Practice Areas

I represent clients on every common U.S. immigration matter. Because immigration law is federal, I handle cases nationwide — wherever in the United States your USCIS office or immigration court is located, and at U.S. consulates abroad. Consultations available in English, Spanish, and Russian.

Removal (Deportation) Defense

For people who have received a Notice to Appear (NTA), have a hearing scheduled in immigration court, or have an outstanding removal order. I represent clients in non-detained removal proceedings, before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Asylum and Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

For people who fear persecution or torture if returned to their home country, and for nationals of countries currently designated for TPS. Includes affirmative asylum (filed with the USCIS Asylum Office), defensive asylum (filed in immigration court), withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture protection, and TPS applications and renewals.

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Family-Based Immigration

For U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who want to sponsor a spouse, parent, child, or sibling for a green card. Includes adjustment of status, consular processing, K-1 fiancé visas, removal of conditions on residence (I-751), waivers of inadmissibility, and I-730 follow-to-join petitions for asylees and refugees.

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U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization

For lawful permanent residents who are ready to become U.S. citizens. Includes N-400 applications, derivative and acquired citizenship investigation, English and civics exam exemptions for older applicants, and medical waivers for clients who cannot complete the exams due to a qualifying condition.

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Victims of Crime (U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, SIJS)

For survivors of qualifying crimes, human trafficking, domestic violence, and abused or neglected minors. These protections often apply regardless of current immigration status. Confidentiality is essential — VAWA self-petitions can be filed without the abuser's knowledge.

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Other Immigration Matters

Green card renewals (I-90), work permits, extensions and changes of status, travel documents (advance parole, re-entry permits), humanitarian parole including Uniting for Ukraine (U4U), DACA renewals, military parole in place, deferred action requests, FOIA requests, and NACARA.

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Document Translation

Certified translation from Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish to English for USCIS filings, immigration court submissions, and U.S. consular applications. Includes a signed Certificate of Translation as required by 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(3).

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For Other Attorneys — Contract Services & Special Appearances

In-person special appearances at the San Francisco Asylum Office, USCIS field offices, and San Francisco and Concord Immigration Court — particularly relevant after USCIS ended telephonic attorney appearances on May 18, 2026. Also: brief and motion drafting, BIA and Ninth Circuit appellate work, and Russian/Spanish client communication.

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Not sure which practice area applies to you? Call (415) 212-9009 or email contact@aimimmigration.com. I will tell you in plain language what your options are, and whether I am the right attorney for your situation.