Serving: Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Richmond, and the Greater Northern Virginia (NOVA) area.
Jurisdiction: Administrative filings are processed through the Fairfax (Washington) or Norfolk Field Offices. Federal litigation is handled via the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA)—frequently referred to as the "Rocket Docket" for its speed.
Key Services: Specialized legal support for Virginia’s tech and research corridor, including O-1, H-1B, and EB-1/NIW filings. We also provide comprehensive management for E-2 investor visas and family-based immigration.
Local Expertise: We understand the specific vetting processes of the Washington Field Office and have the technical capacity to challenge unreasonable administrative delays in the Virginia federal court system.
Finding the right attorney in Virginia requires locating a firm that understands the specific requirements of professional and talent-based categories. The Gozel Law Firm handles complex filings for H-1B, L-1, O-1 (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability), EB-1, and NIW cases. We develop a technical legal strategy for each petition to help clients meet the standards of the USCIS and the Department of Labor. Our Virginia office provides the expertise necessary for researchers, engineers, and business leaders to successfully obtain U.S. permanent residency.
Yes. If your application is pending beyond standard processing times at the Fairfax or Norfolk field offices, you can seek relief through a Writ of Mandamus. We file these lawsuits in federal court to compel USCIS to adjudicate cases that have been stalled in "administrative processing" or backlogs. This legal action forces the government to prioritize your file and issue a final decision, ending months or years of uncertainty.
We manage a broad range of immigration matters for the Virginia community, including marriage-based green cards, family reunions, and citizenship applications. For entrepreneurs and investors, we provide comprehensive services for E-2 and EB-5 visas. Our team handles the entire process, from initial documentation to final interview preparation, ensuring that families and business owners in Northern Virginia have a reliable legal resource for every stage of their case.
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