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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.
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Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Haroen ("Harun") Calehr is half Indonesian and half Dutch. He started practicing law right after graduating from Texas Southern University, J.D, in 2001, and then followed by graduating from Tulane Law School, LL.M., in 2002 where he received his Master in Law in Admiralty and Maritime Law. Prior to pursing his LL.M, Haroen worked for two Houston law firms, a U.S. Federal Magistrate Judge, and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge. Haroen is fluent in Dutch, German, and Indonesian.. Haroen currently focuses his practice in the following areas of the law: Litigation, Personal Injury, Admiralty Law, Immigration Law, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, and Criminal Law.. Haroen is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. There are over 70,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only 7,000 have been recognized as Board Certified specialists in one of 21 select areas of law. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization was established in 1974 by the Supreme Court of Texas at the request of State Bar of Texas and is the only governing board authorized to certify attorneys in legal specialty areas.. He is also a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. The College of the State Bar of Texas is an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys. Haroen is also a certified Domestic Arbitrator and Attorney Ad Litem. Haroen has a notable 10th Circuit Federal case, Tulengkey v. Gonzales, which has been published.. Haroen was awarded The Top Lawyers for the People Award by the H Texas Magazine. He has also been named Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.. Haroen was also presented with an Award of Appreciation for the efforts extended to the citizens of Indonesia in 16 states in 2003 for the seminars that he toured with the Indonesian Consulate General in Houston. He currently serves Of Counsel for the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston, Texas, as well as for Young & Husain, PLLC. He also serves as a committee member for the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, which is appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas.. Haroen has been interviewed on CNN Asian Edition Program regarding the prospects for democracy in Indonesia and the new Habibie government. He was also a guest speaker at a Continuing Legal Education seminar on deportation and removal proceedings. Previously, he taught a cross-cultural training seminar for ANADARKO executives on Indonesian politics and economy, Houston, TX, 2002.. He is an active member of Harris County Bar Association and American Bar Associations, the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, The American Inns of Court – Houston Chapter, The Netherlands Texas Business Association, IABA, Indonesian American Business Association, Phi Alpha Delta, and the U.S. Maritime Law Association.. He has been admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: Texas, New York, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Texas, U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Texas, and U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas.
Mehron P. Azarmehr obtained a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Economics from the University of North Texas. After his master’s degree, he worked at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Later, he attended St. Mary’s University School of Law and the University of Texas Law School. During law school, he served at the Texas Supreme Court as briefing intern.. • Mehron has been practicing law in Texas since 1992. He first served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Texas Attorney General’s office in Austin, Texas; then from 1996 to 1998, he practiced immigration law at Gardere & Wynne, L.L.P. in Dallas, Texas.. • In 1999, he founded Azarmehr Law Group, an exclusively immigration-based practice. The law firm is based in Austin, Texas with affiliate offices in Monterrey, Mexico London, UK, and Shanghai, China.. • Mehron is admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of Texas.. • Mehron is multilingual and speaks English, Spanish, Farsi and French.. Professional Memberships:. • State Bar of Texas. • American Immigration Lawyers Association. Professional Bar Activities:. • State Bar Foundation Fellow: membership is limited to 1/3 of 1% of licensed attorneys in Texas.. • Past Chair, State Bar of Texas, Environmental Law Section. • Past Associate Editor-in-Chief, State Bar of Texas, Environmental Law Journal. Publications:. • Immigration Options and Procedures for Healthcare Workers, Business Immigration Law: Strategies for Employing Foreign Nationals (2010-12).. • Natural Resources Damages Under CERCLA Sec. 107: How the Liability Rules Differ Between Actions for Natural Resource Damages and Response Costs, 21 Environmental Law Reporter No. 10 (1992).. • Status of Joint and Several Liability Under CERCLA after Bell Petroleum; 24 Environmental No. 5 (1994).. • CERCLA Joint and Several Liability in the Fifth Circuit After Bell Petroleum, State Bar of Texas, 25 Environmental Law Journal No. 1 (1994).
Ana Maria Schwartz is the daughter of immigrants from Chile and most of her family still resides there. She has traveled, lived, studied and volunteered on five continents. Prior to focusing on immigration issues, Ms. Schwartz worked in the fields of criminal law, software licensing, and small business law.. Ana Maria Schwartz earned her Bachelor's Degree from Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where she majored in Political Science and minored in Spanish. During her time at Bryn Mawr College, she volunteered with Spanish-speaking communities in Philadelphia and brought United Nations officials to the College to speak on various international matters.. Ms. Schwartz furthered her education at the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, where she earned a Juris Doctorate in 2003. During law school, Ms. Schwartz spent a summer studying international law in Rome, Italy. She also served as Vice President of the Law School's Student Bar Association and Vice-President of the Latin American Law School Association. In addition, she was awarded a Hispanic Bar Association as well as a S.P.A.C.E. scholarship for her contributions to the community.. Ms. Schwartz volunteers her time to the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) where she has worked with TPS and VAWA claims. She is also an Executive Board member of the Southwest Texas Chapter of Hostelling International.. Ms. Schwartz is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French and Italian.
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Peng is an attorney at Li Law Group. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D.) and University of Nebraska Colelge of Business (M.B.A). His areas of focus include immigration law, family law, and business litigation. Prior to founding his firm, Peng worked at the Nebraska Supreme Court as a Public Guardian Associate Counsel. He also clerked for the Nebraksa Department of Labor and UNL Enturepreurship Legal Clinic during law school.. He is admitted to practice in the courts of state of Nebraks and in the U.S. District Court of Nebraska. He is a member of the Nebraska Bar Association and a member of Nebraska Supreme Court Techonlogy Committe. Attorney Li primarily practices civil litigation, business, and immigration & removal defense.
I am very passionate about being an immigration attorney. I believe that by helping someone remain in the United States permanenty, the entire course of that family is forever altered.. I was profiled by Cardozo Alumni Magazine. I featured in a profile about my work in Haiti
Licensed Practicing Attorney in the State of Maryland and D.C.. Working hard everyday to serve the people. Please do not hesitate to contact the law firm today.
At the Law Firm of Van T. Doan, LLC, our practice is focused on immigration law and family law. We have a comprehensive understanding of the complex nature of immigration law and the implications that may arise from emotionally charged domestic matters. The firm is routinely called upon to either consult or handle immigration matters where the parties may be separated or going through a high-conflict divorce. We also frequently receive referrals from domestic law attorneys where one of the parties is a foreign national and concerns have been raised regarding lawful status, child custody and visitation, and domestic violence. As a certified mediator and collaborative law practitioner, I believe in negotiation and that eventually, calmer heads will prevail. However, when the situation demands immediate action such as when a child has been removed from the home without notice or consent, I have successfully petitioned for the Court to take action for the safe return of the child.
Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence LLC located in Baltimore, Maryland. Elizabeth earned her Juris Doctor and LL.M at the University of Baltimore School of Law where she served as a Staff Editor for the Intellectual Property Journal. She also earned an LL.B from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.. She is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Baltimore City Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, and District of Columbia Bar Association.. She is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Baltimore City Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, and District of Columbia Bar Association.. Attorney Lawrence is also a certified mediator.. She has a passion for helping young men and women become future leaders, advocating and representing the rights of minorities, immigrants, and the less privileged.
Gilda O. Karpouzian moved to Annapolis, Maryland 29 years ago. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland in 1990 with degrees in Information System Management and Economics. After graduation, she worked for the Maryland Department of Legislative Reference for a year, then entered the University of Maryland School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree in 1996.. Ms. Karpouzian established her law firm in Annapolis, Maryland in1998 after few years of private practice in one of the larger law firms in Annapolis. She has represented clients from all Maryland cities, including Severna Park, Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Bowie, Arnold, Davidsonville, Edgewater, and Eastern Shore.. She has been practicing law in Anne Arundel County, Prince George's County, Queen Anne's County, Calvert County and other Maryland Counties for 18 years. She was appointed to the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland by the Court of Appeals where she served for 3 years.. Ms. Karpouzian has been an advocate for her clients in the areas of Immigration, Family Law, Child Custody, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Administration. She is appointed by the Court to represent disabled individuals in guardianship matters. She is also a trained and certified mediator handling child custody matters with court appointment.. She has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Maryland State Bar Association, Anne Arundel County Bar Association, and District of Columbia Bar Association.. Ms. Karpouzian is admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia, and United States District Court for the District of Maryland. One of the best lawyers in Annapolis Maryland.
Please do not message Julia on this website, as it is not regularly monitored. You may contact her office at to schedule an appointment, or email her at the email listed in the profile.. Julia A. Cryne is a partner at Carlson & Blakeman LLP and focuses her legal practice on immigration. Julia has extensive experience working in Immigration law, including family based petitions, employment petitions, obtaining residency and citizenship, non-immigrant visas, work permits, appeals and international adoption. Julia previously worked at a University, and assisted international students with their visas and immigration needs, and at another private firm specializing in all types of immigration practice. Julia has had some especially proud success stories, including obtaining immediate citizenship for a US Navy veteran from Mexico, obtaining asylum for a family from Pakistan, and obtaining a National Interest Waiver in an employment petition for a top genetic scientist from Bangladesh.. Julia is passionate about immigration law and serving the immigrant community. Julia is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), and participates in immigration-specific continuing legal education routinely. She volunteers through AILA’s Military Assistance Program to serve military members, veterans and their families with immigration law cases. Julia regularly speaks in community engagements at churches, schools, businesses and other volunteer groups on immigration rights and options.. Julia is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, and holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma. After law school, Julia participated in a Spanish language immersion program in Costa Rica. Julia is fluent in Spanish.
As an immigration attorney serving Los Angeles County and beyond, I, Henry Soledad, am committed to delivering exceptional legal representation tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families. Immigration law is complex, often fraught with emotional and high-stakes challenges, and it requires both technical skill and a deep empathy for the personal journeys of my clients.. I understand that immigration cases are about more than just legal processes—they're about securing your family’s future, safeguarding your financial stability, and ensuring your children's well-being. Each case I handle is approached with the utmost diligence and dedication, knowing that the outcome can be life-altering for you and your loved ones.. By blending legal expertise with a compassionate, client-centered approach, I aim to make the immigration process as smooth and stress-free as possible. From the first consultation to the resolution of your case, I will be by your side, providing clear communication and unwavering support every step of the way.. Choosing the right attorney is crucial to achieving a favorable outcome. When you choose my services, you’re not just hiring a lawyer—you’re gaining a dedicated advocate who will fight tirelessly to achieve the best possible result for you and your family.. As a token of appreciation for those who serve our communities, we proudly offer discounts to veterans, teachers, and first responders.. Contact me today to begin your journey toward a secure and successful future.
I am an immigration attorney and the founder of the Galstyan Law Firm. With years of experience in immigration law, I specialize in family and business immigration. Whether the matter pertains to a family petition or business immigration, utilizing my diversified staff, team approach and tools in up to date immigration materials enable me to provide clients with the most current immigration advice available mindful of cultural differences.. I have represented celebrities and multi-million dollar companies to achieve their immigration goals. I have successfully represented clients from Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of State. I frequently conduct seminars and train other immigration attorneys on how to effectively handle VAWA cases, O-1, EB-1 and other immigration matter. Please feel free to contact me for help with your case.
USA Immigration Attorney Gihan Thomas is a Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of Califonria, Board of Legal Specialization. She has obtained her bachelor degree in English and American Literature from Alexandria University. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from University of West Los Angeles in 1998. She has been practicing law for the past seventeen (17) years. Her practice focuses exclusively since her admission on US Immigration Law.. Attorney Thomas experience over the years focused on both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. She has handled family petitions, fiancée visas, consular processing, labor certifications, business visas, investment visas and employment based petitions.. Attorney Thomas has also represented thousands of immigrants before the Immigration Courts in filing asylums, cancellation of removals, suspension of deportation, adjustment of status and waivers for grounds of inadmissibility applications. She has also represented her clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals in filing appeals and motions to reopen. She is respected as a well talented aggressive litigator, highly experienced with asylum cases. Her depth knowledge of the immigration field has brought this green card attorney to impressive results for her clients over the years.. Attorney Thomas has argued many cases before the Ninth Circuit and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and has a winning record in her federal appellate review cases. Most significantly, her published opinion Viridiana v. Holder 646 F.3d 1230 (9th Cir. 2011) sets a record in tolling the statute of limitation for asylum seekers victimized by immigration consultants that resulted in their failure to meet the one year statutorily deadline. Attorney Thomas has also assisted the immigrant community in Sumolang v. Holder, 723 F.3d 1080 (9th Cir. 2013), a second published opinion, which extended asylum to a parent based on the harm occurring solely to the child. Attorney Gihan Thomas iwas behind the decision of Chandra v. Holder 751 F.3d 1034 (9th Cir. 2014) wherein the Ninth Circuit found that changed country conditions as it relates to change personal change circumstances could vacate a final removal order.. Admissions. Board of Legal Sepcialization - 2014. State Bar of California – 1998. Federal District Court – Central - 1998. Third, Ninth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals. Awards and Certificates. Attorney Thomas has received many awards from the City of Los Angeles for her impressive work in vindicating the rights of immigrants in the United States.. Speaking Engagements. Attorney Thomas appeared and continue to appear on several satellite stations such as LOGOS TV, Hope TV, C-SAT, and France 24, to discuss and answers questions and provides updates on US Immigration Laws.
El Ranchod Law Group, servicios a los inmigrantes en español. Immigration is not just a profession, it is part of my daily personal life, as I grew up as an immigrant and went through the immigration process.. At the age of one my family immigrated to the U.S. from Cape Town, South Africa. My family's immigration history begins with my great grandparents. They were extremely courageous as most immigrants are, as they traveled by boat from India to South Africa to make a better life for themselves. They worked hard to survive, as they did not know anyone in South Africa, did not have a job waiting for them, but they did have their work ethic and integrity. My grandparents managed to make a living by mending shoes. Eventually my grandfather turned that cobbler profession into a successful business by creating a shoe factory. Despite my grandfather's success in South Africa in creating a successful business, my grandfather wanted to escape the oppression of apartheid and make a better life for himself and his family. Therefore, he immigrated to the U.S. Then my father brought our family to the U.S. and attended Chiropractic school.. My wife was born and raised in Bombay (Mumbai), India and we met in the U.S. while she was teaching special needs children in Santa Clara, California. I travel to India often and stay with my wife's family in Bombay, which is one of the highlights of my year because I get the best Indian food and get to spend time with family! I understand on a very personal level why people are willing to leave their family, friends, and all that they know to start a new life in the U.S.. Thus it was only a natural evolution and personal calling for me to practice immigration law.. I consider it an honor and privilege to help make your life better. This is not a profession for me, this is my life; and thank you for the possibility of entrusting me with your future.
Mr. Zapata is the Owner and Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Mario Zapata where he exclusively practices Immigration and Nationality Law, and represents clients with related criminal matters. He is a past member of the American Bar Association, and remains a member of the Orange County Bar Associations, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).. Mr. Zapata received his Juris Doctor degree from Chapman University School of Law in 2006. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He is admitted to practice in the State of California, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court for the State of California in the Central and Southern Districts. Mr. Zapata handles a wide variety of immigration matters, including family-based and employment-based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, citizenship and waiver applications, and consular processing. He appears extensively at USCIS interviews and before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (Immigration Court) regarding removal and deportation cases
I am a Partner at a boutique immigration law firm located in New York, NY. I am currently admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey, but have represented clients in immigration matters throughout United States and internationally. Working for a boutique law firm for over a fifteen years has allowed me to gain valuable experience working with a diverse clientele, managing a substantial and varied caseload, supervising the work of associate attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants, and developing an expansive knowledge of immigration laws and procedures. This experience allows me to successfully represent clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Embassies and Consulates, Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Administrative Appeals Office, and U.S. Courts of Appeals.. I represent clients in a variety of immigration matters from family-based and employment-based adjustment of status applications to complex immigration issues such as appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Administrative Appeals and the Administrative Appeals Office, motions to reconsider and/or reopen, cases involving criminal aliens, waivers of grounds of inadmissibility, and federal court actions seeking review of agency decisions. I defend individuals in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review. I also frequently represent individuals in a range of interviews and appearance before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in connection with asylum applications, nonimmigrant visas, applications for lawful permanent residence, and naturalization.. I strive for excellence in all that I undertake. I wholeheartedly invest myself into the representation of my clients from treating them with respect, dignity, and compassion to outstanding legal services. I aspire to deliver successful results to my clients allowing them to achieve their immigration goals.
Immigration worksite enforcement by federal authorities has ramped up to unprecedented levels and shows no signs of abating. Employer’s must therefore focus on Form I-9 compliance. The substantial increase in the number of I-9 audits and related arrests by U.S. Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement (ICE), coupled with the doubling of civil penalties, makes this a looming threat to small businesses and larger corporations alike. ICE has a stated goal of doubling the number of Notices of Inspection (NOI) served on employers from 2,281 year to date to 5,000 by September 30, 2018. Employer arrests (through the I-9 audit process) are up 91% year-over-year and administrative (alien) arrests are up 255% over the same period. Timing, experience and knowledge in defending your business and its principals in this area is critical to protect your business against potential liability. We are deeply experienced in this area and in all business immigration matters.. In addition to our business practice, we also possess extensive experience representing individuals of extraordinary ability in the O-1 and EB-1 (greencard) context, in diverse fields including all facets of the performing arts (dancers, actors, painters and sculptors, to name a few) to songwriters, composers, sound engineers, music managers, and music agents as well as scientists, authors, inspirational speakers, celebrity chefs, professional athletes and a variety of business people. We also have extensive experience working with museums, festivals, music labels, management agencies, recording studios and concert organizers.