Maine Immigration Lawyer

Are you a non-citizen living in the US? Is your current visa set to expire? Has it already expired? Did you never have one in the first place?

We understand that facing legal issues regarding your visa status can be a complex and confusing process. Working with an experienced immigration lawyer can help you determine what to do next. O’Keefe law can help you through every step of the process to extend or renew your visa.

How an Immigration Lawyer Can Help

Every type of visa has its own rules and regulations that can affect your options for years into the future. It is important that you understand your current status and what options you will have when and if your life changes.

The immigration lawyer team at O’Keefe Law can help you understand all your options, whether your current status is for study (maybe a J-1, F-1) or work (maybe an H-1B). We can also help if you are here on a family immigration visa or on a humanitarian status (asylum or refugee).

How Interaction with Law Enforcement Can Impact Your Status

Did you have an interaction with the police, ICE or another law enforcement agency?

The tiniest violations can have long-term consequences for your future immigration status. They can make a non-citizen ineligible to apply for a green card or citizenship, or even make an otherwise lawful resident deportable.

It is important to know and understand your legal rights when interacting with law enforcement. Talking with an immigration attorney can help clarify what your rights are, and how to best handle your current situation.

Appearing in Immigration Court

Have you received a Notice to Appear at an immigration court?

Receiving this type of notice is scary but do not ignore it. If you receive a Notice to Appear, contact an immigration lawyer immediately. O’Keefe Law can help you make sure that your rights are protected and that your case is properly heard.

Preparing for the Future

Many of our clients come to us worried about what may happen to their US citizen family members (often children) who would need help if they are deported or taken into ICE custody. When you have family members that rely on you for their care, it’s crucial to have plans in place that ensure they will be taken care of no matter what may happen.

O’Keefe Law can help you prepare these back-up plans. Our immigration lawyer team can help you put documents like powers of attorney and temporary guardianships in place so that your family is able to continue to access bank accounts, sign school and doctor forms and keep your family’s life as normal as possible while you are unavailable.