Immigration Law

Immigration law establishes the federal government’s rules in determining who is allowed to enter our country and for how long. These laws allow certain individuals to stay in the U.S. for a certain amount of time, and some to stay permanently. Immigration legislation also sets forth the naturalization process for individuals who wish to become citizens of the United States. Lastly, it mandates the detention and removal process of foreign nationals who enter the country without permission, overstay their visit, or lose their legal status.

Immigration is a diverse area of law that requires guidance from an attorney with a unique skill set. Immigration lawyers generally take on the role of an advisor and advocate for foreign citizens who need help in obtaining U.S. citizenship or have had recent interactions with U.S. immigration authorities. These agencies include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS,) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE,) and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS.) Immigration attorneys act as mediators between their clients and immigration authorities and assist in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, as well as advocating against the deportation or removal of undocumented clients.

Attorneys who qualify for verification have handled a minimum of 25 immigration cases and are subject to annual re-verification to confirm their good standing.