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The number of people facing immigration judges in removal and deportation proceedings is at an all time high. The deportation process is a confusing and often unfair process. Our attorneys know the ins and outs of immigration court and serve as qualified advocates who fight the government charges and provide the individual attorney attention that you deserve.

• Bond Hearings
• Request for Release and Parole Requests
• Deportation Defense
• Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents, Cancelation of Removal for Non Residents, 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

There are many factors that you must consider when petitioning for a family member. The determination has to be made as to whether the beneficiary will seek Adjustment of Status in the United States or will have to Consular Process from a consular post abroad. In addition, our attorneys help identify whether the beneficiary needs a waiver or otherwise qualifies for permanent residency.

• Immediate Relative Petitions
• Residency Application (Green Card)
• Consular Processing
• I-601A Provisional Waiver
• I-601 Waiver
• Fiancé Visas

Becoming a United States Citizen is a dream for many people. Our attorneys highly encourage you to apply for citizenship if you’ve been a lawful permanent resident for the requisite number of years. We offer the following services.

• Naturalization Application
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Derivative Citizenship Claims
• Passport Cases in Federal Court

The increased number of people coming into the United States seeking Asylum has sped up the development of asylum law in the immigration field, but much work remains. We have litigated asylum and withholding cases for refugees from the following countries.

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

Many young people who came to the country unlawfully, through no fault of their own, have yet to apply for Deferred Action.

You may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals if you:

• Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
• Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;
• Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
• Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;
• Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
• Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Our countries’ immigration laws allow for people who are looking to invest or get employment from a company to come lawfully 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
• TN
• E-1 and E-2
• L-1 and L-2

There are several non-immigrant visas that our attorneys can help you with as well:

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