Community Guide · Latin America
Immigration pathways for
Latin American clients.
We serve clients from Mexico, Central America, and South America in English and Spanish. Whether you are seeking asylum, DACA renewal, family reunification, or a work visa, we can help.
You must file for asylum within one year of your most recent US entry. If you are approaching this deadline or are unsure when your one year is, contact us immediately — we can help you evaluate your options before the window closes.
Who This Guide Is For
Latin American nationals with US immigration questions.
This guide is for individuals from Mexico, Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua), South America, and other Latin American countries. We work with clients across all immigration situations — from long-time residents seeking DACA renewal to recent arrivals with urgent asylum needs.
We provide consultations in Spanish and can explain your options clearly without legal jargon. Our goal is to give you an honest picture of where you stand and what options exist — whatever your situation.
Common Pathways
Immigration options most relevant to Latin American clients.
Individuals fleeing gang violence, domestic violence, political persecution, or targeted harm in their home country may qualify for asylum. The legal standards are complex and evolving — we evaluate each case individually. Must be filed within 1 year of US entry.
Many Latin American clients who arrived as children qualify for DACA. We handle initial applications and renewals, and we also evaluate whether other pathways — such as family petitions or asylum — may offer a more permanent solution.
US citizens and permanent residents can petition for spouses, children, parents, and siblings from Latin American countries. We handle the full petition process and advise on consular versus adjustment of status processing.
Victims of human trafficking (T-visa) or serious crimes (U-visa) may qualify for immigration protection regardless of how they entered the US. These visas also provide a path to permanent residence and the ability to bring family members.
Latin American professionals with US job offers may qualify for H-1B, TN (for Mexican and Canadian nationals), or other work visas. We evaluate your qualifications, employer situation, and the best visa classification for your role.
Long-term residents who have been in the US for 10+ years and have US citizen or permanent resident family members may qualify for cancellation of removal in immigration court. We represent clients in these proceedings.
Asylum law for Central American nationals is complex and has evolved significantly in recent years. Gang-based persecution, domestic violence, and targeted harm based on family membership can form the basis of valid asylum claims — but require careful legal framing. We evaluate each case individually and are honest about both the strengths and challenges of your claim.
Ready to understand
your options?
A one-hour consultation — in English or Spanish — gives you clear answers about your situation, no matter how complicated it feels.