What we do
Practice areas
U.S. immigration matters for individuals and families, and uncontested divorce in New York. Every situation is different, so the first step is a conversation about yours.
Family-Based Immigration & Green Cards
Help with green card applications for a spouse, child, or parent, whether they are in the United States or in another country.
Family-based immigration usually begins with a relative petition filed by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Depending on where the family member lives, the case then continues through adjustment of status inside the United States or consular processing abroad.
Services
- Relative Petition
- Petitions for a spouse, child, or parent, in the U.S. or abroad.
- Adjustment of Status
- Applying for a green card from within the United States.
- Consular Processing
- Immigrant visa processing through a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
- Affidavit of Support
- Preparation of the financial sponsorship form used in family-based cases.
- 10-Year Green Card
- Matters involving the 10-year permanent resident card.
- Work Authorization / Travel Permit
- Applications for employment authorization and travel documents.
U.S. Citizenship
Guidance for permanent residents applying to become U.S. citizens through naturalization.
Most permanent residents become eligible to apply after five years of permanent residence. Certain spouses of U.S. citizens may qualify after three years. USCIS allows the application to be filed up to 90 days before that date, which is roughly 4 years and 9 months, or 2 years and 9 months for qualifying spouses.
Every applicant must also meet the other naturalization requirements, so timing alone does not determine eligibility.
If you have a criminal record or child support issues, it is very important to speak with an immigration attorney before you apply.
Service
- Citizenship Application
- Naturalization applications for eligible permanent residents.
VAWA, Asylum & Humanitarian Protection
Protection for people who have experienced abuse or who fear persecution.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protects victims of abuse by a U.S. citizen or green card holder. No one should have to stay with an abuser because they depend on that person to file a green card petition for them. Through self-petitioning, an eligible spouse, child, or parent may apply for immigration status without the knowledge or involvement of the abuser. Abuse can be physical, financial, emotional, sexual, or psychological, and a police report or court order is not required before filing.
Asylum is a form of protection that allows a person to remain in the United States instead of being returned to a country where they would suffer persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
Services
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Self-petitions for eligible survivors of abuse.
- Asylum
- Protection for people who fear persecution on protected grounds.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Applications for eligible nationals of designated countries.
Waivers & Immigration Court
Help with waivers of inadmissibility and with cases before the immigration court.
Removal proceedings begin when the government starts the process of ordering a person removed from the United States. An immigration judge then decides whether the person may remain. Anyone in the United States who is not a U.S. citizen, including a green card holder, can be placed in removal proceedings.
Services
- Waiver of Unlawful Presence / Inadmissibility
- Waiver applications for applicants who face a bar to admission.
- Removal Proceedings
- Representation for people facing removal before an immigration judge.
- Request and Review of Immigration Court
- Requesting and reviewing immigration court information for your case.
New York Uncontested Divorce
For couples who have reached agreement and want to finalize their divorce in New York.
Separation does not have to be messy, even when property or children are involved. When you and your spouse have come to terms, an uncontested divorce can make the process more manageable.
Whether a divorce can proceed as uncontested depends on both spouses agreeing on the terms. We will discuss your circumstances before you begin.
Service
- New York Uncontested Divorce
- Uncontested divorce filings in New York.
Contact me today for a case evaluation.
- Call or text
- Send a text to (929) 437-3144
- Office
- 2285 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314By appointment only