- Criminal DefenseSarpa Law has nearly 15 years of experience practicing criminal law in Oregon’s courtrooms—this includes time as a prosecutor working directly with ICE agents and police officers. For more than a decade, the law firm has defended immigrants in both criminal court and in immigration applications. Sarpa Law specializes in this field, which is referred to as “crimmigration” or “crimigration.”
- MisdemeanorsNot have been convicted of a felony, serious misdemeanor, or any combination of three misdemeanors since your last DACA request
- Restraining OrderSarpa Law specializes in dealing with citizenship cases in which there are major problems, such as when a person has prior criminal issues, prior restraining orders, tax debts, or problems at the border in the past. It is important to understand that if you have prior criminal or domestic violence problems, it can cause you to be deported if you apply for citizenship. It can also cause you to be denied citizenship. A lawyer can look at your case and help you with these problems.
- Citizenship and NaturalizationCitizenship and Naturalization. We can help you understand the requirements of naturalization, strategize to overcome any anticipated obstacles, and serve as your guide and advocate throughout each step of the process.
- Family ImmigrationEvery client has a different set of circumstances and priorities, depending on their timeline or future plans with their family member. Therefore, every case is looked at carefully to discuss what the best route is for you or the person you want to help. There are many potential problems in family immigration cases that our attorneys can see in advance because of our experience. Cases involving a family member or spouse that lives in another country require particular preparation and knowledge because they involve the U.S. Consulate or Embassy.
- Employment ImmigrationImmigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas for Physicians. We focus much of our practice in this specialty area and can help physicians and their employer navigate matters involving H-1B visas, Oregon J-1 waivers, Physician National Interest Waivers (PNIWs), and other forms of employment-based immigration.
- Green Cards
- Work VisasSarpa Law has consistently been retained by large and small corporations to sponsor immigrants for work visas or to sponsor an existing employee for a green card. This occurs whether the immigrant is inside the country or outside the country.
- Investor VisasEmployment Immigration. Our team can help individuals explore their employment-based immigration options and support employers with their recruitment and retainment efforts. We have handle cases involving H-1B visas, H-4 visas, J-1 waivers, L-1 visas, E-1 and E-2 investor visas, National Interest Waivers, O visas, employment-based green cards, and more.