Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. At DAGADU LAW, we provide dedicated legal representation to individuals and families seeking to secure their future in the United States. Whether you are applying for a green card, facing deportation, or working toward U.S. citizenship, we are here to advocate for you with unwavering dedication and expertise.
Our immigration services include:
- Adjustment of Status (Green Card)
- Family-Based Green Card
- Consular Processing (Immigrant Visa)
- Deportation/Removal Defense
- Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery (Green Card)
- EB-2 NIW Green Cards
- Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1)
- Humanitarian Immigration
- Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) Green Cards
- Marriage-Based Green Cards
- Naturalization & Citizenship
- VAWA Self-Petitions
- Waivers of Inadmissibility
We take a client-focused approach, ensuring that each case receives the personalized attention it deserves. No matter your circumstances, we will work diligently to find the best possible solution for you and your loved ones.
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (GREEN CARD)
If you or a loved one is already in the United States and eligible to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country, adjustment of status offers a direct path to a green card. We provide experienced, end-to-end support throughout this process, helping you navigate each step with clarity and confidence.
From preparing and filing your application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to compiling supporting evidence and getting you ready for your biometrics appointment and interview, we ensure that every detail is handled with precision. We monitor your case closely, respond promptly to any requests for evidence, and keep you informed at every stage.
Adjustment of status can involve medical examinations, background checks, and careful review of eligibility—particularly in cases involving prior visa violations, criminal history, or complex family or employment circumstances. Our team develops tailored legal strategies to strengthen your application and address potential red flags before they become obstacles.
Whether you're adjusting through a family member, an employer sponsorship, or another eligible category, we are committed to guiding you through every step, so you can pursue your green card with confidence and peace of mind.
FAMILY-BASED GREEN CARD
For many immigrants, family is the foundation of stability, strength, and success. A family-based green card offers the opportunity to reunite with loved ones and build a shared future in the United States. We provide clear, compassionate, and strategic guidance through every step of the process.
Whether you are a U.S. citizen sponsoring a spouse, child, or parent, or a lawful permanent resident petitioning for a family member, your application will be prepared with accuracy, care, and close attention to deadlines and eligibility requirements.
Our team assists with filing Form I-130, preparing for consular or adjustment interviews, and addressing potential challenges such as inadmissibility, prior immigration violations, or delays. We also offer tailored legal solutions for mixed-status families, helping secure long-term immigration stability for you and your loved ones.
We are committed to reuniting families and keeping them together. One case at a time.
CONSULAR PROCESSING (IMMIGRANT VISA)
If you or a loved one is applying for a visa from outside the United States, consular processing is the pathway to lawful entry. We provide experienced, end-to-end support throughout this process, helping you navigate each step with clarity and confidence.
From compiling and submitting required documentation to preparing you for the in-person consular interview, we ensure that every detail is handled with precision. We coordinate closely with U.S. consulates and embassies around the world to anticipate potential delays, resolve issues, and keep your case on track.
Consular processing can involve medical exams, background checks, and heightened scrutiny—especially in cases with prior denials or complex immigration histories. Our team develops tailored legal strategies to strengthen your application and reduce the risk of setbacks.
Whether you're reuniting with family, pursuing a career opportunity, or seeking a new beginning in the United States, we are committed to making your journey as smooth and successful as possible.
DEPORTATION / REMOVAL DEFENSE
Facing deportation is a stressful and life-changing experience but you don’t have to face it alone. We provide aggressive and compassionate removal defense for individuals in deportation proceedings, representing clients in immigration court and pursuing relief such as cancellation of removal, asylum, and adjustment of status.
Each case is thoroughly analyzed to identify the strongest possible defense, whether that means seeking protection under immigration law, establishing eligibility for relief, or challenging procedural errors that may have occurred during the legal process.
If you or a loved one is facing removal, we’re here to advocate for your right to remain in the United States with your loved ones.
DIVERSITY VISA (DV) LOTTERY (GREEN CARD)
The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Lottery Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, offers individuals from countries with low U.S. immigration rates a chance to obtain permanent residency. Each year, up to 55,000 immigrant visas are made available through this program, creating a unique pathway for individuals and families to build their future in the United States. At DAGADU LAW, we provide expert legal support to help applicants navigate every step of this opportunity.
Though entering the DV Lottery involves a simple online application, the process after selection is complex and time-sensitive. Selected applicants must complete detailed forms, provide supporting documents, and attend an interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy. Any errors or delays can jeopardize your eligibility. Our attorneys ensure every requirement is met accurately to avoid these pitfalls.
Eligibility is determined by country of birth and specific education or work experience criteria. We help clients confirm eligibility and gather the necessary evidence to strengthen their case. Winning the lottery grants the opportunity to apply for a green card but does not guarantee approval. Whether through consular processing abroad or adjustment of status in the U.S., our firm offers comprehensive guidance tailored to your situation.
If you’ve been selected or are planning to apply, contact DAGADU LAW for experienced, client-centered legal assistance. We are here to help you successfully navigate the DV Lottery process and secure your path to permanent residency.
EB-2 NIW GREEN CARDS
For many professionals and entrepreneurs, the EB-2 National Interest Waiver offers a powerful path to a green card, one built on your own merit, expertise, and the value you bring to the United States. Unlike other employment-based categories, the EB-2 NIW allows qualified individuals to self-petition without an employer sponsor or a labor certification, and we provide clear, compassionate, and strategic guidance through every step of the process.
Whether you are a researcher, entrepreneur, or advanced-degree professional in a field that serves the national interest, your petition will be prepared with accuracy, care, and close attention to deadlines and eligibility requirements.
Our team assists with filing Form I-140, building a compelling case around your advanced degree or exceptional ability, your proposed endeavor's national importance, and your well-positioned ability to advance it. We also help gather strong supporting evidence, letters of recommendation, and documentation to address potential challenges such as prior immigration violations, status issues, or complex professional histories.
We are committed to helping talented individuals achieve lasting immigration stability through the EB-2 NIW, one case at a time.
Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1)
For many couples, the K-1 fiancé(e) visa is the bridge that brings you together in the United States to build your life as a married couple. It allows a U.S. citizen's foreign fiancé(e) to enter the country for the purpose of marriage, and we provide clear, compassionate, and strategic guidance through every step of the process.
Whether you are a U.S. citizen petitioning for your fiancé(e) abroad or navigating the transition from engagement to marriage to permanent residency, your petition will be prepared with accuracy, care, and close attention to deadlines and eligibility requirements.
Our team assists with filing Form I-129F, preparing for the consular interview, and guiding you through the required 90-day marriage timeline after your fiancé(e)'s arrival. We also help address potential challenges such as prior immigration violations, inadmissibility issues, or complications with the subsequent adjustment of status, offering tailored legal solutions to keep your journey to marriage and residency on track.
We are committed to helping couples reunite and build their future together, one case at a time.
HUMANITARIAN IMMIGRATION
For many individuals fleeing danger, abuse, or persecution, humanitarian immigration relief offers a path to safety, protection, and a chance to rebuild your life in the United States. These programs exist to protect the most vulnerable, and we provide clear, compassionate, and strategic guidance through every step of the process.
Whether you are seeking asylum due to persecution in your home country, applying for a U visa as a victim of crime, a T visa as a survivor of trafficking, or filing a VAWA self-petition as a survivor of abuse, your case will be prepared with accuracy, care, and close attention to deadlines and eligibility requirements.
Our team assists with filing the appropriate applications, such as Form I-589, I-918, I-914, or I-360, gathering compelling supporting evidence and personal statements, and preparing you for interviews or hearings. We also help address potential challenges such as prior immigration violations, complex case histories, or urgent safety concerns, offering tailored legal solutions to protect you and your loved ones.
We are committed to standing with survivors and helping them find safety and stability, one case at a time.
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) Green Cards
For many Liberian nationals who have built their lives in the United States, the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision offers a unique and time-honored path to permanent residency. This special program allows eligible Liberians and their qualifying family members to adjust status to lawful permanent resident based on their continuous presence and connection to this country, and we provide clear, compassionate, and strategic guidance through every step of the process.
Whether you are a Liberian national who has been continuously physically present in the United States since November 20, 2014, or a qualifying spouse, unmarried child under 21, or unmarried son or daughter of an eligible applicant, your case will be prepared with accuracy, care, and close attention to eligibility requirements and documentation.
Our team assists with filing Form I-485, gathering strong evidence of nationality and continuous presence, and addressing the unique advantages of this program, including waivers for certain grounds of inadmissibility such as public charge, labor certification requirements, and being present without admission or parole. We also help navigate potential challenges such as gaps in documentation, prior immigration violations, or complex family situations, offering tailored legal solutions to secure lasting stability for you and your loved ones.
We are committed to helping the Liberian community achieve the permanent residency they have long been working toward, one case at a time.
MARRIAGE-BASED GREEN CARDS
For many couples, marriage is more than a personal commitment. It is also the foundation for building a life together in the United States. A marriage-based green card allows the foreign spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to obtain permanent residency, and we provide clear, compassionate, and strategic guidance through every step of the process.
Whether you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitioning for your spouse, or navigating the process from inside or outside the country, your application will be prepared with accuracy, care, and close attention to deadlines and eligibility requirements.
Our team assists with filing Form I-130, preparing for the marriage interview, and compiling strong evidence of a bona fide marital relationship. We also help address potential challenges such as prior immigration violations, inadmissibility issues, conditional residency requirements for recently married couples, or concerns about proving the authenticity of the relationship, offering tailored legal solutions to keep your case on track.
We are committed to helping couples build their life together in the United States, one case at a time.
NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a significant milestone in any immigrant’s journey, and one that offers security, opportunity, and a deeper sense of belonging. We will guide you through every stage of the naturalization process with care, precision, and a deep understanding of the legal requirements.
We ensure that all eligibility criteria are met, assist with accurately completing and submitting Form N-400, and provide step-by-step support in preparing for the naturalization test and interview.
For applicants facing challenges such as a criminal history, extended absences from the United States, or prior denials, we develop tailored legal strategies to strengthen your application. We also assist individuals who qualify for disability-based exceptions to the civics and English language requirements.
With our experienced and compassionate approach, we work to make your path to U.S. citizenship as smooth, informed, and stress-free as possible. Let us help you take this final step with confidence.
VAWA SELF-PETITIONS
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, abuse, or extreme cruelty may be eligible for legal relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). At DAGADU LAW, we provide compassionate legal representation to individuals seeking protection and independence through a VAWA self-petition. Whether you are married to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or are the child or parent of an abusive U.S. citizen, we can help you navigate the petition process confidentially and securely.
VAWA allows eligible individuals to apply for a green card without needing their abuser’s cooperation or knowledge. We assist clients in gathering necessary documentation, including evidence of abuse, shared residence, and good moral character, to strengthen their case. If your application faces challenges such as lack of documentation or prior immigration violations, we develop legal strategies to address these concerns. Our team prioritizes your safety and legal success, ensuring that you receive the protection and security you deserve.
WAIVERS OF INADMISSIBILITY
Being deemed inadmissible to the United States due to prior immigration violations, criminal history, health-related concerns, or other disqualifying factors can be discouraging but it doesn’t have to be the end of your immigration journey. Legal waivers offer a path forward, allowing you to overcome these barriers and pursue lawful status.
Whether applying for a family-based green card, a work visa, or defending against removal, securing a waiver can be critical to your immigration success. Several types of waivers may be available, including:
- I-601 waivers for criminal convictions, fraud/misrepresentation, or health-related grounds
- I-212 waivers for reentry after prior removal or deportation
- I-601A provisional waivers for unlawful presence
- Hardship waivers requiring proof of extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative
Each waiver has distinct legal and evidentiary requirements. Skilled legal representation is essential to build a persuasive and complete application. Our team works closely with clients to assess eligibility, collect supporting evidence, and craft a compelling narrative that demonstrates hardship, rehabilitation, and good moral character when required.
Waiver applications are often denied due to insufficient documentation or failure to meet legal standards. We take a meticulous approach, identifying potential weaknesses and strengthening your case to maximize the chances of approval.
If you’ve been found inadmissible and are unsure of your next steps, don’t lose hope. With the right guidance, a waiver can open the door to lawful immigration status and long-term stability in the United States.
