We provide our clients comprehensive legal services in Immigration & Nationality Law. Out sole focus on immigration law enables us to remain on top all the constant changes in immigration and the real time impact they have on our clients. We fight for you to get the results you deserve. Our reputation for great personalized service is our hallmark.
We adjust our approach to meet the unique needs of each client. The success rate of this approach is borne out in our high success rates, strong referral base and repeat business. We do not shy away from tough cases!
We adjust our approach to meet the unique needs of each client. The success rate of this approach is borne out in our high success rates, strong referral base and repeat business. We do not shy away from tough cases!
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Michelle Neal developed a passion for immigration law when her family was forced to flee the Liberian civil war in the 1980s. She has firsthand knowledge of varying obstacles immigrants must overcome in order to experience the opportunity to live in peace and to work to provide financial stability, shelter and healthcare for one's family.
If you believe you will be tortured if forced to return to your home country, you may apply for protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). There is no formal application to submit a CAT claim but there is a box on Form I-589, Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal, that you can check if you wish you apply for CAT protection.
Immigration court proceedings are less formal than normal court proceedings. No jury will be present, less scripted legal language needs to be used, and everyone generally understands that the immigrant may not be familiar with American legal procedures. The immigration judge (IJ) is expected to act in an impartial manner.
Now, same-sex couple enjoy the same immigration benefits as opposite-sex couple. There are special rules for prospective spouses of U.S. citizens who can apply for a fianc(e) visa and prospective adopted children; the processing time varies depending on your category and circumstances. The quickest and most common way to get a Green Card is through a marriage to a U.S. citizen.
For Green Card holders in the U.S., the path to becoming a U.S. Citizen is through a process called Naturalization. There is no set definition for "Good Moral Character." The government will generally look at the five years before your application to see if you have committed any crimes and ask questions if they suspect any questionable activity.
Reviews (9)
Asmerom Haile
Mar 13, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
“Michelle worked very diligently and professionally to get results that exceeded my expectations. I could not have asked for a better Lawyer, she was superb and very thorough in all my cases, and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful of every aspect of her legal work and navigating the legal system.”
“Michelle worked very diligently and professionally to get results that exceeded my expectations. I could not have asked for a better Lawyer, she was superb and very thorough in all my cases, and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful of every aspect of her legal work and navigating the legal system.”
Gia Milton
Feb 21, 2021
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Whether your immigration situation is straight forward or complicated, the US immigration system is extremely complicated and even the most intelligent, educated immigrants can be tripped up and find their cases denied. In order to successfully navigate the US immigration system one requires an attorney like Michelle Neal. Michelle has a thorough knowledge of US immigration law and processes. Her attention to detail, preparing me for my interview, ensuring I had all of the required documents ready, and much more was invaluable. With her help I sailed through the process smoothly and easily.
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Eric Karangwa
Feb 19, 2021
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I would highly recommend Michelle as your immigration attorney because of her professionalism, and commitment towards the case you are working with together. As a non-US citizen, I was not familiar with US laws, but Michelle helped me understand what I needed to know and what I needed to provide for my case. Lately I moved to a different state as her office, but I had a great communication with her because of how fast she responds her emails. She is well-informed about the US laws, especially during the last four years where immigration laws have been changing frequently. She made sure I was aware
Karen Lopez
Sep 24, 2019
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Michelle was unlike any other lawyer. Our family has chosen her as our immigration lawyer for over 8 years! She is very professional compassionate, friendly & trustworthy. Michelle thoroughly listened to our immigration cases & the price was reasonable! She made sure to keep each person involved in the case. We were well informed & always answered our calls/ emails in a timely manner. Highly recommended lawyer for your immigration needs!
Aadil Kothawala
Jul 14, 2019
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We had a good experience working with Michelle. She was available to answer any questions we had and she explained them in detail. Her hours were very flexible and she was willing to work around our schedule. The process of AOS interview was very smooth because she prepared us very well and was also present at the interview. Overall, i will work with her again for any immigration matter in future.
Bhumi Patel
Jan 03, 2019
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If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer - please, look no further! Michelle Neal is a truly amazing attorney. Not only she is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in immigration field.she is super attentive and dedicated and will treat your case/problem as her own. She is always available via email or phone, answers all the questions in details, and during meetings. She will not just collect your money and forget about your case.she will be in touch, guiding your thru the whole process until full success.I am very glad I chose Michelle as my lawyer and highly recommend to use her services
Saif Anwar
Oct 19, 2018
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Michelle worked with me from the very beginning of the immigration process. Her attention to details and knowledge of all the different old & new immigration laws as well as her familiarity with the immigration process, makes her an extremely valuable attorney for any immigration needs, difficult or easy. She will prepare you for the worst case scenarios and offer great guidance on what to do. Through this process, she has become a valuable friend and a person that I will hold in the utmost regard for. She is very professional, courteous, friendly, and is always available when you need her. I would
Silvia Castillo
Aug 14, 2018
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I'm so happy to recommend not 💯%but a 1000 % recommend my lawyer Michelle Neal she help me and my husband with a hard case we had and yet she got my husband to be a U.S recindent. Michelle took every precaution and looked at all the details of the case totaly recommend her for immigration needs I want to thank her because thanks to Michelle my husband hadn't seen his parents in 15 years and know thanks to her helping us tomorrow he will see them again. Michelle Neal the best immigration attorney.and one last thing she not like other attorneys that be asking for money she gives the price and
Kiros Tewolde Gabriel
Oct 15, 2017
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I have known attorney Michelle Neal for over 20 years. She is one of the most respectable. trustworthy and knowledgeable attorneys in the Ethiopian and Eritrean community. She is an expert in the immigration law especially asylum. i will recommend that you contact attorney Michelle Neal for all your immigration issues specially asylum.
