Immigration Law
EOIR
The Law Office of Michael S. Juarez, P.C. excels in Immigration Court litigation, specializing in cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, and cancellation of removal.
USCIS
We also handle out of court proceedings including consular processing, adjustment of status, U VISA, and VAWA.
Asylum
The Law Office of Michael S. Juarez, P.C. also helps those fleeing to the U.S. in fear of persecution from their native countries. Our attorneys work to facilitate and disentangle the asylum claiming process, giving you the best possible chance of obtaining political asylum.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Eligibility
Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status is an immigration classification for certain foreign children present in the United States who have been abused, neglected or abandoned by a parent. Children may be eligible if they are the subject of a juvenile court order that makes certain findings regarding:
- Their court-ordered custody, placement or dependency;
- The non-viability of parental reunification; and
- The best interests of the child.
Cancellation of Removal
If you have lived in the U.S. for over ten years, you may qualify for a Green Card. Then, depending on your unique circumstances, we can prevent your removal from the country.
Consular Processing
Consular processing can apply to those living inside or outside the United States. We will help you appropriately fill out and file an I-601A Waiver, enabling you or a loved one to obtain an immigrant visa with the ability to become a permanent resident in the future.
What Is Consular Processing?
Once you are the beneficiary of an approved immigrant petition and an immigrant visa number is immediately available to you, there are two ways to apply for lawful permanent resident status (a Green Card). If you are outside of the United States, you may apply at a U.S. Department of State consulate abroad for an immigrant visa in order to come to the United States and be admitted as a permanent resident. This pathway is referred to as consular processing.
U Visa
Victims of Criminal Activity: U Nonimmigrant Status
The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. Congress created the U nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (including the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act) in October 2000. The legislation was intended to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking of noncitizens and other crimes, while also protecting victims of crimes who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse due to the crime and are willing to help law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity. The legislation also helps law enforcement agencies to better serve victims of crimes.
VAWA
Obtaining citizenship through a VAWA self-petition is similar to the U Visa process; however, this citizenship path applies to those mistreated by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Adjustment of Status
Our team understands that keeping your immediate family together is paramount. If you or another member of your immediate family is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, the rest of the family may be eligible for an adjustment of immigration status. We can help you file a family-based petition, navigating your family toward citizenship.
