Lawful Permanent Resident Status/Green Cards

We help you and your family navigate the path to lawful permanent resident status/green card

There are several paths to apply for lawful permanent resident status, such as family ties, humanitarian means or employment and investment. Our office specializes in the following paths:

Family ties.
Humanitarian paths, such as asylum status, refugee status, U visa or T visa.
Diversity Visa “Lottery.”

We can help you secure legal status for yourself or family members inside the United States through a process called adjustment of status with USCIS.

We can also help petition for family members who are currently outside the United States through a process called consular processing. In this case, the family member outside the United States will obtain an immigrant visa to enter the United States in that status. To sponsor a family member, you must either be a U.S. citizen or be a lawful permanent resident. Depending on your own status, you can sponsor various family members with different levels of priority.

The immigration attorney conducting the initial consultation always strives to get to know your unique circumstances. This knowledge helps us provide you with all the information you need to make the most informed decision about how to proceed with your immigration matter. We will give you an honest assessment of which option or options are the most effective and efficient for you and your family. We will also help you avoid common mistakes, which are easy to make because United States immigration laws are really complex and ever-changing.

We bring you clarity throughout the process

We understand that this is a complicated and confusing process to navigate. We can answer your questions and help you along on your path to securing a visa for you or your family members. We can assist you even when there are unique or complicating factors in your case, such as separation or divorce, issues affecting same-sex couples, or if a family member is facing removal proceedings. We can also help you with waivers based on hardship.

When we represent you in a family-based case, we help you gather key evidence, we work with you to fill out the forms, we manage the steps of the case for you, and we ensure you and your loved ones are thoroughly prepared for any interviews during the process when those are part of the case.

You’re in the right place if you are thinking about reaching out for help, want to understand your options, or just want to know more about working with us. Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when you begin your journey with Stouffer Law.

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1. Intake Screening to Understand Your Unique Circumstances and Needs

When you first contact us, whether by phone, email, or through our website form, you will be greeted by our compassionate and caring intake team.

Their role is to listen, understand your situation, and determine whether your case falls within our areas of expertise.

If your matter is something we can assist with, our intake team will guide you toward the next step: scheduling a consultation with one of our experienced immigration attorneys. Consultations are primarily available via video conference with some availability for in-person meetings at our Berkeley, California office.

If we are not the right fit for your case, we will still do our best to point you in the right direction by offering referrals to other offices or organizations that may be able to help. Our goal is always to support you, even if it means connecting you elsewhere.

2. In-Depth Consultation With an Experienced Immigration Attorney

Once your consultation is scheduled, our intake team will send you a confirmation email with a Zoom link (or in-person details if you prefer to meet in our Berkeley office).

To make sure we can provide you with the most personalized legal advice, you will complete a short online questionnaire and upload relevant documents before the meeting. This preparation allows your attorney to carefully review your situation ahead of time, so your consultation can focus on clear guidance, tailored recommendations, and answering your most pressing questions.

Our initial consultation fee is $400, payable online prior to the meeting.
You will arrive at your consultation knowing your attorney is ready to support you in making the best decisions for yourself and your family.

3. Working With Our Team on Your Immigration Matter

If you decide to move forward with us, we will send your contract electronically for review and signature, along with instructions for submitting your deposit.

Once these steps are completed, your case officially begins.

You will be paired with both a lead attorney and lead paralegal, but you will also have the full support of the entire Stouffer Law team. This includes attorneys with decades of experience in immigration, including a Certified Specialist in Immigration Law with the California State Bar, experienced immigration paralegals, and dedicated support staff.

We work collaboratively, which means you always have a team behind you, responding whenever you have questions or new circumstances you want to discuss.

Our hands-on approach and deep engagement in the broader immigration community keep us at the forefront of changes in immigration law and policy, allowing us to navigate any shifts in your case with confidence and care.

As soon as you hire us, we will walk you through a thorough onboarding process. This will help you understand how we communicate, what steps to expect, and how we work efficiently and effectively on your behalf. From the first day to the last when we celebrate together, we will be with you at every stage of the journey.