Gasparian Spivey Immigration - Lafayette, LA

Specialized United States Immigration Services

Navigating the continuously shifting and highly complex framework of United States immigration law requires specialized, dedicated legal expertise. Gasparian Spivey Immigration is an elite boutique law firm serving clients throughout Greater New Orleans and Acadiana. Recognizing the growing need for dedicated legal counsel in Lafayette, the firm established its local office in 2020. Their legal team is led by Kathleen Gasparian and Leah Spivey, both of whom possess decades of direct immigration experience and have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award, the Louisiana State Bar Association Children's Law Award, and the Olga Vives Award. If you need to find a green card attorney who provides strategic, compassionate, and personalized representation, their Lafayette office is prepared to assist you.

The firm believes in a highly personal, individualized approach, prioritizing face-to-face communication to fully understand each client's unique story. Attorney Leah Spivey is also fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese, enabling the firm to serve a broad international clientele. Individuals and corporate entities looking to hire an immigration lawyer can expect strategic, practical advice tailored to their specific immediate needs and long-term goals. Whether you are an employer seeking to secure top global talent or an individual striving to build a future in America, their team is committed to guiding you through every step of your immigration journey.

Advanced Corporate and Employment-Based Visas

Securing work visas and permanent residency for employees is critical for companies, healthcare systems, and academic institutions in Louisiana. Gasparian Spivey Immigration works closely with businesses and organizations to achieve short-term and long-term staffing goals. They navigate complex temporary work visas, labor certifications, and employment-based green cards, helping companies secure essential personnel. The firm also assists highly talented individuals in obtaining national interest waivers and visas reserved for those with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.

In addition to visa processing, the firm provides corporate compliance consulting. They advise employers on worksite enforcement, E-Verify compliance, and I-9 audits, helping businesses avoid costly penalties. This proactive guidance ensures that local enterprises remain fully compliant with federal regulations while maintaining their vital workforce.

Uniting Families and Securing Path to Citizenship

At the heart of the firm's practice is a dedication to family reunification. The legal team assists individuals with family-based petitions, helping spouses, children, and parents of US citizens and lawful permanent residents obtain green cards. They manage consular processing, K visas, and adjustments of status, smoothing the path for loved ones to live and work legally in the United States. They also guide eligible permanent residents through the final steps of naturalization to earn US citizenship, ensuring they are fully prepared for their interviews and examinations.

For those facing vulnerable situations, they provide robust deportation defense and humanitarian relief. If you or a loved one is in removal proceedings before an immigration court, you may urgently need a deportation defense lawyer. The firm represents individuals in immigration court, arguing for asylum, withholding of removal, or relief under the Convention Against Torture, and helps victims of crime secure U or T visas. Key areas of focus include:

• Employment-Based Immigration: Assisting businesses with corporate work visas, PERM labor certifications, and national interest waivers.
• Family-Based Petitions: Bringing families together through marriage visas, parent/child petitions, and adjustment of status.
• Deportation Defense: Defending individuals in removal proceedings and helping clients secure asylum and humanitarian status.
• Citizenship and Naturalization: Guiding lawful permanent residents through the legal requirements to become United States citizens.

By combining technical precision with absolute dedication, Gasparian Spivey Immigration has established itself as a leading immigration practice in Louisiana. Contact their Lafayette or New Orleans office today to initiate your immigration plan.