Deportation Defense

The number of people facing immigration judges in deportation and removal proceedings is at an all-time high. The deportation process is confusing and often unfair. Our attorneys are thoroughly familiar with the ins and outs of immigration court and serve as skilled advocates who fight the government's charges and provide you with the personalized legal attention you deserve.

  • Bail hearings
  • Request for release and parole applications
  • Deportation Defense
  • Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents, Cancellation of Removal for Nonresidents, Adjustment of Status, NACARA, TPS, Asylum, Withholding of Removal under the Convention Against Torture, 212(c) Waiver
  • Credible fear and expedited removal defense
  • Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals

Family-based applications, petitions, and exemptions

There are many factors to consider when applying for a relative's green card. You must determine whether the beneficiary will apply for Adjustment of Status in the United States or undergo consular processing at a consular office abroad. Additionally, our attorneys help you determine whether the beneficiary needs a waiver or qualifies for permanent residence.

  • Petitions from immediate relatives
  • Application for Residence (Green Card)
  • Consular procedures
  • Provisional Waiver I-601A
  • I-601 Waiver
  • Fiancé visas

Citizenship and naturalization

Becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream for many people. Our attorneys strongly recommend that you apply for citizenship if you have been a legal permanent resident for the required number of years. We offer the following services.

  • Application for naturalization
  • Certificate of citizenship
  • Claims of derivative citizenship
  • Passport cases in Federal Court

Asylum and Convention against Torture

The increase in the number of people arriving in the United States seeking asylum has accelerated the development of asylum legislation in the immigration field, but much remains to be done. We have litigated asylum and asylum denial cases for refugees from the following countries.

  • Mexico
  • Sri Lanka
  • Dominican Republic
  • Honduras
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Peru
  • Iraq
  • India
  • Syria
  • Porcelain
  • Ecuador
  • Albania
  • And more…

Deferred action

Many young people who came to the country illegally, through no fault of their own, have not yet applied for Deferred Action.
You may request consideration for deferred action for childhood arrivals if:

  • They were under 31 years of age as of June 15, 2012;
  • He came to the United States before he turned 16;
  • Have continuously resided in the United States from June 15, 2007, to the present;
  • You were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time you filed your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;
  • Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired on or after June 15, 2012;
  • They are currently enrolled in school, have graduated or earned a high school completion certificate, have earned a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or are honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or the United States Armed Forces; and they have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, three or more misdemeanors, and do not pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Investment and employment-based visas

Our countries' immigration laws allow those seeking to invest or work in a company to legally come to the United States. The attorneys at Garcia & Garcia Attorneys at Law can help you with the following processes.

  • H-1B
  • H-2B
  • H-2A
  • Tennessee
  • E-1 and E-2
  • L-1 and L-2

Nonimmigrant visas

There are several nonimmigrant visas that our attorneys can also help you with:

  • B1/B2
  • 212(d)(3) Exemptions
  • Extension or change of status