Immigration Lawyer in Central Islip, NY
Immigration matters carry real consequences for your job, your family, and your future in the United States. At Argueta Law Group, we represent clients across Central Islip, Brentwood, Bay Shore, and all of Suffolk County at every stage of the immigration process, from green card applications to defense in removal proceedings before EOIR.
Our firm is led by attorney Sandra Argueta, who practices directly before USCIS, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Every member of our team is bilingual, and we communicate with clients in both English and Spanish, including by WhatsApp and text, so you can reach us the way that works for you. If you’ve recently received a Notice to Appear, time is critical, and we can help.
Immigration Services We Provide on Long Island
We handle a wide range of immigration matters for individuals and families in Suffolk County. If you don’t see your situation listed below, call us, and we’ll let you know whether we can help.
Deportation Defense & Removal Proceedings
If you or a family member has received a Notice to Appear (NTA), been detained by ICE, or has an upcoming hearing in immigration court, time matters. Our deportation defense work before EOIR includes bond hearings, cancellation of removal, asylum-based defense, and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Asylum & Humanitarian Relief
We represent asylum seekers in both affirmative cases before USCIS and defensive cases in immigration court. We also handle related protections, including NACARA, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture (CAT) claims, as well as U visas for victims of crime and T visas for trafficking survivors.
Green Cards & Family-Based Petitions
Whether you’re petitioning for a spouse, parent, or child, or you’re the beneficiary of a petition someone else has filed, we guide families through the full family-based immigration process: the I-130 petition, I-485 adjustment of status, consular processing, and waiver applications when needed.
Naturalization & Citizenship
If you’ve held your green card long enough to apply for U.S. citizenship, we help with the N-400 application, interview preparation, and the civics and English tests. We also handle cases involving good-moral-character issues, prior arrests, and continuous-residence questions.
DACA Renewals & Initial Applications
We assist DACA recipients with renewals and represent eligible individuals filing for the first time when the policy permits.
Waivers (I-601, I-601A, I-212)
When a ground of inadmissibility stands in the way of a green card or visa, a waiver may open a path forward. We prepare extreme-hardship documentation, I-601 waivers, I-601A provisional waivers, and I-212 applications for clients who need permission to reapply for admission.
Why Clients in Central Islip Choose Argueta Law Group
- Direct experience before USCIS, EOIR, and ERO, including courtroom representation in immigration court, not just paperwork.
- A fully bilingual team — your entire case in Spanish or English, your choice.
- A second immigration specialist — Francisco Xavier Morales Perez, focused on international immigration matters.
- WhatsApp and text-message access, so you can get updates on your case without waiting for a callback.
- A physical office in Central Islip that’s easy to reach from anywhere in Suffolk County.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an immigration lawyer cost on Long Island?
Immigration legal fees vary widely depending on the type of case. A straightforward green card or naturalization case is generally priced as a flat fee, while removal defense is often billed hourly because the timeline depends on the court. We offer free initial consultations so we can review your situation and quote a transparent fee before you commit.
What happens at a deportation hearing in New York?
Immigration court hearings in New York are conducted by an EOIR judge. The first hearing, called a Master Calendar hearing, is where you confirm your identity, respond to the government’s allegations, and identify what relief you’re seeking, such as asylum or cancellation of removal. The merits of your case are heard at a later Individual Hearing. We can represent you from the first Master Calendar hearing forward, so your options are identified early.
Can I get a green card if I entered the U.S. without papers?
Possibly. Depending on your circumstances, options for individuals who entered without inspection may include I-601A provisional waivers, U visas for crime victims, asylum, VAWA self-petitions, and adjustment under section 245(i) in certain older cases. Each option has its own eligibility requirements, and the right path depends on your individual facts: your family situation, time in the U.S., criminal history, and how you entered. A consultation lets us review your situation and explain what may be available to you.
What’s the difference between asylum and NACARA?
Asylum is available to anyone who has been persecuted, or fears persecution, based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. NACARA is a separate, narrower form of relief available only to certain nationals of Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Cuba, and former Soviet bloc countries who entered the U.S. before specific cutoff dates. The two have different filing requirements and different burdens of proof.
Do I need a Spanish-speaking immigration lawyer?
You don’t need one — but you deserve one. Immigration law involves complex legal terms that don’t translate cleanly. When your attorney and their staff can explain your case directly in Spanish, nothing gets lost between you and the people fighting for your future. Our entire firm operates bilingually.
Schedule a Consultation
If you have an immigration matter, urgent or not, we’d like to hear about it. Call our Central Islip office, send a text or WhatsApp message, or use the contact form on this site. Consultations are confidential, and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.
Office
320 Carleton Ave, Ste 3400
Central Islip, NY 11722