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Our Trusted Boston Immigration Attorneys Help Individuals, Families, and Businesses Navigate Complex U.S. Immigration Matters and Achieve Successful Results.
Immigration matters can affect every part of your life — your family, career, financial stability, security and future in the United States. Whether you are applying for a work visa, pursuing citizenship, sponsoring a loved one for a green card, or facing deportation proceedings, having experienced legal representation can significantly improve your chances of success.
At FtzGerald Law Company, our experienced immigration lawyers help individuals, families, professionals, investors, and businesses navigate the immigration process with confidence and clarity. For more than 30 years, our Boston immigration attorneys have provided trusted legal representation with a successful track record in a wide range of immigration matters including family-based immigration, marriage green cards, employment immigration, business visas, citizenship and naturalization, deportation defense, waivers, asylum, DACA, humanitarian immigration and immigration appeals.
Schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer today. Call +1617-303-2600 or contact FitzGerald Law Company online to discuss your immigration options.
We understand that every immigration case is personal and often involves important legal, financial, and emotional considerations. We work closely with you to develop customized immigration strategies based on your goals and unique situation, prepare detailed applications and supporting documentation, communicate with USCIS and immigration courts, prepare you for interviews and hearings, and guide you through every stage of the immigration legal process.
Immigration matters often involve major life decisions, and our attorneys are committed to providing clear communication, compassionate support, and effective legal strategies.
Because immigration law is federal, our immigration lawyers represent clients throughout the United States and around the world who are seeking lawful immigration status in the U.S.
Whether you are searching for a family immigration lawyer, employment immigration attorney, green card lawyer, citizenship attorney, deportation defense lawyer, or business immigration lawyer, our legal team is dedicated to simplifying the immigration process, helping you pursue the best possible outcome for your future and making the process more manageable with professionalism and care.
For more information, you may visit our FAQ section for answers to common immigration questions, as well as immigration success stories and client testimonials.
Family Immigration Services
Family-based immigration is one of the most important areas of immigration law. Many individuals seek immigration benefits to reunite with spouses, children, parents, or other qualifying family members in the United States.
The family immigration lawyers at FitzGerald Law Company assist clients with a wide range of family immigration matters, including fiancé visas (K-1), marriage green cards, same-sex couple green cards, family sponsorship petitions, green cards for immediate family members, removal of green card conditions (I-751) adjustment of status applications, consular processing, and all matters related to U.S. permanent residency.
The immigration process can involve extensive paperwork, interviews, selecting and preparing supporting evidence, and government review. Errors in petitions and providing incomplete or improper supporting documentation can create unnecessary complications and delays for families already dealing with stressful situations.
The best immigration lawyers for green card applications and matters, will address all your questions about sponsorship eligibility, timelines, key documentation and evidence and will conduct in-depth interview preparation sessions, so that you are in the best position to get approved. Our Boston family immigration lawyers at FitzGerald Law Company do just that and more. We keep you updated throughout the process, make sure you have copies of your complete file at all times, answer all your questions in a timely manner (see our Communication and Record Retention policies), make sure that you are well prepared for any interviews and court hearings and proactively prepare you to address any issues from your past.
Family immigration matters are deeply personal. Our multi-cultural team, composed mostly of immigrants or children of immigrants to the U.S. understands firsthand the emotional and financial stress many families experience with an immigration case and is devoted and uniquely equipped to support our clients throughout this process.
Reuniting families starts with understanding your legal options. Speak with an experienced family immigration attorney at FitzGerald Law Company. Call +1617-303-2600 or complete our online consultation request.
Visit the links below, for more information about eligibility requirements, benefits, process descriptions, required documents, and legal fees of different immigration petitions.
- Green Cards & Permanent Residency
- Marriage-Based Green Cards
- Same sex Marriage Green Cards
- Green Card Removal of Conditions (I-751)
- Family & Marriage Immigration FAQs
- USCIS Green Card Resource Center
Employment-Based Green Cards Work Visas
Employment-based immigration can be complex for both workers and employers. Businesses in the U.S. and particularly throughout Massachusetts and New England often rely on international talent across industries including healthcare, biotechnology, education, hospitality, research, construction, and professional services.
Our business immigration lawyers at FitzGerald Law Company help individuals and businesses large and small, navigate employment immigration matters involving temporary work visas, work authorization, and employment-based residency applications.
Our business immigration services include assistance with H-1B visas for employees with college degrees in specialty occupations, employment-based green cards:EB-1, residency petitions, EB-2 National Interest Waivers, EB-2 and EB-3 residency petitions with PERM Labor Certification, employer sponsorship for non-immigrant work visas: L-1A visas for Intra-company Transfers, L-1B visas for employees with specialized knowledge, E-1 Visas for investors and E-2 visas for Treaty Traders, TN work visas for Canadian and Mexican employees in qualified positions covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA- formerly known as NAFTA) , as well as immigration compliance matters.
Many individuals seek guidance from an H1b immigration lawyer or an employment immigration lawyer for assistance with H1b visa applications due to the strict filing and qualification requirements, detailed supporting documentation needed, and government deadlines associated with the H1b Visas.
Employment immigration cases can affect both short-term career opportunities and long-term residency plans. Whether you are an employer, professional, investor, or skilled worker, the FitzGerald Law Company employment immigration attorneys can help you them understand the available immigration pathways and their requirements with confidence. Schedule a consultation online or call: +1 617-303-2600 today.
Follow the links for detailed information on eligibility requirements, benefits, process descriptions, required documents, and legal fees of the different employment immigration petitions:
- H-1B Visas
- L-1A and L-1B Visas
- E-1 & E-2 Visas
- O-1 Visas
- TN Visas
- Business Immigration
- Employment-based Green Cards
- U.S. Department of State Employment Visa Information
Citizenship & Naturalization
Becoming a United States citizen is an important milestone for many immigrants and families. The naturalization process provides eligible individuals with the opportunity to secure additional rights, protections, and opportunities under United States law.
Individuals searching for a citizenship and naturalization lawyer often have questions regarding travel history, prior immigration applications, documentation requirements, or prior criminal charges that could affect eligibility.
Our citizenship and naturalization attorneys in Boston help clients identify and evaluate their eligibility for U.S. citizenship, prepare applications carefully, select the appropriate supporting documents, and provide comprehensive preparation for the interview and examination.
- U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization
- Citizenship FAQs
- Immigration Videos
- USCIS Citizenship Resource Center
Deportation Defense & Immigration Court Representation
Facing deportation, removal proceedings or immigration court can be one of the most stressful experiences an individual or family may encounter. Immigration court proceedings often involve highly sensitive legal issues, including visa overstays, undocumented entry, denied immigration applications, prior removal orders, and criminal charges.
Removal proceedings can have serious legal, financial, employment, family and personal consequences that can directly impact an immigrant’s ability to remain in the United States legally. Because immigration court matters are complex, and deadlines are strict, timely and experienced legal assistance from a deportation defense lawyer is critical.
At FitzGerald Law Company, our experienced immigration litigation attorneys represent individuals and families in deportation and removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). We help clients understand their rights, evaluate available immigration relief options, and build strong legal strategies designed to help them remain in the United States whenever possible.
Our immigration court lawyers assist clients with a wide range of deportation defense matters, including:
- Deportation Defense and Removal Proceedings
- Cancellation of Removal (10 Year Law)
- Immigration & Criminal Convictions
- Waivers of Inadmissibility
- Bond Hearings & Immigration Detention
- Adjustment of Status in Immigration Court
- Appeals Before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
- Motions to Reopen or Reconsider Immigration Cases
More resources:
- Cancellation of Deportation Videos
- Citizenship & Deportation Success Story
- Residency Reinstatement Success Story
Immigration and Criminal Defense Representation (“Crimmigration”)
Individuals may also seek guidance from a criminal immigration lawyer when immigration matters overlap with criminal charges, prior convictions, allegations of immigration fraud or ICE immigration enforcement actions.
Criminal charges and convictions, even minor ones, can have serious immigration consequences for non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents and visa holders. Some offenses may trigger deportation proceedings, including detention, and inadmissibility, or prevent naturalization or eligibility for immigration benefits.
Our criminal immigration attorneys help clients navigate the complex intersection of criminal and immigration law, often referred to as “crimmigration” law. We have extensive practical criminal defense experience, and we analyze criminal records, plea agreements, and court documents to help clients understand potential immigration consequences and explore possible defenses or post-conviction relief options for individuals facing deportation because of criminal charges and convictions such as:
- DUI or drug-related offenses
- Domestic violence allegations
- Theft or fraud charges
- Assault or battery convictions
- Green card violations
- Immigration fraud allegations
- Prior removal or unlawful presence issues
Our goal is to develop the strongest possible strategy and obtain the most favorable resolution of these complex and high-stakes matters.
If you or a loved one has been arrested or convicted of a crime and is concerned about immigration consequences, it is important to speak with both a criminal and immigration lawyer as early as possible.
Early legal representation can make a significant difference in deportation defense cases. Call FitzGerald Law Company at: 617-303-2600 to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced deportation defense and criminal immigration lawyer in Boston.
Asylum & Humanitarian Immigration
Humanitarian immigration cases often involve urgent and highly personal circumstances. Asylum seekers searching for an asylum attorney need highly skilled legal support while pursuing protection from persecution in the United States.
Our asylum lawyers at FitzGerald Law Company have strong litigating experience in immigration court and can effectively assist clients with both affirmative and defensive asylum applications, withholding of removal, humanitarian protections, DACA immigration matters, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions, immigration relief options, and immigration court proceedings.
Our attorneys understand the sensitive nature of humanitarian immigration matters and take the time to help clients understand their legal options and procedural requirements, as well as prepare them extensively to provide their testimony in court.
Humanitarian immigration cases frequently involve extensive supporting documentation, legal analysis and court work, and evolving government policies. We work carefully with clients to prepare applications and provide guidance throughout the immigration process.
- Asylum (Affirmative and Defensive)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ)
- DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
- Immigration FAQs
- USCIS Asylum Information Center
USCIS Delays, Mandamus Lawsuits & Federal Immigration Litigation
Immigration delays caused by USCIS, U.S. consulates, or other immigration agencies can create serious uncertainty for individuals, families, professionals, and businesses waiting for important immigration decisions. Delayed immigration cases may affect employment authorization, travel plans, family reunification, lawful status, business operations, and long-term immigration goals.
At FitzGerald Law Company, our immigration litigation attorneys help clients address unreasonable immigration delays through federal court lawsuits, including Writs of Mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act (APA) complaints against USCIS and other government agencies. In some situations, filing a federal lawsuit may help compel immigration authorities to take action on long-pending immigration applications or petitions that have remained stalled beyond normal processing times.
Our Boston attorneys assist clients with immigration delay cases involving:
- Delayed Green Card Applications
- Naturalization & Citizenship Delays
- Delayed Work Permit (EAD) Applications
- Immigration Visa Delays at U.S. Consulates
- Adjustment of Status Delays
- I-130 and Family Petition Delays
- Delayed Immigration Petitions
Federal court litigation involving immigration matters can be complex and requires careful legal analysis of government processing times, procedural history, and federal court requirements. Our attorneys evaluate each case individually to determine whether legal action may be appropriate and develop strategic solutions tailored to our clients’ immigration goals.
If your immigration case has been delayed for an unreasonable period of time, FitzGerald Law Company may be able to help you explore available legal options to move your case forward. Contact our Boston immigration law firm today to schedule a confidential consultation.
Immigration Consultation & Legal Fees
Many individuals have questions such as: How much does an immigration lawyer cost? What are typical immigration lawyer fees? Does the law firm offer payment plans? What does an immigration lawyer consultation fee include? Are there payment plans available?
Immigration cases vary significantly depending on the type of legal matter, complexity of the case, government filing requirements, and level of legal representation required.
Our immigration consultations can be done via video, telephone or in-person and they are comprehensive one-on-one meetings with an experienced immigration attorney. During the consultation, we will evaluate your situation, explain your legal options, discuss potential risks and strategies, and answer your immigration questions.
The consultation fee is $350 and will be credited toward your legal fees if you retain our firm within 30 days.
We believe an initial consultation is an important first step before beginning any immigration process or filing an application, because it helps clients understand their legal alternatives, responsibilities, and what to expect before making important decisions about their immigration case. Making informed decisions early in your case can help you avoid costly mistakes and prepare for the immigration process ahead.
Our goal is to provide honest legal guidance and help you make confident decisions about your immigration future.
Additional Immigration Resources
FitzGerald Law Company provides additional immigration information, educational resources, videos, and FAQs to help clients better understand the immigration process.
Immigration law continues to evolve, and many individuals and families benefit from having access to reliable educational information regarding visas, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense, asylum, and other immigration matters. Our additional resources are designed to help clients stay informed while exploring their legal options.
- Immigration FAQs
- Immigration Videos
- Immigration Articles
- Meet Our Team
- Our Practice Areas
- Immigration Success Stories
- U.S. Immigration Law Administration and Enforcement
Schedule a Consultation with an Immigration Lawyer Today
Immigration challenges can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate them alone.
FitzGerald Law Company provides experienced immigration representation for individuals, families, and businesses
Whether you need guidance regarding family immigration, employment visas, citizenship, asylum, deportation defense, or green card matters, our attorneys and multicultural team are committed to providing you outstanding service and helping you understand your legal options to move forward with confidence.
FAQ
How much does an immigration lawyer cost?
Immigration lawyer fees vary depending on the type of immigration case, the complexity of the legal issues involved, the past immigration history of the client, the procedures and amount of legal work required. Some immigration matters may involve extensive review and selection of supporting documentation, immigration court proceedings, interviews, waivers, addressing prior immigration or criminal history (i.e. unlawful presence, allegations of immigration fraud, past criminal charges or convictions, etc.), responses to government RFEs (requests for additional evidence) and NOIDs (notices of intent to deny), or federal litigation.
At FitzGerald Law Company, immigration consultations are comprehensive one-on-one meetings with an experienced immigration attorney. During the consultation, we evaluate your immigration situation, explain potential legal strategies and immigration options, discuss possible risks or complications, and answer your questions regarding the immigration process and legal fees. In addition, our firm is completely transparent and we publish our standard immigration legal fees on our website and we accept credit cards and offer monthly payment plans for your convenience.
Can a criminal conviction affect my immigration status?
Yes. Criminal charges and convictions can have serious immigration consequences for non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents, visa holders, and undocumented immigrants. Certain offenses may trigger deportation proceedings, affect eligibility for immigration benefits, prevent naturalization, or create inadmissibility issues.
Even relatively minor criminal matters may affect immigration status depending on the circumstances of the case, the type of offense, and the individual’s immigration history.
U.S. citizens can also be impacted by a criminal conviction as the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act restricts U.S. citizens from being able to file for immigration benefits for family members based upon their criminal history.
Because immigration and criminal law often overlap, it is important to seek guidance from a lawyer with both a criminal defense and immigration experience, before accepting plea agreements or making important legal decisions. The earlier the attorney is involved, the more likely it is tat a positive result may be achieved.
What happens during immigration court proceedings?
Immigration court proceedings determine whether an individual may remain legally in the United States or may be subject to removal (deportation). In some cases, the court may also terminate or close a case, leave the person in the U.S. without any lawful status.
Immigration court cases involve hearings before an Immigration Judge, legal filings, supporting evidence, and may require witness testimony and applications for immigration relief.
Depending on the case, individuals may seek forms of relief such as asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, or other immigration protections. Because immigration court deadlines and procedures are strict, experienced legal representation can be vital for proper representation before the court and protecting your legal rights throughout the process.
What is cancellation of removal?
Cancellation of removal is a form of immigration relief that if approved, will allow certain individuals in deportation proceedings to remain legally in the United States with lawful permanent resident status (a green card).
Eligibility requirements depend on the individual’s immigration status and circumstances but may include continuous physical presence in the United States for 10 years, good moral character, and evidence that deportation would create exceptional and extremely unusual hardship for qualifying family members.
Immigration courts carefully review supporting evidence and legal requirements before granting 10-year Cancellation of Removal and there is a statutory annual limit of 4,000 green cards that can be granted under this type of relief. Because the annual limit is frequently exhausted before all pending matters are completed, an Immigration Judge (IJ) may state that your application qualifies for approval but temporarily classify the case as a “reserved” or “conditionally approved” matter.
How long does the green card process take?
Green card processing times vary significantly depending on the type of immigration petition, the applicant’s country of origin, visa availability, government processing times by office, background checks, interview scheduling, and whether additional evidence is requested by USCIS or a U.S. consulate.
Delays often occur because of visa backlogs, government administrative processing, past immigration or criminal history, insufficient evidence and government requests for additional documentation.
Our Fitzgerald Law Company immigration attorneys can estimate the processing times based on their experience after obtaining the pertinent information from you during a consultation, as well as help you identify the most efficient and timely path towards U.S. legal permanent residency (green card).
Can I sue USCIS for immigration delays?
In certain situations, individuals experiencing unreasonable immigration delays are able to pursue legal action in federal court through a Writ of Mandamus lawsuit against USCIS.
Federal immigration lawsuits are sometimes used when immigration applications or petitions have remained pending beyond normal processing times without a decision. These lawsuits generally request that the government take action on a delayed immigration case, although they do not guarantee approval of the underlying application or petition.
Because federal immigration litigation can be complex, it is important to have an experienced immigration litigation attorney evaluate the circumstances of the delay and determine whether legal action may be appropriate.
What Is a Writ of Mandamus Immigration Lawsuit?
A Writ of Mandamus immigration lawsuit is a federal lawsuit filed against USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, or another government agency to compel action on an unreasonably delayed immigration case.
In an immigration mandamus lawsuit, the applicant asks a federal judge to order the government to make a decision on a pending application, petition, or visa case that has been delayed beyond normal processing times.
A Writ of Mandamus does not require USCIS or the government to approve the case. Instead, it compels the agency to act and issue a decision.
In many cases, immigrants turn to a Writ of Mandamus lawsuit after months or even years of waiting for USCIS or a consulate to act on a pending case. When government delays become unreasonable, a federal mandamus action may help move the case forward and force the agency to issue a decision more quickly.
Can a green card holder be deported?
Yes. Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can still face deportation under certain circumstances. Some criminal convictions, immigration violations, fraud allegations, or extended periods outside the United States may place a green card holder at risk of removal proceedings.
Because deportation cases involving lawful permanent residents are complex legal proceedings, individuals facing these immigration concerns should seek legal assistance as early as possible.
What should I bring to an immigration consultation?
It is generally helpful to bring any immigration-related documents that may be relevant to your case, including passports, visas, USCIS notices, copies of immigration applications, court documents, marriage or birth certificates, work authorization cards, prior immigration decisions, and any correspondence received from immigration authorities.
In addition, if your case involves criminal charges or prior arrests, you should bring copies of court records, police reports, evidence, notices and any materials relevant to the criminal case whenever possible.
Providing detailed and accurate information during your consultation helps an immigration attorney evaluate your case more effectively and identify possible immigration options or risks.
Do I need a lawyer for an immigration case?
Although individuals may file immigration applications on their own, immigration law is highly complex and immigration mistakes and weak applications with insufficient or improper evidence can create delays, denials, or long-term legal consequences.
Immigration cases often involve strict filing requirements, supporting documentation, interviews, procedural deadlines, and evolving government policies.
An experienced immigration lawyer can help identify potential risks, identify, evaluate and select the best supporting evidence, communicate with immigration agencies, and guide clients throughout the immigration process.
Legal representation is especially important in cases involving immigration court proceedings, criminal issues, prior denials, waivers, unlawful presence or other immigration violations and federal immigration litigation.
Our staff is multilingual and multicultural, with employees that have immigrated to the United States or are first-generation Americans.
This means that we not only understand our client’s case, but we understand where our client’s are coming from and what they are experiencing with respect to immigration.
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At FitzGerald Law Company, we believe that all clients should be treated with respect and dignity regardless of legal status, national origin, culture, or language.
This core belief together with the ever-growing need for effective legal services for immigrants in the U.S., drove us to develop our guiding principles and the vision and mission of service that are the foundation of our firm.
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