James Betzold

James Betzold is an immigration lawyer at Betzold Law in Holland, Michigan. He represents individuals, families, professionals, employers, entrepreneurs, and business owners in U.S. immigration matters. His practice includes family-based immigration, employment visas, citizenship and naturalization, deportation defense, asylum, adjustment of status, waivers, appeals, and business immigration. He helps clients understand their available options and move through the immigration process with clear, personalized guidance.

Betzold graduated from the University of Michigan in 2007 and earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2009. He entered private practice after law school and has practiced immigration law since that time. His education and years of focused work provide a foundation for analyzing eligibility, preparing applications, addressing procedural concerns, and explaining complex requirements in practical terms. This background supports his work with clients pursuing temporary status, permanent residence, humanitarian protection, and US citizenship.

Betzold has represented hundreds of clients across a broad range of immigration cases. His work includes family petitions, fiancé visas, marriage-based green cards, employment and investor visas, consular processing, naturalization applications, removal proceedings, asylum claims, bond hearings, waivers, and administrative or federal appeals. He also advises employers and business owners on work authorization, labor certification, intracompany transfers, and immigration compliance. Through these matters, he helps clients prepare careful filings and respond to changing legal circumstances.

James Betzold is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is bilingual in English and Spanish. He has spoken on panels at local and national immigration law conferences and has trained attorneys on legal and technology topics. His firm uses technology to support communication and case management for clients nationwide. Betzold also provides immigration education, community workshops, and pro bono service, reflecting a practical commitment to accessible guidance and meaningful support for immigrant families and individuals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, VisaFeliz.com-Attorney James Betzold
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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