Step-by-Step
Immigration
Process Guide
Process Guide
Understand every step of your immigration journey. Select your process type below to get started.
Understand every step of your immigration journey. Select your process type below to get started.
An overview of how immigration cases typically progress from initial consultation to final approval.
Your journey begins with a free consultation with Attorney Shair. We review your situation, goals, and eligibility for various immigration options.
Once you decide to move forward, we develop a personalized legal strategy tailored to your specific goals and circumstances.
We work with you to gather and review all required documents. Attorney Shair personally reviews everything for accuracy and completeness.
Attorney Shair prepares your complete petition package and files with the appropriate agency.
Your case is with USCIS or the agency. We monitor, respond to any requests, and keep you updated throughout the process.
Your case receives a final decision. Attorney Shair advises on next steps whether approved, denied, or requiring appeal.
Step-by-step process for EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1A, and other employment-based visas and green cards.
We evaluate your qualifications to determine the strongest employment-based category for your case.
We build your evidentiary record to demonstrate extraordinary ability or national interest value.
Attorney Shair personally drafts your petition with a compelling legal argument connecting evidence to regulatory criteria.
We file your complete petition package with USCIS and receive your receipt notice confirming the case is officially pending.
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, Attorney Shair prepares a comprehensive response to address their concerns.
Once your I-140 is approved, we move to adjustment of status or consular processing for your green card.
How to bring your spouse, children, parents, or other family members to the United States permanently.
The process depends on your relationship and immigration status. Immediate Relatives of U.S. citizens have priority with no annual cap.
The U.S. citizen or LPR petitioner files Form I-130 to establish the qualifying family relationship with USCIS.
USCIS processes the I-130. For Immediate Relatives there is no priority date wait. For preference categories you must wait for your date to become current.
Family member abroad attends consular interview. Family member in the U.S. applies for adjustment of status with Form I-485.
Your family member attends an interview at the U.S. consulate or USCIS field office. Attorney Shair prepares you thoroughly for every question.
What happens when you receive a Notice to Appear in immigration court and how Attorney Shair fights to keep you in the U.S.
A Notice to Appear initiates removal proceedings. Contact Attorney Shair immediately as deadlines are extremely strict in immigration court.
The first hearing before an immigration judge. Attorney Shair appears with you to enter pleadings and identify all potential defenses.
Attorney Shair develops the strongest possible legal strategy based on your circumstances, immigration history, and available relief options.
We build your complete evidentiary record for the individual merits hearing including documents, declarations, and expert witnesses.
The full hearing before an immigration judge where Attorney Shair presents your case, examines witnesses, and argues for your relief.
The immigration judge issues a decision. If denied, Attorney Shair evaluates appeal options to the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts.
Now that you understand the process, take the first step. Attorney Shair will personally review your case — free of charge.