Practice Areas
Comprehensive Immigration Legal Services
U.S. immigration law is complex, constantly evolving, and deeply personal. At AKetch Law Office, we provide strategic representation across the full spectrum of immigration matters—from family reunification and employment visas to asylum defense and deportation proceedings.
Whether you’re starting a new petition, responding to a government challenge, or navigating an urgent situation, we’re here to guide you with expertise, clarity, and compassion. Below are the areas where we can help.



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Every immigration case is unique, and we're here to provide the personalized guidance you need. Whether your situation fits neatly into one of these categories or involves multiple areas of immigration law, AKetch Law Office has the experience and dedication to help. Schedule your consultation today to discuss your case and explore your options. We serve clients nationwide and are fluent in English and French.
Primary Categories
Keeping families together is at the heart of U.S. immigration law. We help U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents petition for their loved ones, navigating the complex requirements and lengthy processing times with skill and patience. Whether you're reuniting with a spouse, bringing your children to the United States, or sponsoring other eligible relatives, we guide you through every step of the process.
Our Family-Based Immigration Services Include:
- Immediate Relative Petitions (spouses, parents, unmarried children under 21)
- Family Preference Petitions (adult children, married children, siblings)
- Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1) and Spouse Visas (K-3)
- Adjustment of Status applications
- Consular processing and visa interviews
- Waivers of inadmissibility (I-601, I-601A)
- Affidavits of Support (I-864)
- Removal of Conditions on Residence (I-751)
- Marriage-based green cards
- Response to Requests for Evidence (RFE) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID)
U.S. businesses rely on talented professionals from around the world. We assist employers and foreign workers in navigating employment-based immigration processes, from temporary work visas to permanent residency. Our experience with USCIS procedures ensures efficient preparation and strong advocacy for approval.
Our Employment-Based Immigration Services Include:
- H-1B Specialty Occupation visas
- L-1 Intracompany Transfer visas (executives, managers, specialized knowledge)
- O-1 Extraordinary Ability visas (sciences, arts, business, athletics, education)
- E-2 Treaty Investor visas
- TN NAFTA Professional visas
- EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Employment-Based Green Cards
- PERM Labor Certification
- National Interest Waivers (NIW)
- Adjustment of Status for employment-based immigrants
- I-140 Immigrant Petitions
- Employer compliance and I-9 verification
For those fleeing persecution, violence, or other dire circumstances, the United States offers humanitarian protection. We represent individuals seeking asylum, refugee status, and other forms of humanitarian relief. We understand the urgency and sensitivity of these cases and work diligently to present compelling applications that protect your safety and future.
Our Humanitarian Relief Services Include:
- Affirmative asylum applications
- Defensive asylum (in removal proceedings)
- Withholding of removal
- Protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT)
- Refugee and asylee relative petitions
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- U Visas (victims of certain crimes)
- T Visas (victims of human trafficking)
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Humanitarian parole applications
Facing deportation is one of the most frightening experiences an immigrant can endure. We provide aggressive, strategic defense in Immigration Court proceedings, fighting to keep you in the United States with your family and community. From bond hearings to appeals, we stand with you at every stage of your case.
Our Deportation & Removal Defense Services Include:
- Representation in Immigration Court proceedings
- Bond hearings and custody determinations
- Cancellation of removal for permanent residents and non-permanent residents
- Asylum and withholding of removal in court
- Adjustment of Status before the Immigration Judge
- Waivers of inadmissibility and removability
- Relief under the Convention Against Torture
- Voluntary departure
- Prosecutorial discretion requests
- Motions to reopen and motions to reconsider
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
- Defense against expedited removal
- ICE check-ins and compliance
Facing deportation is one of the most frightening experiences an immigrant can endure. We provide aggressive, strategic defense in Immigration Court proceedings, fighting to keep you in the United States with your family and community. From bond hearings to appeals, we stand with you at every stage of your case.
Our Deportation & Removal Defense Services Include:
- Representation in Immigration Court proceedings
- Bond hearings and custody determinations
- Cancellation of removal for permanent residents and non-permanent residents
- Asylum and withholding of removal in court
- Adjustment of Status before the Immigration Judge
- Waivers of inadmissibility and removability
- Relief under the Convention Against Torture
- Voluntary departure
- Prosecutorial discretion requests
- Motions to reopen and motions to reconsider
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
- Defense against expedited removal
- ICE check-ins and compliance
When applications are denied or cases become complicated, experienced legal representation becomes critical. We handle appeals at multiple levels of the immigration system and take on complex matters that require sophisticated legal analysis and strategic advocacy.
Our Appeals & Complex Cases Services Include:
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
- Motions to reopen and motions to reconsider
- Federal court appeals (Petition for Review)
- Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeals
- Response to Requests for Evidence (RFE)
- Response to Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID)
- Response to Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIR)
- Mandamus actions (unreasonable delays)
- Correction of USCIS errors
- Complex inadmissibility issues
- Fraud waivers and misrepresentation cases
- Prior deportation/removal issues
- Criminal immigration consequences (crimmigration)
- Consular processing challenges
Questions About Your Case?
Not sure which practice area applies to your situation? That’s what we’re here for. Contact us today, and we’ll help you understand your options and the best path forward.