attorneys at law

Our team here at US Visa Journey have over 25 years of experience in helping bring families together to live in the United States and representing those facing Removal (deportation) proceedings.

Practice Areas

Family Based Petitions

Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing Abroad for Parents, Spouses, Children and Siblings of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents

K-1 Fiancé(e) Visas

Spouse and minor children of Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders)

K-1 Visa Adjustment of Status

Removal Defense, Petition Denials and Waivers

Petitions for Review before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals

Representation before USCIS for Petition denials

I-212 Petitions before USCIS

Criminal Defense

Thomas A. Lappin provides criminal defense in the California Superior Courts located in San Diego, Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles Counties.

Thomas also provides post-conviction relief representation, including California Penal Code section 1473.7 motions and Petitions for Habeas Corpus relief.

Asylum

Affirmative Asylum Application representation before USCIS. Thomas A. Lappin has represented hundreds of asylum applicants before USCIS and the Immigration Courts.

Let's win your case

While we can never guarantee the outcome of any case, we are very proud of our record of success for our clients. Let us review your case today with no obligation. 

Why Choose Our Legal Services

Experienced Attorneys

With over 25 years experience representing immigrants before USCIS, the Immigration Courts and Courts of Appeal you can feel confident that we will provide experienced compassionate legal representation

Best Case Strategies

Our firm prides itself on assisting clients with difficult cases, many of whom have heard that their case offers little hope of success. We are focused on those cases other attorneys have turned away. Our motto is "Anyone can say no, how do we find a way to say yes."

With You - From Start to Finish

The US Visa Journey team will be with you every step of the way until your family are together in the USA.

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