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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.
5545 Immigration Lawyers Found
Mr. Dearson is a business, technology, and employment/immigration attorney, with substantial experience in support of small-medium businesses and international transactions. His practice focuses on assisting foreign corporations doing business in the United States, as well as domestic corporations doing business overseas.. Main areas of practice: General Counsel services, Representing High-Tech Companies, Intellectual Property (inclu. Technology Contracts, Licensing, Trademarks, Trade Secrets), Employment law (HR Law, Hiring and Firing, Payroll Law), Commercial Leasing, and Business Immigration law (aka Employment-based Immigration).. The law firm's Employment-based Immigration practice centers on Immigration planning for foreign nationals entrepreneurs and corporations, Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visas (Permanent Residency) petitions, Corporate Relocation, Consular Processing, Loss of Nationality or Renunciation of Citizenship.. Mr. Dearson has substantial experience in representing multinational corporations and individuals in matters of corporate relocations, immigration, and employment of global workforce. He frequently represents clients before the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and the U.S. Department of State (DOS), both in regular and controversy petitions. He has considerable expertise in submissions of specific immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions for the benefit of multinational managers, executives, skilled professionals, investors and traders (L-1, E-1, E-2, H-1B visa categories and employment-based petitions for permanent residence) as well as loss of nationality or renunciation of U.S. citizenship petitions.. Mr. Dearson's IP transactions practice involves structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements and policies related to commercial and technology matters, including IP licensing, teaming agreements, channel-partner agreements, strategic alliance agreements, development agreements, SaaS and SaaP agreements, support and maintenance agreements, resale and distribution agreements, consulting and sub-contracting agreements, as well as advising clients on privacy and data protection matters.
Brad brings over a decade of experience to the practice of law. He represents and advises clients in consumer immigration matters. Upon graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Michael P. McWeeny and the Honorable Lorraine Nordlund of the Fairfax County Circuit Court. After clerking, Brad was a trial attorney with the Office of the Public Defender. In that role he represented clients Virginia trial courts, the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court.. In 2012, Brad left the Public Defender’s Office to become a founding partner in the firm of Henson Pachuta & Kammerman, PLLC. In that role, he focused his attention on immigration law, representing clients in removal defense, family immigration petitions, asylum, special immigrant juvenile status petitions, and consular processing.. Brad founded Henson Immigration Law, PLLC in 2022 to focus his practice on representing clients with family based adjustment of status, consular processing, and citizenship applications. He also advises criminal defense attorneys whose clients have concerns about the effect their criminal case will have on their immigration status.
Satnam Singh is the principal lawyer in Satnam Singh, PC, and American Immigration Law Office, PLC, practicing law since 1988. Satnam is admitted to the Supreme Court of Virginia, the US Courts of Appeals for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and Federal Circuits, Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, US Tax Court, US Court of International Trade, the US Supreme Court, and the Bar Council in India. Satnam is author of Marriage to a Foreign National, Love (and a lot of paperwork) conquers all, SOLO eNewsletter, Vol. 15, No. 3, Winter 2009, ABA GP/Solo Division, and represented the petitioner in Adolfo Rendon BRACAMONTES v. Eric H. HOLDER, 675 F.3d 380 (4th Cir. 2012). He has served/serving as AILA DC Chapter’s Norfolk Liaison Chair, Member of AILA’s Field Offices Liaison Committee, Chair of several committees of ABA’s GP/SOLO Division, and Board Member and Secretary of the Virginia State Bar’s International Practice Section. His areas of immigration practice include: Litigation, Appeals, Consular Processing, Waivers, Family Immigration, Naturalization, I-9 Review and Audits, and Business Immigration. He obtained his LL.B. degree from Delhi University, India; and J.D. (Eq.), and LL.M. from William & Mary Law School, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Additionally, his past and present law practice include legal representation in the areas of Business and Corporate Law, International Law, International Transactions, Customs, Taxation, Wills, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Domestic Relations, Criminal Law, Social Security, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Elder Law, Contracts, and Employment/Labor Laws.. EDUCATION. College of William & Mary:Marshall-Wythe School of Law, South Henry Street, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185LL.M: Master of Laws in Taxation (May 1990)J.D. (Equivalency): Juris Doctor (Equivalency) (May 1990). Old Dominion University:School of Education, Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia 23529Ph.D. student: completed courses in Organizational Leadership and Development, Program Evaluation, Multicultural Environment, and Urban Educational Leadership, for Ph.D.(August 1986 to December 1990). San Jose State University:School of Education, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, California 95112M.A.: Master of Arts in Education [Instructional Technology] (December 1985); wrote thesis on “Perception Process and Perceptual Differences”. Delhi University:Law Center-II, Ring Road, New Delhi, IndiaLL.B.: Bachelor of Laws (May 1983). Jawaharlal Nehru University:School of International Studies, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi, India 110067M.Phil.: Master of Philosophy [International Politics] (May 1980)Completed 24 credits of research and course work, and wrote a thesis on “Transfer of Soviet Technology to the Third World - A Case Study of India”M.A.: Master of Arts in Politics [International Relations] (May 1977)Ph.D. student: completed 48 credits of Ph.D. degree research and course work on the thesis “Soviet Policy on Technical Cooperation with the Third World - A Case Study of South Asian Region” (July 1980 to July 1984). Delhi University:S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi University Campus, Delhi, IndiaB.Com.: Bachelor of Commerce (May 1974). ADDITIONAL EDUCATION. Postgraduate Professional DIPLOMAS in:Training Methods for Business and Industry (January 1986) from San Jose State University, San Jose, CATraining and Development (November 1984) from Indian Society for Training & Development, New Delhi, IndiaLabor Laws (August 1981) from Indian Law Institute, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi, IndiaPersonnel Management & Industrial Relations (December 1980) from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, IndiaInternational Law and Diplomacy (March 1978) from Indian Academy of International Law and Diplomacy, Scindia House, New Delhi, IndiaTourism and Hotel Management (December 1978) from Rajasthan University, Jaipur, India. Attended numerous professional training programs and continuing legal education programs/seminars in the United States and India, in diverse areas, including: instructional systems development, training assessment and evaluation, behavioral science, faculty development, banking law, industrial relations, personnel management, human resources development, organizational development, international trade laws, contracts, criminal law, labor law, bankruptcy law, and immigration and nationality laws, while working in the training field in India and subsequently, while practicing law in the United States. Received Lifetime Community College Instructor Credential to teach “Government (Theory and Practice, Local and International)” from the California Community Colleges Board of Governors in 1986.. BAR ADMISSIONS. Supreme Court of the United States (10/30/1995)United States Court of Appeals for the: Federal Circuit (06/05/1997); 1st Circuit (07/01/20140; 2nd Circuit (06/11/2014); 3rd Circuit (07/14/2014); 4th Circuit (01/22/1991); 5th Circuit (01/25/2006); 6th Circuit (03/13/2006); 9th Circuit (06/10/2014); 10th Circuit (07/03/2014); and 11th Circuit (07/15/2014)United States Tax Court (06/06/1994)United States Court of International Trade (04/30/1997)United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (11/18/1994)United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (03/12/1991)Supreme Court of Virginia (11/06/1990); Virginia State Bar (10/05/1990)Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, India (03/23/1988). TEACHING/TRAINING EXPERIENCE. While working as a personnel officer in a large nationalized bank in India, from September 1977 to February 1982, regularly taught at the bank’s executive training college, as a visiting faculty. Later on, appointed full time faculty member at the college, where worked from February 1982 to July 1984. Independently designed, developed, conducted, and managed in-house training programs, ranging from one week to six weeks, for bank executives in the areas of Labor Laws, Banking Law, Contracts, Negotiable Instruments, Business Law, Human Resources Management and Development, Advanced Management, and International Transactions. Worked as Program Director of training for all Behavioral, Legal, and Management training programs. Regularly participated in developing short term and long range training plans and strategies at the corporate level, and submitted evaluation reports and recommendation to the top management. Taught American Government at the Commonwealth College in Norfolk, Virginia, from 1987 to 1988. Panel speaker in several AILA conferences.. RESEARCH & WRITING. Researched and authored more than 100 hand outs and study materials while working as a faculty member at the Staff Training College of a large bank in India; researched, authored, and submitted my M.Phil. thesis on Transfer of Soviet Technology to the Third World - A Case Study of India; researched, authored, and submitted my M.A. thesis on Perception Process and Perceptual Differences at the San Jose State University, California; and wrote hundreds of legal briefs and legal memoranda in the course of litigation in my practice areas. Satnam Singh, Marriage to a Foreign National, Love (and a lot of paperwork) conquers all, SOLO eNewsletter, Vol. 15, No. 3, Winter 2009, ABA GP/Solo Division. Adolfo Rendon BRACAMONTES v. Eric H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General, 675 F.3d 380 (4th Cir. 2012); Argued: December 7, 2011, Decided: March 29, 2012; petitioner’s counsel, Satnam Singh.. MEMBERSHIPS. American Bar Association; Federal Bar Association; Virginia State Bar; Virginia Bar Association; American Immigration Lawyers Association; Association of American Lawyers from India; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association; South Asian Lawyers Association; and Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh, India.. VOLUNTARY WORKMentor for American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); Member of Pro Bono Committee of AILA; Chair/Vice Chair/Member of several committees of American Bar Association (GP/Solo: Immigration Law, International Law, Ethics); Liaison Chair for Norfolk offices of USCIS, ICE, and CBP for AILA; providing free consultation to general public in immigration matters since 1990; speaker on immigration law topics at College of William and Mary, Norfolk State University, Tidewater Community College, and local forums; supervised internships/externships for the students of William & Mary Law School and Old Dominion University; and volunteer officer of the local Civic League.
Lychelle is a successful immigration attorney, representing clients in cases before U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services, the Department of State, immigration courts, and in local juvenile and circuit courts. She specializes in family and fiance petitions, consular processing, adjustment of status, special immigrant juvenile status, naturalization, family unity waivers, Violence Against Women's Act, and some employment-based visas.
An experienced immigration attorney and litigator.
Attorney Jacobson is a solo practitioner based in West Hartford, Connecticut and currently handles family, immigration, criminal, and Social Security disability matters. She started the Law Office of Eva Jacobson in March 2018 to provide quality legal representation at modest rates. She works closely with clients to understand their concerns and develop a plan to further their legal goals. She zealously advocates for her clients in order to secure positive outcomes. As a result, she consistently provides quality representation every step of the way.. Attorney Jacobson maintains the highest level of professionalism and is extremely thorough. She takes the time to discuss and explain what to expect each day in court, ensuring that clients understand the legal process and have time to ask questions prior to entering into agreements. She represents clients across the state in family and criminal courts, at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and before Social Security Administration. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and in the U.S. District Court for Connecticut.. She previously worked at the Hartford Public Library, where she began representing clients at USCIS since 2015. She assisted hundreds of individuals with their citizenship, naturalization, and green card applications. She also worked at Lawyers Without Borders for over seven years, managing several U.S. Department of State grants ranging from $750,000 to $1.25 million. She launched, developed, and oversaw trial advocacy training programs to increase the prosecution of domestic violence, human trafficking, and wildlife trafficking crimes.. Attorney Jacobson is admitted to practice in Connecticut and in the U.S. District Court for Connecticut. She received her Juris Doctor (JD) from UConn School of Law and Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Certificate in Public and Nonprofit Management from UConn as well. Attorney Jacobson is deeply committed to working with local organizations to meet the needs of vulnerable populations and improving access to justice for low income individuals.. She is a member of and was previously the Chair of the Board of Directors of Charter Oak Cultural Center. She also has served on the City of Hartford Commission on Refugee and Immigrant Affairs since its inception in 2014. In addition to her law practice, she served for over three years as Director of the Connecticut Community Law Center at UConn School of Law, which is an access to justice initiative aimed at providing legal services to low- and moderate- income individuals who have traditionally been underserved. She was previously an adjunct professor at UConn School of Law.
At The Williams Law Group, LLC , we believe in quality legal representation. Unlike traditional brick and mortar 9-5 law firms; The Williams Law Group is a modern firm, delivering the flexibility and versatility to meet the needs of modern day clients and their families.. Our firm strives to maintain low overhead, offer competitive fees and deliver outstanding service. We are here to listen to your needs and guide you to the solutions that you seek. The legal system is complicated, The Williams Law Group, LLC is here to simplify it for you.
A cutting edge immigration practice that helps keep families together. This firm focuses on service. Attorney Kima believes in providing the highest level of service to all clients. She believes that good service makes all the difference to a successful business. She is always ready to go the extra mile to assist and satisfy the client, even sometimes meeting them half way. During the several years of practice, she has worked with individuals, families, businesses, and the community as a whole, giving her extensive experience and good judgment in assisting people make those tough and complicated decisions. Attorney Kima's extensive travels overseas, around the world and inside the United States have given her that global and international edge to relate and identify with different people from all walks of life. At the end of the day, it's all about getting great results for you...the people we serve.
Beverly A. Black is an honest attorney. She has been licensed in Pennsylvania since 1992 and continues to be a lawyer in good standing. Although she passed the New Jersey bar in 1992, she never practiced in that state and never finalized her license with NJ. New Jersey recently did some housecleaning and took Beverly off their rolls. She has never had any problems with any disciplinary board.. She's been practicing immigration law for over 25 years and will not tell you she can help you if she can't.. She is fluent in Spanish and conversant in Portuguese, having lived in Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile and Brazil.. Beverly's immigration focus is on deportation defense, family visas, asylum, and some business visas.. Her family law focus is simple divorces, custody and support cases as well as paternity matters and protections from abuse.. Consultations are $150 per half hour which counts as a credit if she takes your case.