About Law Office of Sarah Lawman — immigration Madison Wisconsin

Attorney Sarah Lawman handles immigration Madison Wisconsin families and workers rely on for visa, green card, and naturalization help. The practice serves Dane County residents and clients across the state who need representation before USCIS, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Department of State. Specifically, the firm prepares family-based petitions, employment visas, naturalization applications, and removal defense filings. Clients can also browse other immigration attorneys on the directory.

Madison’s strong university and biotech employer base means many residents need H-1B, O-1, and EB-2 NIW employment-based filings. Because USCIS Chicago Field Office handles Wisconsin naturalization interviews, scheduling and document preparation matter. Additionally, the firm represents detained clients before the Chicago Immigration Court when removal proceedings begin. The practice keeps immigration Madison Wisconsin cases organized with secure document portals and bilingual staff support where needed.

What Clients Say

Clients describe the attorney as thorough and patient with families managing multi-year filing timelines. Reviews frequently mention clear communication about case status. Furthermore, several immigrants praise the office for explaining USCIS receipt notices and RFE responses in plain language. The firm has a reputation for honest assessments of case strength before clients commit fees.

Immigration Madison — Practice Areas & Services

• Family-based green card petitions including I-130 spousal and parent filings
• Naturalization applications (N-400) and citizenship interview preparation
• Employment-based visas including H-1B specialty occupation and O-1 extraordinary ability
• Adjustment of status and consular processing for new permanent residents
• Removal defense and bond hearings before the Chicago Immigration Court

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does naturalization take in Madison, Wisconsin?

USCIS processed naturalization applications in a median 6.1 months by the end of fiscal year 2023. Madison applicants are typically interviewed at the Chicago or Milwaukee Field Office. Application backlogs vary, so timelines can shift quarter to quarter.

What is the cost of a green card application in 2024?

USCIS adjustment-of-status filing fees increased substantially in April 2024. The combined I-485 fee with biometrics now runs $1,440 for adults, plus separate fees for I-130 ($675) and I-765 employment authorization. Attorney fees are separate.

Where is the immigration court for Wisconsin residents?

Wisconsin removal cases are heard at the Chicago Immigration Court at 525 W. Van Buren Street. There is no immigration court in Wisconsin itself. Master calendar and individual hearings require travel from Madison to Chicago.