Attorney Leonor Ordoñez-Bass offers professional legal help to individuals in immigration proceedings. These services range from helping with adjustment of status, citizenship, removal proceedings and more.
United States immigration law allows those with a close family member who is a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident to sponsor relatives for green cards. The law breaks up relatives into two categories: immediate relatives and preference relatives. For the immediate relatives category, there is no limit on the number of immigrants who can enter the U.S. in one year. However, the preference categories only have a limited number of visas available each year. As a result, a beneficiary must wait until a green card becomes available in their category
First Preference: Unmarried adult sons/daughters (21 or older) of U.S. Citizens
Second Preference (2A): Spouses and children (unmarried and under 21) of permanent residents
Second Preference (2B): Unmarried adult sons/daughters (21 or older) of permanent residents
Third Preference: Married sons/daughters (any age) of U.S. Citizens
Fourth Preference: Brothers/sisters of adult U.S. citizens
Law Office of Leonor Ordonez-Bass will explain the process, advise on eligibility requirements, prepare the petition and supporting documentation, file and monitor the case, and provide guidance throughout the entire process. If stateside, I will also attend the adjustment of status interview with you, providing you counsel and immigration representation during the interview. If abroad, we will prepare you for the interview.
UNDERSTANDING REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION
Immigrants without lawful status and even some permanent residents can face deportation. Removal, also known as deportation, is a court proceeding where a judge determines whether an immigrant may remain in the United States. If an order of removal is entered, the immigrant may appeal their case. Those who are deported are barred from returning to the U.S. anywhere from a period of 3 years to permanently. Although anyone facing removal proceedings has the right to be represented by an immigration lawyer, there are no court-appointed attorneys in immigration court, meaning that it is your responsibility.
Law Office Of Leonor Ordonez-Bass will first determine bond eligibility. If needed, I will fight for bond or bond reduction. We will also examine the pertinent facts and prepare a defense ( ie. challenge DHS charges, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, asylum etc.) Most of all, we will be upfront, honest and realistic about options available to you, and we will work with you to achieve the best possible result in your case.
Employment-based visa for professionals with extraordinary ability in business, education, arts, science, or athletics.
Visa for professionals with an advanced degree and relevant experience in their field.
Visa for those who meet EB-2 criteria, without requiring a job offer from a U.S. employer.
Employment-based visa for foreign professionals when no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position.
Visa for foreign nationals working in religious occupations.
Investor visa for individuals who invest in U.S. businesses or projects.Family-Based Visa Sponsored by an immediate relative who is a U.S. citizen.
Work visa for entrepreneurs who invest in a U.S.-based business.
Student visa for academic programs or English language studies in the U.S.
Work visa for foreign professionals hired for a specialized position.
Temporary work visa for agricultural labor in the U.S.
Fiancé(e) visa for individuals entering the U.S. to marry an American citizen.
Work visa for executives or managers transferring from a foreign office to a U.S. branch.
I will guide you and will be present at the assessment where a social worker conducts a home visit to evaluate the applicant's physical and mental condition and will later send a notice of action (NOA) with the hours approved in this case.
IHSS appeals start when the county issues a notice of action (NOA) which either approve or denies the applicant's eligibility for protective supervision or other supportive services. If you disagree with the NOA you can appeal and your case will be decided by an administrative law judge at a hearing. I will guide you and represent you at the hearing.
If an administrative law judge denies your IHSS appeal, you can seek review of the agency's decision by filing a writ petition against the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) in Superior Court. The goal of IHSS writ petitions is to convince the court to set aside the administrative law judge decision. You have one year from the date of the decision to seek state court review. I will handle every aspect of your writ petition, from court filings to court appearances.