About Alajanyan & Mamyan Law, LLP — Immigration Sherman Oaks, California

Alajanyan & Mamyan Law, LLP delivers immigration Sherman Oaks and San Fernando Valley clients have depended on for complex federal immigration matters. The firm handles a broad range of immigration cases — from family-based green cards and work visas to deportation defense and asylum proceedings — for clients across Los Angeles County and California’s large immigrant community. Sherman Oaks, situated in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, serves as a practical base for reaching the diverse immigrant populations throughout the greater LA area. For additional immigration resources in California, visit the immigration law attorney directory.

California is home to the largest immigrant population of any U.S. state — representing a consistent and substantial demand for qualified immigration attorneys in the San Fernando Valley. The firm’s multi-practice background also covers criminal defense and general civil matters, giving clients who face intersecting legal issues a firm that understands how immigration consequences can follow from other legal proceedings. This intersection of immigration and criminal law is particularly important in the Los Angeles area, where immigration consequences of criminal charges require careful coordination between practice areas.

What Clients Say

Clients of immigration law firms in the Sherman Oaks and San Fernando Valley area frequently highlight the importance of clear communication throughout what can be a long and complex immigration process. Reviews often commend attorneys who keep clients updated on case status, explain USCIS requirements in accessible terms, and provide realistic timelines for visa and green card applications.

Immigration Sherman Oaks — Practice Areas & Services

• Family-based immigration: Assisting Sherman Oaks and Los Angeles County clients with family green cards, spousal visas, and adjustment of status filings through USCIS.
• Employment-based visas: Handling work visa petitions including H-1B, L-1, and EB categories for professionals and employers in the LA area.
• Deportation defense: Representing clients in removal proceedings before the Los Angeles Immigration Court.
• Asylum and refugee protection: Filing asylum applications for clients who fear persecution in their home countries.
• Naturalization and citizenship: Guiding eligible lawful permanent residents through the N-400 application process with USCIS.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a family-based green card take from Los Angeles County?

Processing times vary significantly by visa category and the applicant’s country of birth. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens — spouses, minor children, parents — face no annual cap and typically wait 12 to 24 months through USCIS and a consular interview or adjustment of status. Other family preference categories can have much longer waits due to visa backlogs. An immigration attorney can assess your specific priority date and provide a realistic estimate.

What is the Los Angeles Immigration Court and when would a Sherman Oaks resident need to appear there?

The Los Angeles Immigration Court at 606 S. Olive Street in downtown Los Angeles handles removal (deportation) proceedings for the greater LA area, including Sherman Oaks residents. Anyone placed in removal proceedings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) receives a Notice to Appear requiring them to attend court hearings. Representation by an experienced attorney is strongly advisable — unrepresented respondents in removal proceedings are significantly less likely to achieve a successful outcome.

Can a criminal charge affect an immigrant’s status in California?

Yes, and this is one of the most important concerns for non-citizen residents of California. Many offenses — including misdemeanors that seem minor to U.S. citizens — can trigger deportability, inadmissibility, or bars to naturalization under federal immigration law. California’s diverse immigrant community means that criminal defense attorneys and immigration attorneys in the LA area frequently coordinate on “crimmigration” issues. Seeking advice from an immigration attorney before resolving any criminal charge is essential for non-citizens.