ABOUT CHARLOTTE VIENER & ASSOCIATES
A New Orleans Immigration Law Firm
Charlotte Viener & Associates is a New Orleans, Louisiana based law firm that works exclusively in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law. Although our office is located in New Orleans, our lawyers represent immigrants and employers throughout the United States and the world.
Our attorneys offer legal services in nearly all aspects of immigration law. Our goal is to make your immigration process smooth and efficient and resolve your immigration issue as quickly as possible.
PRACTICE AREAS
In Immigration LawADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
A petition for permanent legal residency status in the United States. Also known as obtaining your “green card.”
CONSULAR PROCESSING
A process in which foreign nationals not currently residing in the U.S. can obtain permanent legal status (a “green card”) via the U.S. embassy in their home country.
DEFERRED ACTION
Those granted Deferred Action are deemed eligible to apply for work authorization and will receive a temporary reprieve from deportation for a period of 2 years.
EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRATION
The process for obtaining permanent residence based on employment. We help by simplifying a rather complicated process.
FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION
Applies to those who have a US or LPR son or daughter. Qualified applicants will receive relief from deportation as well as work authorization for an initial three year period.
H-1B VISAS
H-1B visas are available to foreign skilled or semi-skilled workers who come to the United States for an initial 3-year period to perform services in a “specialty occupation.”
K-1/FIANCÉ VISA
Also known as a fiancé visa. A U.S. citizen who is engaged to a foreign national may petition to have his or her fiancé(e) enter the country in order for them to marry.
NATURALIZATION
For those interested in applying for U.S. citizenship, we can assist you through the entire process from application filing to the swearing-in ceremony.
REMOVAL & DEPORTATION LITIGATION
For those placed in removal proceedings, forms of relief exist that may allow the person to remain in the U.S.
TEMPORARY WORK VISAS
Employers typically file temporary work visas in order to bring in skilled or semi-skilled workers to fill a specific need such as seasonal or peak-manufacturing needs.
