About Gordon Law, P.C. – Staten Island Immigration Attorney — Immigration Staten Island New York
Immigration Staten Island practitioners at Gordon Law, P.C. represent clients across Richmond County on family-based petitions, naturalization, green-card adjustment, asylum claims, and removal defense. The firm handles I-130, I-485, I-751 (removal of conditions), and N-400 filings for a borough where more than a quarter of residents are foreign born. Because Staten Island has one of the highest concentrations of European, Chinese, Mexican, and Nigerian immigrants in New York, the practice brings experience across diverse consular-processing pathways. Clients looking for counsel in Staten Island, New York can reach the office for an initial case-specific consultation.
The firm handles removal proceedings at the New York Immigration Court, located at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, along with detained bond hearings and cancellation of removal under INA § 240A. USCIS field-office interviews for Staten Island residents are conducted in lower Manhattan, and the office prepares clients through mock N-400 interviews and document packets tailored to USCIS officer review standards. Waiver work under INA § 212(a)(9)(B) and provisional I-601A filings are handled in-house.
What Clients Say
Reviewers describe a compassionate, knowledgeable team that simplifies a famously complicated system. Clients highlight attentive preparation for naturalization interviews, clear communication on green-card timelines, and steady guidance through asylum applications. Several specifically mention multilingual support and patient handling of elderly applicants working through the civics and English test.
Immigration Staten Island — Practice Areas & Services
- Family-based green cards, including I-130 spousal, parent, and sibling petitions.
- Naturalization (N-400) preparation, mock interviews, and oath scheduling in Manhattan.
- Asylum applications (I-589) under INA § 208 and related withholding-of-removal claims.
- Removal defense at the New York Immigration Court at 26 Federal Plaza.
- Waivers under INA § 212(a)(9)(B) and provisional unlawful-presence waivers (I-601A).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Staten Island immigration cases heard?
Removal proceedings for Richmond County residents are docketed at the New York Immigration Court, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278. USCIS interviews for green cards and naturalization are held at the USCIS Manhattan Field Office at the same address.
How long does a marriage-based green card take in New York?
Adjustment-of-status cases for spouses of U.S. citizens typically run 10 to 20 months from filing to interview at the Manhattan USCIS office. Consular processing from abroad generally runs 12 to 30 months depending on the applicant’s country and visa bulletin status.
Can a misdemeanor bar naturalization?
It depends on the offense. USCIS evaluates good moral character during the statutory period (usually five years, or three for spouses of citizens). Certain offenses — including drug convictions and crimes involving moral turpitude — can trigger serious immigration consequences and should be reviewed before filing.
Quick Facts: Immigration in Staten Island, New York
- Foreign-Born Share: Approximately 25.5% of Richmond County residents were born outside the U.S. — U.S. Census Bureau
- Immigration Court: New York Immigration Court, 26 Federal Plaza, handles Staten Island removal cases — U.S. Department of Justice EOIR
- Growth: Staten Island’s foreign-born population has increased roughly 120% over the last decade per demographic reporting — NYC Department of Planning
