Skilled and Dedicated Immigration Lawyer
Welcome to the Law Offices of Meri S. Ponist, P.C., where we are dedicated to helping families navigate the complex U.S. immigration system to build a brighter, more secure future. Whether you are seeking employment in the U.S., or to reunite with loved ones, obtain permanent residency, or resolve immigration challenges, we provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and results-driven legal representation.
Your Partner in Family Immigration
We understand that immigration is more than a legal process—it’s about keeping families together and achieving dreams of a better life. Our firm practices exclusively immigration law helping clients with the following:
- Green Card Applications: Assistance with applying for lawful permanent residency, whether through a petition from a family member, employer, or other eligibility paths.
- Visa Petitions: Helping families and companies with complicated visa petition process.
- Consular Processing: Support with navigating the process of obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas through a U.S. consulate abroad.
- Business Immigration: Helping the U.S. employers with H1B and all employment based petition categories.
- Fiancé(e) Visas: Help in bringing your fiancé(e) to the U.S. for marriage through the K-1 visa process.
- Citizenship & Naturalization: Preparing you for every step required in the process to enjoy the privileges and immunities of United States citizenship.
- Waivers of Inadmissibility: Assistance in overcoming issues that could bar you from entering or remaining in the United States.
- Asylum: Helping asylum seekers with a challenging process of applying for asylum in the U.S.
- Deportation Defense: Effective advocacy before immigration judges, the Board of Immigrant Appeals, and federal court as necessary to fight removal. Includes representation at bond hearings to obtain release from ICE detention.
- Release from ICE Detention: Assisting with parole requests and release from ICE custody.
- Immigration Bond: Representing you in Bond proceedings before Immigration Court.
A Personalized Approach to Every Case
Immigration matters are deeply personal and often life-changing. That’s why we take the time to understand your unique situation, explain your options clearly, and guide you every step of the way. With a strong commitment to open communication, we ensure you always know where your case stands and what to expect.
Trusted Advocacy Backed by Experience
Our lead attorney, Meri S. Ponist, has 20 years of legal experience helping families successfully navigate the U.S. immigration system. As someone who went through the immigration process herself, Ms. Ponist knows firsthand the struggles and challenges immigrants face and why the guidance of a skilled and dedicated immigration lawyer is so important. With in-depth knowledge of immigration laws and a track record of success, we are ready to fight for your family’s future.
Let Us Help You Build Your Future
If you’re ready to start your journey toward permanent residency or need assistance with an immigration matter, the Law Offices of Meri S. Ponist, P.C., is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward achieving your immigration goals.
Our firm serves clients from around the world, supported by a linguistically diverse staff. Languages spoken in the office include English, Russian, Armenian, Mandarin Chinese and Foochow dialect, Bengali, Urdu, Arabic, and French.
You are here to stay, and we are here to stay with you. Let’s achieve your American dream together, and let us help you make the United States your home. Call the Law Offices of Meri S. Ponist, P.C., today.
