Immigration touches almost every part of a family's life — where you can work, whether you can travel, whether your spouse or your children can join you, and whether you can build a permanent future in the United States. The choices you make on a single form, and the deadlines you meet or miss, can shape the next decade of your life. Our firm helps immigrants and their families throughout Florida move through the United States immigration system with a clear plan and an experienced attorney at their side. We handle family-based and employment-based petitions, green cards, fiancé and marriage cases, citizenship and naturalization, asylum, and removal defense in immigration court.
United States immigration law is federal, which means we can represent clients anywhere in Florida and across the country before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the immigration courts, and U.S. consulates abroad. On every matter we take, our work includes:
The categories below are the areas of immigration law we handle most often for Florida families and employers. Select any area to learn more about how we can help.
Petitions for spouses, children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Marriage Green CardPermanent residence through marriage to a U.S. citizen or green card holder, including the interview.
Fiancé K-1 VisaBringing a foreign fiancé to the United States to marry and apply for a green card.
Adjustment of StatusApplying for a green card from inside the United States without leaving for a consular interview.
Green cards and work visas for professionals, skilled workers, and the companies that sponsor them.
H-1B VisaSpecialty-occupation work visas for professionals, including the annual lottery and extensions.
EB-5 Investor VisaPermanent residence for investors who create jobs through a qualifying U.S. investment.
The many paths to lawful permanent residence, and how to choose the right one for your case.
Citizenship & NaturalizationBecoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization, including the test and the interview.
Protection for those who fear persecution in their home country, before USCIS or the immigration court.
Deportation & Removal DefenseDefending people in removal proceedings and seeking relief that lets them stay with their families.
If your situation is not listed here, call us anyway. Most immigration matters fall under one of the categories above even if you would describe your case differently, and the first step is always an honest conversation about your options.
Immigration cases are won on preparation and lost on small mistakes. Our clients benefit from:
Immigration filing fees, forms, and eligibility rules change often, and a single missed deadline — a late response to a Request for Evidence, a missed court date, an expired work permit — can undo months of progress or trigger removal proceedings. Many problems we are asked to fix began with a do-it-yourself filing or with advice from someone who was not a licensed attorney. It is almost always faster and cheaper to do a case correctly the first time than to repair it later. If you are unsure where you stand, the safest step is to speak with a lawyer before you file.
Your first conversation with our firm is confidential. We will listen to your situation, explain the realistic options, and tell you honestly whether we can help. We are based in Coral Gables and represent clients throughout Florida and across the United States. You can reach us at 786-522-1411 or by email at email@floridaimmigrationlawoffice.com.
We represent immigrants and their families throughout Florida — including Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Doral, Hialeah, Kendall, Pinecrest, Homestead, Aventura, North Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Naples, and the Florida Keys. Because immigration law is federal, we also assist clients elsewhere in the United States and abroad with consular cases and petitions filed with USCIS. Cases can be handled remotely from initial consultation through approval for clients who cannot travel to our office.