Immigration

Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

Providing Personalized Service to Clients in Immigration Law Across Southern California

At Lemberg & Castro Law, we fully understand the complexities of navigating the immigration system in the United States of America. That is why many clients come to our California law firm with their immigration law matters, looking for the legal knowledge that only an experienced attorney can provide. We represent clients in various immigration matters, including US citizenship applications, green card applications, deportation or removal defense proceedings, the adjustment of legal immigration status, and more.

While the United States immigration system is meant to provide opportunities for many immigrants to come to the US if they possess exceptional abilities, have family within the country, or are willing to make significant investments in the US economy, immigration laws change regularly, and it is often necessary to retain the legal counsel of experienced immigration attorneys. The immigration process for immigrants and nonimmigrants alike can sometimes be complicated and overwhelming. With the compassionate legal guidance of our attorney, we feel confident that we can help you pursue your immigration goals for yourself and your family members.

An immigrant founded our Los Angeles law firm, and we take your immigration needs very seriously. The attorney and her legal team have a proven track record of outstanding service, and we would be proud to extend that legal knowledge to you throughout the entire process of your immigration case. To learn more about our immigration services and how we may assist you, please contact our North Hollywood law office to schedule your initial consultation with our immigration attorney today.

What Practice Areas Does Our California Immigration Law Firm Represent?

Immigration attorneys such as Irina Lemberg have the experience and legal knowledge necessary to help immigrants and their families with various immigration matters. Our law firm proudly serves the Los Angeles area in complex legal matters, and we would be proud to represent your interests both in and out of court.

Practice areas our immigration lawyer represents include the following:

  • Adjustment of status
  • Compassionate legal services for VAWA applicants
  • Family-based visas
  • Fiancé visas
  • Green card applications
  • Immigration appeals
  • Immigration court hearings
  • Investment visas
  • Legal assistance for asylees and refugees
  • Non-immigrant visas
  • Removal and deportation defense
  • Travel permits
  • United States citizenship applications and naturalization

Whatever your legal status and immigration needs, our legal team will proudly represent your legal rights throughout the entire process. To learn more about the benefits of retaining professional legal counsel for your immigration case, please contact our Los Angeles law office to schedule your case review today.

How Do Foreign Nationals Apply for Green Cards in California?

A green card grants its holder lawful permanent residency in the United States. Obtaining green cards is an important part of the immigration process and puts green card holders on the pathway to obtaining full citizenship. Being a green card holder gives you the right to remain legally in the United States and seek gainful employment during your stay.

There are several ways in California that foreign nationals may obtain a green card. The immigration laws are constantly changing, though, and it is often necessary to retain the representation of experienced immigration lawyers to assist you with the green card application process.

While the immigration application process will vary depending on your unique circumstances, the general process for applying for green cards is as follows:

  • A sponsor files a petition on your behalf. In some situations, you may be able to self-petition
  • The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices must then review the immigration petition
  • If the green card petition is approved, the applicant must wait for a visa to become available in their category
  • The foreign national would then file a green card application with the USCIS or a visa application with the United States Department of State
  • The green card applicant would need to attend a biometrics appointment and then an interview
  • Finally, the United States government would render its decision on the green card application

Those who attempt to apply on their own often make costly mistakes that can slow the immigration process to a halt. As your legal representative, we will focus exclusively on helping your case while pursuing your immigration goals.

What is Considered Family Immigration?

Everyone wants to live with or near their family members. With family-based immigration, the United States government provides an opportunity for green card holders and United States citizens to be reunited within the country with their foreign-born relatives. US citizens and legal permanent residents apply for an immigrant visa on behalf of their foreign family members in different family preference categories.

The immediate relatives of United States citizens have the most straightforward pathway to becoming green card holders. Spouses, parents, and unmarried minor children of US citizens are considered immediate relatives, and there is no limit on the number of admissions for these family members.

The family preference pathway of family petitions and immigration is reserved for the family members of green card holders and more distant family members of United States citizens. For example, the siblings of United States citizens, the spouses of lawful permanent residents, and the adult children of citizens or green card holders would fall under the family preference categories.

To achieve a successful family green card application, several forms and documents must be submitted in a timely manner. Additionally, the applicant and sponsor must show that they meet the minimum income requirements, pass the appropriate medical examinations, show good moral character, and prove proficiency in the English language.

For legal guidance in family immigration, please contact our LA law firm to speak with immigration law attorney Irina Lemberg today.

Are You Seeking Asylum in the United States?

Foreign citizens fleeing persecution and violence in their homelands may seek asylum or refuge within the United States. The persecution must be based on the individual’s race, membership in a social group, religion, nationality, political beliefs, or other protected characteristics.

Suppose you are fleeing or fearing persecution in your home country and meet the eligibility criteria for asylum. In that case, you can apply for asylum within one year of entering the United States. Those granted asylum will be permitted to remain in the country and later earn legal permanent residency. Eventually, they may also be given the opportunity to pursue naturalization. There are also measures for uniting asylees with family members residing within or outside the United States of America.

Immigration laws in America change constantly. To ensure that your case meets the requirements for asylum or refugee status, please contact us to schedule a no-obligation case evaluation with our legal team.

A Los Angeles Immigration Attorney Can Represent You Nationwide

One of the most terrifying things for an immigrant in the USA is to face the threat of deportation or removal from the country. Common grounds for deportation from the US include legal status violations, unlawful presence, criminal convictions, unlawful entry, and prohibited employment activity. If you are contending with the possibility of removal, contact a Los Angeles immigration lawyer to discuss your case in more detail immediately.

A California immigration lawyer can employ several strategies in an immigration court to help prevent deportation, including the following:

  • Attempt to cancel the deportation orders
  • Filing appeals for removal orders
  • Filing for an adjustment of status with the immigration judge
  • Motions to reopen removal proceedings
  • Requesting asylum, protection under the convention against torture, and requesting the withholding of removal
  • Seeking waivers for unlawful presence, criminal activity, or entry into the country without inspection
  • And more

Our deportation defense attorney can assist you throughout your immigration case. Please contact our law firm today to learn more about our legal services.

Schedule a Consultation with Our California Immigration Law Firm to Discuss Your Case Today

Whether you want to obtain United States citizenship, become a green card holder, prevent your deportation from the United States, or some other immigration goal, you would benefit from the legal guidance of an experienced immigration law attorney. Our Southern California law firm was founded by an immigrant, and our founder takes great pride in representing the immigration needs of her clients. As your attorney, Irina Lemberg will endeavor to assist you throughout the complexities of your immigration matters in pursuit of the most optimal outcome for your case.

Remember, it’s okay to feel overwhelmed or even beaten down by the complexities of the US immigration system. Immigration policies change with every administration, and keeping up with the radically shifting changes can be difficult. You don’t need to go through this alone. Legal help is available through an immigration lawyer.

Please call our Los Angeles Law Offices at 310-750-2580 to schedule your initial consultation with immigration attorney Irina Lemberg and her legal staff today.