Immigration Matters I Handle Most Often
If your immigration matter involves your family, permanent residence, a waiver, parole, an interview or an ICE appointment, here you can see how I can help and the types of cases I handle most frequently.
Tell Me About Your Case
What Types of Immigration Matters I Handle
My practice focuses on matters where family and day to day life are at the center: permanent residence, citizenship, waivers, consular processing, interviews and immigration appointments.
This is not only about forms. It is about understanding your story, how it fits the law and organizing the steps so you know what is being requested, why and what to expect at each stage.
Inmigration Services
USCIS Benefits Filings
I assist with applications and requests filed directly with USCIS, from family petitions to waivers and permits.
- Adjustment of Status and Naturalization
- Family Petitions and Immigration Waivers
- Work Permits, Parole and Special Visas (U, T, SIJ, VAWA, fiancé(e))
Consular Processing
I coordinate the legal portion of your consular process, for both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.
- Immigrant Visa Applications
- Nonimmigrant Visa Applications
- Requests to Reconsider Consular Decisions
Immigration Court Defense
Legal representation in Immigration Court proceedings to respond to government allegations.
- Defense in Removal Proceedings
- Case and Testimony Preparation
- Case Strategy Based on Your Immigration and Family History
Representation Before ICE
Support with ICE appointments and matters involving specific requests and higher risk situations.
- Assistance With ICE Check, Ins
- Parole Requests (including credible fear parole)
- Stay of Removal (Form I, 246)
How I Handle Your Immigration Matters
We Organize Your Story and Documents
We review how you got here, what you have filed before, which notices you have received and what deadlines are currently pending.
We Define the Filing Type and Strategy
We identify the options available in your case, determine the appropriate type of filing and confirm the evidence we will need.
We File, Track Progress and Adjust as Needed
We submit the case, monitor notices and if more information is requested or circumstances change, we adjust the strategy with you.
Immigration Services I Handle Most Often
USCIS Filings
Interview Preparation and Support
Preparation and attendance, when appropriate, for USCIS interviews.
Deferred Action
Review and filing of deferred action requests in specific cases.
Adjustment of Status (Cuban Adjustment Act, Removal of Conditions)
Family, based permanent residence matters, including Cuban Adjustment Act cases and removal of conditions.
Appeals of USCIS Decisions
Review of denials and preparation of appeals when appropriate.
Affirmative Asylum
Filing affirmative asylum applications with USCIS, organizing your story and supporting evidence.
FOIA
Requesting your immigration file to review what information the government has.
Naturalization
Citizenship filings, from eligibility requirements through the interview.
Humanitarian Parole
Humanitarian parole requests in specific, supported circumstances.
Parole in Place
Parole in Place requests for certain family members of service members or veterans.
Immigration Waivers (I, 601A, I, 601, I, 212)
Evaluation and filing of waivers for unlawful presence and other grounds, when permitted by law.
Work Permits
Applications and renewals for work authorization tied to your primary case.
Travel Permits
Travel authorization requests, including an explanation of risks and conditions before traveling.
Family Petitions
Family, based petitions, including eligibility and document review.
U Visa, T Visa, and SIJ Filings
Matters involving victims of certain crimes, human trafficking and special juvenile situations.
VAWA
VAWA filings in situations involving violence or abuse in a family context.
Fiancé(e) Visas
Fiancé(e) visa filings and next steps.
Consular Processing and Defense
Immigrant Visa Applications
Legal coordination for immigrant visas through the consulate and related agencies.
Nonimmigrant Visa Applications
Legal support for nonimmigrant visa applications when appropriate for my practice.
Requests to Reconsider Consular Decisions
Review of consular decisions and reconsideration requests when there is a basis to do so.
Immigration Court Defense (No Appeals)
Representation in removal proceedings in Immigration Court, excluding appeals.
ICE and Related Matters
Support for ICE Appointments
Assistance and guidance for scheduled ICE check.
Credible Fear Requests
Handling credible fear requests in contexts where they apply.
Parole Requests Before ICE
Evaluation and filing of parole requests in ICE, controlled situations.
Stay of Removal (I, 246)
Requests to temporarily pause a removal order.
Frequently Asked Questions
About My Immigration Services
Answer: We start by understanding what is happening in your real life: relationship situation, children, current status and prior filings. From there, we see whether action is needed with USCIS, a consulate, immigration court, ICE or a combination.
Yes. Most of the immigration filings I handle are based on federal law, so we can handle your case even if you are in another state, as long as it fits the services I offer. The work is done by video call, phone and secure email.
Those are not the core of my practice. I am focused on family-based immigration and certain special cases (asylum, SIJS, U or T visas, VAWA, paroles, among others). If your case is mainly employment or business, the most honest approach is usually to refer you to someone who does that work every day.
A criminal record can affect things but it does not always close all doors. The first step is to review what happened, how long ago it was and how it was resolved. From there, we can realistically assess whether it makes sense to move forward.
We can review the file, what has been submitted, and what is missing. After that review, I will tell you honestly whether it makes sense for me to take over, whether it is better to continue as you are or whether the most prudent move is to change representation at another time.
It is quite common for those tracks to overlap. Part of the work is coordinating timelines and strategy so that what is done on one front does not harm the other. In the consultation, we review the full picture and I explain how it could be approached.
It depends on the type of case, the office that receives it and its workload at that time. I can give you approximate ranges and explain which phases usually take the most time but it is not possible to promise exact timeframes or results.
Some cases are structured by stages with flat fees and others require a different scheme. In the initial consultation, in addition to reviewing your situation, I will explain transparly what work I would do, what work would be your and how fees would be organized.