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Raul Rodriguez Law

Areas of Immigration Law That We Practice

Immigration law is very complex. Contact us right away to review your available options. We can help the process go as smoothly as possible. 













​Removal Proceedings​

If the government is trying to remove (deport) you from the United States, we may be able to help you. If the government has given you a Notice to Appear or some other charging document, they may be trying to remove you. You should consult with an attorney as soon as possible to determine whether you have any defenses against the proceedings against you or are eligible for some form of relief from removal.

​Parole/Bond

We may be able to help get you or your loved ones released from detention through parole or bond. Through parole, the government will release you from detention and allow you to remain in the U.S. while your removal proceedings are ongoing. You may granted a work permit in some cases at the government's discretion. For a bond, you will have to pay a cash bond to secure your release from detention.

​Asylum

We may be able to help you with your asylum claim. Asylum is available in some cases to individuals who can show that they have a fear of returning to their home country because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Asylum is an extremely complex process and you should hire an attorney to help you navigate the application and hearings. You can apply for asylum in the affirmative before being placed in removal proceedings. If you are in removal proceedings, you can request asylum as a defense to your removability.

​Refugee

We may be able to help you with your claim for refugee status. A refugee is someone who is applying for humanitarian immigration from outside the U.S. who can demonstrate that they were persecuted due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. 

​Family Immigration

U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents (LPRs) can sponsor their family members to enter the U.S. U.S. citizens may petition for their spouse and children. U.S. citizens who are over 21 may also petition for their parents and siblings. LPRs may petition for their spouse and their unmarried children. We may be able to help you petition for these family members, and help your family members apply for lawful permanent residency through immigrant visas or adjustment of status.

​U.S. Citizenship/U.S. Passport

To naturalize as a U.S. citizen, you must be an LPR for 5 years or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen with continuous residency in the U.S. and you must have good moral character. You will need to pass English and civics tests. 

Once you become a U.S. citizen, you will be eligible for a U.S. passport. 

We may be able to help you with your application for naturalization or your application for a U.S. passport.

​Non-immigrant Visas

We may be able to help you apply for a non-immigrant visa. Non-immigrant visas allow individuals to enter the United States temporarily and for a specific purpose. Examples of allowed purposes include visitors, students, and employment.

​Business Visas

There are both immigrant and non-immigrant business visas. Non-immigrant business visas allow an individual to enter and work in the U.S. temporarily in a specific job. Immigrant business visas allow an individual to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States through certain employment opportunities. We may be able to help employers petition for potential employees, and help individuals obtain immigrant or non-immigrant status through certain employment opportunities.

​Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)

If you received an unfavorable decision in certain immigration proceedings, we may be able to help you file an appeal to the BIA.

​Cancellation of Removal

As a defense in your removal proceedings, you may request that your removal proceedings be terminated and remain in the U.S. if you meet certain qualifications. If you qualify, we may be able to assist you in applying for cancellation of removal.

​Waivers

Just because there is something in your background that makes you inadmissible does not mean that you do not have any options. We may be able to help you apply for a waiver (forgiveness) of your inadmissiblity in certain circumstances.

​Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

You may be eligible to become an LPR if you are a victim of battery or extreme cruelty by a U.S. citizen or LPR family member. We may be able to help you with your application for relief under VAWA.

​Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

TPS allows for nationals of designated countries to stay and work in the U.S. legally for a certain amount of time. We may be able to help you with your initial application for TPS or your application to re-register for TPS.