U.S. immigration services — practice areas
U.S. immigration law covers an expansive range of visa categories, court proceedings, administrative processes, and humanitarian protections. We provide representation across the areas we handle most — from family-based green cards and naturalization to immigration court, deportation defense, bond hearings, and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and the federal courts.
Families
Family immigration is at the heart of what we do. Whether you are petitioning for a spouse, child, parent, or sibling — or navigating the consequences of a complicated family situation — we provide clear guidance on every step.
Green Card Process
Permanent residency through family and other qualifying categories.
Marriage & Family-Based Visas
Immigrant and nonimmigrant visas for spouses, children, and other family members.
Citizenship & Naturalization
Applying for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency and eligibility requirements.
I-601 Hardship Waivers
Seeking a waiver of grounds of inadmissibility based on extreme hardship to a qualifying relative.
NVC Consular Processing
Guidance through National Visa Center processing and the immigrant visa interview at a U.S. consulate.
Individuals
Immigration is not only a family matter. Individuals seeking safety or humanitarian protection in the United States face their own legal pathways — and their own risks. We handle these matters with care and confidentiality.
Political Asylum
Protection based on persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution in your country of origin.
VAWA Self-Petitions
Confidential self-petitions for abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
U-Visas
Relief for victims of qualifying crimes who assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution.
Court & Defense
Immigration proceedings in court carry high stakes. A removal order can separate families and close doors to future relief. We provide representation in immigration court, before the BIA, and in the federal courts of appeals.
Immigration Court & Deportation Defense
Representing individuals in removal proceedings, including master calendar and merits hearings and relief applications.
Bond Hearings
Seeking release from ICE detention so you can prepare your case from outside detention.
Motions to Reopen
Reopening or reconsidering prior decisions, including in-absentia removal orders, where eligible.
Defensive Asylum
Asylum claims before an immigration judge as a defense to removal.
Appeals & Federal Litigation
An unfavorable decision is often not the end of the road. We pursue administrative appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and, where available, petitions for review in the federal courts of appeals.
BIA Appeals
Briefing and argument before the Board of Immigration Appeals to challenge an immigration judge’s decision.
Federal Court Appeals
Petitions for review in the U.S. courts of appeals, including the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Circuits.
Practice areas — frequently asked questions
Ready to discuss your immigration matter?
Schedule a confidential consultation with Ahmad & Associates. We assist clients throughout Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania, and represent clients nationwide before federal immigration courts. Multilingual assistance is available.
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