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Boston H-1B Visa Lawyers for Professional Employees in Specialty Occupations

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    What is an H-1B Visa?


    An H-1B visa allows a foreign person with at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in work experience to work in the U.S., if the position the foreigner will fill requires such preparation, and the employer agrees to pay the individual the prevailing wage for such a position in the location of employment.  Under an H-1B visa, the person will be in non-immigrant status (meaning that the person will not be residing permanently in the U.S.). However, the individual may apply for permanent residency afterwards. This is appropriate for someone who has a specialty job offer in the U.S. (requiring a bachelor degree or its equivalent in relevant work) and wants to start working as soon as possible, including fashion models.

    Who is eligible for an H-1B Visa in the US?

    Generally, a foreigner with at least a bachelor degree, or its equivalent in work experience which is required for a specialized or professional occupation, may be eligible for an H-1B visa (their dependents are eligible for an H-4 visa).  In addition, fashion models may also be eligible for H1B visa status.

    Requirements to Apply for an H1B Visa as a Specialty Worker

    • A job offer in the U.S. with a company willing to sponsor you,
    • A job offer for a position which is professional—requiring at least a 4 year college degree (Bachelor’s Degree),
    • A salary and working conditions that meet the prevailing wage standard for the  geographic area where you will be working,
    • A bachelor degree or a combination of education and /or work experience which is the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in a field of study directly related to the position.

    Important Note Regarding H1b Visa Limitations

    By law, there are only 65,000 (for professionals with a bachelors’ degree) and 20,000 (for advanced degree professionals) capped H-1B visas available each year. There are certain H-1B visas not subject to the yearly cap or maximum (non-cap H-1b visas), available for employees of universities, government agencies and no-profit research organizations.

    Starting in 2020, USCIS changed the procedure for identifying which H1b applications are processed because there is generally a higher number of applications (often more than 275,000) than the 85,000 available H-1B visas.

    Do H-1B Visas qualify for premium processing?

    Premium processing is generally an option for H visa petitions filed in the US.  For a premium processing fee, the U.S. Immigration Service commits to processing the H1b application within 15 business days from receipt of the application. This does not mean that there will necessarily be a final decision within 15 business days, but that there will be a response by this time. This response may be a visa approval, a denial of the visa or it may also be a request for additional evidence (RFE).

    Duration of an H-1B Visa

    H-1B visas last for 3 years.

    H1B Visa Renewal / Extension

    In most instances an H1b visa can be renewed or transferred repeatedly, for a total of 6 years of validity. The visa holder may also apply for a Green Card or US permanent residency soon after applying for the H-1 visa (as a dual intent applicant). Extensions beyond 6 years, commonly known as 7th year extensions, are available for individuals for whom:

    1). An LCA (Labor Condition Application – Form ETA 9089) was filed prior to the beginning of their 6th year of their  H1b visa status, and
    2). This LCA is pending; or if it has been approved, there is a related I-140 (employment based residency visa petition) pending or approved.

    In the event the H-1B beneficiary seeks alternative employment, they will need to transfer the H-1B visa. The H-1B holder / beneficiary may begin working in the new job prior the approval of this transfer, however, if the transfer is not approved the original H-1B visa will be lost. It is therefore recommended to complete the transfer of the H-1b visa before starting work in a new job.

    Family Benefits of an H1-B Visa

    H-1B dependents (family members) can apply for  H-4 visas.  With H-4 visa status, family members can live and study in the U.S. as long as the H-1B or “primary” visa remains valid.

    The spouse of a person with an H-1B visa can apply for work authorization (I-765) if they are present in the U.S. with an H-4 visa and if the H-1B non-immigrant spouse:

    Are my family members eligible for H-1b Visa status, if I am under an E visa?

    Yes, if there are H Visas available and the individual with an E derivative visa has an employer willing to sponsor him/her.

    Employer Obligations when Sponsoring an H1-B Visa

    • Pay the H-1B employee the required wage no later than 30 days from the H-1B employee’s entry into the U.S., or 60 days from the approval date of the visa petition, if the H-1B employee is already in the U.S.
    • Provide employment consistent with the conditions in the LCA and H1-B visa petition.
    • Keep a copy of the LCA application and appropriate employment and wage records supporting the validity of the statements made in its LCA application and shall make this information available in the event that the U.S. Department of Labor or the USCIS requests it.
    • If the H-1B employee is terminated for any reason before their authorization to work in the U.S. expires, the employer is liable for the reasonable transportation costs for the immigrant to return to their last place of residence.
    • The employer is prohibited from charging a terminated H-1B employee a penalty for leaving their employment prior to any agreed date.

    There are additional job posting requirements or “attestations” imposed on employers that are H-1B dependent. The guideline below established by the Immigration and Nationalization Act (INA) below determines that an employer is H-1B dependent if:

    • The employer has a total of 1 to 25 FTE (Full-time equivalent) employees, and employs 7 or more
      H-1B employees.
    • The employer has a total of 25 to 50 FTE  employees, and employs 12 or more H-1B employees.
    • The employer has a total of 51 or more FTE  employees, and 15% or more of those employed are H-1B employees.

    Note: H-1B employees that have a minimum of a Master’s degree or earn U.S. $60,000 or more, exempt their employers from these additional job posting requirements or “attestations”.

    Documents Needed for an H-1B Visa

    The following documents must be presented to the U.S. Immigration Service with their English translation in support of an H-1 visas application. It is cost-effective and therefore recommended to our clients that they bring these documents translated to our office:
    Documentation needed from Employee/Beneficiary of an H-1B visa:

    • Copy of birth certificate (if requested)
    • Copy of passport, current visa, and I-94 form (if you received one when you entered the U.S.)
    • Copies of university transcript(s)
    • Copy of résumé
    • Copy of any educational certificates or diplomas
    • Copy of any prior H-1B petitions filed with USCIS
    • Letter(s) of recommendation may be required from:
      • 1. present employer
      • 2. previous employer (if possible)
      • 3. previous instructors/professors (if possible)

    Documentation Needed from Petitioner/Employer Sponsoring the H-1B visa:

    • A detailed job description outlining duties and responsibilities and minimum experience and education required for the position, that establish a requirement for a bachelors’ degree or greater to perform the job.
    • Employment offer letter including position and salary.
    • Copy of tax records or similar financial records  that demonstrate the ability to pay the employee the prevailing wage for the job
    • Employer Address, telephone, fax numbers, and email addresses of company officers involved in the H-1B petition
    • Employer Tax ID number
    • Name and title of direct supervisor
    • Description of the employer’s business and the business date of inception
    • Copy of Company’s Articles of Organization issued by the state government
    • Number of current employees at sponsoring company
    • Number of current employees with H-1B visas at sponsoring company
    • Copy of relevant marketing material describing the employer and its business

    Process to Apply for an H-1B Visa

    Since 2020, all potential H-1B Cap petitioner employers must complete a registration process that is open March of each year, after petitioners create an H-1B registration account.  For 2025, petitioners must register each prospective beneficiary for the lottery for an nonrefundable fee of $215.00, starting at noon ET on March 7,  through March 24, 2025.

    The lottery selection will be done after the registration period closes, so it is not required to register on March 7th.  If a registration for a prospective beneficiary is selected for an H1b Visa, then the company will be able to submit a complete application. USCIS intends to notify the H1B lottery winners by March 31st each year.

    Below are the three stages for submitting a complete H-1B visa application (estimated duration is in parenthesis).

    Stage One:

    Retrieving the prevailing wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the position offered in the location where it will be performed (1 day).

    The prevailing wage for a position may be obtained from the Foreign Labor Certification Data Center’s Online Wage Library for prevailing wage determinations.

    Stage Two:

    Obtaining approval of the labor condition application (LCA), form ETA 9035 by the U.S. Dept. of Labor (Approximately 1-4 weeks), attesting to compliance with the requirements of the H-1B, H-1B1 or E-3 program.

    In order to file an LCA the employer must be registered with the Foreign Labor Application Gateway System (FLAG System) of the U.S. Department of Labor.

    NOTE LCAs may not be submitted more than 6 months before the beginning date of the period of employment.

    Stage Three:

    Filing and obtaining approval of the H-1B visa application, consisting of forms: I-129, I-129 H and I-129 W (Approximately 90-180 days).

    In certain circumstances, the USCIS may issue an RFE (request for further evidence) requesting additional documentation to support the application. If an RFE is issued, it is important to work with the attorney to provide the additional information to USCIS and to prepare a response with the appropriate analysis and legal arguments. This last scenario would increase the amount of time required to complete the process and increase the legal fees due, depending on the amount of additional work required.

    Note: Time estimates vary depending on the volume and processing times of the different U.S. Immigration Service centers.

    What are the responsibilities of the employer who sponsors an H-1b Visa?

    The employer must comply with the conditions identified in the H-1b petition, specifically regarding salary, position, job duties, and location of work site (this is very important to keep in mind if thinking of working remotely in a different location than the one approved with the H-1b visa) . If there are any material changes to the conditions set forth in the H-1b Visa petition and the supporting LCA, the USCIS and/or the Department of Labor should be notified. In addition, employers have the responsibility to keep employment/salary records and pay a portion of transportation costs for the H-1b employee to return to his/her country if employment is terminated by the employer. For a full list of employer obligations visit:

    How many employees can an employer have with H-1b Visas?

    There is no specific number limitation or maximum number of H1b visa employees and employer can have, however, if there is a significant percentage of the employees of a company on H-1b Visas, the Department of Labor may categorize the employer as H-1b dependent and place additional restrictions on the employer’s ability to apply for other H-1b Visas. Read about the H-1b visa dependent guidelines according to the total number of employees in a company.

    What documents does my employer need to provide in order to apply for an H-1b Visa? And what are the fees?

    The documentation required of an employer to sponsor an H-1b Visa includes a job description which would establish a requirement for a bachelor’s degree or greater for its performance, financial records that demonstrate the ability of the sponsoring company to pay the employee, the prevailing wage for the position offered, and an approved labor condition application (Application ETA 9035).

    How long does my H-1b immigration status last?

    An H-1B visa may be issued for a maximum of 3 years and an H-1B visa holder generally can maintain H-1B status for 6 years.   However, time spent outside the U.S. or non-working time during an H-1b transfer procedure does not count towards the 6 year limitation. Also, if a residency petition or LCA/PERM petition was initiated prior to the first day of your 6th year, under the AC21 law, you may qualify for a 7th year extension and that 7th year extension may be renewed indefinitely, so long as the qualifying conditions exist.

    How many times can I renew my H-1b Visa?

    Generally an H-1b Visa may be renewed as often as is necessary for the individual to complete the 6 years allowed by the H-1b Visa law. An individual may be eligible for additional extensions pursuant to the AC21 law (an LCA/PERM process must have been initiated), given that all the requirements are met.

    How many times can I change employers under my H-1b Visa status?

    Generally, there is no numerical limit to the number of employers an H-1B visa holder may have, or transfers an H-1b Visa holder may apply for. There are, however, limitations to the validity periods. For example, the initial H-1b validity period is 6 years. After that, an individual may leave the U.S. for a period of time and then begin a new 6 year period, or in the alternative, may be eligible for 7 year extensions indefinitely, under the AC21 law, given all requirements are met (i.e. an LCA/PERM process was initiated).

    What is a prevailing wage?

    The prevailing wage is the wage or salary that the U.S. Department of Labor estimates is the median, or most common wage, paid by employers within the state where the position is located and for that specific position, based upon the duties of the position and the qualifications of the applicant, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    You can find the prevailing wage for a specific position and location in the Online Wage Library of the Foreign Labor Certification Data Center.

    Is there a benefit or preference for an H-1b Visa if I have a Masters degree that I obtained in the US?

    Yes, if you have a Master’s degree or higher, there is a greater chance of obtaining an H-1B visa, given that of the 85,000 H-1b visas available each year, 20,000 of them are reserved for applicants with Masters degrees or higher obtained in the U.S. With the new process of selection established in 2019, applicants with master’s degrees or higher have greater chance of having their H-1B visa application selected for processing, given that they are now included in the pool when the USCIS selects applications for the 65,000 specialty occupation slots and they are again included in the pool when the USCIS selects applications for the 20,000 slots reserved for advanced degrees.

    I have been living in the United States for almost five years under an H-1b Visa and my visa will be expiring soon, are there any options for me to stay here longer or to obtain my green card?

    Under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty First Century Act (AC21), an individual may extend his/her H-1b Visa beyond 6 years, for what is commonly called the 7th year extension, so long as the individual has:

    1). An LCA (Labor Condition Application) filed prior to the beginning their 6th year on the H-1b Visa, and

    2). This LCA is pending, or if the LCA has been approved, there is a related I-140 petition pending (employment residency petition), or there is an I-140 petition approved related to the specific LCA that was filed before the start of the 6th year of the H-1b Visa.

    How do I calculate when I will be entering my 6th year with an H-1B Visa? Does the time I traveled outside the U.S. count for calculating the time under an H-1B visa?

    In order to calculate whether or not an individual has actually started their 6th year under an H-1B visa, it must be determined whether the individual traveled outside the U.S. or was transferring their H-1b without working for the new company, since all of this time can be deducted from the 6 years. For example, person A received an H-1b in January 2020, however, he has returned to his country for summer vacation for a total of 6 months during his 6 years under H-1b status. His 6th year would not begin until July of 2026 (as opposed to January 2026).

    If I have an H-1b Visa, or I am applying for one, how quickly can my employer apply or start the process to obtain my Residency / Green Card?

    H-1b Visas are dual intent visas ( having both non-immigrant and immigrant intent), therefore your employer may apply for your legal permanent residency or green card at the same time they apply for your H-1b visa, after you receive your H-1b Visa, or possible even before they file for your H-1B visa.

    When does my H-1B visa application process have to start in order to start working in a given year?

    Currently, all potential H-1b candidates should have their company complete an H-1b registration between March 1st and March 20th of the given year, so that if the registration is selected and the H-1B visa petition is approved, you may start working on October first of that same year.

    I am under OPT (Optional Practical Training) status. Can my employer apply for my Green Card without applying (or before they apply) for my H-1b visa?

    There are alternatives to obtain permission to remain in lawful status and eligible to work in the U.S. apart from an H-1B visa, which is important due to the limitations on the number of individuals who can access an H-1B visa each year.

    One of the major alternatives may be an Employment-Based Residency Petition. OPT periods generally range between 1 to 3 years, which often times allows the critical 1st step of an Employment-Based Residency Petition to be completed.

    Employment-Based Residency Petitions generally involve 3 separate stages: an LCA (Labor Condition Application), an I-140 (Immigrant Visa Petition), and an I-485/DS-260 (Residency Petition). The LCA will usually take between 9-14 months to be completed and once it is approved, if the beneficiary (the individual being sponsored) is in the U.S. with OPT and the Visa Bulletin Filing Date is current for the petition’s category, then an I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) may be filed by the employer and an I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) may be filed by the beneficiary.

    Filing of an I-485 allows the beneficiary to obtain a permit to work and travel, independent of their prior visa, and it allows those permits to be renewed annually until the Residency Petition process is complete which generally takes approximately 2 years.

    The Employment-Based Residency option is often overlooked because of the belief that an individual must first obtain an H-1B visa before being considered for residency. This it is not the case and if an employer is willing to sponsor the employee there are many benefits to this alternative.

    What options do I have if my OPT (Optional Practical Training) status is expiring soon?

    A person whose OPT is expiring may apply for any non-immigrant visa status that they qualify for, including an extension their F-1 student visa, if they are going to continue to study in the United States. Generally any non-immigrant visa application must be filed prior to the expiration of the person’s OPT status in order to remain lawfully present in the U.S. and that lawful presence will continue until the application is decided. (See 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(7)) It is important to utilize the assistance of an experienced immigration lawyer as if the new application you file is denied you may be left out of legal status.

    Why is it important to apply on April 1st or as soon as possible, for the H-1b Visa?

    By law, there are only 65,000 capped H-1b Visas (for professional bachelors) and 20,000 (for advanced degree professionals) available each year (there are certain H-1b Visas not subject to the yearly cap). The USCIS starts accepting the selected H-1b Visa applications on April 1st, for the visas that will be issued in October of that year. In the past, H-1b Visas have run out early in the year, so it is suggested that the company creates an account and registers as soon as they are permitted (February 24th for creation of an account and March 1st for registration).

    What do I need to do if I want to change employers and I have H-1b Visa status?

    Pursuant to the AC21 law, an H-1b Visa holder may transfer their H-1b Visa to a new employer by having the new employer file a new H-1b visa application. The H-1b holder may begin working for the new employer as soon as the application has been filed (prior to receiving approval of this application). However, there is the risk that if the H-1b transfer is not approved the original H-1b Visa will likely be lost.

    What happens to my immigration status if my H-1b Visa application is denied?

    It would depend on the situation. If you are currently in the United States with a valid non-immigrant visa, you would likely continue in that status. If your former visa has expired, then you may no longer be in status.

    What is my immigration status while my H-1b Visa transfer application is pending?

    Pursuant to the law AC21, you would continue in H-1b status until a decision has been made on your H-1B visa transfer application.

    What is my immigration status while my first H-1b Visa application is pending?

    Your status continues to be the status you had at the time that you applied for the H-1b visa. If your non-immigrant status expires while the H-1b application is pending and there is a visa immediately available for you, then your status will be “an applicant for a non-immigrant visa” and you are permitted to remain in the United States until a decision on your application is made. However, if there is not a visa immediately available, then the visa application does not provide any “status” while it is pending, unless you were on an F-1 visa or OPT (Optional Practical Training) status and you timely filed an H-1b application (during the H-1b acceptance period, while the student’s authorized duration of status (D/S) admission was still in effect), in this case, your F-1/OPT status and work authorization (if previously granted), would be extended until a decision is made on your application.

    What immigration status can my spouse and children obtain if I am applying for an H-1b Visa or I already have an H-1b Visa, and can they work and/or study in the U.S.?

    Based on the H-1b Visa holder’s status, spouses and children (sons and daughters who are single and under 21 years of age) can apply to obtain an H4 Visa (a derivative of the H-1b Visa), which allows them to live and study in the U.S., but will generally not allow them to work in the U.S. However, there are certain situations in which an H-1B spouse may receive employment authorization.  In addition, family members may apply for a different visa if they fulfill the visa’s eligibility requirements. See the immigration section of our site which provides eligibility requirements and information and eligibility requirements for different types of U.S. visas.

    I am about to enter the 6th year on my H-1b Visa, how can I extend my status?

    You may have an H-1b Visa for more than 6 years if prior to the beginning of the 6th year your employer files a PERM/LCA petition, Form ETA 9089, or an employment immigrant visa petition, Form I-140, on your behalf. Please note that in order to file a PERM/LCA application; the employer must have completed a series of recruitment procedures, so this process should be initiated well in advance of your 6th year. Once your employer has filed for your U.S. residency petition or the PERM/LCA application, your H-1b status may be extended indefinitely on an annual basis with some important exceptions or restrictions. Please be sure to review the circumstances of your individual case with your attorney.

    Who is eligible for a seventh year H-1b Visa extension?

    An individual in H-1b status who has an employment based residency petition (I-140 or LCA/PERM Form ETA-9089 filed prior to the first day of their 6th year of H-1b status and the application is pending or approved), may be eligible for a seventh year extension of their H-1B visa, under the AC21 law. Please note that calculating the date on which the 6th year of H-1b status begins requires careful review because it involves numerous factors (see previous question). Please bear in mind that the sponsoring employer must be committed to continuing with the residency process until it is granted.

    Can I change employers if I am on my 7th year H-1b Visa extension?

    Yes, you may change employers on your 7th year visa extension. 7th year H-1b Visas are transferable under the same conditions as non-7th year H-1b Visas. However, all 7th year extensions require that the petitioning employer who filed the LCA/PERM or I-140 continue supporting the residency process.

    What happens with my H-1B visa status if I get fired or lose my job? How long do I have to leave the country after my H-1b Visa status expires or my employment is terminated?

    H-1b Visas become invalid upon the termination of employment or non-compliance with the conditions of the H-1b Visa (i.e. salary, position, duties, etc.).  H-1b Visas do not have any extension period during which an individual may depart the United States after their employment is terminated,  and therefore individuals under H-1B status should depart immediately after their visa expires or they lose their job. There are other visas that contain an automatic departure period. For example, an F-1 student visa contains an automatic 60 day departure period. However, H-1b Visas do not.

    What are the costs to apply for an H-1B Visa?

    There are generally two different costs involved in preparing and applying for an H-1B visa:
    • The H1B attorney fees / (see our legal fees for an H1B visa), and
    • The H-1B visa USCIS filing fees for an I-129, an Employment Fund Fee depending upon size of the company (varies depending on number of employees and on weather the company is a non-profit research institution), a visa fraud fee (for an initial visa not a renewal), a Public law 111-230 fee (for companies with more than 50 employees & more than 50% of employees in H1B status, except if the company is renewing the visa for a current employee) plus the fee for an I-907 if requesting premium processing when available (always verify the USCIS filing fees as these change regularly)

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    It was a great pleasure to have Mr. FitzGerald as my attorney. He was always there when I needed him. He is experienced, professional, and caring. I would recommend his services to anyone. I greatly appreciate what he did for me and would like to take the chance to express my gratitude to his hard work. Thank you very much Mr. FitzGerald. You'r the best...

    Ahmed B.

    Very professional and dedicated a lot of time to my case

    Very professional and dedicated a lot of time to my case...kept me in the know throughout the whole process. I definitely recommend FitzGerald Law Company to anyone looking for representation in a court case. Thank you Desmond and the entire team.

    James K.

    He explained things in a way that was easily understandable and things went smoothly

    Mr Desmond and his team did a remarkable job in immigration for my family and I. He explained things in a way that was easily understandable and things went smoothly. Highly recommended

    Gassim F.

    They made the process very smooth and pleasant

    Desmond and his team did a great job during my husband’s green card application. Very diligent, reliable and knowledgeable. They made the process very smooth and pleasant. Highly recommended!

    Karol S.

    The team is wonderful, efficient and very helpful/ professional

    The best lawfirm in Massachusetts. The team is wonderful, efficient and very helpful/ professional.

    Zulia O.

    They make the process as simple as possible

    Our experience with the FitzGerald Law Company is beyond positive. They make the process as simple as possible and are there to help and support the entire time. Everyone we've been in touch from their office was nice and helpful. We won the case and we would definitely use their services again. Thank you Juan & the team!

    Anonymous for Firm

    They put in a lot of time into my case all the while keeping me informed of any and all developments

    A very professional and committed team...They put in a lot of time into my case all the while keeping me informed of any and all developments. I definitely recommend FitzGerald Law Company to anyone seeking legal representation. Thank you Desmond and the entire team.

    Anonymous for Firm

    Highly recommend their services

    My husband and I reached out to FitzGerald Law Company, and we can only speak very highly of them. Very professional & reliable. I want to say big thanks to Desmond and Zrinka, who helped us throughout my immigration process. Highly recommend their services!

    Anonymous for Firm

    They are on top of everything

    The Fitzgerald team is great and ready to help. They provide accurate information and never give a false picture of one's situation. They are on top of everything and work with you. The team are very thorough at what they do. I would highly recommend their legal services.

    Anonymous for Firm

    I was very happy working with them and will be happy to work with them again

    The lawyer did an excellent job, it was really wonderful and inspiring to have him as a lawyer, he truly handled my case and everything went as expected. They always call or sent me an email to inform me the progress of my case, I am always feel welcomed when I meet with them. I was very happy working with them and will be happy to work with them again in the future.

    Anonymous for Firm

    I would definitely recommend Desmond and FitzGerald & Company to anyone looking for a professional, trustful immigration lawyer

    Desmond FitzGerald and his staff handles the daunting immigration legal paperwork with the utmost professionalism but always keeping the experience personal and realistic. I always felt that that I mattered. FitzGerald & Company has many payment options and they work with you to set up a payment plan which is affordable. {para}I would definitely recommend Desmond and FitzGerald & Company to anyone looking for a professional, trustful immigration lawyer.

    Anonymous for Firm

    Will be recommending FLC to our friends!

    We had a great experience with FitzGerald Law Company while applying for a permanent resident card. Attorney Desmond was knowledgeable and helpful throughout the confusing immigration process! Our legal assistant, Angie, was wonderful - very friendly, great communication and efficient. Will be recommending FLC to our friends!

    Jayne Procopio

    I will recommend them to my friends and family

    Excellent lawyers they do a great job i will recommend them to my friends and family they are very helpful they are always there to answer all your questions and concerns.

    Gerson Lemus

    They were attentive and helpful

    Zrinka and the team were fantastic, thoroughly the whole of the (very long) process they were attentive and helpful, and made the whole thing as smooth and painless as possible.

    Laurence Wilson

    I will forever be grateful for your service

    I used Fitzgerald Law Company for my complicated case . I personally worked with Attorney Desmond and Mrs. Zrinka. I must say that Desmond is very professional and caring. He knows the system and pays attention to all the details. The entire team is very knowledgeable, respectful and reliable. Thank you Desmond and Mrs. Zrinka for tirelessly working with me to the end. Through your support and dedication, I was granted the privilege of a green card. I will forever be grateful for your service and I pray that the Almighty God will meet you at your point of need. I would highly recommend this firm to anybody that needs Immigration Services.

    Margaret Muguku

    Desmond and his staff and absolutely fantastic and easy to work with.

    I would highly recommend Fitzgerald law company for all immigration needs. Desmond and his staff and absolutely fantastic and easy to work with.

    Joe Ryan

    I wouldn't hesitate to hire them if I needed to.

    My husband and I are going through the US immigration process through consular processing in Canada. We hit an unexpected hitch in our process, and we were panicked and seeking out attorneys who could advise us what was happening with my husband's case. This firm took my emotional call and talked me through where we were in our process, what the likely outcome and timeline was based on their past cases supported, etc. and talked through all the details of our case. We talked for a good 15-20 minutes and they didn't charge me a dime. I felt so re-assured by the end of the conversation that our case will resolve soon. We haven't gotten the visa issued just yet, but we're remaining hopeful and will be contacting this company again as soon as anything goes astray. I really appreciated their care for a potential client, considering how emotional and scary the process can be. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them if I needed to. Thank you again for taking my call, and explaining so much of the process to us. It's clear you take care of your clients, and this review felt like the least I could do as a thank you. We'll be in touch if we end up needing your services!

    Allison

    They are excellent.

    Serious, dedicated work and provide all necessary explanations to the customer, they are excellent.

    Livia Liberato

    Amazing people, excellent service. Extremely professional.

    Amazing people, excellent service. Extremely professional. They helped me a lot and I will refer anyone who needs legal help to this law office!

    Ray T.

    I highly recommend this law firm

    My entire family and I have been working with FitzGerald Law Company for many years. Desmond and his team have never given up on us! I got my green card in 2018 and my parents got theirs this year! We are so happy :) we are just waiting on my sister now, but we know she is in great hands! Thank you so much! You have changed our lives for the better <3. I highly recommend this law firm if you are having any immigration problems. My parents Etleva and Kastriot send their deepest gratitude!

    Evjo Gjura

    This is the best immigration law office in Great Boston area.

    From experience, this is the best immigration law office in Great Boston area. Very satisfied with their work. No matter how difficult your case might be, if the team accepts working with you, you are in very good hands.

    Gleni Kajdo

    I really like that they speak so many languages and can help anyone!

    FitzGerald Law Company recently handled my immigration case for me and everything turned out great! The staff is excellent all the way from the secretary and assistant all the way up to the attorney. My attorney was Desmond Fitzgerald himself and he was excellent.

    Swarsatie R.

    They have been very supportive and professional

    My family and I have had an excellent experience with Desmond and his team at FitzGerald Law Company. They have been very supportive and professional, addressing our every concern. I feel fortunate to have found them and worked with them on my son's immigration case.

    Yoseph A.

    Highly recommend their services

    My husband and I reached out to FitzGerald Law Company, and we can only speak very highly of them. Very professional & reliable. I want to say big thanks to Desmond and Zrinka, who helped us throughout my immigration process. Highly recommend their services!

    Natasha A.

    They are on top of everything

    The Fitzgerald team is great and ready to help. They provide accurate information and never give a false picture of one’s situation. They are on top of everything and work with you. The team are very thorough at what they do. I would highly recommend their legal services.

    Patricia M.

    A very well organized firm, experienced and professional.

    My experience was exceptionally great. A very well organized firm, experienced and professional. Customer service was excellent and the lawyer that handled my case, Desmond Fitzgerald was the best. He was very thorough and very experienced. He knows what he's talking about. All in all, I had a positive experience and I highly recommend this company, especially Desmond Fitzgerald, he's awesome.

    Mike A.

    They helped me with a personal injury case

    Highly recommend Mr Desmond Fitzgerald and his team. They helped me with a personal injury case. He was realistic about outcomes and professional and came through for me.

    Garo M.

    Experienced, professional, and caring

    It was a great pleasure to have Mr. FitzGerald as my attorney. He was always there when I needed him. He is experienced, professional, and caring. I would recommend his services to anyone. I greatly appreciate what he did for me and would like to take the chance to express my gratitude to his hard work. Thank you very much Mr. FitzGerald. You'r the best...

    Ahmed B.

    Very professional and dedicated a lot of time to my case

    Very professional and dedicated a lot of time to my case...kept me in the know throughout the whole process. I definitely recommend FitzGerald Law Company to anyone looking for representation in a court case. Thank you Desmond and the entire team.

    James K.

    He explained things in a way that was easily understandable and things went smoothly

    Mr Desmond and his team did a remarkable job in immigration for my family and I. He explained things in a way that was easily understandable and things went smoothly. Highly recommended

    Gassim F.

    They made the process very smooth and pleasant

    Desmond and his team did a great job during my husband’s green card application. Very diligent, reliable and knowledgeable. They made the process very smooth and pleasant. Highly recommended!

    Karol S.

    The team is wonderful, efficient and very helpful/ professional

    The best lawfirm in Massachusetts. The team is wonderful, efficient and very helpful/ professional.

    Zulia O.

    They make the process as simple as possible

    Our experience with the FitzGerald Law Company is beyond positive. They make the process as simple as possible and are there to help and support the entire time. Everyone we've been in touch from their office was nice and helpful. We won the case and we would definitely use their services again. Thank you Juan & the team!

    Anonymous for Firm

    They put in a lot of time into my case all the while keeping me informed of any and all developments

    A very professional and committed team...They put in a lot of time into my case all the while keeping me informed of any and all developments. I definitely recommend FitzGerald Law Company to anyone seeking legal representation. Thank you Desmond and the entire team.

    Anonymous for Firm

    Highly recommend their services

    My husband and I reached out to FitzGerald Law Company, and we can only speak very highly of them. Very professional & reliable. I want to say big thanks to Desmond and Zrinka, who helped us throughout my immigration process. Highly recommend their services!

    Anonymous for Firm

    They are on top of everything

    The Fitzgerald team is great and ready to help. They provide accurate information and never give a false picture of one's situation. They are on top of everything and work with you. The team are very thorough at what they do. I would highly recommend their legal services.

    Anonymous for Firm

    I was very happy working with them and will be happy to work with them again

    The lawyer did an excellent job, it was really wonderful and inspiring to have him as a lawyer, he truly handled my case and everything went as expected. They always call or sent me an email to inform me the progress of my case, I am always feel welcomed when I meet with them. I was very happy working with them and will be happy to work with them again in the future.

    Anonymous for Firm

    I would definitely recommend Desmond and FitzGerald & Company to anyone looking for a professional, trustful immigration lawyer

    Desmond FitzGerald and his staff handles the daunting immigration legal paperwork with the utmost professionalism but always keeping the experience personal and realistic. I always felt that that I mattered. FitzGerald & Company has many payment options and they work with you to set up a payment plan which is affordable. {para}I would definitely recommend Desmond and FitzGerald & Company to anyone looking for a professional, trustful immigration lawyer.

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