Expert 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 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 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).
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.
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.
If you're facing removal proceedings or need asylum protection in Manhattan, our attorneys provide aggressive representation in immigration court, BIA appeals, and asylum applications.
From finance executives on Wall Street to tech innovators in Flatiron, healthcare professionals on the Upper East Side to hospitality workers in Midtown — we serve Manhattan's dynamic immigrant community.
While our main office is in Albany, we serve Manhattan clients with virtual consultations, document review, and representation before USCIS NYC Field Office and NY Immigration Court (26 Federal Plaza).
Manhattan's unique economy requires specialized knowledge. We understand the immigration needs of financial services, tech, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, and creative industries.
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.
While our primary office is in Albany, NY, we serve Manhattan clients through secure video consultations, phone calls, email, and document portals. All immigration applications can be prepared and filed without in-person meetings. We also represent clients at the USCIS Manhattan office (26 Federal Plaza) as needed.
Standard H-1B processing takes approximately 2-4 months. Premium processing (15 calendar days) is available for an additional fee. Manhattan professionals in finance, tech, and consulting frequently use H-1B visas. Processing times can vary based on USCIS workload and case complexity.
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.
Immigration lawyer fees in Manhattan vary based on case complexity. Simple cases like family-based green cards typically range from $2,500-$5,000. H-1B visa petitions generally cost $2,000-$4,000. Complex cases such as deportation defense or asylum applications may range from $5,000-$15,000+. We offer transparent pricing and initial consultations to discuss your specific case and provide a detailed fee quote.
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.
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 takes 12-24 months.
The naturalization process in New York City typically takes 8-14 months from filing Form N-400 to oath ceremony. Manhattan residents usually have their naturalization interviews at the USCIS office at 26 Federal Plaza. Timeline includes: application review (3-6 months), biometrics appointment, interview scheduling (2-4 months), and oath ceremony (1-3 months after approval). Premium processing is not available for naturalization applications.
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Whether you're in Midtown, the Financial District, or the Upper East Side — we're here to help with all your immigration needs.