Guiding Your Immigration Journey
Highly competent immigration attorney practitioner experienced in deportation and removal defense as well as other areas of family-based immigration.
About Our Firm
At Melendez Immigration Law, our mission is to provide steadfast and zealous legal representation to individuals navigating the complex landscape of immigration. We are dedicated to upholding the principles of justice, equality, and respect for diversity. Our goal is to empower clients with effective solutions, guiding them through the immigration process with expertise, integrity, and unwavering commitment. Together, we strive to build a brighter and inclusive future for our clients and their families.
Immigration Attorney & Founding Partner
Legal status in the U.S. that authorizes non-citizens to live and work permanently and provides a pathway to U.S. citizenship.
Key components of the immigration process, particularly for individuals seeking to immigrate to the United States through family-based or employment-based pathways.
Waivers are requests to forgive certain grounds of inadmissibility for immigrants, allowing them to enter or remain in the United States.
Becoming a citizen of the U.S. vests certain rights, privileges, protections, and responsibilities.
Asylum is protection granted to foreign nationals who flee persecution in their home countries, seeking safety in the U.S.
Cancellation of removal is a form of relief from deportation available to certain permanent residents and non-permanent residents who are in removal proceedings before an immigration judge.
Deportation defense involves legal representation that strategizes prevention or delay of the removal of an individual from the United States.
Detention and bond hearings are crucial aspects of the immigration process, particularly for individuals who are detained by immigration authorities.
Both the U-visa and VAWA provide avenues for victims of certain crimes or abuse to obtain lawful status in the United States, and both can lead to permanent legal status under certain circumstances.
TPS is a temporary relief given to eligible nationals of a designated country who are present in the U.S. and are unable to safely return home due to that country’s conditions.
Humanitarian relief is a versed category of immigration benefits available to certain noncitizens based on humanitarian reasons such as humanitarian parole, visa reinstatement, deferred action, parole- in-place, Parole process for Cubans, Venezuelans, Nicaraguans, and Haitians, and other programs.
If an immigration judge or immigration officer has issued an order of removal or deportation, there are typically options for appeal or reopening the case through a motion.
At Melendez Immigration Law LLC, our passion and dedication drive us to advocate fiercely for our clients’ immigration goals. We strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel confident navigating the complexities of immigration law. Our success is measured by the success of our clients, and we are devoted to helping them achieve their desired outcomes. We prioritize clear, honest, and empathetic interactions, ensuring clients are informed and empowered to make decisions.
We are dedicated to effective communication and personalized service. Our expertise in immigration law allows us to offer tailored legal solutions to our clients. Our proficiency in Spanish and cultural sensitivity further enhances our ability to serve clients from diverse backgrounds with proficiency and respect. This combination of legal expertise and cultural competence is invaluable in providing effective representation and support to individuals navigating the complexities of immigration law.
Admitted to practice in North Carolina, and authorized to practice in immigration proceedings nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1(2)(1), 292.1(a)(1), and 1.2.
