Immigration Law

Immigration law is one of the most complex and consequential areas of legal
practice. It determines who may enter, remain in, and become a citizen of
the United States. The stakes are inherently high: a denied petition may
separate families, end careers, or force individuals to return to countries

## Key Points

- **Assess eligibility comprehensively**: Before filing any petition or
- **Build the evidentiary record meticulously**: Immigration adjudications
- **Track processing times and plan accordingly**: USCIS processing times vary
- **Prepare clients for interviews thoroughly**: USCIS and consular interviews
- **Monitor visa bulletin priority dates**: For employment-based and family-
- **Navigate employer compliance obligations**: Advise employers on I-9
- **Pursue asylum claims with diligence**: Asylum cases require detailed
- **Respond to RFEs and NOIDs strategically**: Requests for Evidence and
- Maintain a case management system that tracks every deadline, filing date,
- Keep copies of every document filed with every agency. USCIS and consulates
- Stay current on policy changes by monitoring USCIS policy alerts, AILA
- Advise clients on maintaining valid status during the pendency of their