Each day, immigrants from all over the world pursue the dream of American citizenship. Unfortunately, many immigrants lose their opportunity for U.S. citizenship because they lack proper legal representation. Immigration, citizenship and nationality are increasingly complex and dynamic areas of law. Only dedicated and specialized professionals can be expected to keep up with the demands of guiding clients through this ever changing environment.

New York immigration Attorney Barry Schneps focuses his practice solely on immigration matters and represents private individuals, families, businesses, universities and non-profit organizations before Immigration Judges, Board of Immigration Appeals, District Court and United States Circuit Courts. Although Attorney Schneps' office is located in New York, he is qualified to represent all immigration clients in all U.S. deportation cases, in visa applications throughout the United States and in U.S. consular processing throughout the world.

On March 1, 2003, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) became part of the United States Department of Homeland Security and its functions were divided into three bureaus of that department:

• USCIS – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• ICE – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• CBP –U.S. Customs and Border Protection

New York immigration lawyer Barry Schneps possesses a thorough understanding of immigration law, and handles a variety of cases governed by USCIS including:

• Application for Permanent Residence
• Battered Spouse Petitions
• Consular Processing
• Criminal Deportation / Removal Defense
• Non-Criminal Deportation / Removal Defense
• Employment-Based Cases
• Family Based Visas
• Fiancée Visas
• H, L, E Visas
• Board of Immigration Appeals / Federal Court Litigation
• Labor Certifications
• Naturalization
• Political Asylum
• TN Visas

If you need a visa, wish to immigrate, are facing deportation or removal for any reason, or want to help bring a family member or employee to the United States, call New York immigration attorney Barry Schneps today at 866-785-3440, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.