Immigration

For any immigrant to be re-united with their family after months and years of living apart is a dream we can help you fulfill. At Hernandez Law P.C., we understand what is at stake for you and your family if a deportation were to occur. We have a thorough, in-depth understanding of both immigration law and the U.S. Office of Citizenship and Immigration (CIS), formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Benefits for relatives of Lawful Permanent Residents are limited to the spouses, children, and unmarried sons and daughters of Lawful Permanent Residents:

A lawful permanent resident of the United States may petition to bring his or her spouse under the family-based 2A Category. Currently, the family 2A waiting period is over five years. A child born abroad to a permanent resident may acquire permanent resident status upon their first entry to the United States prior to their second birthday.The parents of Lawful Permanent Resident may petition on behalf of their unmarried children under the family 2nd preference of the family-based categories. Unmarried children under the age of 21 are in family 2A. Unmarried sons and daughters (children over the age of 21) are in family 2B.
Parent, Child, or Spouse of a U.S. CitizenUnited States immigration laws grant some immigration benefits for the parents, children, married and unmarried sons and daughters, siblings, and spouses of U.S. citizens:

  • United States citizens over the age of 21 may petition on behalf of their parents under the provisions of the immediate relative category.
  • United States citizens may petition for a child visa under the immediate relative category for a child visa on behalf of their unmarried children who are under the age of 21.
  • United States citizens may also petition for married sons and daughters who are 21 years of age and older under family 3rd preferences of the family-based categories. For most countries of origin the waiting period for visas in this category is 5 ½ years or longer.
  • Finally, United States citizens may petition on behalf of their brothers and sisters. However the waiting time for these 4th preference visas can be 15 years or longer.

Defense for Deportation & Removal

If you are facing deportation and removal proceedings, we have in-depth knowledge of the legal intricacies involved and can help you mount an effective defense. For some clients, little can be done to prevent them from being deported or removed. If that is true with your case, we will tell you so as to not waste or time or money. If you have grounds to stay, however, we will work diligently and devotedly to reach a cancellation of removal, waiver of deportation, or suspension of deportation on your behalf.

Options for Avoiding Deportation

If you are a green card holder and have been a long-term lawful permanent resident, the courts may consider that fact favorably if the information is presented in a professional manner. Other forms of relief from deportation may be available such as asylum and Convention Against Torture (CAT) relief, termination, adjustment, registry, and withholdings.

An Intensive, Collaborative Approach

Fighting a possible removal requires a great amount of collaborative work between the attorney and the respondent. We will sit down with you in the office to develop a list of witnesses, who may be used. If you are in custody, we can set a custody re-determination hearing in an effort to set a bond to get you out of jail to be able to assist us more effectively to mount your defense. In addition to the full range of immigration matters, Hernandez Law P.C. has extensive experience handling deportation and removal matters and can help you legally reach you and your families expectations.