Practice Areas.

U.S. immigration law is complex and nuanced, and changes frequently. The requirements for navigating an application for asylum, residency or citizenship can be confusing. Whether you have lived here for many years and want to legalize your status, or have recently arrived and need assistance in applying for asylum or residency, we can assist you. Higuera & VanDerhoef PLLC works with clients to help them with their immigration matters.

Adjustment of Status

We can assist with adjustments of status based on family relationships to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

Consular Processing

​We provide immigration assistance to family members outside the country.

Deportation Defense

We provide representation in all phases of removal and deportation proceedings.
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Family Immigration

We reunite families and keep them together by helping them with safe and legal U.S. visa and residence applications.

​Asylum Practice

If you are living in fear of persecution or harm in your home country, you may qualify for asylum, withholding of removal or Convention Against Torture relief.

VAWA

Violence Against Women Act relief intends to protect vulnerable people from violence. Working with a lawyer can help protect your rights and obtain legal immigration status.

Waivers

 Do you have a criminal history, unlawful presence or other issues that make it difficult to obtain legal residence? Obtaining a waiver of inadmissibility or a waiver of prior removal or deportation may make residency possible.