Practice Areas
Immigration Law
Strategic, compassionate representation for families building a life in the United States — and fighting to stay together.
Your family belongs together.
Immigration law is complex, constantly changing, and the stakes couldn't be higher. A single mistake — a missed deadline, an incomplete form, a misunderstood regulation — can separate families and derail years of planning.
Flavio Carvalho brings a personal understanding to every immigration case. As an immigrant himself, he knows what it means to navigate this system. He speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish — and he fights with the same intensity for every client, regardless of where they come from.
What We Handle
Immigration Services
Family-Based Immigration
Reuniting families is at the heart of our immigration practice. We guide you through every step of the family visa and green card process.
- Immediate relative petitions (spouse, children, parents)
- Family preference visa petitions
- Fiancé(e) visas (K-1)
- Consular processing
Green Cards & Adjustment of Status
Whether you're adjusting status inside the U.S. or going through consular processing abroad, we handle every detail.
- Adjustment of status (Form I-485)
- Consular processing abroad
- Conditional green card removal (I-751)
- Green card renewals
Removal Defense
If you or a loved one has received a Notice to Appear, time is critical. We provide aggressive defense in immigration court.
- Representation in immigration court
- Cancellation of removal
- Asylum and withholding of removal
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals
Naturalization & Citizenship
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a milestone. We help you prepare a strong application and navigate the naturalization process.
- Naturalization applications (N-400)
- Citizenship through parents (N-600)
- Interview preparation
- Overcoming naturalization denials
DACA & Special Programs
We help eligible individuals navigate DACA renewals and other special relief programs with accuracy and care.
- DACA initial applications and renewals
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- U visas for crime victims
- T visas for trafficking survivors
Waivers & Appeals
A denial is not always the end. We evaluate your case for waiver eligibility and pursue all available appeals.
- Inadmissibility waivers (I-601, I-601A)
- Unlawful presence waivers
- BIA appeals
- Federal court petitions for review
How We Work
Clarity and strategy at every stage.
Consultation
We review your situation, explain your options in plain language, and outline a realistic path forward — at no charge.
Case Strategy
We build a detailed legal strategy, identify potential obstacles early, and prepare a complete, accurate application.
Filing & Follow-Up
We handle all filings, respond to government requests for evidence (RFEs), and keep you informed at every stage.
Resolution
Whether it's an approval, a court hearing, or an appeal, we see your case through to the best possible outcome.
We speak your language
English · Português · Español
Flavio Carvalho is fluent in all three languages — so you can explain your situation, ask questions, and understand your options without barriers.
Don't face this alone.
Schedule a consultation and let's talk about your family's path forward.