About Efrain Alsina, P.A. — Immigration Law Orlando Florida
Efrain Alsina, P.A. handles immigration law Orlando residents and Central Florida families turn to for status adjustments, removal defense, and naturalization. The firm serves Orange County and the surrounding metro, where the Orlando Immigration Court manages a docket of more than 70,000 pending cases. Because asylum and removal timelines have tightened in 2025, the practice emphasizes early case assessment and complete USCIS paperwork on the first filing.
Orlando’s federal immigration matters are heard at 500 N. Orange Avenue downtown, while ancillary state issues such as marriage records and driver’s-license verification flow through Orange County offices. For clients comparing nearby options, the Immigration Law attorney directory lists firms across Florida. However, many clients prefer a smaller bilingual practice because their case is handled directly by the attorney who appears in court.
What Clients Say
Reviewers of Orlando immigration practices commonly mention three things: prompt return calls in Spanish and English, plain explanations of the Notice to Appear, and patience while waiting for biometrics. Therefore, expect the first conversation to focus on collecting every prior immigration filing before any new petition is drafted.
Immigration Law Orlando — Practice Areas & Services
- Family-based green card and adjustment of status petitions filed with the USCIS Orlando Field Office
- Removal defense and bond hearings before the Orlando Immigration Court
- Naturalization (N-400) prep and interview coaching for Central Florida residents
- DACA renewals, TPS, and humanitarian relief such as VAWA and U-visa petitions
- Consular processing and waiver applications (I-601, I-601A) for inadmissibility issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do Orlando immigration court cases take in 2025?
The Orlando Immigration Court completes cases in roughly 611 days on average, which is faster than Miami’s 720-day average. However, a February 2025 policy directive pushes asylum cases toward a 180-day decision target. Plan for multiple master and individual hearings during that window.
What does an Orlando immigration attorney typically charge?
Most Orlando firms quote flat fees per petition rather than hourly rates: roughly $1,500–$3,500 for a standard family green card and $4,000–$8,000 for contested removal defense. USCIS filing fees are separate and increased in April 2024. Ask for a written engagement letter that lists what is and is not included.
Can I still get a bond hearing if I entered without inspection?
A July 2025 policy change made bond hearings unavailable for many immigrants who entered without inspection, so eligibility is now narrower than it was a year ago. An attorney can review your entry record, any prior orders, and possible Matter of M-S- challenges. The earlier you act after a detention, the more options you have.
Quick Facts: Immigration Law in Orlando, Florida
- Orlando Court Caseload: 70,000+ pending cases across 8 immigration judges, 611-day average completion — DOJ EOIR
- National Volume: Immigration courts completed 722,000+ cases in the first 11 months of FY 2025 — DOJ EOIR
- Removal Spike: 77.1% of August 2025 case completions ended in removal orders — EOIR monthly stats


