & Perez is an immigration law firm dedicated to serving the Latino community. As first- and second-generation immigrants, we understand the challenges our clients face and are committed to providing legal support with clarity and compassion. With 16 years of experience, we assist individuals and families in navigating the immigration process, offering guidance on family petitions and other immigration matters. Website: https://saavedraperezlaw.com/

  • Getachew & Ansari Immigration Attorneys, P.C.

     255 N Market St, Suite 170
    San Jose, California 95110
    United States

    When you need help for one of the most important matters of your life, trust the San Jose immigration attorneys at the Getachew & Ansari Immigration Attorneys. Our immigration firm is dedicated to helping every client as thoroughly as possible. Whether you are seeking asylum, citizenship or facing deportation, we’re here for you. We are compassionate, dedicated, and ready to work with you and your family. Leave your immigration worries in our hands. Schedule a consultation today.

  • KL Immigration Lawyer

     165-48 Baisley Blvd
    New York, New York 11434
    United States

    If you are searching for a green card attorney to legally help you settle in the USA, visit KL Immigration Lawyer. His office is located at Baisley Blvd, Queens, NY 11434, and from there, he provides immigration consolation and advocates for his clients in different immigration cases. Sergey Kalantarov is the immigration lawyer who is the best choice for immigration and green card legal services. Immigration lawyer Queens has a team of multilingual paralegals, so communication will not be a big

  • Kalantarov Immigration Lawyer

     17 Lumber Rd Suite 5
    Roslyn, New York 11576
    United States

    Kalantarov Immigration Lawyer utilizes many years of practice to ensure immigration goals are met in the most cost-effective and efficient ways possible. The firm focuses on effective immigration services, which include thorough consultation, timely and persuasive applications, and a deep legal understanding of immigration policy and changes. From bringing together separated families, assisting skilled workers, and zealously representing clients in removal proceedings…

  • Bolour / Carl Immigration Group, APC

     8050 N Palm Ave, Suite 300
    Fresno, California 93711
    United States

    The Bolour / Carl Immigration Group is a boutique, full-service immigration law firm. Our immigration lawyers have a proven track record of successfully meeting our clients’ immigration-related goals. Our strength is rooted in our solid understanding of the extremely complex and ever-changing set of U.S. immigration laws and policies. We owe a great deal of gratitude to our clients who over the past 25 years, have honored us with their trust to represent them.

  • Bolour / Carl Immigration Group, APC

     369 Main Street, Suite M5
    Salinas, California 93901
    United States

    The Bolour / Carl Immigration Group is a boutique, full-service immigration law firm. Our immigration lawyers have a proven track record of successfully meeting our clients’ immigration-related goals. Our strength is rooted in our solid understanding of the extremely complex and ever-changing set of U.S. immigration laws and policies. We owe a great deal of gratitude to our clients who over the past 25 years, have honored us with their trust to represent them.

  • Bolour / Carl Immigration Group, APC

     999 W Main St STE 100
    Boise, Idaho 83702
    United States

    The Bolour / Carl Immigration Group is a boutique, full-service immigration law firm. Our immigration lawyers have a proven track record of successfully meeting our clients’ immigration-related goals. Our strength is rooted in our solid understanding of the extremely complex and ever-changing set of U.S. immigration laws and policies. We owe a great deal of gratitude to our clients who over the past 25 years, have honored us with their trust to represent them.

  • Bolour / Carl Immigration Group, APC

     5169 Washington Blvd
    Los Angeles, California 90016
    United States

    The Bolour / Carl Immigration Group is a boutique, full-service immigration law firm. Our immigration lawyers have a proven track record of successfully meeting our clients’ immigration-related goals. Our strength is rooted in our solid understanding of the extremely complex and ever-changing set of U.S. immigration laws and policies. We owe a great deal of gratitude to our clients who over the past 25 years, have honored us with their trust to represent them.

  • Bolour / Carl Immigration Group, APC

     419 Webster Street, Suite 202
    Monterey, California 93940
    United States

    The Bolour / Carl Immigration Group is a boutique, full-service immigration law firm. Our immigration lawyers have a proven track record of successfully meeting our clients’ immigration-related goals. Our strength is rooted in our solid understanding of the extremely complex and ever-changing set of U.S. immigration laws and policies. We owe a great deal of gratitude to our clients who over the past 25 years, have honored us with their trust to represent them.

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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.