Fairfax Immigration Attorneys: Experienced Counsel for Complex Cases and Growing Families
Immigration law changes often, and the stakes are personal: your status, your work, your family staying together. Our immigration team brings experience to difficult cases, from immigration court to complex USCIS filings, and keeps you informed at every step.
Immigration cases are rarely simple, and the hardest ones, like a hearing in immigration court, a prior denial or a deadline that has already passed, are where experience matters most. First Point Law Group has served individuals and families in Northern Virginia since 2004. Our immigration team handles routine filings and difficult cases alike, with steady, plain-language guidance at every step.
How We Help
We represent individuals and families in Virginia and beyond on a wide range of immigration matters, including:
- Removal (deportation) defense and representation in immigration court
- Asylum, withholding of removal and related protection
- Prior denials, appeals and motions to reopen or reconsider
- Complex USCIS cases, including Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny and long-delayed applications
- Family-based petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings
- Green cards through adjustment of status or consular processing
- Citizenship and naturalization
- Visas, visa extensions and DACA
Removal Defense and Immigration Court
Receiving a Notice to Appear is frightening, but it is the start of a legal process, not the end of your case. We review the government’s charges and your full history, explain the forms of relief you may qualify for (which can include asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal or adjustment of status), and represent you at your hearings before the immigration judge. Missing a hearing can result in an order of removal in your absence, so act quickly.
Asylum
If you fear returning to your home country because of persecution, asylum may protect you and your family. Strong asylum cases depend on careful preparation: a detailed account of what happened, supporting evidence and documentation of conditions in your country. In most cases an asylum application must be filed within one year of arriving in the United States, with limited exceptions, so early advice matters.
Prior Denials, Appeals and Motions to Reopen
A denial or a removal order does not always mean the door is closed. Depending on what happened, options may include an appeal, a motion to reopen or reconsider, or a new application built on a stronger record. These options run on strict deadlines, often 30 or 90 days from the decision, so contact us as soon as you receive an unfavorable decision.
Complex USCIS Cases
Some cases need more than a well-completed form: a Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny, a long processing delay, a prior immigration violation, or a criminal record that may affect eligibility. We review your history carefully before anything is filed and answer USCIS with the evidence and legal argument your case needs.
Family-Based Immigration
For many of our clients, immigration is about keeping a family together. We prepare and file family-based petitions, gather the documentation that proves the relationship, and help you prepare for each interview. When there are complications, such as a prior visa overstay, a past denial, or questions about eligibility, we explain them honestly and map out the strongest path forward.
Citizenship, Visas and Status
If you are ready to apply for citizenship, need to extend or change a visa, or want to know whether you qualify for a green card, we review your history before anything is filed. Getting the record right at the start is the best protection against delays and requests for more evidence.
Experienced, Responsive Representation
We know how frustrating it is not to hear back from your attorney, so responding quickly is a priority at First Point Law Group. You will know where your case stands, what comes next and what we need from you.
Cost-Effective Legal Help
We know many families are not prepared for legal fees during an already stressful time. That is why we offer a free initial consultation and payment plans. In your first meeting you can get basic information about your situation before deciding on an attorney. No pressure, just clear answers.
Serving Immigration Law Clients Throughout Northern Virginia
From our office in Fairfax, we represent clients across Fairfax County and the surrounding Northern Virginia communities.
- Fairfax
- Fairfax County
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Falls Church
- Vienna
- McLean
- Reston
- Herndon
- Centreville
- Chantilly
- Springfield
- Loudoun County
- Prince William County
- Manassas
- Northern Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I receive a Notice to Appear?
Don’t ignore it, and don’t miss your hearing. Missing a hearing can result in an order of removal in your absence. Contact an immigration attorney as soon as possible so we can review the charges, your history and any relief you may qualify for.
Can you help if my case was already denied?
Often, yes. Depending on the decision, options may include an appeal, a motion to reopen or reconsider, or refiling with a stronger record. Deadlines are short, often 30 or 90 days, so contact us as soon as you receive the decision and bring a copy of it.
Is there a deadline to apply for asylum?
Generally, yes: an asylum application must be filed within one year of your last arrival in the United States. There are limited exceptions for changed or extraordinary circumstances, so speak with an attorney as soon as possible, even if a year has already passed.
Can I apply for a green card if I entered the U.S. without a visa or overstayed?
Sometimes. Eligibility depends on how you entered, your family relationships and your immigration history. Some people qualify to adjust status in the U.S.; others must process abroad and may need a waiver. This is exactly the kind of question to review with an attorney before filing anything.
How long does a family-based green card take?
It depends on the relationship, the category, the applicant’s country of birth and whether the case is processed in the U.S. or at a consulate. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens generally move faster than preference categories. We’ll give you a realistic timeline once we review your situation.
Do I need to live in Virginia for you to help me with my immigration case?
No. Immigration law is federal, so we can help you whether you live in Virginia, elsewhere in the United States or in another country. We represent clients across the U.S. and work with families abroad, for example relatives going through consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country. Much of the work can be handled by phone and email, and if your case involves a hearing or interview in a particular city, we’ll explain what that means for you from the start.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. We offer a free initial consultation and payment plans, because good legal advice shouldn’t be out of reach during a stressful time.