About Navarro Law Group, APC — Immigration Law San Fernando California
Immigration law San Fernando and the surrounding San Fernando Valley communities is navigated with skill and dedication by attorney Mayra Navarro at Navarro Law Group, APC, located on North Maclay Avenue. The firm serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking clientele on matters ranging from permanent residency applications and citizenship petitions to deportation defense and appeals. Mayra Navarro has earned a reputation for taking on difficult cases — including clients who had spent years with prior attorneys making no progress — and delivering results others said were impossible. In one documented case, she successfully removed a deportation order and secured permanent residency for a client within one year after a previous attorney spent four years achieving nothing.
In fiscal year 2023, USCIS completed 975,800 naturalization applications nationally, while the San Fernando Valley USCIS field office processes N-400 applications with estimated wait times of 13 to 16 months. Los Angeles County — including San Fernando — has seen significant immigration enforcement activity, making proactive legal representation more important than ever for immigrant families in the region. For those seeking dependable immigration law attorneys, Navarro Law Group brings both the legal acumen and the genuine personal investment that complex immigration matters demand.
What Clients Say
Clients describe Navarro Law Group as a firm that changes lives. Reviewers who had exhausted other options — or been told their cases were too difficult — credit Mayra Navarro with achieving residency and citizenship results that seemed out of reach. The firm’s bilingual staff earns consistent praise for keeping clients informed and treating them with respect throughout a stressful process. Multiple clients describe the firm’s fees as fair and the results as far exceeding what they paid for. One long-time client noted that after receiving residency, she returned immediately to pursue citizenship — citing the same trust and confidence in Mayra’s representation.
Immigration Law San Fernando — Practice Areas & Services
- Permanent residency (green card) applications
- Naturalization and citizenship petitions
- Deportation defense and removal proceedings
- Visa applications and extensions
- DACA renewals and applications
- Family-based immigration petitions
- Immigration appeals and motions to reopen
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a green card through a family petition?
Processing times vary significantly depending on your relationship to the petitioner and your country of birth. Immediate relatives of US citizens (spouses, parents, unmarried minor children) face no numerical cap and typically receive green cards faster than preference categories. Other family relationships can face wait times of several years depending on visa bulletin priority dates. An immigration attorney can track your priority date and ensure your application is fully prepared to move quickly when your date becomes current.
What happens if I receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) for removal proceedings?
A Notice to Appear initiates formal removal (deportation) proceedings before an immigration judge. You have the right to be represented by an attorney at your own expense. Responding properly to the NTA — including appearing at all hearings and raising all available defenses — is critical. Relief options may include cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, or adjustment of status, depending on your specific circumstances and history.
Can a prior criminal record affect my immigration case?
Yes, significantly. Certain criminal convictions — including some misdemeanors — can trigger removal proceedings, bar naturalization, or prevent adjustment of status. The interaction between criminal and immigration law is highly technical, and what appears to be a minor criminal matter can have major immigration consequences. Consulting an immigration attorney before resolving any criminal charge is strongly advisable for non-citizens.
- USCIS completed 975,800 naturalization applications in FY 2023, reducing its backlog for the first time in over a decade, per USCIS FY 2023 End-of-Year Report.
- The USCIS San Fernando Valley field office estimates N-400 naturalization processing times of 13 to 16.5 months as of recent reporting periods.
- Los Angeles County — including San Fernando — has seen concentrated immigration enforcement activity, making proactive legal counsel essential for immigrant families in the region.
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