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If you are not currently in removal proceedings, you may still be able to apply for asylum directly through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This path generally requires filing within one year of your arrival in the United States, though exceptions can apply in certain circumstances. We help you prepare a complete and well-documented application, gather supporting evidence, and get ready for your interview with an asylum officer. Our goal is to present your story clearly and thoroughly so your claim is understood the first time. If USCIS refers your case to Immigration Court instead of granting it, we're prepared to continue representing you there as well.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status is a form of protection for immigrant children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both parents. It first requires a specific order from a state juvenile court establishing these facts and the child's best interests, before a separate application can be filed with USCIS for status and, eventually, a green card. We work closely with families — and, where needed, alongside a family or juvenile court attorney — to make sure the juvenile court findings meet federal requirements before the immigration application is filed. This process can move a child toward lawful permanent residence and long-term stability in the United States. We handle each step with care given the sensitive family circumstances usually involved.

If you are married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may be eligible to obtain lawful permanent residence (a green card) based on that marriage. This process involves filing a petition establishing that your marriage is genuine, along with an application for adjustment of status or, if you're outside the U.S., consular processing. We help you assemble the required evidence of a bona fide marriage, prepare for the USCIS interview, and address any complications along the way — including cases where a green card is issued on a conditional basis and later needs to be made permanent. Every marriage case is different, and we tailor our approach to your specific circumstances, including situations involving prior immigration violations or a complicated entry history.

The Violence Against Women Act allows a spouse, child, or parent who has been abused by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member to petition for immigration status on their own — without that person's knowledge, involvement, or consent. Despite its name, VAWA protections are available to survivors of any gender. We handle these cases with particular care and confidentiality: your abuser is never notified of the filing, and USCIS is required to keep VAWA petitions and related information confidential. We'll walk you through what evidence is needed to document the abuse and the relationship, and support you through every step of a process built to let you petition safely and independently.

If an immigration judge has ruled against you, you may have the right to appeal that decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals, the highest administrative body for reviewing immigration court decisions. Appeals must be filed within a strict deadline — typically 30 days from the judge's decision — so timing is critical if you want to preserve your right to appeal. Our work at this stage involves closely reviewing the trial court record, identifying legal and factual errors in the judge's decision, and preparing a detailed written brief arguing why the decision should be reversed or the case sent back for further proceedings. We also advise clients on what to expect afterward, including the possibility of further review in the federal courts of appeals if the BIA denies the appeal.

If the Board of Immigration Appeals has ruled against you, you may be able to seek further review by filing a petition for review with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York, which has jurisdiction over immigration cases arising from Connecticut, New York, and Vermont. Unlike proceedings before the immigration court or the BIA, this stage involves federal appellate litigation — a different set of rules, deadlines, and legal standards, generally limited to reviewing legal and constitutional errors rather than reweighing the facts. A petition for review must typically be filed within 30 days of the BIA's decision, and in some circumstances a motion for a stay of removal may also be necessary to prevent removal while the case is pending. Our work at this stage includes reviewing the full administrative record, researching circuit precedent, and preparing detailed appellate briefs and oral argument where applicable. We also advise clients on realistic expectations for federal court review, since this is a narrower and more specialized process than the earlier stages of a case.