About Cameron Micheroni & Silvia — Boston Immigration Massachusetts
The Boston immigration practice of Cameron Micheroni & Silvia represents Massachusetts families and individuals through family-based petitions, removal defense, asylum, and appellate work. From the firm’s office at 50 Congress Street downtown, the firm pairs immigration counsel with criminal-defense expertise — a critical combination given how state convictions can trigger federal removal consequences. Service is available in English and Spanish, and Matt Cameron has been recognized by Super Lawyers.
Furthermore, the firm draws on extensive familiarity with the Boston Immigration Court and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. As a result, the firm tracks the practical realities of Massachusetts’s heavily backlogged docket, including hearings in nearby Chelmsford. Initial consultations are free and focus on whether the case is truly ripe to file or whether earlier steps — evidence gathering, criminal-record review — should come first.
What Clients Say
Reviewers describe the firm as personally invested, direct about likely outcomes, and steady through the long waits typical of immigration matters. Common themes include thorough preparation for credible-fear and merits hearings, calm handling of clients in detention, and responsive communication during years-long case lifecycles.
Boston Immigration — Practice Areas & Services
- Family-based petitions, including spouse, fiancé, and parent visas
- Removal defense and bond hearings before EOIR Boston
- Asylum, withholding, and Convention Against Torture claims
- Criminal-immigration crossover counsel for noncitizen defendants
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and First Circuit
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do Massachusetts immigration cases take?
Family-based petitions can take 8–24 months for adjudication. Removal cases at the Boston Immigration Court face significant backlogs — some new cases are now scheduled into 2029. Asylum interviews at the Boston Asylum Office are also heavily backlogged. Early case preparation is critical given these timelines.
How much does immigration representation cost?
Family-based petitions are commonly handled on flat fees of $2,500–$6,000 plus government filing costs. Removal-defense cases are usually billed hourly or under staged retainers. Many Boston immigration firms offer free initial consultations to assess case strength before any retainer discussion.
Where are local removal hearings held?
Most Massachusetts removal hearings are held at the Boston Immigration Court, JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street. Some cases are scheduled at the Chelmsford Immigration Court. Detained-docket cases involving local detainees are heard at the Boston court via video.
Quick Facts: Immigration Law in Boston, Massachusetts
- Pending immigration cases: Massachusetts had roughly 160,000 pending cases as of 2024, with average wait times exceeding 18 months — U.S. Department of Justice EOIR
- Representation matters: Massachusetts immigrants are six times more likely to win a deportation case with legal counsel (62% vs. 10%) — MIRA Coalition
- Local venue: Boston Immigration Court, JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street, Boston — U.S. Department of Justice

