"My reputation as an immigration attorney in Los Angeles, CA is based on my absolute dedication to all of my clients.
I put all my experience at your disposal. With me you will have total confidence in receiving personalized help with your immigration process".
Customer service guarantee
When a client hires me, his or her case becomes a top priority. That is why I guarantee excellent service and attention. These are my commitments to you:
Personal attentionl
I promise to answer all your questions, meet with you as often as necessary and treat you with the courtesy and respect I expect to be treated with when I seek personalized attention.
Direct access for customers
Clients who have questions about their cases will have the certainty of being able to contact me for clarification. This is my commitment to offer personalized service.
We call back quickly
When I am available, I answer customer calls immediately. If I am busy, I return calls as soon as possible, in the order they are received. Rest assured that all customer calls are returned.
Confidential service
When you retain my services, everything I do for you and your family is confidential. Only people you authorize will know about your legal matters.
Fair and reasonable rates
When a client hires my services, he is paying for personalized service and the certainty that I will look after his interests, including financially.
I work efficiently and my legal fees are fair and reasonable.
Due to a relationship of trust, excellent treatment and service, many satisfied clients recommend me to their family and friends.
Constant communication
After engaging my services, my clients will receive updates during the course of their cases. If any questions arise, you can always call me and I will clarify your doubts.
My clients will be able to confirm that I offer exceptional treatment and service. If your problem is outside my areas of expertise, I will help you find another licensed and experienced attorney.
Specialized Services
I regularly attend legal classes, seminars and workshops to keep up to date on changes in U.S. immigration law. This allows me to offer the best advice so that my clients receive the most complete legal protection that the law allows.
I belong to major bar groups, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the New York State Bar Association.
Effective representation
My clients receive the best representation possible. I will do everything possible, within the limits of the law, to obtain good results.
I have experience representing individuals and businesses before federal agencies, including the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. Department of State and the immigration court. Every client receives personalized attention every step of the way.
I am always attentive to my clients' needs. If you have any suggestions on how I can improve my services, please let me know. It can take a long time from the beginning of an immigration process to its completion. It is important to work together efficiently in an environment of trust and mutual respect.
If you have a concern, worry or problem, please talk to me.
My goal is to find solutions and have the best attorney-client relationship.
THE SERVICES I OFFER YOU
Dr. Castillo is an immigration attorney in Los Angeles, CA with more than 20 years of experience who can help you with the following immigration procedures:
Immigration: family-based permanent residence
A regulated legal situation can be achieved in these cases:
Immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen - unmarried children under 21 years of age, spouse, father, mother, widow(er) (under certain circumstances).
First Preference - unmarried children over 21 years of age of U.S. citizens.
Second Preference - 2A: spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age of permanent residents; 2B: unmarried children over 21 years of age of permanent residents.
Third Preference - married children of U.S. citizens.
Fourth Preference - brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens.
If this is your case, do not hesitate, I can help you. Ask for your advice today.
Immigration: permanent residency based on employment
EB-1 - First Preference: for individuals with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business or sports; outstanding professors or researchers; and executives or managers of multinational corporations.
EB-2 - Second Preference: for professionals with graduate degrees or for individuals with exceptional aptitude in the arts, sciences or business.
EB-3 - Third Preference: for professionals, specialized workers and others.
EB-4 - Fourth Preference: for "special immigrants," such as certain religious workers, employees of U.S. foreign service posts, retired personnel of international organizations, alien minors who are under the protection of U.S. courts, and other alien cases.
EB-5 - First Preference: for business investors who invest $1.8 million or $900,000 (if the investment is in an identified employment area) in a new enterprise that employs at least 10 full-time U.S. employees.
Non-Immigrant Visas (Temporary Non-Immigrant Status)
This category includes many cases and situations. In case you need to reside in the United States only for a certain period of time due to work, studies, athletes, artists, etc.
The following list presents some of the non-immigrant visas, if you think you may be eligible for any of them, please contact me and I will advise you effectively.
- B-1 - Temporary visitors for business purposes to perform activities of a commercial or professional nature. For example, consulting with business associates, negotiating a contract or attending a business conference.
- B-2 - Temporary visitors for tourism, vacation, visiting with friends or relatives, medical treatment, participation in social events organized by fraternal, social or service organizations, amateur participation in musical, athletic or similar events or contests, if not paid to participate, and enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (e.g., a two-day cooking class during vacation).
- WB - Temporary business visitors admitted under the Visa Waiver Program.
- GB - Temporary visitors for business purposes.
- E-1 - Treaty traders and their spouses and children.
- E-2 - Treaty investors and their spouses and children.
- E-3 - Certain Australian skilled professionals and their spouses and children.
- F-1 - Academic students.
- F-2 - Spouses and children of F-1.
- F-3 - Canadian or Mexican national academic students who are required to travel periodically.
- H-1B - Workers in a specialized profession (such as engineering, medicine, accounting).
- H-1B1 - Chile-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Professionals.
- H-1B2 - Specialized professions related to Department of Defense Cooperative Research and Development projects or co-production projects.
- H-1B3 - Models for advertising with distinguished merit and ability.
- H-IC - Registered nurses working where there is a shortage of health professionals.
- H-2A - Temporary or seasonal agricultural worker.
- H-2B - Temporary or casual nonagricultural worker.
- H-3 - Trainees other than medical or academic trainees.
- J-1 - Exchange Visitors.
- J-2 - Spouses and children of J-1.
- L-1A - Managers or executives transferred within the same company.
- L-1B - Individuals with specialized knowledge transferred within the same company.
- L-2 - Spouse or children of an L-1A or L-1B.
- M-1 - Vocational students.
- M-2 - Spouses and children of M1.
- M-3 - Canadian or Mexican vocational students who must travel periodically.
- O-1, O-2, O-3 - Individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.
- O-1B - Individuals with extraordinary ability in film or TV production.
- P-1A - Internationally recognized athlete.
- P-1B - Member of an internationally recognized entertainment group.
- P-2 - An individual artist or part of a group coming to perform under a reciprocal exchange program.
- P-3 - An artist or presenter, either individual or group, who comes to perform, teach, or advise on a unique cultural program.
- P-4 - Spouses and children of P-1, P-2, P-3.
- Q-1 - Individuals participating in an international cultural exchange program.
- R-1, R-2 - Religious workers.
- TN - North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) temporary professionals from Mexico and Canada.
If you have doubts about whether you are eligible for one of them, don't think twice, I can help you! You only have to ask for advice right now.
USCIS Representation and Consular Practice
Representation before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and U.S. Department of State embassies and consulates around the world.
Representation in immigration court
- Cancellation of deportation/removal.
- Permanent residence through family.
- Permanent residence through work.
- Permanent residency through the Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa.
Citizenship and nationality
Representation in U.S. citizenship and naturalization applications.
If you have doubts about whether you are eligible for one of them, don't think twice, I can help you! You only have to ask for advice right now.
Exemptions (waivers)
- Unlawful presence waiver filed abroad or within the U.S.
- Exemption for incomplete application or documentation
- Health exemption
- Criminal Record Exemption
- Pubic charge exemption
- Fraud and Misrepresentation Exemption
If you have doubts about whether you are eligible for one of them, don't think twice, I can help you! You only have to ask for advice right now.
Humanitarian immigration benefits
- Battered spouse, children and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents (VAWA)
- Victims of human trafficking, human smuggling and other crimes (T and U visas)
- Early entry permit for humanitarian or emergency reasons
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Deferred Departure Requirement (DED)
- Deferred Action
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
If you have doubts about whether you are eligible for one of them, don't think twice, I can help you! You only have to ask for advice right now.
Diversity Visa
- DV1 visas (Green Card Visa Lottery)
Other Immigration Services
- Compliance with the Form I-9/IRCA law.
- H-1B and L visa compliance.
- U.S. Social Security Administration mismatch letters.
If you have doubts about whether you are eligible for one of them, don't think twice, I can help you! You only have to ask for advice right now.
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