Immigration practice areas

Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.

Green card cases based on marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, including conditional residence and removal of conditions.

Visas allowing the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States to marry.

Temporary work visas for specialty occupations, including registration, petitions, transfers and extensions.

Visas for managers, executives and specialized-knowledge employees transferring to a U.S. office of their employer.

Temporary visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in their field.

Employment-based green cards for priority workers and the national interest waiver category.

Employer-sponsored labor certification preceding many employment-based green card petitions.

Employer immigration programs, Form I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement matters.

R-1 visas and special immigrant religious worker petitions.

Treaty-based visas for professionals, traders and investors from eligible countries.

Green cards through qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States.

Visas and status issues for international students and exchange visitors, including OPT and practical training.

Protection for people who fear persecution in their home country, including affirmative and defensive asylum.

Refugee processing and Temporary Protected Status for nationals of designated countries.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals requests and renewals.

Protection for survivors of domestic violence, qualifying crimes and human trafficking.

Protection for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected.

Representation in immigration court removal proceedings and related relief such as cancellation of removal.

Assistance with immigration detention, bond hearings and release requests.

Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and motions to reopen or reconsider.

Analysis of how criminal charges and convictions affect immigration status.

Petitions for review, mandamus actions and other federal court litigation involving immigration agencies.

Applications for U.S. citizenship (N-400), certificates of citizenship and related issues.

Waivers such as I-601 and I-601A for grounds of inadmissibility.

Immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.

Broad immigration law practice covering a range of family, employment, humanitarian and citizenship matters.