Find the Best Immigration Attorneys

  • Cipolla Law Group

     200 N LaSalle St
    Chicago, Illinois 60601
    United States

    Trusted Chicago Immigration Lawyers. Abogado/a de Inmigracion de Confianze en Chicago, Illinois. We handle all immigration related matters including H-1B visa, L-1 Visa, O visa, TN visa, Marriage green card, K1 visa, VAWA green card, U visa, I-601A Provisional Waiver, I-601 Waiver, Removal and Deporation Defense, Asylum, DACA, Citizenship, Change/extension of Status, Removal of Conditions, Adjustment of Status. Call us at 773-687-0549 for a consultation.

  • Davis & Associates

     17750 Preston Rd
    Dallas, Texas 75252
    United States

    From offices in Houston and Dallas, Davis & Associates helps clients pursue family or employment-based visas, defend deportation proceedings, seek political asylum or appeal immigration decisions. At Davis & Associates, we are constantly raising the bar for immigration representation, maintaining a sharp focus on the quality of our service. Our work ethic and commitment to excellence helps us better serve clients so they can achieve their immigration goals.

  • Cascadia Cross-Border Law

     1305 11th Street Suite 301
    Bellingham, Washington 98225
    United States

    Situated in Bellingham WA, Cascadia Cross-border Law offers a full range of immigration legal services to clients. The U.S. immigration laws are complicated and full of red-tape processes that make it challenging for foreign nationals to accomplish their personal and business purposes without the assistance of attorneys. Website: https://www.cascadia.com/

  • Herman Legal Group, LLC

     2928 41st Ave
    Queens, New York 11101
    United States

    THE NYC IMMIGRATION LAWYER YOU CAN TRUST Thank you for visiting the Herman Legal Group — The Law Firm for Immigrants™! Founded in 1995 by Richard Herman, we are an award-winning, skilled, driven, compassionate and highly experienced immigration law firm: passionate about providing exceptional immigration legal services and helping others.

  • Richards and Jurusik Immigration Law

     2731 South Park Ave
    Lackawanna, New York 14218
    United States

    At Richards and also Jurusik we have set up a lawful group with the required expert experience to handle all UNITED STATE migration law issues, from basic to complex, from individuals to huge multi-national companies. It our goal to aid you in preparing the required supporting evidence to provide the most compelling instance possible for your desired migration end result.

  • Andres Mejer Law

     379 Princeton Hightstown Road
    East Windsor, New Jersey 08512
    United States

    At Andres Mejer Law, we solve immigration problems and help immigrants qualify for legal status. We will fight to keep your family together and for you to achieve legal immigration status in US. For more details call our East Windsor immigration lawyer at 609-318-6462.

  • Atlanta Family & Immigration Law

     2860 Church St
    East Point, Georgia 30344
    United States

    Judith Delus Montgomery is a West- Indian American Attorney who grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. Judith has always had a desire to protect everyday citizens and ensure that they are aware of their legal rights. Judith has worked both as a prosecutor for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, and as an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Georgia Department of Labor. Phone: (678) 647-7208

  • Law Offices of Cheng, Cho, & Yee, PC

     111 W Washington St. Ste 1010
    Chicago, Illinois 60602
    United States

    Our Chicago immigration lawyers represent corporate clients and individuals with a large range of immigration issues. We have more than 27 years’ experience helping businesses keep and maintain the best workers by easing immigration barriers between countries. Similarly, our attorneys work to unite families separated by borders and immigration regulations.

  • Stelmakh & Associates, LLC

     12535 15th Avenue NE, Suite 218, Seattle, WA 98125
    Seattle, Washington 98125
    United States

    Phone: 2066050550

    Katya Stelmakh, Esq. is Founder and Managing Director of Stelmakh & Associates LLC immigration law firm. Ms. Stelmakh has 14 years of successful attorney experience in the field of business immigration law. She represents foreign workers, entrepreneurs, investors and their families in business and family immigration matters before the US Immigration Services, US Department of Labor, and US Consulates abroad. Ms. Stelmakh also counsels and trains employers and their HR personnel on immigration

  • Jaxon C. Munns

     770 S. Woodruff Ave
    IDAHO FALLS, Idaho 83401
    United States

    At MZJ, we understand coming to an attorney isn’t always the most ideal situation. As such, we work out every part of the process from YOUR perspective. We have crafted an experience from start to finish that we know you willl love, because we did it entirely with YOU, the client in mind.

  • Jonathan M. Feigenbaum, Esquire, Boston Disability Lawyer

     184 High St #503
    Boston, Massachusetts 02110
    United States

    The ERISA lawyers at Jonathan M. Feigenbaum, Esquire work tirelessly to deliver successful results. Our firm concentrates on employee benefits as well as insurance and disability claims. We provide unparalled service to get the justice you’re entitled to. If you’re in the Boston area, contact us today to begin building your claim. Our Boston disability lawyer with a winning strategy can represent you at all stages of your disability claim from filing, to appealing and even litigating in court.

  • AmLaw Group

     1920 E Hallandale Beach Blvd
    Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
    United States

    AmLaw Group is a business immigration law firm in Hallandale Beach, FL that focuses on investor and developer representation for business immigration matters. AmLaw Group has more than 15 years of experience to help you make informed decisions in the process of making the United States your home. Our primary areas of focus include E2 Visas, H-1B Visas, EB-2 Visas, EB-3 Visas, EB-1a Visas, O-1 Visas. For more details call an immigration attorney Hallandale Beach, FL at AmLaw Group at 3055096400

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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.