IMMIGRATION
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Immigration Practice Areas
We focus on helping our clients address all matters related to immigration laws in the United States. These include: Family Reunification, Adjustment of Status, Alien Criminal Convictions, Employment-based Immigration (H1B and Labor Certification). The firm has particular expertise in complex immigration problems, especially cases involving applications for political asylum, deportation defense and other immigration areas.
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Post-conviction Relief for Immigrants
Demissie & Church Attorneys often advise clients and other attorneys on avoiding criminal convictions that may lead to deportation. The firm has avoided deportation for many immigrants by vacating criminal charges.
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Cancellation of Removal
Demissie & Church attorneys have won many cases in immigration court by applying for an immigration “pardon” or “cancellation of removal” for individuals in both the criminal and non-criminal context.
Naturalization
Demissie & Church attorneys can help you navigate the naturalization process and assure that your application is timely and efficiently processed by the Citizenship and Naturalization Office.
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Visas
Demissie & Church attorneys are skilled in all areas of visa processing including work-related visas,
family-based visa petitions and student visas. Demissie & Church attorneys can provide you with the most updated processing information and keep your case moving through the immigration system.