MY SERVICES
Work
Immigration solutions for both employers and workers, including:
Citizenship
Become a US citizen through naturalization or birth
- Regular Naturalization
- 319(b) Expedited Naturalization
- Certificates of Citizenship
What else I provide
Global coverage
I represent clients from across the United States and around the world. I speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Hands on attention
As a sole practitioner, I will personally handle all aspects of your case.
Experience
With over 23 years in practice, I'll help you plan a successful strategy and avoid the common pitfalls lurking in this field.
ABOUT me
I practice exclusively in the field of US immigration and nationality law. Before opening my own office, I worked as a staff attorney at Greater Boston Catholic Charities.
I am a member of the California State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar, as well as the American Immigration Lawyers Association. I received a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall), an M.A.L.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and a B.A. summa cum laude from Yale University.
I have lived and worked in Portugal, Guatemala, Mozambique, and Brazil.
Latest news
Fee increase October 2, 2020
On August 3, 2020, USCIS published a final rule that will change filing fees effective October 2, 2020. The most drastic increase will be in the cost of the N-400 Application for Naturalization, which will rise from $725 (with biometrics) to $1,170. The I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status (permanent residence) will also be significantly […]
Evidence of good faith marriage
For both the marriage adjustment interview and the I-751 petition to remove the conditions on your permanent residence, you need to show that you have a bona fide marriage, that is, that you married in good faith. In both cases, USCIS wants to see that you and your spouse reside together, share finances, and spend […]
Do I need a lawyer for my immigration process?
This a great question, especially to ask a lawyer. The answer you get may reflect more on the attorney’s need for your business than on your well-being. Nevertheless, let me take a shot at a somewhat more objective response. In immigration cases, lawyers provide the following benefits: In-depth knowledge of the law. A lawyer will likely […]