Immigration Legal Services of Long Island

Services

 

Our promise to you, as a not-for-profit immigration legal services organization is that our fees, when applicable, are below those charged by the private immigration bar.

Below are some of the exceptional services we offer:

  • All applications are electronically prepared and saved in our computerized database.

  • Certain applications are submitted electronically.

  • Certification, translation and notary services.

  • Obtain, accurate up-to-date information on new laws and regulations.

  • Our immigration staff attorneys specialize in and limit their practice to immigration law, and are members of American Immigration Lawyers Association, “AILA” If necessary we refer to AILA attorneys, accredited representatives, outreach and voluntary service organizations.

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Asylum Seekers

ILSOLI provides legal representation to immigrants seeking asylum because they faced persecution in their home country. To qualify, you must be in the United States and unable or unwilling to return to your country of origin because you have been persecuted in the past either by the government, or a group that the government is unable or unwilling to control; and/or you fear future persecution. You were targeted for persecution on account of your race, nationality, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

Family-based Immigration

ILSOLI provides legal assistance and representation to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents (LPRs) who want to bring family members to the United States, or permit family members already here to adjust their status.

Citizenship/Naturalization

ILSOLI offers legal assistance and representation to legal permanent residents (LPRs) who wish to apply and ultimately become U.S. citizens. From time to time, ILSOLI offers citizenship workshops throughout Long Island.

Court Representation/Appeals

ILSOLI provides immigrants in deportation proceedings with quality, affordable, legal representation, whether detained or not. We craft pragmatic and novel solutions throughout the deportation process - our ultimate goal, winning cases!

Immigrants who lost their cases before the immigration judge, can appeal that decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). ILSOLI’s appellate bureau is headed by our managing attorney. Because of the time sensitivity surrounding appeals, immigrants interested in obtaining a no-obligation interview should call and make an appointment as soon as possible.

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Green Card Applicants

ILSOLI provides legal assistance and representation in preparing and filing applications leading to legal permanent resident (LPR) status.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)/Family Court

ILSOLI provides assistance and legal representation to minors (under 21) who are not married, were abused, neglected or abandoned by one or both parents in their country of origin, and a Family Court judge determines that it is in the minor’s best interests to remain in the United States, under the custody of an approved legal guardian. This bifurcated process is first adjudicated in a state Family Court proceeding, before continuing at USCIS.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

ILSOLI provides legal assistance in preparing and submitting DACA forms to USCIS for processing. To qualify, the immigrant must have entered the United States no later than June 15, 2007; be no older than16 years of age when first entered and maintained continuous physical presence in the United States. Must be in school, graduated high-school in the United States, earned a G.E.D., or other technical education that leads to gainful employment. You must have good moral character, no felony or serious misdemeanor conviction. Please call our office for an up-to-date list on other required documentation.

Temporary protected status (TPS)

ILSOLI provides legal assistance to all immigrants who qualify for TPS visas, according to their country of origin and date of entry. Additionally, you must meet all other conditions such as good moral character (no felony convictions, etc).

U Visa - Available to Immigrants Who are Victims of Crimes

ILSOLI provides legal assistance to all immigrants who have been victims of certain crimes and are collaborating, have collaborated or will collaborate with law enforcement in the investigation and possible prosecution of that crime.

VAWA - Violence Against Women’s Act (men can also apply)

ILSOLI provides legal assistance to immigrants who suffer violence, whether physical or psychological, where the perpetrator is either a United States citizen or Legal Permanent Resident, and is the spouse, parent, or the son/daughter of the victimized immigrant.

Waivers

ILSOLI provides legal assistance and court representation, where required, for waivers that allow immigrants to cure acts that render them inadmissible or deportable. For example, the 601A waiver cures only one act of inadmissibility. Required forms and documents are completed in the United States with the assistance by ILSOLI’s professional staff.

 National Visa Center (NVC)

ILSOLI provides legal assistance processing and transmitting fees and documents necessary to complete the requisite visa applications for immigrants seeking entry to the United States.

 Traffic & criminal court

ILSOLI provides legal representation and assistance to clients who have been charged with criminal offenses. ILSOLI attorneys are experienced in advising clients on what the adverse impacts could be on their present or future immigration status by taking a plea agreement. For example, driving while intoxicated can have serious immigration consequences. Under certain conditions, legal permanent residents can lose their status if convicted of driving while intoxicated. ILSOLI attorneys will work hard with clients and the assistant District Attorney's office to ensure that any disposition reached will have minimal or non-impact on their criminal record and immigration status. 

 Divorce / family court

ILSOLI attorneys represent clients that want a divorce only if it is uncontested.

ILSOLI attorneys also represent and assist clients in selected matters in Family Court. For example, ILSOLI attorneys will represent parents in the collection and enforcement of child support orders. 

 Landlord - Tenant Matters

ILSOLI attorneys only represent tenants who are facing eviction. As part of the representation, the attorney will seek pragmatic solutions that bring about an acceptable agreement and end the litigation.

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