Striving to Reunify Families and Advocating for Second Chances for a Better Future
Highly Recommended Immigration Attorneys Serving Los Angeles, Orange County, and Southern California
Firm founder Gita B. Kapur has over 20 years of experience. Based in Los Angeles and Orange County, our dedicated team has earned the trust of thousands of clients through smart, supportive, and highly effective legal representation.
We specialize in high-stakes immigration matters where the stakes are life-changing:
- Deportation and Removal Defense
- Post-Conviction Relief (including Motions to Vacate for immigration consequences)
- Complex Federal Litigation – Habeas Corpus, Writs of Mandamus, and Ninth Circuit Appeals
- Humanitarian Relief for Survivors – U Visas for victims of qualifying crimes, T Visas for human trafficking survivors
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and Family-Based Petitions
Whether you’re fighting to stay with your family, seeking protection as a survivor, or navigating intertwined criminal and immigration issues, we’re here to guide you with compassion, expertise, and proven results.
Contact us today for a consultation – let’s protect your future together.
Guiding You to Immigration Solutions
Our dedicated team of experienced attorneys guides individuals and families on their immigration journeys throughout Southern California.
Our Immigration Law Practice Areas
Asylum/Refugee Status
Post-Conviction Relief & Expungement
appeals
Humanitarian Relief
Federal Litigation (Habeas and Writ of Mandamus)
Naturalization & Citizenship
Speaking Your Language
We proudly serve clients in many other languages, including Spanish, Zapotec, Korean, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, and Urdu, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we represent. Our multilingual team ensures clear, supportive guidance for all who seek our help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the most frequently asked questions about immigration that our clients ask?
What types of family petitions are there?
Family-based petition options vary depending on the immigration status of the sponsoring relative in the United States U.S. citizens can petition for their spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents (if the U.S. citizen is at least 21); these immediate relatives can usually apply for green cards without lengthy wait times. Provisional unlawful presence waivers may be available in certain cases for these relatives. Citizens may also petition for their adult sons and daughters and siblings, though these categories are subject to longer processing times. Lawful permanent residents can file petitions for their spouses and unmarried children, while refugees and asylees may be able to reunite with spouses and unmarried children under 21 if the family relationship existed before their status was granted.
What if an immigration agent comes to the door? What are your rights if ICE comes knocking?
You do not have to let ICE into your home unless they have a valid warrant signed by a judge, and you have the right to remain silent and ask for a lawyer. Your core protections apply regardless of your immigration status.
At your front door
- Do not open the door; you can speak through the closed door or a window.
- Ask, “Are you immigration? Why are you here?” and “Do you have a warrant?” without opening the door.
- If they say they have a warrant, ask them to slide it under the door or hold it up to a window so you can see it.
Warrants: judicial vs. ICE
- A valid judicial warrant is signed by a judge (not an ICE officer), has your correct name and/or address, and specifies what can be searched or who is to be arrested.
- An ICE/administrative warrant (forms like I‑200 or I‑205) is signed by ICE, not a judge, and does not give them authority to enter a home without your consent.
- If they do not have a judicial warrant, you can say: “I do not consent to your entry,” and keep the door closed.
Your rights during any ICE contact
- You have the right to remain silent; you do not have to answer questions about where you were born, your status, or how you entered the U.S.
- You can say: “I am exercising my right to remain silent and I want to speak to a lawyer.” ● You have the right to refuse a search of your home, your body, and your belongings if there is no valid judicial warrant; clearly state, “I do not consent to a search.”
If they enter or arrest you
- If officers force their way in or enter without consent, do not physically resist; calmly repeat that you do not consent to their entry or any search.
- Do not sign anything or answer questions before speaking with an attorney; anything you say can be used in immigration court.
- If arrested, you have the right to make calls to family and a lawyer, and you can request a hearing before an immigration judge.
Practical prep steps
- Teach everyone in the household, including children, not to open the door and to ask for a warrant signed by a judge.
- Keep important documents and a written “family plan” and attorney contact information in an easy‑to‑find place.
- Consider having a short rights card near the door stating you do not consent to entry or a search and that you wish to remain silent and speak to a lawyer.
“I was a victim of a crime. Can I get a U visa? If so, what does it allow me to do?”
Victims and certain witnesses of serious crimes may be eligible for a U visa, which offers protection to noncitizens who have suffered harm and helped law enforcement in an investigation or prosecution. Qualifying crimes include domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and other violent offenses. U visa holders receive a work permit and may apply for a green card after three years. Eligible family members – such as a spouse, children, parents, or siblings – may also qualify for a derivative U visa.
Focusing on Positive Solutions
We stand ready to take your side and help you find a positive solution that makes sense for your specific situation. Call 213-784-6598 to begin the conversation.