Immigration Law Group, LLC - Portland, ME
Expert Immigration Legal Services in Portland, Maine 🌎
Immigration Law Group, LLC is a specialized law firm located in Portland's historic Old Port district, dedicated exclusively to the practice of U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. Founded and led by Attorney James J. O'Keefe, the firm provides sophisticated legal counsel to individuals, families, and corporations navigating the complex American immigration system. Attorney O'Keefe is a distinguished legal professional, having graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School and served as an editor for the Harvard Environmental Law Review. With over three decades of experience, he brings a level of academic rigor and practical expertise that allows him to handle even the most challenging immigration matters with confidence and precision 🏛️.
Comprehensive Immigration Solutions 💼
The firm focuses 100% of its practice on immigration law, ensuring that clients receive up-to-date advice in this rapidly changing field. They offer a wide range of services tailored to meet diverse needs.
- Employment-Based Immigration: Assisting U.S. employers and foreign nationals with obtaining work visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN) and permanent residence through employment (PERM labor certification). The firm represents professionals in healthcare, technology, academia, and other industries.
- Family-Based Immigration 👨👩👧👦: Guiding U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents in sponsoring family members for green cards. This includes marriage-based petitions, fiancé(e) visas (K-1), and consular processing for relatives abroad.
- Naturalization and Citizenship 🇺🇸: Helping eligible permanent residents navigate the naturalization process to become U.S. citizens, including preparation for the civics test and interview representation.
- Investor Visas: Advising foreign investors on E-2 treaty investor visas and EB-5 immigrant investor opportunities.
- Deportation Defense and Waivers: Providing strategic representation for individuals facing removal proceedings or inadmissibility issues, fighting to keep families together in the United States.
A Commitment to Excellence
Attorney James O'Keefe's dedication to his clients and the field of immigration law has been widely recognized. He has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and is a long-standing member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). His background includes significant academic achievements, such as graduating summa cum laude from St. Thomas University before attending Harvard. Whether representing a multinational corporation transferring executives or a family seeking to reunite with a loved one, Immigration Law Group, LLC combines world-class legal training with a personalized, client-centered approach to achieve successful outcomes.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the historic Old Port neighborhood of Portland, surrounded by shops, cafes, and professional offices.
Building Location
This is a classic 4-story brick commercial building located at 57 Exchange Street. Notable neighboring establishments include Dobra Tea and Bard Coffee.
Parking Details
Paid public parking is available nearby at the Top of the Old Port Parking Lot, and metered street-level parking can be found along Exchange Street.
Public Transit
Served by City of South Portland Route 21 (Willard Square); nearest stop is at Temple Street & Fore Street (Stop 1162).
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main street entrance at 57 Exchange Street. Take the elevator or stairs to the fourth floor and proceed directly to Suite 401.