FAMILY IMMIGRATION

We prepare and file visa petitions and permanent residency applications for clients in South Carolina and all over the world. From the initial consultation in which we determine the best path to residency for your family member to final issuance of the green card, we are here to assist and advise you. We assist with both adjustment of status and consular processing cases.

CRIME VICTIM LEGAL SERVICES

The firm provides a holistic representation of crime victims in legal proceedings, from assisting with communication with law enforcement agencies to preparing and filing applications for immigration benefits. We approach these cases with sensitivity to the often delicate situations that victims of trauma can experience, while also providing competent legal services to help them gain a measure of stability in their lives.

REMOVAL DEFENSE

Subject to attorney availability, we may be able to assist persons who have been detained by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), are fighting removal proceedings, or have been ordered removed from the United States. We represent clients in all stages of removal work, including seeking an immigration bond, applying for relief from removal before the U.S. immigration courts, and filing applications for stays of removal with ICE.
If you are in removal proceedings or an undocumented loved one has been detained, it is important that you contact a reputable immigration attorney AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

WAIVERS OF INADMISSIBILITY

In some cases, an applicant may not be eligible for a visa or residency due to past immigration violations or criminal history, but may qualify for a waiver. We enjoy working on challenging waiver applications to help families stay together in the United States.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP

We assist with reviewing cases for eligibility, preparing and filing citizenship applications, and preparing our clients for the citizenship interview. Some of our favorite moments are attending citizenship oath ceremonies for clients whose immigration journey we have shared for many years!

ADVICE ON LAW AND POLICY CHANGES

Immigration law and policy is influenced by political change, and we consider it our responsibility to pay constant attention to the news and become knowledgeable about any updates that may impact our clients. In addition to providing general advice, we provide case assistance for persons who may be eligible for military parole in place (PIP), have been recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or who may qualify for other special government programs.

CONSULTATION FAQ'S (Please read before requesting a consultation)

HOW CAN I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
Please contact our office at (843) 277-2913 to complete a phone intake with our staff. The purpose of the intake is to determine whether we may be able to assist you with your case. You can also provide your phone number using the contact form on this website, and we will reach out to you to discuss your case. If we determine we are unable to assist you, we will attempt to provide you with contact information for another attorney who may be able to address your needs.

DO YOU ACCEPT WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS?
We do not take walk-in appointments or questions; you must schedule an appointment ahead of time in order to speak with Stephanie about your matter.

HOW CAN I GET A FEE QUOTE?
We cannot quote fees for a potential case over the phone. Because there are many details that can impact your eligibility for a benefit or the case strategy, you must meet with Stephanie to discuss your case before we provide a fee quote. She will provide you with a fee quote and explain the basis for the fee during the initial consultation.

DO YOU CONDUCT CONSULTATIONS VIRTUALLY OR BY PHONE?
Yes. Right now we are conducting all new client consultations by video call using Zoom, or by phone.

IS THERE A CONSULTATION FEE?
We allocate one hour for the initial consultation, and charge a fee of $105. The consultation fee must be paid regardless of whether we take your case. If you hire our office to assist you within 30 days of the consultation, $100 of the fee will be credited to the total attorneys’ fees for your case.

HOW CAN I PAY THE CONSULTATION FEE?
After completing an intake with our staff, you will be provided a link to schedule an appointment online. At that time, you are required to pay the consultation fee using a credit or debit card to secure your appointment. Alternatively, you may arrange to send a check or money order, or bring cash to the office.

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT?
You can cancel or reschedule your appointment up to 24 hours before your scheduled appointment time by using the link provided by email when you scheduled your appointment. Please contact our office if you have any trouble. If you cancel your appointment online, we will refund the consultation fee to your original method of payment.

Within 24 hours of the appointment, you cannot cancel or reschedule your appointment online. Please call our office to let us know you are unable to attend. In such cases, the consultation fee is generally nonrefundable, although we will process a refund in the event of extraordinary circumstances.

WHEN SHOULD I LOG IN FOR MY VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT?
Your consultation time begins promptly at the hour for which you are scheduled. Because we have other appointments scheduled before and after yours, it is important that you arrive to your appointment on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, you must reschedule for another day. We have other meetings and obligations which are arranged around your appointment, and will be unable to accommodate you if you are extremely tardy. If you are having trouble connecting to the video call, please contact our office for assistance as early as possible.

WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO HAVE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?
Please send paperwork from any prior immigration case you may have had. If you have been a crime victim, please send a copy of the incident report relating to your victimization. You may send these documents via email, text message, or regular mail to the office. We ask that you please supply them in advance of your scheduled appointment time so Stephanie can review them ahead of time.

CAN SOMEONE ELSE ATTEND MY APPOINTMENT WITH ME?

If you have a marriage-based case, it is best that both spouses attend the initial consultation.

We ask that you try to log in to the meeting using a single device. Please be aware that if you use more than one device to connect, the meeting will automatically be limited to 40 minutes. If the meeting window closes before the consultation is finished, we will text or email you a link to reconnect.

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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES - CONSULTACIONES
(favor de leer antes de solicitar una consulta)

¿CÓMO PUEDO PROGRAMAR UNA CONSULTA?
Favor de ponerse en contacto con nuestro personal al (843) 277-2913 para explicar lo básico de su caso a Kenia por teléfono. El propósito de la llamada es determinar si podemos ayudarle con su caso. También puede proporcionar su número de teléfono utilizando el formulario de contacto en este sitio, y nos pondremos en contacto con Ud. para discutir su caso. Si determinamos que no podemos ayudarle, trataremos de ofrecerle información de contacto de otros abogados que podrían acomodar a sus necesidades.

¿SU OFICINA RECIBE A PERSONAS SIN CITA?
Por nuestro horario ocupado, no somos capaz de recibir a clientes para consultaciones sin cita. Es necesario programar una cita previa para poder discutir su caso con Stephanie.

¿CÓMO PUEDO OBTENER UN PRESUPUESTO DE LOS HONORARIOS PARA MI CASO?
No podemos dar un presupuesto de los honorarios de un posible caso por teléfono. Debido a que hay muchos detalles que pueden afectar su elegibilidad para un beneficio o la estrategia del caso, es necesario reunir con Stephanie para discutir su caso antes de proporcionar un presupuesto. Se le proporcionará un presupuesto y explicar todos los pagos necesarios durante la consulta inicial.

¿REALIZA CONSULTAS VIRTUALMENTE O TELEFONO?
Sí. Por ahora estamos realizando todas las consultas de nuevos clientes por video llamada usando Zoom, o por teléfono.

¿HAY UN PAGO PARA LA CONSULTA INICIAL?
Sí, cobramos una pago de $100 para la consulta inicial. Apartamos una hora para la cita. El pago de la consulta es obligatoria, a pesar de que no tomemos su caso. Si decide contratar nuestra oficina para que le ayude en su caso, dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la consulta, se acreditarán $100 de la tarifa a los honorarios total de la abogada.

¿CÓMO PUEDO HACER EL PAGO DE LA CONSULTA?
Después de completar una admisión con nuestro personal, se le proporcionará un enlace para programar una cita en línea. En ese momento, debe pagar la tarifa de consulta con una tarjeta de crédito o débito para asegurar su cita. Alternativamente, puede hacer arreglos para enviar un cheque o money order, o traer efectivo a la oficina.

¿Y SI NECESITO CANCELAR O CAMBIAR MI CITA?
Puede cancelar o reprogramar su cita 24 horas antes de la hora programada utilizando el enlace provisto por correo electrónico cuando la programó. Comuníquese con nuestra oficina si tiene algún problema. Si cancela su cita en línea, le reembolsaremos la tarifa de consulta a su método de pago original.

Dentro las 24 horas anteriores a la cita, no puede cancelar o reprogramar su cita en línea. Favor de llamar a nuestra oficina para informarnos que no puede asistir. En tales casos, la tarifa de consulta generalmente no es reembolsable, aunque procesaremos un reembolso en caso de circunstancias extraordinarias.

¿CUÁNDO DEBO CONECTARME PARA MI CITA VIRTUAL?
Su tiempo de consulta comienza puntualmente a la hora para la que está programada. Debido a que tenemos otras citas programadas antes y después de la suya, es importante que se conecte a tiempo a su cita. Si se conecta más de 15 minutos tarde a su cita, tendremos que reprogramarla para otro día. Tenemos otras reuniones y obligaciones que se organizan en torno a su cita, y no podremos acomodarle si llega extremadamente tarde. Si tiene problemas en conectarse a la video llamada, comuníquese con nuestra oficina para obtener ayuda lo más antes posible.

¿QUE DOCUMENTOS NECESITO TENER PARA MI CITA?
Envíe la documentación de cualquier caso de inmigración anterior que haya tenido. Si ha sido víctima de un delito, envíe una copia del reporte del incidente relacionado con su victimización. Puede enviar estos documentos por correo electrónico, mensaje de texto o correo ordinario a la oficina. Le pedimos que los envíe con anticipo antes de la hora y día de su cita programada para que la abogada pueda revisarlos con anticipación.

¿PUEDE ALGUIEN MÁS ASISTIR A MI CITA CONMIGO?
Si tiene un caso basado en matrimonio, es mejor que ambos cónyuges asistan a la consulta inicial.

Le pedimos que intente iniciar sesión en la reunión con un solo dispositivo. Tenga en cuenta que si utiliza más de un dispositivo para conectarse, la reunión se limitará automáticamente a 40 minutos. Si la ventana de la reunión se cierra antes de que finalice la consulta, le enviaremos un mensaje de texto o un correo electrónico con un enlace para volver a conectarse.

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