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U.S. Departments Overseeing Immigration
There are many agencies that play distinct roles in immigration law cases. For the person who is dealing with their immigration case without the assistance of a lawyer, figuring out which agency you need to contact can be confusing. At Brown Immigration Law, we understand the processes that pertain to the specific situation you are facing, and we know which government agencies you’ll need to deal with as part of your case.
Our immigration attorneys have experienced working with the following federal agencies:
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was created after the events of 9/11. It combined the law enforcement arms of the former Immigration and Naturalization Service with the former U.S. Customs Service. This agency was established to enforce immigration and customs laws.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is in charge of immigration administration as well as establishing immigration service policies. Our firm deals with this agency on a regular basis because it handles immigration-related applications and authorizations.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Many of the primary agencies we deal with fall under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security. Its mission is to protect the United States from any threats. The immigration department of this agency provides immigration-related services and also enforces immigration laws.
- Department of Justice (DOJ) – The Department of Justice is responsible for the enforcement of the administration of justice. It is led by the attorney general and defends the interests of the United States in accordance with the law.
- Department of Labor (DOL) – The U.S. Department of Labor works to better the welfare of those who are employed or seeking a job. It also protects those who are retired in this country. It makes sure that United States citizens are being protected and given first priority for jobs.
- Department of State (DOS) – The U.S. Department of State is responsible for providing U.S. visas. The type of visa that it issues is determined by immigration laws, particularly as relates to the reason for travel into the U.S. The DOS is also responsible for the diversity visa lottery.
What About State Agencies?
Because immigration laws and policies are federal, we do not typically work with specific state agencies. There may be times where, as your attorney, we will deal with local or state law enforcement. We also interact with various state governments on behalf of clients who are here on work visas.
Do You Have an Immigration Attorney Near Me?
Brown Immigration Law has offices in Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Durham, NC; and Tampa and Orlando, FL. Proudly serving clients throughout the country.
Immigration Attorneys Helping You Move Forward
Federal agencies regulate immigration policy, enforcement, processing, and monitoring of immigrants. Not only is our firm entirely knowledgeable on all the immigration issues but our attorneys also understand how these agencies operate.
At Brown Immigration Law, we have a long history of assisting our clients with obtaining favorable outcomes of their immigration cases. Call our office at 888-861-4414, or submit our contact form to schedule a consultation at your convenience.
