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IMMIGRATION LAWYER IN WALNUT CREEK, California, 415-409-9229

IMMIGRATION LAW SERVICES

My immigration law practice covers family immigration (visas and petitions), corporate immigration, adjustment of status (Green Card), humanitarian immigration law (U-Visas, Asylum, etc.), deportation/removal defense and citizenship through naturalization.I am an immigrant myself, therefore I specially understand the needs and challenges that immigrants face in the United States. Let me be your immigration attorney to help you achieve your goals in this country. 

Services range from consultations to review your case and guide you to complete immigration forms, to full assistance with your immigration process (professional preparation of forms, filing of documents, assistance at interviews, etc.).

We speak English, Spanish and Mandarin. Read our frequently asked questions about immigration law.

Please contact us for a free initial telephonic consultation or call us now at 415-409-9229.

Areas of Immigration Law Practice:


HUMANITARIAN IMMIGRATION LAW

There are a number of immigration benefits for humanitarian considerations. For example, VAWA Self-Petitions and U Visa Non-Immigrant Petitions provide immigration relief for Victims of Domestic Violence and other Violent Crimes under certain circumstances.
Let us find the right remedy for your special situation.
  • Asylum Law (political asylum, LGBT asylum, etc.)
  • Convention against torture
  • VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Self-Petitions for victims of domestic violence
  • U Visa Petitions for victims of criminal activities who suffered substantial abuse and are willing to assist in the investigation of the activities.
Contact us to determine the most appropriate way to proceed. Call us now at 415-409-9229.



Business Immigration

Work and Investor visas allow a foreign national to come to work temporarily in the USA. Our services include:

  • H specialty occupations visa
  • Extensions of H visas
  • H4 visas for spouses and minor children of H employees
  • Visas for temporary agricultural workers
  • L-1 intra-company transfer visas
  • E treaty traders
  • Investor visas
Contact us to determine the most appropriate way to proceed. Call us now at 415-409-9229.





TEMPORARY VISAS FOR PARTICULAR OCCUPATIONS

Visas for extraordinary ability artist, entertainers, business people, scientists, educators and athletes. Our services include:
  • P Visas for athletes performing at major athletic events and members of entertainment groups
  • Q Visas for obtaining practical training and sharing of culture
 
Contact us to determine the most appropriate way to proceed. Call us now at 415-409-9229.





EXTENSION OF NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS

If you are in the United States temporarily and need to stay longer than the time initially allowed, you may be able to extend your visa. Please contact us for a free consultation regarding:
  • Extensions for B-1 Visas (Business)
  • Extensions for B-2 Visas (Tourist, Pleasure)
  • Extensions of H visas
  • Travel documents
  • Re-entry permits
  • Other extensions for emergency situations
 
Contact us to determine the most appropriate way to proceed. Call us now at 415-409-9229.





DIVERSITY VISAS (Green Card Lottery)

Every Year the US Congress makes available 50,000 diversity visas trough the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. The visas are adjudicated randomly and give the opportunity to legally immigrate to the United States or adjust status. Please contact us if you need:

  • Help to understand the diversity immigrant visa program
  • Help to determine if you are eligible to apply for the diversity visa
  • Assistance with the application process
Contact us to determine the most appropriate way to proceed. Call us now at 415-409-9229.





ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS and CITIZENSHIP

Once living in the United States, you may be eligible to adjust your status to legal permanent resident (green card) or become a U.S. Citizen. Our services include:

  • Adjustment of status based on family relationship or US employment
  • Adjustment of status after divorce or annulment or matrimony
  • Waivers
  • Petitions to remove conditions on Residence
  • Adjustment of status in removal proceedings
  • Renewal of legal permanent residence card
  • Citizenship through Naturalization
Contact us for a free initial telephonic consultation to determine the best way to be of your service. 

Call us now at 415-409-9229


Law Offices of Marcela B. Knaup, Walnut Creek, California.  marcela@knauplegal.com  Te: 415-409-9229
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