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Immigration

Immigration, explained plainly.

Ten kinds of cases, from a survivor's confidential VAWA application to your defense in immigration court. Every case starts the same way: we listen, then explain your options honestly, in simple words.
Serving clients in all 50 states
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  • Français
  • العربية
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Practice areas

Ten paths, one team.

Choose what's closest to your situation. A consultation is the only way to confirm what applies to you. We also help with DACA requests and renewals.
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How we work

The Concierge Method.

The same five steps guide every case we take on, from the first conversation to your interview or hearing.

  1. A consultation, in your language

    We listen first. Tell us your story in English, Spanish, French or Arabic, and we'll be honest about your options.

  2. Your plan and fixed fee, in writing

    Before any work begins you receive a written plan and one fixed legal fee: no hourly meter, no surprises.

  3. We prepare everything

    A clear checklist of documents and evidence. We draft, assemble and review every page with you.

  4. We file and keep you updated

    We file with the right agency, track every notice and explain each update in plain language.

  5. Interview or court, beside you

    We prepare you for your interview or hearing and stand beside you when it matters most.

Legal words, made simple

Words you’ll hear

Immigration has its own language. Turn a card over to see what each word means in everyday English.

  • Green card

    Official name: Lawful permanent residence

    What it means

    Green card

    Permission to live and work in the U.S. for good. After some years, most green-card holders can apply to become citizens.

  • Work permit

    Official name: Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

    What it means

    Work permit

    A card that lets you work legally in the U.S., often while your immigration case is still open.

  • Asylum

    What it means

    Asylum

    Protection for people who can't safely go home because they were harmed, or fear harm, for who they are or what they believe.

  • Deportation

    Official name: Removal

    What it means

    Deportation

    When the government asks an immigration judge to order someone to leave the U.S. You can defend yourself in court, with a lawyer of your choice.

  • Notice to Appear

    Official name: NTA

    What it means

    Notice to Appear

    The paper that starts a case in immigration court. Keep it safe and bring it to your consultation.

  • VAWA

    Official name: Violence Against Women Act

    What it means

    VAWA

    A law that lets some survivors of abuse, of any gender, apply for a green card on their own, without the abuser knowing.

  • U visa

    What it means

    U visa

    Status for victims of certain serious crimes in the U.S. who help the police or prosecutors. It can lead to a green card.

  • Citizenship

    Official name: Naturalization

    What it means

    Citizenship

    Becoming a U.S. citizen, usually after years as a green-card holder. It brings a U.S. passport and the right to vote.

General information, not legal advice. Your consultation is where we look at your own situation.

Next step

Tell us a little. We’ll take it from there.

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