Center for U.S. Immigration Services

About Center for U.S. Immigration Services — Immigration Tampa Florida

Center for U.S. Immigration Services (CFUIS) is a trusted immigration Tampa law firm serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout Florida and beyond. Founded in 2015, CFUIS has grown into a multi-city practice with offices in Tampa, Bradenton, Clearwater, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, and Dearborn, Michigan — reflecting both the geographic breadth of Florida’s immigrant community and the firm’s commitment to accessible service. The firm has represented clients from more than 90 countries across a wide range of immigration matters, from family-based green cards to complex deportation defense. Explore other Tampa immigration attorneys at the Tampa attorney directory.

Tampa’s immigration landscape is shaped by Hillsborough County’s diverse population and proximity to the Tampa Immigration Court, which handles removal proceedings for clients in the region. Florida’s immigration courts are managing enormous backlogs — nationally over 1.7 million cases are pending — and CFUIS’s experienced team provides the strategic guidance clients need to manage long timelines, attend hearings prepared, and pursue the strongest available relief.

What Clients Say

Clients from dozens of countries describe CFUIS attorneys as knowledgeable and responsive, providing clear guidance on complex immigration procedures. Reviewers note that the firm handles every aspect of a client’s immigration journey in one place — from the initial petition through adjustment hearings — and that multilingual staff and attorneys make clients from non-English-speaking backgrounds feel understood and supported.

Immigration Tampa — Practice Areas & Services

• Family-Based Immigration: Spouse, parent, child, and sibling sponsorship through family preference and immediate relative categories for Tampa-area clients.
• Green Card Applications: Adjustment of status in the US and consular processing for lawful permanent residence.
• Citizenship & Naturalization: N-400 preparation and naturalization interview support for eligible Tampa-area permanent residents.
• Deportation & Removal Defense: Representing clients in Tampa Immigration Court removal proceedings, including cancellation of removal and voluntary departure.
• Asylum & Humanitarian Cases: Asylum applications, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture claims for Tampa clients fleeing persecution.
• Business & Employment Immigration: H-1B, L-1, O-1, and PERM labor certification for Hillsborough County employers and their employees.
• Immigration Waivers: I-601 and I-601A waiver applications for clients with grounds of inadmissibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an immigration case take at the Tampa Immigration Court?

Wait times at the Tampa Immigration Court reflect Florida’s overall backlog — nationally, over 1.7 million cases are pending and average wait times have stretched to nearly 900 days (about two and a half years) from filing to final disposition. Some Florida cases are being scheduled three to four years out. An immigration attorney can file applications for relief, seek bond hearings, and manage continuances strategically during the wait.

What documents do I need to apply for a green card in Tampa?

For a family-based green card (adjustment of status), key documents typically include the approved I-130 petition, Form I-485, passport and travel history, medical examination (Form I-693), police clearances, and evidence of the sponsoring relative’s financial support (Form I-864). Requirements vary based on your country of birth, priority date, and specific category. CFUIS attorneys prepare and review the full package before submission to minimize requests for additional evidence.

Can I apply for asylum after entering the US through Tampa?

Yes — asylum applications can be filed affirmatively with USCIS (if you are not in removal proceedings) or defensively in Tampa Immigration Court (if removal proceedings have begun). The one-year filing deadline runs from your most recent entry into the US; missing it severely limits your options. Asylum applicants in Tampa should seek representation quickly, as the complex hearing preparation requires significant lead time given current court backlogs.