Business Details
Trusted Immigration Lawyers in Pasadena, CA
At Nelson & Associates, we are dedicated exclusively to immigration law, providing tailored legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses navigating U.S. immigration processes. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team prioritizes personalized strategies to address unique client needs, whether in family-based petitions, employment visas, or deportation defense. We maintain a strict 24-hour response policy for client inquiries and ensure compliance with evolving immigration regulations through continuous legal education.Our firm offers flexible payment plans and multilingual consultations in Spanish, Filipino, Mandarin, and Cantonese to accommodate diverse client backgrounds. We represent clients globally, with a focus on the Pasadena and Los Angeles areas, and maintain affiliations with major legal associations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Services
Family-Based Immigration
Business & Investment Visas
Deportation Defense
Employment-Based Immigration
Citizenship Applications
Student Visa Petitions
Green Card Processing
Asylum Applications
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined immigration law experience.
- Our team provides consultations in 5 languages, including Spanish and Mandarin.
- Free initial consultations for all immigration cases.
- We maintain a 24-hour response policy for client inquiries.
- Flexible payment plans and corporate account discounts available.
Associations and certifications
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
What people say
Exceptional legal guidance
Multilingual support
Successful case outcomes
Responsive team
Professional expertise
Services
Family-Based Immigration
We assist families in obtaining visas for relatives through marriage, parent-child, or sibling relationships. Our process includes petition preparation, documentation review, and court representation. Clients benefit from our experience in complex cases involving deportation history or prior denials.
Business & Investment Visas
Our firm helps businesses secure work visas for employees and investment visas for entrepreneurs. Services include H-1B petitions, E-2 treaty investor visas, and PERM labor certifications. We work directly with corporations like Microsoft and Mattel to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
Deportation Defense
We represent individuals facing deportation through asylum applications, cancellation of removal, or prosecutorial discretion requests. Our approach combines legal strategy with compassionate advocacy, particularly for victims of domestic violence or political persecution.
Employment-Based Immigration
We handle all employment-based visa categories including EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 classifications. Our services cover green card applications through employer sponsorship and compliance with Department of Labor requirements for permanent residency cases.
Citizenship Applications
We guide clients through the naturalization process, including N-400 applications, citizenship tests, and military service exemptions. Our team ensures accurate documentation submission and prepares applicants for USCIS interviews.
People
Franklin W. Nelson
Founding Attorney
Licensed since 1990, Franklin Nelson specializes in immigration law with experience in Supreme Court cases and advocacy for Filipino WWII veterans. He holds memberships in major legal associations and has represented clients like Microsoft and Mattel.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle family visas, business immigration, deportation defense, citizenship applications, and employment-based visas for clients in Pasadena and globally.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations in five languages to discuss your immigration case details.
Can you help with business visa applications?
Our firm specializes in corporate immigration, including H-1B visas and employment-based green cards for companies like Microsoft and Mattel.
How long does the citizenship process take?
Processing times vary by case complexity, but we guide clients through each step from application to oath ceremony.
Do you handle deportation cases?
Yes, we defend clients facing deportation through asylum claims, cancellation of removal, and other legal strategies.
