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PRACTICE AREAS
Asylum
If you have suffered persecution or fear that you will suffer persecution based on your race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion, you may be eligible to file for asylum in the United States within one year of your arrival. If you are outside of the one-year deadline filing for asylum, get your case evaluated to see if you fall under an exception.
Battered Spouse or Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA)
Some U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may misuse the immigration process to further abuse their non-citizen family members by threatening to withhold or withdraw their petition in order to intimidate them. Congress provided these non-citizens the ability to file a self-petition without the abuser’s consent or knowledge. If this petition is approved, VAWA self-petitioners may seek legal permanent residence and obtain a green card through adjustment in the United States or by consular processing.
Removal Defense
Many immigrants are currently facing removal or deportation before the immigration courts throughout the United States. If you have received a Notice to Appear (NTA) or have an upcoming master hearing or individual hearing, get your case evaluated today. Find out what form of relief may be filed before the court. Preparation and representation from an experienced immigration attorney is highly recommended.
Provisional Waivers
Some foreign nationals are not able to adjust their status in the United States after getting married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder. There are waivers that may be available to you to overcome certain immigration issues, including but not limited to, a deportation order, unlawful presence, or fraud and misrepresentation. Contact us now to see if you qualify for one or more of these waivers.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
An administrative relief that protects eligible immigrants who came to the United States when they were children from deportation. DACA gives undocumented immigrants protection from deportation and authorization to work in the United States. Your DACA status and work permit must be renewed every two years.
Family Based Immigration
Certain noncitizens who are family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are allowed under the U.S. immigration law to get a green card based on specific family relationships.
Consular Processing
Applicants living outside of the United States have their application processed through a process handled by their local U.S. consulate or embassy. Consular processing is a pathway that allows someone to apply for their immigrant visa abroad in order to come into the United States and be admitted as a permanent resident.
BIA Appeals
If your case was denied before the immigration court, you may have 30 days to appeal the decision before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Have your case reviewed in detail by an experienced immigration attorney who can defend your claims before the Board. Appeals are tedious and require careful attention.
Fiancé Visa
The fiancé nonimmigrant visa is for the foreign-citizen fiancé of a U.S. citizen. The fiancé visa permits the foreign-citizen fiancé to travel to the United States and marry his or her U.S. citizen sponsor within 90 days of arrival.
Employment Based
(Permanent Workers):
Approximately 140,000 immigrant visas are available each fiscal year for aliens (and their spouses and children) who seek to immigrate based on their job skills. If you have the right combination of skills, education, and/or work experience and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to live permanently in the U.S.
(Temporary Non-immigrant Workers):
In order for you to come to the United States lawfully as a nonimmigrant to work temporarily in the United States your prospective employer must generally file a nonimmigrant petition on your behalf with USCIS.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
If an individual demonstrates eligibility for TPS which ultimately is granted, that individual receives a temporary stay and temporary authorization to work in the United States. TPS does not lead to lawful permanent resident status or give any other immigration status. However, registration for TPS does not prevent you from applying for any other immigration benefit for which you may be eligible.
Marriage Based
If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you may qualify for a marriage-based green card. This depends on whether the marriage was to a citizen or legal permanent resident and if the beneficiary entered the country legally and whether they are adjustable with the visa they received. If you are married to a green card holder, the rules may be different if you have accrued unlawful presence or you have overstayed a visa compared to marriage with a U.S. citizen.
Citizenship
Many green card holders in the United States don’t have the time to file for citizenship or are not sure whether they are eligible. We can discuss the process and what the requirements are. If you have a long history with immigration, it would be best to have your case properly analyzed and strategized prior to filing.
U-visa (Victims of Crimes)
Often times victims and survivors of crimes don’t feel safe reporting the crime to law enforcement in fear of deportation or detention. With this visa, Congress’ goal is to make victims who don’t have legal immigrant status feel safe enough to approach law enforcement to investigate the criminal activity. If you have been a victim of a crime and need to have your case evaluated on whether you are eligible under the U-visa category, contact us now.
B1/B2 Visas
If your intention is to visit the United States, you must first obtain a visitor visa but travelers from certain countries may be exempt from this requirement. If you have already entered the United States with your B1/B2 visa and you are seeking an extension, contact us immediately to assist you with the application.
Many More Immigration Matters
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Contact us for a free consultation and see how we can assist you on other immigration matters. We speak your language: Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu and Punjabi.
OUR VISION
We are a New York based immigration law firm that handles complex immigration matters all over the United States. We believe in effective communication and developing a strong attorney-client relationship. We take pride in the quality of our work with attention to detail.
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We provide quality immigration services by conducting a comprehensive evaluation on your case to develop a strategy which may lead to a successful outcome.
About the Attorneys
Poonam Minhas, Esq.
Principal and Managing Attorney
Poonam Minhas, Esq. is a compassionate and dedicated immigration attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. Even though she was born and raised in Queens, New York, she took the road that led her back to her roots. She received her license to practice law in Connecticut days before Trump was elected President. From there, her journey as an immigration attorney began. Poonam understands the value of family and how important it is to help her clients reunite with their loved ones.
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Poonam has been practicing immigration law exclusively for over 7 years. She is known for bringing order to chaos not only in a firm but also in the courtroom. She earned her Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice at Long Island University in New York and Juris Doctorate at Massachusetts School of Law. She has handled matters involving employment-based, family-based, marriage-based, citizenship, asylum claims, BIA appeals, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and deportation defense at the USCIS and Federal Courts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, Wisconsin and Michigan.
She is admitted to the Bar in Connecticut; she is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Connecticut Bar Association. She is fluent in Hindi, Sindhi and Urdu.
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Patricia Sozio, Esq.
Of Counsel
Patricia Sozio, Esq. takes great pride and interest in each of her client’s cases. When working with her, you can expect the most sophisticated level of legal research and factual investigation as well as personal, one-on-one service throughout the resolution of your matter. Patricia is passionate about representing clients who are facing immigration issues in the U.S.
Patricia attended Mt. Washington College with a degree in Criminal Justice and continued her education at Massachusetts School of Law receiving her Juris Doctorate degree where she excelled in mediation and conflict resolution. She is admitted to the Bar in Connecticut; she is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) that serves the public by promoting justice, professional excellence, and respect for the law.
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Jennifer Wysocki, Esq.
Of Counsel
Jennifer Wysocki, Esq. has been practicing law for about 10 years. She has an extensive background in U.S. Immigration Law, which include matters involving employment, family and various relief in deportation proceedings. Jennifer works with a diversified client base that includes start-ups, corporations, and individuals.
Jennifer has a wide range of experience in assisting employers and individuals with the temporary work visas, including E, H, L, O, TN, and P visas, and permanent resident applications, including PERM, EB-1s, and NIWs. She also advises corporations about a variety of immigration related matters, including corporate reorganizations, mergers, layoffs, and I-9 audits.
Jennifer is a member of the Connecticut Bar, and can represent clients across the country. She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
CONTACT US
Email: info@pminhaslaw.com
Tel: 646-702-3460
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Spanish
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