First-time Consultations
Interested in an appointment with Attorney Kramer or Attorney Alvarez? Please call the office and schedule a consultation. In preparing for the consultation, it is helpful to compile useful documentation. This will make the consultation a more effective meeting, as the attorneys will be able to understand and analyze your case fully.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
If you cannot locate certain documents before your consultation, still come — we can advise you on how to request or obtain missing records. Bring copies if possible; originals may be needed later.
General Documents from ALL clients
Passport(s) current and expired (all pages with stamps or visa)
U.S. Visa(s) and I-94 arrival/departure record (printable from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov)
Any USCIS, DHS, or Immigration Court documents (receipts, approval notices, interview letters, orders, etc.)
Birth certificate (with certified translation if not in English)
Marriage certificate (divorce decree(s), death certificate(s) of spouse(s))
Criminal records (if applicable – arrest reports, court dispositions, police clearances)
Evidence of current immigration status (green card, EAD, visa stamp, parole document, etc.).
Business/Investment Immigration
Business plan/Investment proposal (or description of U.S venture)
Proof of business ownership or shares (articles of incorporation, stock certificates, partnership agreements)
Financial statements (bank records, tax returns for past 3 years both personal & business)
Proof of funds or lawful source of investment capital
Employment records (or resumes for key personnel)
Asylum/Humanitarian Relief
Detailed written statement of your story and reasons for fearing return
Police reports, medical records, or other evidence supporting your claim
Country conditions reports or news articles relevant to your case
Proof of past harm or threats (letters, photographs, official records)
Family-Based Immigration
Proof of relationship (photos together, joint bills, joint lease, children’s birth certificates, etc.)
Petitioner’s proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (passport, naturalization certificate, green card)
Prior immigration filings or petitions involving the same parties
Financial documents for Affidavit of Support (latest tax return, W-2s, pay stubs)
Immigration Court/Litigation
All prior immigration court orders or filings
Copies of DHS charging documents (Notice to Appear, etc.)
Transcripts or recordings of prior hearings (if available)
Any appeal briefs or federal court filings related to the case
The attorneys do not authorize the recording of any consultation or meeting with this office, whether it is by phone, virtual, or in person. Under Florida law, it is a violation of law to tape a conversation without the authorization of both parties.
INTAKE FORM AND SUBMISSION FOR CONSULTATION
Once filled out, please attach and submit form