immigration law

Immigration Legal Services

The U.S. Immigration System is complex and ever changing. The following is just a summary of the various areas of immigration law. Each area has its own nuances and requirements.  The Law Office of Meri S. Ponist has many years of experience in all these areas of immigration law.

Areas of Practice

removal defense

  • Immigration Court Hearings
  • Deportation Defense
  • Defense in Removal Proceedings - Detained and Non-Detained
  • Bond and Parole Requests
  • Asylum
  • Cancellation of Removal
  • Appeal of Immigration Court Decisions
  • Waivers
  • NACARA

IMMIGRANT VISAS

  • Family Based Immigration
  • Adjustment of Status/Green Cards
  • Same Sex Marriage Petitions
  • Waivers
  • U & T Visas for Victims of Crime
  • Abused Spouse Petitions
  • Green Cards Through Guardianship

NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS

  • fiancé(e) K-1 and K-3 Visas
  • H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas for Professional Workers
  • L-1 Intracompany Tranfer Visas
  • Investor Visas E1 and E-2
  • F-1 Student Visas

OTHER AREAS OF IMMIGRATION

  • Naturalization and Citizenship
  • DREAM Act
  • Deferred Action
  • Temporary Protected Status
  • Work Permit Authorization