Maiona & Maiona PC

read moreThe skilled Boston immigration lawyers at Maiona Ward provide a wide variety of legal services to employers, employees, individuals and families in the Boston region and beyond. Immigration issues are complicated and can have a severe impact if not handled with skill and thoughtfulness. Failing to be vigilant about one's immigration status can have grave long-term consequences for everyone involved. Our experience, knowledge, skill, and determination will give you the solid legal representation you need to protect your future in the United States.

read moreMaiona Ward Immigration Law is a boutique law firm in the heart of Boston's Financial District that limits its practice to immigration and naturalization law. With over 30 years of immigration experience between the partners of the firm, we strive to deliver professional, honest and cost-effective legal services to all of our clients. Maiona Ward Immigration Law represents large and small corporations, employees, human resources departments and individuals who desire to navigate the immigration laws to work, live or travel to the United States.

read moreWe serve the following localities: Bristol County including Fall River and New Bedford; Essex County including Haverhill, Lawrence, Lynn, and North Andover; Middlesex County including Burlington, Cambridge, Everett, Framingham, Lexington, Lowell, Marlborough, Maynard, Natick, Newton, Somerville, and Waltham; Norfolk County including Brookline, Dedham, Needham, Norwood, and Westwood; Plymouth County including Brockton and Plymouth; Suffolk County including Boston and Brighton; and Worcester County including Leominster, Westborough, and Worcester.

read moreAmerican employers or foreign citizens can petition to obtain the right to reside and work within the U.S., but the process is not always easy. At Maiona Ward, our skilled business immigration lawyers help individuals seeking employment-based green cards to come to the Boston area. We understand that obtaining legal status in the U.S. can significantly affect the future of a non-citizen and the productivity of a business, and we meticulously examine the details of every case. Our attorneys can advise you on the applicable rules and regulations and the documentation you need.

read moreThere are few things more stressful for a non-citizen than facing removal from the U.S. If an immigrant has entered the U.S. illegally, violated the terms of his or her visa, or been convicted of a crime, he or she may face deportation. If you or someone you know is dealing with this situation, it is wise to consult a qualified immigration attorney in a timely manner. Deportation can have severe long-term consequences for you and your entire family. At Maiona Ward, P.C., our knowledgeable immigration attorneys will work diligently to protect your legal rights if you are in removal proceedings in the Boston area or anywhere in the United States.

read morePeople from all over the world seek to enter, live, and work in the United States on an annual basis. Over the years, the U.S. has signed treaties with a number of countries, some of which promote trade and investment between the U.S. and the other contracting nation. The E non-immigrant visa category is designed to contribute to the American economy. Thus, the E-1 and E-2 visas permit foreign citizens to live in this country if their reason is to engage in and facilitate substantial trade between their home country and the U.S. At Maiona Ward, P.C., our skilled business immigration lawyers have helped clients in Boston and beyond pursue a wide range of visas.

read moreObtaining legal status in the United States can be long and cumbersome, requiring a substantial amount of paperwork and patience. At Maiona Ward, our diligent business immigration lawyers have assisted many individuals and entities in the Boston area with understanding and navigating this process. There are many ways to become a resident of the U.S., so the path you choose will depend on your specific case and background. One avenue to lawful permanent residency (green card) status is through an EB-1 visa.

read moreAt Maiona Ward, our experienced visa lawyers understand the importance of keeping a family together. We work diligently to help clients throughout the Boston area with family-based immigration issues. Our firm prides itself in representing individuals in a meticulous and dedicated manner. We understand that immigration issues can be stressful, so we try to make the process as seamless as possible. We know how to prepare and file the requisite paperwork and documentation for virtually every aspect of an immigration case.