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Our comprehensive family-based and individual-based services include petitions for spouses, fiancé(e)s, children, parents, and siblings, applications for employment authorization, applications to adjust status to permanent residence (the “green card” process), petitions for the removal of conditional status, immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing through consulates abroad, and immigration-related adoptions, among other matters. With regard to all family and individual cases, it is our policy to represent our clients at their interviews with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before the adjudicating immigration officers.
Our firm serves the private sector with professional legal services to best suit businesses’ needs. We advise clients regarding the selection of appropriate visa categories for international employees and explain in detail the changing of visa status for potential employees within the U.S., as well as necessary visa extensions in order to maintain lawful employment. This includes the categories of H-1B (professional worker), TN (NAFTA professional), J (exchange visitor), and B (temporary visitor), among others.
For the permanent residence process, we obtain Prevailing Wage Determinations, file applications for permanent labor certifications (PERM) with the U.S. Department to Labor and prepare immigrant petitions under the EB1, EB2, or EB3 employment-based categories. After the immigrant petitions are approved, we handle the preparation and filing of applications for adjustment of status, employment authorization, and travel authorizations. We are also experienced in consular issues of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas based on employment.
We represent clients in connection with preparation, filing, and instruction for the entire visa process through the Department of State and U.S. Consulates worldwide. We assist clients in obtaining visas for the K (spouses and fiancées), B (temporary visitors), F (university and college students), H (employment), TN (NAFTA professional), and J (exchange visitor) categories. We also assist with extensions and changes of status for eligible individuals.
Citizenship is the pinnacle in the immigration process, and we recognize the magnitude of applying for naturalization. We handle all types of naturalization cases, including three-year and five-year naturalization cases, naturalization of former battered spouses, and other classes of permanent residents, such as military personnel. Naturalization is not always a straightforward mater, and we understand the many challenges inherent in naturalization cases. We approach each case accordingly with respect to our clients’ specific circumstances. We also assist individuals and families in obtaining U.S. citizenship in cases of acquired or derived citizenship for family members.
We take a special interest in self-petitions for battered immigrants under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and petitions for U Visa principal applicants and derivative victims of crimes under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act. We are also experienced in handling humanitarian relief cases such as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), extreme hardship waivers, and asylum cases.
When necessary, we assist clients with appeals, motions to reopen, deportation, and removal defense. We litigate cases with the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR, Immigration Court), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and U.S. District Courts.
As experts on federal immigration laws and regulations, we advise businesses to abide by procedures that prohibit the employment of unauthorized workers, and to verify the employment eligibility of all employees. We review, update and develop policies and procedures to help ensure compliance with current regulations. We are also experienced in Form I-9 issues, including the handling of internal I-9 audits.
We also offer assistance with Social Security No-Match letters and employment issues arising after the receipt of these letters. If an employer does not have an appropriate policy or procedure in place for handling these matters, Lopez Law Group can update their employment policies to ensure that their employment procedures are aligned with current immigration laws and regulations.
Upon contacting our office for a consultation, Lopez Law Group's staff will apply their knowledge to assist with general inquiries and determine whether or not a consultation with Attorney Lopez is right for you. Please see our next section, “Getting Started” and “Working with Us” to learn more about consultations at Lopez Law Group.
For questions and/or to arrange a consultation, please call (608) 270-5550 or send us an email at info@lopezlawgroup.com. You may also visit our Consultations page for more detailed information.
