Central American Immigration Lawyers

Dedicated Legal Services for Central American Immigrants

Central American immigrants, including those from Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Costa Rica, and Panama, may face a variety of challenges during the immigration process. Political instability, violence, and economic hardships often drive people and families to seek safety and better opportunities in the U.S. At Hafey & Karim, we understand the ways immigrants are affected by these issues, and we provide comprehensive legal support to help people from Central America navigate the U.S. immigration system and achieve their goals.

Asylum Protections for Central American Immigrants

Many immigrants from Central America flee their home countries due to persecution and fears that they and their families may experience violence. Asylum provides critical protection for people in these situations. To qualify for asylum, immigrants must demonstrate that they have been persecuted or have reasonable fears that they will suffer harm due to persecution if they are not allowed to remain in the United States. Our attorneys can help with affirmative asylum applications for immigrants who are in the United States, or we can help people who have been detained and placed in deportation proceedings request defensive asylum. We can help gather evidence, prepare asylum applications, and provide representation in credible fear interviews or immigration court hearings.

Family-Based Immigration Options

Reuniting with family members is often a key goal of immigrants from Central America. Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to petition for their relatives to join them in the U.S. Hafey & Karim assists with Immediate Relative visas for close family members of U.S. citizens, Family Preference visas for other relatives of citizens and immediate relatives of lawful permanent residents, and Fiancé visas for immigrants who will be getting married to U.S. citizens.

Green Cards

Lawful permanent resident status will ensure that an immigrant can live and work in the United States. When taking steps to secure Green Cards, Central American immigrants have two primary pathways: adjustment of status and consular processing. Adjustment of status allows immigrants who are living in the United States to apply for a Green Card without returning to their home country. Immigrants who have not yet come to the U.S. can apply for visas and Green Cards through consular processing, working with immigration officials at an embassy or consulate of the United States. Our attorneys can help immigrants complete the procedures to apply for Green Cards and receive authorization to live in the U.S. permanently.

Deportation Defense

Hafey & Karim provides strong, effective representation for immigrants who are facing deportation. We can help our clients defend against removal by providing representation in immigration court. Depending on a person's unique circumstances, a variety of options may be available, including applying for cancellation of removal or withholding of removal, requesting asylum protections, applying for adjustment of status, seeking waivers of inadmissibility, or self-petitioning for immigration relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). If necessary, we can help pursue appeals and take steps to prevent removal from the United States.

Helping Central American Immigrants Complete the Immigration Process

Central American immigrants may face challenges related to language barriers, cultural differences, and economic hardship. At Hafey & Karim, we can help address these issues in the following ways:

• Translation services: Our firm works with professional translators to assist clients who speak Spanish, ensuring that they fully understand the legal issues that may affect them and the steps they can take to achieve their goals.
• Cultural issues: We understand the specific challenges that Central American immigrants may face, and we offer compassionate representation to help them address these concerns.
• Economic support: We provide guidance on the community resources and public benefits that may be available to help our clients stabilize their financial situations during the immigration process.

Contact Our San Francisco, CA and Dallas, TX Central American Immigration Attorneys

At Hafey & Karim, our attorneys understand the unique challenges immigrants from Central America may face, and we are ready to provide the legal support needed to help them achieve their immigration goals. We always strive to provide our clients with compassionate support while advocating for their rights and helping them navigate the U.S. immigration system successfully. To get legal help specifically tailored to the needs of Central American immigrants, fill out our online contact form to arrange your initial consultation.