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read moreBean + Lloyd LLP is an Oakland, California, immigration law firm focusing on family immigration, deportation/removal defense and other complex matters. Partners Angela Bean and Jesse Lloyd are certified specialists in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. They have also written, presented and served on immigration committees at local, state and national levels. We represent and advise people in family-based immigration, deportation/removal, naturalization and the impact of criminal charges on immigration status.

read moreWe focus our practice on resolving complex and difficult immigration problems such as defending against removal, allegations of immigration fraud and criminal convictions as they affect immigration status, as well as more routine immigration law issues. Our attorneys have earned a reputation for strong advocacy on behalf of clients and dedication to the legal profession. Bean + Lloyd LLP provides representation and advice to persons seeking to secure legal residency status in the United States.

read moreThe United States has made it its policy to encourage and foster the growth of strong families. To this end, U.S. allows natural-born citizens, naturalized citizens and legal residents to apply to bring family members into the country. From offices in Oakland, Bean + Lloyd LLP has helped hundreds of clients in California and across the country obtain visas for their close relatives, spouses, children, fiancs and fiances. An attorney at our firm can evaluate your situation, educate you about the family visa process, prepare visa applications for family members, and seek to overcome obstacles which may lie in the way to legal residency.

read moreIn order to seek asylum in the United States, you must be recognized as a persecuted dissident or a member of an oppressed minority from your home country. The fact that life is dangerous or difficult is not enough. In order to receive asylum, the State Department or U.S. immigration officials must acknowledge and recognize the danger and threat posed to you by your home government for your political activities or membership in a persecuted group. At Bean + Lloyd LLP, our lawyers consult government authorities and academic specialists in explaining to government officials the dangers posed to you and your family if you return to your native country.

read moreBean + Lloyd LLP represents clients in all types of immigration matters. Located in Oakland, California, we serve clients throughout the state, across the country and around the world. At our practice, we have one overriding mission - to help our clients and their family members achieve legal residency, defend against their removal and deportation or help them obtain citizenship in the United States, while protecting their rights and legal options. If you have questions regarding your immigration matter, do not hesitate to contact our lawyers online.