Nelson & Associates

read moreWhen dealing with any type of immigration concern, whether it involves your family, your career, or your business, you want to deal with professionals. At Nelson & Associates, we are completely dedicated to the practice of immigration law. From business visas to the citizenship process, we will listen to your concerns and help you find unique solutions that will work today and into the future. We are committed to providing professional counsel, ensuring that our clients are in compliance with all applicable U.S. law and regulations pertaining to their immigration matters.

read moreWith a new face in office, we can expect some new immigration laws to come into play in the coming year. What might those laws be and what might change in regard to existing policies remains to be seen, but here are a few things that we do know. During his presidency, President Trump enacted more than 400 regulatory actions pertaining to immigration. Biden is expected to reverse more than a few of these actions, but we are reminded that this could take some time. Trump declared that individuals from a number of countries were banned from visiting the United States, based simply on their country of origin.

read moreEvery family and business is unique. When searching for long-term immigration solutions, you want to find answers directly tailored to your situation. At Nelson & Associates, we represent individuals, families, and businesses throughout California and across the United States with a wide range of immigration concerns. If you are about to engage in any part of the immigration process, you may be asking yourself, "Why should I hire an immigration lawyer?" With your career, family, or business future on the line, you want to make sure you get through the entire process as smoothly as possible, taking care of all potential pitfalls.

read moreCA immigration lawyer, Nelson Immigration Law, is more than familiar with the immigration court system. We help many of our clients to navigate this system on a daily basis. It's not unusual for first-timers in court to feel nervous or upset or to make blunders, so today we're going to cover a few tips to help with your court appearance. A merits hearing is a hearing before an immigration judge when you are facing deportation. Also called an individual hearing, your testimony gives you the chance to give the immigration judge a reason why you should remain in the U.S. and not be deported.