Medford Immigration

U.S. immigration law is regulated at the federal level, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) handling visa applications, permanent residency, and citizenship requests. While Medford is home to a strong and resilient immigrant community, legal obstacles still arise, making professional representation essential.

Medford's immigrant population is growing, with Latino residents making up the largest immigrant group and smaller communities from Asia and Europe also calling the city home. Many immigrants contribute to Medford's economy in key sectors such as agriculture, food production, construction, and healthcare. The city also has a longstanding history of migrant farm labor and is seeing an increase in refugee arrivals, including recent groups from Ukraine and Afghanistan. Whether you need help obtaining a visa, defending against deportation, or securing work authorization, our firm offers personalized legal solutions to support your needs.

Our Medford immigration attorneys assist with:

• Adjustment of Status - If you are legally present in the U.S., you may be eligible to apply for a green card without leaving the country. This allows you to remain in Medford while your application is processed.
• Advance Parole - If you have a pending adjustment of status application, you may need USCIS travel authorization to leave the country. Without advance parole, you risk denial of reentry and complications with your immigration case.
• Asylum - Medford has welcomed refugees and asylum seekers from conflict-affected countries. If you fear persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group membership, you may qualify for asylum and a future path to permanent residency.
• DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) - Many DACA recipients in Medford work in education, healthcare, and local businesses. This program provides temporary protection from deportation and allows eligible individuals to live and work legally in the U.S.
• Deportation Defense - While Oregon has sanctuary policies, deportation remains a concern for many immigrants. We represent clients in removal proceedings, exploring relief options such as asylum, waivers, and cancellation of removal.
• Fiancé(e) Visas - U.S. citizens can petition for a K-1 fiancé(e) visa, allowing their foreign partner to enter the U.S. The couple must marry within 90 days for the immigrant spouse to apply for a green card.
• Green Cards - Medford's agriculture, healthcare, and service industries rely on immigrant workers, many of whom seek permanent residency. We assist individuals and families with family-based, employment-based, and humanitarian green card applications.
• Parole in Place - Immediate family members of U.S. military personnel may qualify for parole in place, allowing them to remain in the U.S. legally. Medford is home to many veterans and military families who benefit from this policy.
• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) - Medford has local organizations dedicated to supporting immigrant youth. SIJS provides a path to permanent residency for minors who have suffered abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
• United States Citizenship - Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen provides benefits such as voting rights, a U.S. passport, and the ability to sponsor family members. We guide Medford residents through the citizenship application, testing, and interview process.
• U Visa & VAWA - Immigrants who have been victims of serious crimes or domestic violence may qualify for legal protection under the U Visa program or the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). These programs allow survivors to gain lawful status independently of an abuser.
• Work Permits - Medford's booming agricultural, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors provide many employment opportunities for immigrants. We assist clients with work permit applications and renewals to ensure they can legally work while their immigration case is pending.