Services
CONSULAR PROCESS
Consular processing allows individuals outside the United States to apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Once approved, they can enter the country as lawful permanent residents.
Eligibility: Individuals with an approved family-based or employment-based petition who are residing abroad may qualify for consular processing.
U-VISAS
The U Visa provides immigration protection to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical harm and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.
Eligibility: Individuals who were victims of qualifying crimes in the United States, suffered substantial harm, and cooperated with law enforcement may be eligible to apply for a U Visa.
JUVENILE VISAS
SIJ visas provide a pathway to lawful permanent residence for certain children in the United States who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by a parent.
Eligibility: Children under 21 who are unmarried and have a state juvenile court finding of abuse, neglect, or abandonment may qualify to apply for SIJ classification and permanent residence.
VAWA
VAWA allows certain abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to self-petition for legal status without relying on the abuser.
Eligibility: Individuals who have suffered battery or extreme cruelty from a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member may qualify to apply for protection and lawful status under VAWA.
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
Adjustment of Status is the process that allows eligible individuals already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country.
Eligibility: Individuals who entered the U.S. lawfully and have an approved family-based or employment-based petition, or qualify through certain humanitarian programs, may be eligible to adjust their status.
DACA
DACA provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization to certain individuals who were brought to the United States as children and meet specific education and residency requirements.
Eligibility: Individuals who arrived in the U.S. before age 16, have continuously resided in the country since June 15, 2007, and meet age, education, and background requirements may qualify for DACA.
ASYLUM
Asylum provides protection to individuals who have suffered persecution or have a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
Eligibility: Individuals physically present in the U.S. or seeking entry who meet the criteria for persecution may apply for asylum to remain in the United States legally.
NATURALIZATION
Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen after meeting specific eligibility requirements.
Eligibility: Applicants must generally have held a green card for a required period, demonstrate good moral character, and pass English and civics tests, among other criteria set by (USCIS).
K-1 VSAS
The K-1 Visa allows a U.S. citizen to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the United States for the purpose of marriage. Once married, the foreign spouse may apply for lawful permanent residence.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens engaged to a foreign national who intend to marry within 90 days of the fiancé(e)’s entry into the United States may qualify for a K-1 Visa.
FAMILY PETITIONS
Family-based petitions allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain relatives for immigration to the United States.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens can petition for spouses, children, parents, and siblings if certain criterias are met.
T visas provide protection to individuals who have been victims of severe human trafficking and who assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking crimes.
Eligibility: Individuals who were trafficked into or within the United States through force, fraud, or coercion and who would suffer extreme hardship if removed may qualify for T visa status.
T- VISAS
APPEALS (BIA AND/OR AAO)
Appeals allow individuals to challenge certain unfavorable immigration decisions by requesting review from a higher authority within the immigration system. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) review specific types of denied cases.
Eligibility: Individuals who have received a denial or adverse decision on certain immigration applications or petitions may qualify to file an appeal or motion to seek review and reconsideration of their case.
BOND & ADMINISTRATIVE
RELEASE REQUESTS
Bond and administrative release requests help individuals in immigration detention seek release while their case is pending. These processes allow eligible individuals to request freedom from custody under specific legal standards.
Eligibility: Individuals detained by immigration authorities who do not pose a danger to the community or a flight risk may qualify to request release through an immigration bond hearing or an administrative release process.
DEPORTATION DEFENSE
(DETAINED / NONDETAINED)
Deportation defense involves representing individuals in removal proceedings before the immigration court to help them remain in the United States legally. Representation may include applying for relief from removal, presenting evidence, and advocating before the court.
Eligibility: Individuals placed in immigration court proceedings — whether detained by immigration authorities or released from custody — may qualify for various forms of relief depending on their case, history, and immigration options.
MOTIONS TO REOPEN
Motions to reopen ask an immigration court or agency to review a case again based on new facts, evidence, or changed circumstances that were not available at the time of the original decision.
Eligibility: Individuals with a prior immigration decision may qualify to file a motion to reopen if they have new, material information or legal grounds that could affect the outcome of their case.
STAYS OF REMOVAL
​A stay of removal is a request to temporarily stop an individual’s deportation from the United States. This relief can provide time for the person to pursue legal options or have a pending case reviewed.
Eligibility: Individuals with a final order of removal who have pending applications, appeals, or other legal matters may qualify to request a stay to delay removal while their case is being considered.
TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS
(TPS)
TPS provides temporary immigration protection to individuals from countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or extraordinary and temporary conditions that prevent safe return.
Eligibility: Nationals of designated countries who are physically present in the United States and meet TPS requirements may apply for temporary protection and work authorization while their status is in effect.
WAIVERS OF INADMISSIBILITY / EXTREME HARDSHIP
Waivers of inadmissibility allow certain individuals who are otherwise barred from entering or remaining in the United States to request forgiveness based on specific legal grounds. Many waivers require showing that a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative would suffer extreme hardship if the waiver is not granted.
Eligibility: Individuals found inadmissible for certain immigration violations may qualify to apply for a waiver if they have a qualifying relative and can demonstrate the required level of hardship or meet other statutory requirements.
DEFERRED ACTION
Deferred action is a discretionary form of relief that allows certain individuals to remain in the United States temporarily and, in some cases, obtain work authorization. It does not provide permanent status but can protect eligible individuals from removal for a designated period.
Eligibility: Individuals who meet specific humanitarian, family, or compelling criteria may request deferred action based on their circumstances.
GENERAL IMMIGRATION
General immigration services include guidance, filing, and support for a wide range of immigration matters that may not fall under a specific visa category. This can include case evaluations, applications, and legal advice to help individuals navigate the U.S. immigration system.
Eligibility: Anyone seeking assistance with immigration matters, from initial applications to ongoing status questions, may qualify for general immigration services.
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