Immigrants First, PLLC

Immigrants First, PLLC is an immigration law firm founded in 2007 to protect the rights, dignity, and security of immigrants. The firm represents individuals and families in removal defense, asylum, adjustment of status, humanitarian relief, naturalization, and related immigration matters. Its attorneys combine detailed legal preparation with client-centered advocacy, helping foreign nationals pursue family unity, safety, lawful status, work opportunities, and long-term stability in the United States and abroad.

Immigrants First, PLLC handles family-based immigration, consular processing, waivers, citizenship, naturalization, T visas, U visas, asylum, Convention Against Torture claims, VAWA petitions, Temporary Protected Status, and relief for children. The firm also represents clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Its attorneys pursue mandamus actions when immigration applications face unreasonable government delays and assist with Virginia Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases statewide today.

Immigrants First, PLLC emphasizes thorough preparation, detailed client statements, legal research, and persuasive briefing when presenting cases to immigration authorities. The firm uses a holistic approach that treats clients as active participants in their cases while addressing legal and human concerns together. Its team has training and experience in trauma-based client care, supporting clients facing difficult circumstances while maintaining clear communication, careful documentation, and focused advocacy throughout complex immigration proceedings.

Immigrants First, PLLC extends its work beyond individual representation through immigration education, community service, and policy advocacy. The firm has provided Know Your Rights presentations, emergency planning information, legal trainings, and public education for immigrants, lawyers, community leaders, students, and other audiences. Its attorneys have volunteered with immigrant-rights organizations, taught at universities, advised government leaders, and assisted detained immigrants, reflecting the firm’s broader commitment to immigrant communities and constitutional rights.