Santa Rosa Immigration

Immigration law is federally regulated, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) managing visa applications, permanent residency, and citizenship requests. While Santa Rosa has pro-immigrant policies and strong community support networks, navigating the legal system can still be overwhelming without professional guidance.

Santa Rosa's immigrant population includes a large Latino community, growing Asian immigrant groups, and a strong refugee presence, particularly from Mexico, Central America, and Southeast Asia. Many immigrants work in agriculture, hospitality, construction, and domestic services, contributing significantly to the local workforce. The area is also home to seasonal farmworkers, small business owners, and undocumented workers who rely on legal guidance for protection and opportunities. Whether you need help adjusting your status, securing a visa, or defending against removal, our firm provides personalized legal strategies to support your immigration goals.

Our Santa Rosa immigration attorneys assist with:

• Adjustment of Status - If you are lawfully 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 Santa Rosa while your residency application is processed.
• Advance Parole - If you have a pending adjustment of status application, you may need USCIS travel authorization to leave the U.S. Without advance parole, you risk denial of reentry and complications with your immigration case.
• Asylum - Santa Rosa has been a welcoming city for refugees from Central America, Southeast Asia, and other regions. Individuals fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group membership may qualify for asylum and later apply for permanent residency.
• DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) - Many DACA recipients in Santa Rosa work in education, healthcare, and service industries. This program provides temporary protection from deportation and allows eligible individuals to live and work legally in the U.S.
• Deportation Defense - Santa Rosa has strong immigrant protections, but deportation remains a serious concern for many individuals. We represent clients in removal proceedings, helping them explore 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 - Santa Rosa's agriculture and hospitality industries, along with its small business community, make it an ideal location for immigrants seeking 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. Santa Rosa is home to many veterans and active-duty service members, making this policy a vital option for military families.
• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) - Santa Rosa has nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting immigrant youth. SIJS provides a path to permanent residency for minors who have experienced 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 Santa Rosa 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 - Santa Rosa's booming agriculture, construction, and service industries 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.