Areas of Practice

Asylum and Withholding of Removal

Asylum and withholding of removal are two forms of relief available to many migrants present in the U.S. without status or those arriving at the border. Asylum is an option for those who have been persecuted based on their (1) race, (2) religion, (3) nationality, (4) political opinion, or (5) membership in a particular social group. Our attorney handles every asylum and withholding of removal case with great care, knowing that unpacking trauma — while necessary for an asylum claim — can be extremely difficult. We will work with you to make this process as seamless as possible.

Consular Processing

If you or a family member is outside of the U.S. and wants to apply for a green card, you will follow the process of consular processing. We can help you prepare and submit the necessary applications and help you prepare for your interview with the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC).

Family Petitions

For those inside the U.S. who are married or related to U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents, there is a path of adjustment available through the Form I-130. Spouses are immediately eligible to apply for adjustment of status after their bona fide marriage to a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident as long as they are not barred by any grounds of inadmissibility. Other family members of U.S. citizens may also be eligible for adjustment of status, including parents, siblings, and children. If you are not yet married and want your future spouse to join you in the U.S., a fiancé visa may be available to you. Meet with our attorney to discuss if a family petition is option for you and your family.


Naturalization

If you have completed your required time as a legal permanent resident and are ready and eligible to take the exciting leap into becoming a U.S. citizen, Blackwell Law can help you correctly fill out your N-400 application, prepare for the naturalization exam, and join you on your interview day with USCIS to make sure your process to citizenship goes as smoothly as possible.

Removal Defense

If you or a loved one have been detained at the border or within the U.S., you may be at risk of deportation (removal). For many who have been detained and now face removal, hearings before an immigration judge will be a required step in the removal process. It is important that you have an attorney present with you at these hearings who understands your case and can argue on your behalf to the immigration judge. Removal from the United States can have extremely negative impacts on your ability to maintain status in the U.S. or legally return to the U.S. in the future. If you are facing removal, Blackwell Law can help.

Renewal or Replacement Green Cards

Whether your green card is about to expire, has expired, or your green card has been lost, damaged, stolen, or contains incorrect information, Blackwell Law can help you make sure you remain in status by filing for renewal or replacement. Attorney Blackwell will help you fill out a Form I-90 with accompanying documentation to submit to USCIS. Contact Blackwell Law today to find out more about when you should apply for a renewal based on your status and what information must be listed correctly.

Special Petitions

If you do not fall into one of the major categories of immigration petitions available to most, you may still be eligible to obtain status of a different type. Amongst others, if you are the victim of domestic violence or a crime that occurred in the U.S., if you are a victim of trafficking, if you entered the U.S. as an unaccompanied minor, if you are the widow(er) of a U.S. citizen, or if you qualify for Temporary Protected Status or as a “special immigrant,” you may be eligible for status in the U.S. Attorney Blackwell will talk you through all of the options available to you in a one-hour consultation. If you are interested to see if you qualify for a special petition, contact Blackwell Law today.