What we do
Comprehensive U.S. Immigration Legal Services in Los Angeles
At Immigrant Assistance Center in Los Angeles, CA, our licensed immigration attorneys provide comprehensive U.S. immigration legal services, including asylum, Immigration Court representation, Individual Hearings, deportation defense, Motions to Reopen, immigration appeals, family-based immigration, family-based Green Card applications, USCIS applications and petitions (including Forms I-130 and I-485), extraordinary ability and business visas (EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1, E-2, and L-1), USCIS interview preparation, and experienced legal representation throughout every stage of the U.S. immigration process.
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Green Card (Permanent Residency)
Family-based and employment-based Green Card applications, including Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing. We help clients obtain lawful permanent residence through the immigration pathway that best fits their situation.
- Family Petition (I-130)
- Employment Petition (I-140)
- Adjustment of Status (I-485)
- Consular processing abroad
- Diversity Visa (DV Lottery)
- Removal of conditions on permanent residence (I-751, I-829)
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Work Visas
U.S. work visa applications, USCIS petitions, and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for professionals, executives, investors, and skilled workers. Experienced legal guidance from start to approval.
- H-1B — Specialty Occupation Professionals
- L-1 — Intracompany Transferees
- O-1 — Individuals with Extraordinary Ability
- TN — Canadian and Mexican Professionals
- EAD — Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit)
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Family Visas
Family-based immigration for spouses, children, parents, and fiancé(e)s. Learn more about family petitions, marriage-based Green Cards, and Adjustment of Status on our Marriage & Family Immigration page.
- K-1 — fiancé(e) visa for U.S. citizens
- CR-1 / IR-1 — spouse of U.S. citizen
- IR-2 — children of U.S. citizen
- F2A — spouse and children of green card holder
- IR-5 — parents of U.S. citizen
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DACA
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) services, including initial applications, DACA renewals, Employment Authorization (EAD), and Advance Parole. Experienced legal guidance throughout the process.
- Initial filing (I-821D)
- DACA renewal every 2 years
- Obtaining EAD (work authorization)
- Advance Parole for travel abroad
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TPS — Temporary Protected Status
Legal assistance with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), including initial TPS registration, TPS renewal, Employment Authorization (EAD), and USCIS applications for eligible nationals.
- Initial TPS registration (I-821)
- Extension and re-registration
- Obtaining work authorization (EAD)
- Consultation on countries with active TPS
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Political Asylum
Legal representation for asylum applications, Immigration Court proceedings, and USCIS asylum cases. We assist with Affirmative Asylum, Defensive Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT protection.
- Affirmative Asylum (I-589)
- Defensive Asylum in Immigration Court
- Withholding of Removal and CAT protection
- USCIS interview support
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Court Representation
Legal representation in Immigration Court, including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, deportation defense, Motion to Reopen, Motion to Reconsider, and immigration appeals.
- Master Calendar Hearings
- Individual Hearings
- Preparation of Attorney Briefs & Evidence Packages
- Cancellation of Removal (42A & 42B)
- Motion to Reopen & Motion to Reconsider
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U.S. Citizenship
Legal assistance with U.S. citizenship and naturalization, including Form N-400 applications, citizenship interview preparation, civics test coaching, and Certificate of Citizenship (N-600).
- Form N-400 — Application for Naturalization
- Continuous Residence & Physical Presence Review
- Citizenship Interview & Civics Test Preparation
- Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600)