Filing Right The First Time Matters.
We Make Sure It Goes Smoothly.
Immigration isn't just a practice area for us. One of our founding attorneys is the son of two immigrants who navigated this system without the guidance most families desperately need. That experience shapes how we work — how we explain the process, how we prepare a petition, and why we take every case seriously regardless of how routine it might look on paper.
We represent families and individuals in family-based petitions, green card applications, naturalization, humanitarian cases, and student and exchange visas. Our practice is built for families — not corporations or universities. If you're trying to bring a parent, a spouse, or a sibling to this country, or you're pursuing your own path to permanent residence or citizenship, this is the work we do every day.
Our offices in Oakland and Queens serve clients in California and New York, and we handle federal immigration proceedings for clients across the country, including Texas. Oakland-area clients go through the San Francisco Field Office — procedures we know well.
Built for Family Immigration Cases
Why We Focus on Family Immigration
Employment-based and corporate immigration cases are best handled by in-house counsel at universities, hospitals, and large employers — attorneys embedded in those institutions and the specific compliance requirements that come with them. Our practice is intentionally different.
We work with individuals and families. People trying to reunite with a parent who is still waiting abroad. Spouses navigating the adjustment of status process. Long-term residents who are finally ready to naturalize. Clients applying for humanitarian relief who need an attorney who will take the time to understand their situation before filling out a single form.
That focus isn't a limitation. It's a choice — and it means every client we take on is exactly the kind of case we were built to handle.
Immigration Services for New York and California Families
Family-Based Immigration
Petitions for spouses, parents, children, and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents. We manage the entire process — from the initial petition through consular processing or adjustment of status — and prepare you for every stage. Learn more about [family-based immigration].
Green Cards
Whether you're adjusting status from inside the U.S. or going through consular processing abroad, we handle the filing, USCIS correspondence, and interview preparation that determines whether your application moves forward or stalls. Learn more about [green cards].
Naturalization and Citizenship
For permanent residents who are ready to become U.S. citizens, we prepare and file the N-400, guide you through the interview and civics test, and make sure your application reflects your eligibility accurately and completely. Learn more about [naturalization and citizenship].
Humanitarian Immigration
Asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas, and related relief for clients in vulnerable situations. These cases require careful, compassionate representation — and a firm that understands the stakes. Learn more about [humanitarian immigration].
Immigration Habeas Corpus
When administrative remedies are exhausted and a federal agency or court has made a decision that appears unlawful, a habeas corpus petition asks a federal district court to review it.
Bilingual Immigration Services in English and Spanish
supply of firms that actually lead with it. We do. George provides bilingual legal services in English and Spanish across all immigration matters — which means your questions get answered in the language you think in, your documents are explained before you sign them, and nothing gets lost in translation at a stage where precision matters most.
If you've worked with an attorney before and felt like you never fully understood what was happening with your own case, that experience should not be the standard. We explain every stage of the process — before and after it happens — in plain terms, in your language.
How We Handle Your Case
Every immigration matter starts with a consultation. We review your situation, identify the correct pathway, and explain the realistic timeline and cost before any filing begins. From there, we manage the paperwork, communicate with USCIS on your behalf, and prepare you thoroughly for any interview or hearing your case requires.
One wrong form. One missed deadline. One unanswered RFE. These are the mistakes that delay cases by months or end them entirely. We prevent them by treating every filing as if it's the only one that matters — because for the family waiting on the other end of it, it is.
- Case assessment and pathway identification at initial consultation
- Preparation and filing of all petitions and supporting documents
- USCIS correspondence and response to requests for evidence
- Interview and hearing preparation
- Status updates throughout the process — in English or Spanish
- Federal practice available for clients in New York, California, Texas, and beyond
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle family immigration cases in Queens, NY?
Yes. Our Springfield Gardens office in Queens serves clients throughout the NYC metro area on family-based petitions, green cards, naturalization, and humanitarian cases. We also handle federal immigration proceedings for clients across the country, so if you're outside New York, we can still represent you.
Can I work with a bilingual Spanish immigration attorney in New York or California?
Yes. George provides bilingual immigration legal services in English and Spanish at both our Queens and Oakland offices, as well as virtually for clients across our licensed states. If you'd prefer to communicate in Spanish throughout your case, that's how we'll work.
How do I find a family immigration attorney near me in Oakland, CA?
Our Oakland office serves clients throughout the Bay Area. Oakland immigration matters are processed through the San Francisco Field Office — a process we handle regularly. Call us at (510) 244-4948 or schedule a consultation online to talk through your situation and next steps.
Do you handle immigration cases outside of New York and California?
Yes. Federal immigration proceedings allow us to represent clients nationally. We have clients in Texas and other states who work with us remotely. If you're outside our office locations, a virtual consultation is the easiest place to start.
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Jet Legal Services provides family immigration representation to clients across Oakland, California, Queens, New York, and nationally for federal proceedings. Our attorneys are licensed in California, New York, and Texas, with direct experience navigating the immigration system — not just as practitioners, but as a family that has lived it.
