About Nasir Immigration Law, LLC

Immigration Evansville residents face is handled with precision and care at Nasir Immigration Law, LLC, a firm serving clients across Vanderburgh County and the greater Tri-State area from its office at 318 Main Street in downtown Evansville. Attorney Samir Nasir, Esq. is licensed in Indiana and concentrates his practice exclusively on immigration matters, giving clients access to focused legal representation rather than a generalist approach.

Samir Nasir handles the full spectrum of immigration cases — family petitions and reunification, adjustment of status and naturalization, DACA applications, VAWA and U Visa petitions, employment-based visas (including E-1/E-2 treaty trader, TN, and R-1 religious worker), and federal habeas petitions. The firm also maintains an office in Lexington, Kentucky, extending its reach for clients throughout Indiana and beyond on federal immigration matters.

Immigration Evansville Practice Areas

Evansville sits at the crossroads of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, meaning many clients face cross-border immigration complications handled at the federal level through the Chicago Immigration Court. Vanderburgh County has seen steady growth in immigrant communities, and the demand for removal defense and family reunification services has grown accordingly. Nasir Immigration Law is well-positioned to handle both routine applications and contested proceedings before immigration judges.

• Deportation defense and removal proceedings
• Asylum applications and withholding of removal
• DACA renewals and adjustment of status
• Consular processing, CRBAs, and family visa petitions

What Evansville Clients Say

Clients of Nasir Immigration Law consistently highlight the firm’s thorough case preparation and clear communication — particularly valuable in immigration matters where timelines and documentation requirements are unforgiving. Families dealing with removal proceedings emphasize the firm’s ability to explain complex federal processes in plain terms and respond promptly during stressful stages of their cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does immigration court jurisdiction work for Evansville, Indiana residents?

Evansville residents in removal proceedings appear before the Chicago Immigration Court, which handles cases for much of Indiana under federal jurisdiction. Cases can take two to four years to reach a merits hearing given Chicago’s docket backlog, though cases involving detained individuals are prioritized. Bond hearings for detained individuals are often scheduled within weeks of a Notice to Appear being filed.

What does the DACA renewal process cost in Indiana, and how long does it take?

As of 2024, USCIS charges $495 for a DACA renewal application (Form I-821D plus biometrics). Processing times have ranged from six to twelve months, though the program remains subject to ongoing federal litigation. Indiana does not offer its own state-level DACA protections, so timely filing of renewals is critical to maintaining work authorization without interruption.

What should Evansville families look for when hiring an immigration Evansville attorney?

Look for an attorney licensed to practice in the relevant federal jurisdiction — immigration is federal law, so state bar admission matters less than experience before the specific immigration courts handling your case. Verify the attorney is in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court’s attorney roll. Ask specifically about experience with your visa category or case type, and confirm the attorney (not a paralegal) will handle your hearings and submissions.