Immigration law with humanity.

Guided by compassion, powered by strategy, and focused on results that change lives — with a dedicated focus on LGBTQ+ asylum and humanitarian protection.

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Asylum filings prepared within target timelines
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LGBTQ+ clients receiving work authorization while case pending*
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Interviews & hearings met without reschedule
*Outcomes depend on eligibility and agency timelines; results vary.

Our Team

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A collaborative team—attorneys, case strategists, and client advocates—bringing legal excellence and human warmth to every matter.

Portrait of Diana Araica

Diana Araica

Immigration Specialist

Portrait of Santiago Restrepo

Santiago Restrepo

Immigration Paralegal

Portrait of Julio Medrano

Julio Medrano

Legal Systems Coordinator

Our Services

Clear pathways, honest timelines, and thorough preparation. Strategic representation across LGBTQ+ asylum, humanitarian protection, removal defense, and family immigration.

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LGBTQ+ Asylum

Trauma-informed advocacy for those seeking protection from persecution.

  • I-589 preparation
  • Country-condition evidence
  • Expert & psych affidavits
  • EAD while pending
  • Withholding & CAT
2

VAWA Self-Petitions

Confidential, survivor-centered filings that establish independence and status.

  • I-360 filing
  • Abuse documentation
  • Good-faith marriage proof
  • Hardship waivers
  • Privacy protocols
3

Marriage & Family

Transparent guidance from petitions through interviews and approvals.

  • I-130 / I-485
  • Consular & NVC
  • I-601A provisional waivers
  • Interview prep
  • Proof of bona fides
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Citizenship (N-400)

End-to-end support with coaching for a confident interview.

  • N-400 prep
  • Residence & travel analysis
  • GMC strategy
  • Mock interviews
  • Civics/English prep
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I-751 (Remove Conditions)

Joint and waiver filings with robust evidence and interview support.

  • Joint / waiver strategies
  • Derivative children
  • Extreme-hardship docs
  • RFE/NOID responses
  • Interview rep
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Removal Defense

Court defense and relief strategies—including termination when appropriate.

  • Master & Individual hearings
  • Terminate / suppress
  • Bond strategy
  • Appeals to BIA
  • Federal delay actions

"Because immigration isn't paperwork — it's people."

What Our Clients Say

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Free Case Assessment

Answer targeted questions about your situation to get an instant preliminary assessment and a printable checklist if you likely have a case.

Free Case Assessment

Note: This assessment provides general guidance only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

1) What type of case are you seeking help with?

2) Do you identify as LGBTQ+?

3) Do you have documents proving your LGBTQ+ identity?

Examples: same-sex marriage certificate, photos from LGBTQ+ events, witness statements.

4) What is your country of nationality?

5) Do you hold citizenship in another safe country?

6) Did you enter the U.S. legally with a visa?

7) When did you enter the United States?

8) Do you have any criminal record?

2) Are you seeking asylum based on religion or political grounds?

3) Do you have documents proving persecution?

Examples: court orders, arrest warrants, news articles, witness statements.

4) Country of nationality?

5) Is your claim based on gang violence or family abuse?

6) Did you enter the U.S. legally with a visa?

7) Do you have any criminal record?

2) Are you married to a USC or LPR?

3) If divorced, have you remarried?

4) Did you experience physical or extreme emotional abuse?

5) Do you have evidence of the abuse?

Police reports, photos, medical records, texts, witness statements.

6) Do you have proof of good-faith marriage?

Joint lease/bank, taxes, photos, witness statements.

This tool offers general guidance only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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