What Do Immigration Lawyers Do?

Immigration lawyers differ from most lawyers because they spend most of their time helping others who are having difficulty with immigration requirements. Immigration lawyers act as advisors to foreign immigrants and citizens who must present a case to the United States immigration authorities. This could include a wide range of applications, including citizenship, green cards, deportation issues, naturalization, or employment for those who are not citizens.



While you’re not required to hire an immigration lawyer for these issues, making any mistake on your application can result in deportation, a denied application, or unnecessary delays. It’s necessary to consult an immigration lawyer to ensure you’re getting the proper help and guidance to move your case forward. Let’s talk about precisely what immigration lawyers do during an immigration case.

1. Assess Your Current Situation

Before even starting the process, you’ll set up a consultation with your immigration lawyer. During your time together, you’ll discuss details of your case and specific situation. Once the immigration lawyer understands what your problem is, they’ll be able to advise you of what route to take and what the requirements will be. They’ll find solutions to issues that may be holding you back from applying for a visa or citizenship.

2. Fill Out Paperwork

Whether you’re applying for a visa or citizenship, you can be sure that you’ll need to fill out multiple forms and gather information to prove that you’re eligible for the status you’re seeking. Each application is very long and requires very specific instructions to complete it correctly. If you make a mistake or forget something on your paperwork, you could be denied or face significant delays.

Immigration lawyers deal with this paperwork regularly. They have streamlined processes and the proper knowledge to make sure your application is prepared correctly. Immigration lawyers will ensure that your application is filled out completely and accurately, so you know your case is being pushed in the right direction.

3. Find Solutions to Your Unique Situation

Besides consulting, strategizing, and filling out paperwork, immigration lawyers spend most of their time ensuring that the law is being used in your favor while finding solutions to complicated problems. Some situations that immigration lawyers will work through include:

• Medical conditions of the applicant
• Previous deportation of the applicant
• Speeding up long waits during the application process
• Deportation or removal proceedings
• Marriage visas
• Divorced marriage visas
• Work visas
• Children immigration visas

These are just a few examples of the types of cases an immigration lawyer may face. Immigration lawyers will work through your specific issue to find a roadmap or solution to your problems. Immigration lawyers are dedicated to your case and ensuring it is taken seriously so you’ll receive the results you need.

Choosing an immigration lawyer for your immigration case is a no-brainer because of how much they contribute to the success of your case. It will save you so much trouble, time, and money by investing your resources in someone who has dealt with a case like yours before.

Rick Sterger is a licensed attorney practicing immigration law throughout the United States. His practice, located in San Diego, California, represents clients before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Executive Office of Immigration Review (Immigration Court), Board of Immigration Appeals, and Circuit Courts of Appeals. Rick proudly maintains the practice of providing his initial client consultation for FREE. To schedule a consultation, call (760) 474-2555 today.