What we handle
Each page explains the process, the forms and what to bring.
Family and employment green cards
A green card makes you a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Naturalization and citizenship
Permanent residents can apply to become U.S. citizens once they meet the residence and other requirements.
Removal defense and enforcement
When the government seeks to deport someone, the case is heard in immigration court.
Responding to an RFE
A Request for Evidence means USCIS needs more before it can decide your case.
Artists and entertainers (O-1 and P visas)
Musicians, actors, dancers, designers and performing groups work in the United States on O-1 and P visas.
Who this is for
People living in the United States or abroad, and the U.S. citizens and permanent residents who sponsor them.
Most clients come to us with one of four questions: how to bring a relative here, how to stay, how to become a citizen, or what to do about a notice from the government or the immigration court.
Consultations are available in 13 languages across the firm. Each attorney’s profile lists the languages they speak.
How we work
The same four steps for every family matter, whatever the form.
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A consultation
We review your history, your relatives’ status and any past filings. Old visa applications and entries matter, so we ask about them early.
Who: you and the attorney
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A written plan
We confirm the path, the forms, the documents we need from you and our fee, in writing, before any work starts.
Who: the attorney
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Preparation and filing
We assemble the evidence, prepare the forms and file them. You review and sign everything before it goes out.
Who: the firm, with your sign-off
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Notices, interviews and the decision
We read every government notice, answer requests for evidence and prepare you for any interview. An attorney attends interviews with you.
Who: the firm
Common questions
Do I need to live in New York to work with the firm?
No. Immigration law is federal, so we represent clients across the United States and abroad. Meetings can be in person, by phone or by video.
Can you tell me how long my case will take?
We can tell you the current published estimate for your form and office, and the Visa Bulletin position for your category. Both change, so we check them again at each stage.
Is the first meeting confidential?
Yes. What you tell an attorney in a consultation is confidential, even if you do not hire the firm.