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Written by Shawn S. Sedaghat — California Bar #188763, admitted 1997. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Comprehensive immigration legal services covering every aspect of U.S. immigration law. Our experienced team provides strategic guidance tailored to your unique situation.
Employment-Based Visas & Green Cards
For talented professionals, researchers, and skilled workers seeking U.S. opportunities.
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
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EB-1B Outstanding Professors and Researchers
For internationally recognized professors and researchers with at least 3 years of experience.
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EB-2 & EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)
For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. NIW allows self-sponsorship.
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EB-3 Skilled Workers / Professionals
For skilled workers with at least 2 years of training and professionals with bachelor's degrees.
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PERM Labor Certification
The first step in most employment-based green card applications through employer sponsorship.
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O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
Nonimmigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement.
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H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
For workers in specialty occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise.
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L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa
For managers, executives, and specialized knowledge employees.
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TN for Canadian and Mexican Professionals
NAFTA/USMCA professional visa for Canadian and Mexican citizens.
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Humanitarian & Relief-Based Immigration
Protection and relief for those facing persecution or difficult circumstances.
Withholding of Removal
Protection from deportation to countries where you face persecution.
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CAT (Convention Against Torture)
Protection for those who face torture if returned to their home country.
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VAWA Self-Petitions
Immigration relief for victims of domestic abuse by U.S. citizens or residents.
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TPS (Temporary Protected Status)
Temporary status for nationals of designated countries facing crisis.
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Family-Based Immigration
Reuniting families through marriage, sponsorship, and family petitions.
Marriage-based Green Cards
Permanent residence through marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
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Adjustment of Status (I-485)
Applying for permanent residence while in the United States.
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Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1)
For foreign fiancés of U.S. citizens to enter the U.S. and marry.
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Parents, Children, Siblings Petitions
Sponsoring family members for immigration to the United States.
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Consular Processing
Immigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
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Waivers
Overcoming grounds of inadmissibility and bars to immigration benefits.
I-601 Hardship Waiver
Waiver of inadmissibility based on extreme hardship to qualifying relatives.
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I-601A Provisional Waiver
Stateside waiver of unlawful presence before departing for consular processing.
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I-212 Permission to Reapply
Permission to reapply for admission after deportation or removal.
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Citizenship & Naturalization
Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization or derivative citizenship.
N-400 Naturalization Applications
The final step to becoming a U.S. citizen after meeting eligibility requirements.
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Citizenship through Parents
Acquiring citizenship automatically through U.S. citizen parents.
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Court & Litigation
Defense and appeals in immigration court and federal courts.
Other Services
Additional immigration services and applications.
Questions About Your Case?
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