Everywhere. We can represent you in your U.S. immigration matter regardless of where you are located.

We primarily serve New York City, with a specific focus on Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk County. However, US Immigration law is federal, so we can assist clients with U.S. immigration matters in any location. If you're family member or loved one was apprehended by immigration at the border, in an airport, or while traveling in another state or if you don't know where they are since encountering immigration officials, we can find out where they are, what the charges are against them, and get more information about their case. We can also assist you with getting them money so they can get in contact with you.

No you do not need a lawyer but depending on your case it might be a good idea.

While not strictly mandatory, and it is often unnecessary, if you have a complicated case or if you have a criminal issue or past immigration violation then having an attorney is highly recommended. An attorney can prepare you for difficult questions, ensure your rights are protected during the interview, and clarify legal issues that may arise with the officer.

A Notice to Appear means removal (deportation) proceedings have been initiated against you. You should contact an immigration attorney immediately.

Unlike a USCIS interview, Immigration Court is an advesarial proceedings, meaning that the Government will be fighting against you and trying to have you forcibly removed from the country. The best thing you can do is speak with multiple lawyers right away to get their opinions about your case.

The statistics clearly show that individuals with lawyers have a much higher chance of getting their case approved and avoiding deportation.

Do not miss your court date, or an order of removal will be issued in your absence.

It can range from several months to several years.

The timeline varies significantly based on the category of the application (family vs. employment), the country of origin, current USCIS processing times, and whether or not you need a visa waiver. For instance, noncitizens who entered the US on certain visas like a visitor visa can get a green card through marriage much quicker than a noncitizen who entered the US without inspection by crosing the border because they will need a visa waiver to forgive their illegal entry. If you consult an immigration attorney they will be able to give you an accurate estimate once they know all the details of your particular circumstances.

You can only get employment authorization if you have an underlying application for some sort of immigration status pending or approved.

There is no way that you can get employment authorization by itself. If you have no status in the US and you don't having any application pending with immimgration then you are not eligible for employment authorization. There are offices that will tell you that they will get you employment authorization if you pay them a fee but you must be very careful. When I tell people this they sometimes tell me that they have a friend or family member who his also in the US without any status and without filing anything with immigration who were able to get employment authorization from one of these immigration services and that is because many of those places will have you file for asylum in order to get the employment authorization. If you do that you will get an employment authorization card but you will also get a Notice to Appear in immigration court about a year later and then you'll have to fight to not be deported. It's a very bad idea. Don't ever sign papers without knowing what they are and what they say. Most importantly, be very skeptical of anyone who promises they can get you an employment authoiraation document if you don't have some sort of immigration status in the US. It's a good idea to get a second opinion from someone else to make sure they tell you the same thing.

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