Immigration law touches your family. Get clear answers.

We help with family-based petitions, naturalization, and a range of status questions. If your case is outside our practice we will tell you, and refer you to a trusted attorney who concentrates in that area when we can.

Yes. Abraham Hanson is fluent in Spanish and represents Spanish-speaking clients directly, from the first meeting through every filing.

The initial immigration consultation carries a modest flat fee. You leave that meeting with concrete legal advice: what is possible in your situation, the risks, and a recommended path. Calling to schedule costs nothing, and we will be straight with you about what your matter is likely to involve and what it will cost.

It depends on the petition type, the service center, and current backlogs. We'll set realistic expectations from the first meeting and keep you informed at every step.

A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident files Form I-130 to petition for a qualifying family member. Once that petition is approved and a visa is available, the relative either adjusts status inside the U.S. on Form I-485 or goes through consular processing at a U.S. embassy abroad. The two filings address different stages of the same path.

Lawful permanent residents generally apply for citizenship on Form N-400 after meeting the residence and physical-presence requirements (typically five years, or three years if married to a U.S. citizen) and demonstrating good moral character, English-language ability, and basic civics knowledge. The process ends with the oath of allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.

Sometimes yes. Under the Child Citizenship Act and INA § 320, a child under 18 who is a lawful permanent resident and lives in the legal and physical custody of a U.S. citizen parent typically acquires citizenship automatically when the parent naturalizes. We walk through the specific facts to confirm whether the rule applies to your family.

Maybe. A criminal record can affect both eligibility (good moral character) and the safety of even filing. Some applicants risk being placed in removal proceedings. We review the record carefully before filing any USCIS form, and we coordinate with criminal defense when an Oregon case is still open.

We help individuals and families throughout the Willamette Valley: McMinnville, Newberg, Salem, Keizer, Woodburn, Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, and the surrounding Yamhill, Marion, Polk, Washington, and Clackamas county communities.