Practice Areas

Few areas of immigration law are as sensitive as those surrounding family. At Harrington Law Offices, we understand how important it is for you to build a new life in America with your family. We do everything in our power to reunite you with family members, and secure the necessary visas to keep your family in the U.S.

Clients seeking legal guidance in family immigration matters often have many questions:

How long will it take to bring my family member to the U.S.? Is it better to file for an adjustment of status or follow a consular process in my native country? What do I do if my family member is facing deportation? How do we apply for permanent residency?

We understand your concerns. We know how to deal with the USCIS, immigration judges and officials, and get you through the maze of regulations. We are committed to helping you and your family stay together and build your life in America.

• Petition for Alien Relative form I-130
• Fiancé visa (K-1) and marriage visa (K-3)
• Adjustment of status issues
• Deportation defense, including deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA)

Attorney Daniel P. Harrington also helps clients become U.S. citizens.

To bring a family member into the U.S., the USCIS requires that you:

1. Prove that you are the legal relative of the person you are sponsoring
2. Are a naturalized citizen or legal U.S. resident
3. Can provide adequate financial support for your family member(s)

Located in Boston, we provide family-based immigration solutions to clients throughout Massachusetts the U.S. To discuss your immigration matter in detail, contact our firm. Call 617-482-3800 or contact us by email to schedule a low-cost consultation with our lawyer. Se habla español. Se Fala Português.

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America is seen as the land of opportunity. Unfortunately, for individuals who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, opportunities are limited. Many live in fear of being deported to a country they have no memory of and no connection to.