OUR IMMIGRATION CLIENTS

When The Going Gets Tough . . .
We’ll Be There With You – Every Step of the Way

When it comes to immigration law, one size does not fit all.

From short term visas to permanent residency.  From citizenship to fighting deportation and removal. We can help you with any aspect of living and working legally in the United States.

We will not take a cookie-cutter approach to your immigration problems.

Some situations may seem similar.

Many clients come to us as families seeking ways to stay together.  Several want to start a new life and perhaps create a new family.  Others need our help to avoid being kicked out of the United States.

But no two immigration cases are exactly alike.

Each case requires an open-minded approach to finding solutions that work for our clients.

Your case requires an open-minded approach to finding a solution that works for you.

We will work closely with you to find this solution and achieve your immigration goals – every step of the way.

Living in the U.S. Without Valid Immigration Documents

Some clients come to our San Diego,  Hemet, Riverside, and Escondido immigration attorney offices wanting to earn green cards and permanent residence. They live here but they lack the immigration documents necessary to remain here.

If this is your situation, perhaps:

• You started the process to gain lawful status. There has been a long, long delay. You think your papers may have been lost. You’re afraid to contact the immigration office and find out what happened to your petition or application.

• You entered the U.S. with immigration documents. They expired a few years ago. You are not sure about your immigration status. You fear submitting a new application for any type of immigration benefits.

• Perhaps you have no documents at all. You’ve never filed immigration papers. You do not have a green card. Still you want to remain living here.

As Vicente Fox, the former President of Mexico, said during a visit to Washington, there are many immigrants, from many countries, who live in the U.S. and want to “come out from under the shadows.”

When we meet with you, we will identify your options for obtaining a green card and permanent residence – and looking ahead, naturalization and citizenship.

We will work with you to “come out from under the shadows.”

We will be there with you – every step of the way.

Facing Deportation and Removal Charges

Some clients come to our San Diego, Hemet, Riverside, and Escondido immigration lawyer offices because their rights to remain in the United States are at risk. These individuals are in danger of being permanently separated from their family – their spouses, children, parents, brothers, and sisters.

You can be facing this situation for various reasons. You may have entered legally but overstayed your visa. You might have applied for immigration permanent resident status but your application was denied. Or maybe you have been granted a green card but violated the terms of your residence.

When you hire the Law Offices of Immigration Attorney Carlos Batara, we will assess your chances for successfully defending against deportation and removal. If we can win your deportation defense case, you will be line to obtain or keep your green card and permanent residence.

These cases are not easy.  We will be there with you – every step of the way.

Living Outside the United States – Family Petitions and Fiancé Visas

Some of our immigration clients live outside the United States.  They want to enter the U. S. as soon as possible.  They have varied reasons, such as (a) to join family already here; (b) to marry someone they met in their home country; or, (c) to visit, work, or study in the United States.

Many times, clients start immigration petitions to bring a family member to the U.S. on their own, and then realize they need our help. Others hire our law office to take care of their family-based petitions from start to finish.

Whatever your needs, we will be there with you – every step of the way.

Qualifying for Special Immigration Programs

You may have faced political turmoil or natural disasters in you home country. You might have suffered domestic violence perpetuated by a spouse or parent. Maybe you have been the victim of harsh criminal activities like trafficking.

There are special programs for immigrants who experienced such problems – programs like Asylum, NACARA, TPS, and VAWA. Many immigrant clients do not know these programs exist. Others have heard about these programs yet do not know if they qualify. Some are too embarrassed or afraid to share their stories.

When we meet with you, we will identify your eligibility for these lesser-known programs. We will assess your chances for success.

If you qualify for any of these programs, we will be there with you – every step of the way.

Overcoming Deportation and Removal – Filing an Immigration Appeal

Some clients, before arriving at our office, already had deportation hearings. At their immigration proceedings, the judge ordered their deportation back to their home country.  They do not want to quit. They feel the immigration judge made a bad decision.

Other immigrant clients have filed family-based petitions for immigration benefits. They attended a green card or citizenship interview with immigration officers. The government agent denied their requests. They refuse to give up. They believe the immigration officer was wrong. They believe they deserve to be granted documents to stay in the United States.

If you face any of these situations, and you want to fight back, we will be there with you – every step of the way.

If there is a will, my mother would insist, there is a way. She believed all of us feel overwhelmed and demoralized at times. Quitting was not an option to her. A better day was often lurking just around the corner as long as people keep trying. Clients often arrive at my office feeling dejected. They are ready to wave the white flag of surrender. Confused by a legal system they do not understand, they doubt their ability to succeed. And, sometimes, the obstacles they face are tremendously steep. In these situations, my training and experience as an immigration attorney are put to a heavy test. My job is to find options to protect their aspirations to become productive members of our society. On their behalf, I may need to assert new legal positions, raising issues not considered by courts in the past. My mother’s teachings ring loud during these moments. If the arguments I present are supported by logic and defended with compassion, I believe – as my mother believed – victory may be closer than my clients ever imagined. Carlos Batara

All of Our Clients Have One Thing In Common: They Are Determined To Fight For Their Immigration Hopes and Dreams

Our clients view high quality legal assistance as an investment in their future – as an investment in their efforts to become lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens. They value the support of a strong, committed, and experienced immigration attorney who understands the immigration system.

Our clients realize that immigration law is complicated. They understand immigration rules are constantly changing. For over 16 years, Carlos Batara, a Harvard Law School graduate, has demonstrated a special knack for exposing flaws and holes in immigration rules. This knack has helped immigrants avoid deportation and earn permanent residency.

Our clients are not willing to become an impersonal number. They want an immigration attorney who will be not only professional and hard-working, but also supportive and compassionate – an attorney who really listens and cares about his clients. Having a father who was not born in the United States, Carlos brings a true understanding of immigrant struggles to each and every case. Helping immigrants is more than just a job to Carlos – it is a way of life.

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