Immigration Guiding our clients through the immigration process for over 25 Years

Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia Immigration Lawyers

Helping Immigrants Live & Work in the U.S.

The U.S. Immigration System is continuously changing, making the process ever more complex and confusing. Our immigration attorneys at Portner & Shure have years of experience, and many of us have personally gone through the U.S. immigration process or witnessed someone else go through it. We understand how difficult it can be.

Our excellent staff speaks more than five languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese Chinese, and Korean. We take the time to listen and understand your circumstances, so we can effectively advise you and guide you through the immigration process.

Our Practice Areas

TYPES OF CASES OUR FIRM CAN HELP YOU WITH

ways to gain entry from a foreign country:

Family-Based Immigration

The most common way for a person to get a green card is through a family member. U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents can sponsor (or "petition") certain family members for immigration visas or "green cards." Eligible family members include spouses, children, parents, and siblings. The process to get a green card requires two steps. First, the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident files a petition on behalf of the foreign national relative. Second, the foreign national relative files an application to become a permanent resident. Each step may differ depending on the familial relationship.

If you or a loved one needs help obtaining a green card or you have questions about the process, please contact us.

Employment-Based Immigration

Companies flourish when they hire a diverse workforce that has the skills that are valuable to the U.S. economy. Current immigration law provides several ways for a foreign worker to enter the U.S for employment purposes on a temporary or permanent basis. We assist employers and businesses with a variety of petitions including H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, TN status, and PERM.

If your company is considering hiring a foreign worker, contact us to speak about the different options.

Naturalization & Citizenship

Naturalization (Citizenship) is the last step in the immigration process. In order to become a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident must first meet certain eligibility requirements. Some of the requirements for citizenship may differ for applicant depending on how they received their legal permanent residency. If you meet these requirements, you may apply for citizenship.

Sometimes problems that did come up earlier in the immigration process may come to light. Before applying for citizenship, talk to one of our experienced immigration attorneys who can explain the process and evaluate your case.

Deportation and Removal Defense

Deportation is the most challenging and complex area of immigration law. If you have been placed in removal proceedings, it is crucial that you obtain an experienced immigration attorney that can evaluate your case to determine if there is a legitimate form of relief from deportation that may be available to you. There are common forms of deportation relief that can be used to prevent deportation, or at least extend the length of time you can legally remain in the U.S. Therefore it is important to seek consultation from an experienced immigration attorney who can help you understand your rights, eligibility and options that may be available to you.

Asylum

Asylum is a legal status that offers legal protection to individuals who fear returning to their home countries due to past persecution or have a well-founded fear of persecution due to race, nationality, religion, political opinion, or membership in a specific social group. If granted asylum, the individual may remain in the U.S. After one year of approval for asylum, you can apply for a green card and are given permission to work.

The process for seeking asylum in the U.S. is complicated and an asylum-seeker must meet strict requirements to be granted asylee status in the U.S. Talk to one of our experienced immigration attorneys who can explain the process and evaluate your case.

Criminal offenses further complicate the U.S. immigration process. If you’ve been charged with a crime, you may face consequences when it comes to your immigration status. Our immigration lawyers at Portner & Shure, P.A. can help you maneuver through the criminal court system to reach the best outcome possible.

Contact our immigration law attorneys in Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Virginia today at (855) 954-4141 to discuss the details of your case. Our skilled legal team speaks several languages and can help you start and move through the immigration process

iMMIGRATION TESTIMONIALS

HEAR WHY CLIENTS CAN EXPECT MORE WITH PORTNER & SHURE

I really appreciate all her hard work!
“Karen was my immigration lawyer at Portner &Shure. My case was not the easiest case, it consisted of a lot of paperwork and submitting alot of documents which was hard to find. We were trying to get my citizenship done during covid and during the time where the government was basically shutdown! Needless to say Karen had her work cut out for her. It took us almost 2 years but Karen did not give up she kept me posted at all times and really had to be aggressive to get all my paperwork done. I ...”
- Anon
In the future I will use them again
“I recently had trouble with my wife’s permanent resident card we noticed that it was expired. So I contacted Portner & Shure and was rapidly set up with an appointment with them. And then was told about the steps we needed to take and the forms that are required to submit along with the fees. Everything worked out my wife received her new permanent resident card last week. In the future I will use them again.”
- K.F.
Guided me with the RFE process
“Karen Williams guided me with the RFE process. She helped me throughout the difficult scenario, till I got my EAD card, staying calm and confident. Thank you Karen.”
- D.N.S.
Gave Us Confidence Throughout the Process
“Portner and Shure (P&S) assisted my wife and me with requesting a family-based adjustment of status (green card). They provided us with a detailed list of materials to collect both for the initial applications, and the interviewing process. Additionally, they filed the immigration forms on our behalf, sparing us the anxiety of avoiding clerical mistakes. We were able to contact them via phone or email whenever we had any questions, as one has during this type of process. Ultimately, P&S helped ...”
- Former Client

Why Hire Us?

EXPECT MORE WITH PORTNER & SHURE

We have offices in Maryland, Virginia & Washington, D.C.
We are top-10 rated lawyers.
We have received countless 5-star Google & Facebook reviews.
We have recovered over $350 million on behalf of our clients.
We offer legal representation in Spanish, Korean & Chinese languages.
We have aggressive litigation tactics, skill, and passion.

Awards & associations

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Super Lawyers
Best Attorneys of America
The National Trial Lawyers
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
5-Star Google Reviews
Lead Counsel Rated
Maryland Association for Justice
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2016-2021
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2016-2021
American Association for Justice
Avvo Rating Top Attorney
Avvo Superb Rating Top Attorney
US News & World Report Best Law Firms 2019
Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Jonathan Portner

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