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Understanding Immigration Law
Immigration law governs how individuals enter live and work in the United States.
Common Immigration Cases
- Family visas
- Employment visas
- Green cards
- Citizenship
- Deportation defense
When to Contact an Immigration Lawyer
Legal advice is helpful when applying for visas or facing removal proceedings.
Immigration Process
- Application preparation
- Government filing
- Interview or hearing
Costs
Costs vary depending on the immigration case type.
FAQs
What does an immigration lawyer do?
They help clients navigate immigration laws and applications.
How long do immigration cases take?
Processing times vary by visa type.
Can lawyers help with deportation?
Yes attorneys can defend clients in immigration court.
What is a green card?
Permanent resident status in the United States.
Do I need a lawyer?
Legal guidance helps avoid application mistakes.
5515 Immigration Lawyers Found
Attorney Miller has successfully represented hundreds of clients in political asylum, withholding of deportation, cancellation of removal, and criminal and fraud waiver cases before the Immigration Court, U.S. District Court and the United States Court of Appeals. She successfully argued the landmark case of Song v. INS – a U.S. District Court case involving the availability of 212(h) waivers for persons convicted of certain crimes. She was also lead counsel in the nationwide class action lawsuit Costello v. Napolitano and co-counsel in the consolidated case of De Osorio v. Mayorkas before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning adult children’s ability to retain the priority date of their parent’s petitions despite their having aged-out.. During the almost thirty years that Ms. Miller has been an attorney, she has defended clients in the immigration courts; obtained immigration and naturalization benefits for clients from the INS/DHS; defended clients in state and federal criminal proceedings; and pursued post-conviction relief, such as petitions for habeas corpus and writs of coram nobis, for non-citizens convicted of crimes.
Gary Chodorow represents businesses, investors, and families in U.S. and China visa, immigration, and nationality law matters.. Mr. Chodorow has represented startups and Fortune 500 companies, Nobel Prize winners, high tech companies, investors, EB-5 regional centers, symphonies, artists, athletes, health care professionals, diplomats, and many others facing complex immigration matters.. Mr. Chodorow often represents clients before the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China as well as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices here. He also has extensive experience representing clients in Immigration Court, federal courts, and before the U.S. Department of Labor. And he is knowledgeable about the security and export control issues that arise in immigration cases.. Mr. Chodorow He has authored a number of articles and book chapters on immigration law. His publications have been cited in testimony before the U.S. Congress. He is also frequently called on to provide expert commentary on immigration issues for the media, such as the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, South China Morning Post, and China Radio International. And he publishes the U.S. & China Visa Law blog.. Mr. Chodorow earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California at Berkeley’s Boalt Hall in 1993, after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University in 1989. Subsequently, he was a partner in a Chicago law firm, where for ten years he practiced immigration law and employment law. He joined Hong Law Offices in 2004 to head the Beijing office.. An adjunct professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Mr. Chodorow has also taught courses for Peking University, China University of Politics and Law, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Liaoning University, the Beijing Lawyers Association, and the Shanghai Lawyers Association.. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and currently Co-Chair of the Visa Committee for American Chamber of Commerce-China.. Mr. Chodorow speaks Mandarin and Spanish.. He is admitted to the California bar.
Megan Brewer joined the Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin in March of 2015. Before joining the Law Offices of Stacy Tolchin, Ms. Brewer served as an Asylum Officer with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Anaheim, CA, where she adjudicated Asylum and NACARA applications and interviewed applicants for Credible Fear and Reasonable Fear. Prior to working at the Asylum Office, Ms. Brewer was an attorney with a private immigration firm in Pasadena, CA. Ms. Brewer is a 2009 graduate of the UCLA School of Law with an emphasis in Critical Race Studies.
I am passionate about helping immigrants and their families find solutions. I provide legal counsel in the following areas:. - Naturalization Applications. - Removal Defense. - Asylum – affirmative & defensive. - Cancellation of Removal. - Petitions for Administrative Closure and Prosecutorial Discretion. - Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”). - Federal Litigation. - Fiancé Visa Petitions. - Request for Evidence (“RFE”) Responses. - Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) Petitions. - U Visa Petitions for Victims of Serious Crimes. - T Visas for Victims of Human Trafficking. - Family-Based Lawful Permanent Residence (“Green Card”) Petitions. - I-751 Petitions to Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence. - Applications for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”). - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) Applications. - Consular Processing. - I-601 & I-212 Waivers. - I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers. - Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) investigations. - Applications for Certificate of Citizenship. - Denaturalization Defense. - Special Immigrant Visas ("SIV")- Including Special Immigrant Juveniles and Former Employees of the U.S. Government in Iraq and Afghanistan. My South African husband, Daniel, and I are recently married and live in the Kansas City area.
My practice is limited to immigration and general business law and includes application of immigration laws to achieve immigration and naturalization benefits for my foreign clients. I assist my clients in obtaining permanent and temporary employment visas, setting up businesses and staying in compliance with all US immigration laws. My clients from around the world include business and academic students, exchange visitors, business personnel, professionals, nurses, doctors, athletes, entertainers, religious workers, investors, persons with extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, professors and multinational managers .. I am familiar with DHS and USCIS’ administrative procedures and provides client representation at all levels of the immigration review. My cross-cultural background allows me to provide legal and business advice that fits the cultural context of my clients.
As the daughter of immigrant parents, I have personal experience with the immigration system of the United States. My experience allows me to offer a unique empathy and insight to our clients. I am fluent in English and Spanish and am able to provide Spanish-speaking clients with the comfort of receiving legal services in their native language.
Nader "Nick" Davaei is an Attorney in good standing with the State Bar of California who represents clients in Special Education and U.S. Immigration matters. He has been involved in the area of special education for several years. He has assisted many families with the IEP, 504, SARB, Manifestation Determination, Expulsion, Due Process and Fair Hearing proceedings and has appeared before the California Office of Administrative Hearings. He has also been involved in the area of U.S. Immigration for several years and currently represents domestic and international clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, 'USCIS', U.S. Department of State, Executive Office of Immigration Review, Board of Immigration Appeals, and U.S. Immigration Court, in all facets of U.S. Immigration Law including: immigrant and non-immigrant visa; asylum; deportation defense; permanent residency (Green Card) based on family, employment and INVESTMENT (EB5); as well as citizenship; appeals; deferred action and work permits. As a former Special Education Teacher and Special Education Due Process Coordinator for one of the largest school districts in America, and as a former Special Education Advocate, and now an Attorney, he has worked with hundreds of students with special needs and has assisted many families through various special education administrative proceeds. In addition, prior to becoming an Attorney, Mr. Davaei served as a Law Clerk and full time Immigration Paralegal for a successful immigration law firm in Orange County where he gained valuable experience in all aspects of U.S. Immigration Law. As a person who has personally seen the immediate impacts of a child with special needs, and as an immigrant who came to this country at the age of 12, he possesses a true empathy for all of his clients. Mr. Davaei is committed to offer his clients personal attention on every case and the assurance that he can be reached directly as and when needed.
Tiffany Chang Wu’s practice focuses on business immigration. Tiffany provides long-term strategy planning to employers and foreign nationals and helps them navigate complex immigration laws. Tiffany has obtained favorable results representing clients in employment-based immigrant visas, including petitions for individuals of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, and athletics. She works with academic institutions throughout the country in securing outstanding researchers/professors visa petitions. She has considerable experience with National Interest Waivers (NIW) and Schedule A. Another major focus of her practice is permanent labor certification, including handling complexities involving on-the-job (OTJ) training, travel, and foreign language requirements. Tiffany has extensive experience in employment-based nonimmigrant visas, including H-1B, TN, E-2, O-1, P-1, and P-3. She works with employers of various sizes, from startups and small businesses to multinational corporations. She represents clients across a broad range of industries, including academia, medical and research, new media, biotechnology, fashion, aerospace, advertising, and arts and entertainment.. Selective speaking engagements:. • Presenter, “Exceptional/Extraordinary/Outstanding: Where Do You Fit?” AILA Annual Conference, 06/22/2017, New Orleans, LA• Presenter, “Preparing Successful O-1s and P-1s,” AILA Live Audio Seminar, 03/09/2017• Presenter, “Strategies for O-1/EB-1,” AILA California Chapters Conference, 11/14/2014, San Jose, CA• Presenter, “Immigrant Visa Options for Self-Petitioners, NIWs and Extraordinary Ability,” AILA Southern California Chapter, 10/1/2014, Los Angeles, CA
I am a reasonable fee/low-bono community immigration attorney. My main office is in San Rafael and I share my time between this and my two outpost offices, in Oakland (2 mins from Amtrak Jack London Square) and in Palo Alto - on S. California.. I am also the immigration attorney for a local nonprofit - the Brazilian keep my private fees low - the same as the non-profit - since i can't compete with myself. And because I get all the nice clients that way.. I limit immigration court work to asylum cases and children, so I don't compete directly with my wonderful colleagues dedicated to removal defense.. Come see me for the smallest form, green cards, naturalization through to a U-Visa or VAWA application, or anything to do with minors or dreamers with immigration issues,. Or just for a consultation to talk over your immigration issues and options. Also, if you are here through the employment route, your lawyers represent your employer, and you might find it helpful to discuss questions with an independent attorney. Particularly one with a long career in business before becoming an attorney.
I was born in Budapest, Hungary. I graduated from law school in Budapest. I immigrated to the USA and attended law school here as well. I became a licensed attorney in 2012. I joined the Law Firm of Bloomfield and Kemp in 2016. I have been working as an immigration attorney since then. I do family and business immigration.
Jeremy Brasch earned his B.S. in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance, at UNC-Charlotte. After graduating from UNC, Jeremy went on to get his MBA and work in many different sized companies, from startups to one of the largest corporations in the world. Mr. Brasch graduated from the Charlotte School of Law, where he studied abroad in Willemstad, Curacao through a program with the University of the Netherland Antilles and Hofstra Law. After graduating from law school, Jeremey began practicing franchise law in St. Louis, Missouri.Attorney Brasch chose the field of franchise law because he understands and can relate to the drive of entrepreneurs. As a teen, he worked in his family's business and always dreamed of owning a business himself. After his time in the United States Airforce and a career in corporate America, he started his first business. As the managing attorney at Providence Law, he helps others achieve and maintain that same entrepreneurial dream.