Whether you’re applying for a green card, facing deportation, or seeking asylum, navigating the U.S. immigration system is complex and often life-changing. One mistake on a form or missed deadline can put your future, and your family’s future, at risk. That’s why it’s critical to have a San Diego immigration lawyer who understands the law, the local courts, and how to advocate fiercely on your behalf. At our firm, we help individuals and families pursue legal status, defend against removal, and find a path forward.
Our team combines years of immigration law experience with a deep understanding of the human side of every case. You’re not just a file number or application, we take the time to learn your story, explain your rights, and build a strategy that puts your best case forward. Whether you’re seeking lawful permanent residency, facing removal proceedings, or applying for citizenship, we’ll walk you through every step.
From our office in San Diego, we represent clients from all over the world. We routinely appear before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). If you’re searching for a knowledgeable and responsive immigration attorney near you, we’re ready to fight for your future.
Green Cards & Lawful Permanent Residency
Obtaining a green card gives you the legal right to live and work permanently in the United States. But the process can be confusing and overwhelming without the help of a green card lawyer in San Diego who understands how to avoid delays and denials.
Call The Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich at (619) 262-2500 to set up your first consultation.
There are many paths to permanent residency, including:
- Family-based sponsorship (spouses, parents, children, siblings)
- Employment-based petitions
- Asylees and refugees adjusting status
- Special immigrant categories (VAWA, religious workers, etc.)
Our immigration team helps clients identify the best pathway based on their background, eligibility, and goals. We’ll help you gather the right evidence, complete the necessary forms (I-130, I-485, I-765, etc.), and prepare for interviews. We’ve helped countless San Diego residents successfully apply for adjustment of status or consular processing abroad.
If you’ve encountered complications like prior removal, unlawful presence, or visa overstays, we can also explore available waivers. Green card denials can often be appealed or re-filed with stronger documentation and we’re prepared to handle both. Your future in the U.S. is too important to leave to chance. Let an experienced San Diego immigration attorney guide you through the process with clarity and confidence.
Family-Based Immigration
Keeping families together is at the heart of U.S. immigration law. We help U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents bring their loved ones to the U.S. legally and help immigrant families protect their status and stay united.
Contact Michael Cindrich today for a free consultation at (619) 262-2500.
Our San Diego immigration law firm handles:
- Marriage-based green cards
- Fiancé(e) visas (K-1)
- Petitions for children and parents
- Sibling petitions
- Adjustment of status for spouses already in the U.S.
- Consular processing abroad
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We ensure that every I-130, DS-260, or I-485 is prepared thoroughly and accurately. We also provide interview preparation to help clients avoid common red flags, especially in marriage-based petitions. If you’re concerned about potential fraud findings or want to pursue a green card through VAWA due to abuse by a U.S. spouse, we can help you explore protected paths forward.
Family immigration is deeply personal. We take pride in helping San Diego families reunite and remain together with dignity and peace of mind.
Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a powerful milestone and one that brings stability, opportunity, and a true sense of belonging. If you’ve held a green card for years and meet the eligibility requirements, we can guide you through the naturalization process from start to finish.
Our San Diego citizenship lawyers help with:
- Preparing and filing Form N-400
- Reviewing continuous residence and physical presence requirements
- Addressing criminal history or tax issues
- Preparing for the civics and English tests
- Accompanying clients to naturalization interviews
We also assist children of U.S. citizens with derivative citizenship and help clients replace lost or incorrect naturalization certificates. If you’ve previously been denied or are worried about a mistake affecting your application, we’ll review your history and fix issues before they become problems.
Once you become a citizen, you unlock the ability to vote, sponsor more family members, and gain full protection under U.S. law. Let our immigration lawyer in San Diego help you cross the finish line.
Deportation Defense / Removal Proceedings
If you’ve received a Notice to Appear (NTA) in Immigration Court, you are at risk of being deported. Time is critical, and you need a skilled San Diego removal defense lawyer immediately.
Our firm defends clients against deportation in all types of proceedings:
- Entry without inspection (EWI)
- Visa overstays
- Criminal charges or convictions
- Denied asylum or adjustment of status
- Failure to appear at previous hearings
We fight removal by pursuing every available defense, including:
- Cancellation of removal
- Adjustment of status during proceedings
- Asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT
- Waivers for criminal or immigration violations
- U-visas or VAWA protections
We prepare thoroughly for court appearances, bond hearings, and appeals. We also challenge ICE detainers and unlawful detentions, helping families keep their loved ones out of detention. If you’re already in custody, we can file for bond or parole and push for release.
Deportation is not the end of the road. With the right strategy, many people are able to stay in the U.S. and rebuild their lives. Let our San Diego deportation defense team fight for your future.
Asylum & Humanitarian Protection
If you are fleeing violence, persecution, or threats in your home country, you may be eligible for asylum in the United States. This legal protection allows you to remain in the U.S. and eventually apply for a green card.
Our San Diego asylum attorneys assist clients from around the world with claims based on:
- Political opinion
- Religion
- Race or ethnicity
- Nationality
- Membership in a particular social group (e.g., LGBTQ+, survivors of domestic violence, etc.)
We help clients file timely I-589 applications (within one year of arrival), gather supporting evidence, prepare for interviews or hearings, and appeal denials when needed. We also assist clients with withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) in more difficult cases.
Asylum law is complex, and approval rates vary widely depending on how well your claim is presented. Don’t leave your safety and future to chance. Our San Diego immigration lawyers are ready to help you seek protection.
We assist eligible immigrants with other important forms of protection and relief, including:
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
If you came to the U.S. as a child and meet the guidelines, we help file new DACA requests, renewals, and accompanying work permit applications. We stay up to date on court rulings that affect DACA and advocate for long-term solutions.
TPS (Temporary Protected Status)
DACA, TPS, and Other Relief
We assist eligible immigrants with other important forms of protection and relief, including:
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
If you came to the U.S. as a child and meet the guidelines, we help file new DACA requests, renewals, and accompanying work permit applications. We stay up to date on court rulings that affect DACA and advocate for long-term solutions.
TPS (Temporary Protected Status)
For individuals from designated countries experiencing war, natural disasters, or humanitarian crises, TPS provides lawful presence and work authorization. We help clients apply for and renew TPS as new country designations are announced.
U-Visas & VAWA
Victims of crime or domestic violence may qualify for humanitarian visas that lead to legal status. We assist with U-visas, T-visas (human trafficking), and VAWA petitions to ensure survivors have a safe and lawful path forward.
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Immigration is more than paperwork, it’s about people. Your safety, your family, your livelihood. When your future is on the line, you deserve an advocate who cares deeply and fights smart.
Our San Diego immigration attorney is here to help. Whether you need to file a green card petition, defend yourself in immigration court, or pursue U.S. citizenship, we will guide you with professionalism and integrity. We stay informed on every immigration policy shift and court decision so you don’t have to.
Call now or fill out our secure online form to schedule a private consultation. We serve clients throughout San Diego County, including Chula Vista, National City, El Cajon, and beyond.
Your journey is personal but you don’t have to go through it alone. Let our law firm stand with you, every step of the way.
Call The Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich at (619) 262-2500 to set up your first consultation.