IMMIGRATION PRACTICE AREAS
LITIGATION
Removal Proceedings
Removal proceedings are initiated by the government with the issuance of a Notice to Appear (NTA). The NTA is presented to an Immigration Judge who must decide whether to order you removed from the United States or allow you to remain.
Bond Proceedings
Bond proceedings are separate from removal proceedings, but will likely be held by the same judge. If you have been detained by ICE while your removal proceedings are pending you may request this hearing so a Judge may determine whether you are eligible for release and set an amount if applicable.
Deportation Defense
Once the client is in removal proceedings and the attorney is retained, the client will need a defense attorney that will represent him before the Immigration Judge.
Political Asylum
Political Asylum is a form of protection which allows an individual to remain in the United States instead of being removed (deported). To a country where he or she fears persecution of harm. To be eligible for asylum you must be inside the United States and be able to demonstrate persecution or fear of persecution based on Race, Religion, Nationality, Social group or Political opinion.
Motions to Reopen
A motion to reopen seeks to reopen proceedings so that new evidence can be presented and a new decision entered on a different factual record, normally after a further evidentiary hearing.
BIA Appeals
When the client is in removal proceedings, the Immigration Judge must decide on the case. If the decision is not favorable to the client, an appeal may be available, and it is filed before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
NATURALIZATION (U.S. CITIZENSHIP)
We can help you get to the finish line in your dream to becoming a citizen of the United States.
Naturalization Process
Is a series of steps that an alien must complete to become a U.S. Citizen.
The alien must be at least 18 years of age, having been a permanent resident for at least five years, and being able to speak and understand English.
If married to a U.S Citizen, the residency requirement is only three years.
At Magdaleno & Rodriguez Law we believe that families belong together. We want to do everything we can to help you reunite with your family here in the United States. If you are a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and would like to sponsor your family member so they can fix their legal status or come to the United States
Immediate Relative Visas
These visas are for close relative of U.S. Citizens which includes the spouse, unmarried child under 21 or parent of the U.S. Citizen. An unlimited number of visas are available for this visa category.
Family Preference Visas
A limited number of visas are available for his category. Other relatives of U.S. Citizen such as eligible children or siblings. can help you get to the finish line in your dream to becoming a citizen of the United States.
FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRANT VISA
L1-A (Intracompany transferee executive or manager)
The L-1A nonimmigrant classification enables a U.S. employer to transfer an executive or manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the United States. This classification also enables a foreign company which does not yet have an affiliated U.S. office to send an executive or manager to the United States with the purpose of establishing one.
E-1 (Treaty Traders)
The E-1 nonimmigrant classification allows a national of a treaty country (a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation) to be admitted to the United States solely to engage in international trade on his or her own behalf. Certain employees of such a person or of a qualifying organization may also be eligible for this classification.
E-2 (Treaty Investors)
The E-2 nonimmigrant classification allows a national of a treaty country (a country with which the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation) to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Certain employees of such a person or of a qualifying organization may also be eligible for this classification.
BUSINESS VISAS
VAWA AND U-VISA CASES
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Allows abused spouses, children of U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Resident and abused parents of U.S. Citizen sons or daughter to apply for immigration relief separate from the abusive family member
U-Visa
Is temporary visa issued to victims of certain qualifying crimes who have suffered physical or mental abuse.