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Mandi Law Group

§Manhattan Immigration Lawyer

Immigration Lawyer & Attorney in Manhattan, NYC

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Manhattan immigration lawyers handle corporate work visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1, EB-2 NIW), employer sponsorship, family green cards, and removal defense for residents and businesses from Midtown to Wall Street, with hearings and interviews at 26 Federal Plaza. Mandi Law Group handles these cases from its Latham, NY office — the firm's only office, minutes from the USCIS Albany Field Office and open to walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00 ET — and by phone or video anywhere in New York.

Experienced immigration legal services for Manhattan residents and businesses — from Midtown to FiDi, Upper East Side to Lower Manhattan. H-1B visas, green cards, naturalization, and deportation defense.

Manhattan
Clients Served
26 Federal
Plaza Representation
Phone & Video
Consultations
Admitted NY & CT
M. Riaz Musani, Esq.

01About Our Manhattan Practice

Immigration Lawyers for Manhattan Professionals

Manhattan is the economic and cultural heart of New York City, home to over 1.6 million residents and hundreds of thousands of businesses. From the financial institutions of Wall Street to the tech startups of Flatiron, the luxury hotels of Midtown to the hospitals of the Upper East Side — Manhattan's economy depends on talented immigrants from around the world.

At Mandi Law Group, we provide comprehensive immigration legal services to Manhattan residents, professionals, and businesses. Whether you're a finance executive seeking an L-1 visa, a tech worker applying for an H-1B, a healthcare professional pursuing a green card, or a family looking to reunite in Manhattan — our experienced attorneys are here to help.

We handle all aspects of immigration law, including employment-based visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2), family-based green cards, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum and deportation defense, and corporate immigration compliance. Our Manhattan immigration practice serves clients throughout all Manhattan neighborhoods and represents clients at the USCIS New York Field Office (26 Federal Plaza) and NY Immigration Court.

Manhattan NeighborhoodsAreas we serve
  • Midtown Manhattan
  • Financial District (FiDi)
  • Upper East Side
  • Upper West Side
  • Lower Manhattan
  • Chelsea
  • Greenwich Village
  • SoHo
  • Tribeca
  • Hell's Kitchen
  • Murray Hill
  • Gramercy

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02Services

Immigration Services for Manhattan Clients

  1. Employment-Based Immigration

    Manhattan is home to thousands of businesses, from Wall Street firms to tech startups. We assist professionals with H-1B visas, L-1 transfers, O-1 extraordinary ability visas, and employment-based green cards (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3).

  2. Family Immigration Services

    Reunite with your loved ones in Manhattan. We handle marriage green cards, K-1 fiancé visas, family preference petitions, adjustment of status, and consular processing for Manhattan residents and their families.

  3. Citizenship & Naturalization

    Become a U.S. citizen from Manhattan. We prepare naturalization applications (Form N-400), provide civics and English test preparation, and represent clients at USCIS interviews in Manhattan and NYC.

  4. Deportation Defense & Asylum

    If you're facing removal proceedings or need asylum protection in Manhattan, our attorneys provide thorough representation in immigration court, BIA appeals, and asylum applications.

03What Manhattan clients come to us for

The Matters That Concentrate in Manhattan

  1. Family Petitions for Washington Heights & Inwood's Dominican Families

    Manhattan's largest concentration of Dominican immigrants runs through Washington Heights and Inwood — I-130 petitions for spouses and parents, and consular processing through Santo Domingo.

  2. Asylum & EB-2 NIW for Chinatown's Chinese Community

    Chinatown and the Lower East Side hold asylum claims tied to religious and political persecution, alongside EB-2 National Interest Waiver self-petitions for Chinese professionals facing per-country green card backlogs.

  3. TPS & Family Immigration for Harlem's West African Community

    Central and West Harlem's Senegalese, Malian and Ivorian residents bring TPS registrations, family petitions and, where the facts support it, asylum claims.

  4. H-1B & Employment Green Cards for Midtown and FiDi Professionals

    Midtown and the Financial District's finance, law and tech employers sponsor H-1B, L-1 and O-1 professionals, many moving on to EB-1 or EB-2 permanent residence.

Manhattan green card and naturalization interviews are held at the USCIS New York City Field Office, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278. Removal proceedings and defensive asylum are heard at the New York Immigration Court, also at 26 Federal Plaza, or the Broadway Immigration Court, 290 Broadway. We work in English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati and Swahili. Our only office is at 22 Century Hill Dr #101, Latham, NY 12110 — there is no Manhattan office; Manhattan clients meet with us by phone and video, and we appear in person at USCIS interviews and court hearings.

04Questions clients ask

Manhattan Immigration FAQs

Where is the USCIS office in Manhattan?
The USCIS New York City Field Office is located at 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278. This office handles naturalization interviews, green card interviews, and other immigration matters for Manhattan residents. Our attorneys represent clients at this location.
Do you meet clients in Manhattan?
Our only office is at 22 Century Hill Drive #101 in Latham, near Albany, and it welcomes walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays by appointment. Manhattan clients are served by secure video consultation, phone, email, and document portals, and applications can be prepared and filed without an in-person meeting. We appear in person for Manhattan clients at the USCIS office and the New York Immigration Court at 26 Federal Plaza.
How long does an H-1B visa take for Manhattan professionals?
Manhattan professionals in finance, tech, and consulting frequently use H-1B visas. Standard processing times depend on the service centre and USCIS workload and change regularly — check the current figure for your form and service centre on the USCIS processing-times page, or ask us at your consultation. Premium processing (15 business days) is available for an additional government fee.
Can Manhattan residents apply for asylum?
Yes. Manhattan residents who have suffered persecution or fear persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group may apply for asylum. Applications must generally be filed within one year of arrival in the U.S. Our attorneys handle asylum cases for Manhattan clients.
How much does an immigration lawyer cost in Manhattan?
Immigration lawyer fees in Manhattan vary based on case complexity. Flat fees are quoted in writing before work starts, payment plans are available, and government filing fees are set by USCIS, published on uscis.gov, and listed separately. We offer transparent pricing and initial consultations to discuss your specific case and provide a detailed fee quote.
What documents do I need for a Manhattan green card interview?
For a marriage-based green card interview at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, bring: valid passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, spouse's proof of U.S. citizenship/green card, tax returns (3 years), employment letters, joint financial documents (bank statements, lease), and photos together. For employment-based interviews, bring: passport, I-797 approval notices, employment letter, education credentials, and tax documents. Our attorneys prepare comprehensive document checklists for all interview types.
Can I sponsor my parents for a green card in Manhattan?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen (21+ years old), you can sponsor your parents for a green card through the immediate relative category. This process has no waiting period or quota. Required forms include I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) and I-485 (if parents are in the U.S.) or consular processing. Manhattan residents typically file with USCIS and attend interviews at 26 Federal Plaza. Processing times change regularly — check the current figure for your form and office on the USCIS processing-times page, or ask us at your consultation.
How long does the naturalization process take in NYC?
The naturalization process runs from filing Form N-400 through application review, the biometrics appointment, the interview and civics/English test, a decision, and the oath ceremony. Manhattan residents usually have their naturalization interviews at the USCIS office at 26 Federal Plaza. Premium processing is not available for naturalization applications. Processing times change regularly — check the current figure for your form and office on the USCIS processing-times page, or ask us at your consultation.

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