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What Is Immigration Law?
Immigration law governs who may enter, live, work, or remain in the United States. It spans family-based petitions, employment visas, humanitarian relief, and removal defense, each with unique forms, evidence standards, and agency timelines.
Cases typically move through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State, or the immigration courts. A lawyer helps navigate changing policies, priority dates, waivers, and country-specific considerations.
Common Immigration Matters
- Family-based green cards
- Fiancé(e) & marriage visas
- Employment visas (H, L, O)
- Investor & entrepreneur visas
- Asylum or withholding of removal
- DACA and humanitarian parole
- Adjustment of status
- Consular processing
- Deportation and removal defense
Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
Professional guidance is critical when:
- You have prior visa denials, overstays, or criminal history
- A case involves complex affidavits, waivers, or RFEs
- You need strategic timing to keep work authorization active
- Family separation risks are high
- You must present evidence before an immigration judge
An attorney ensures filings are complete, deadlines are met, and interviews or hearings stay on track despite backlogs.
What Is the Typical Immigration Process?
Most matters include these stages:
- Initial eligibility screening and strategy
- Gathering civil documents, translations, and financial evidence
- Submitting forms with USCIS or the State Department
- Biometrics appointments and background checks
- Requests for Evidence (RFEs) or interviews
- Decision, appeals, or consular follow-up
How Much Does Immigration Representation Cost?
Fees vary by visa type, urgency, and whether court appearances are required. Expect flat fees for routine filings, hourly rates for litigation, and government filing fees that are separate from attorney costs.
- Flat-fee packages for petitions or adjustments
- Hourly billing for removal defense or appeals
- Translations, medical exams, and filing fees paid directly to agencies
- Payment plans or phased billing for long timelines
How to Prepare for an Immigration Consultation?
Gather these materials before meeting with an attorney:
- Passports, I-94 records, and prior visas
- Marriage, birth, or divorce certificates
- Employment letters, pay stubs, or sponsorship documents
- Proof of lawful entries, departures, or prior filings
- Notices of intent to deny, RFEs, or removal orders
- Timeline of travel, status changes, or arrests
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