Kreivenas Augie - Durham, NC

Over Three Decades of Dedicated Immigration Practice in Durham

With an unwavering focus on immigrant rights that spans more than thirty years, attorney Algirdas 'Augie' Kreivenas provides reliable, no-nonsense legal counsel from his office at 3215 Guess Road in north Durham. Admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1992, Mr. Kreivenas has devoted his entire legal career to helping foreign nationals build secure futures in the United States. In a complex and continually changing regulatory environment, clients who need to find an attorney with seasoned insight and straightforward communication depend on his extensive knowledge to resolve challenging legal difficulties.

Family Reunification and Green Card Services

At the core of the practice is an enduring commitment to keeping immigrant families united. Attorney Kreivenas assists clients through every step of the permanent residence journey, minimizing delays and preventing costly paperwork errors. Essential family immigration services include:

• Filing family-based immigrant visa petitions for spouses, minor children, adult children, and parents.
• Preparing comprehensive adjustment of status applications for eligible family members already residing in the country.
• Guiding applicants through consular processing procedures at United States embassies abroad.
• Assisting eligible spouses with petitions to remove conditions on residence (Form I-751).
• Renewing lawful permanent resident cards (green cards) and replacing lost or damaged documents.
• Securing initial employment authorization documents and timely work permit renewals.

Practical Deportation Defense and Removal Protection

For individuals facing removal proceedings before immigration judges, securing steadfast legal defense is vital to safeguard personal freedom and prevent separation from loved ones. When you urgently need to hire a lawyer with extensive familiarity with immigration procedures, Augie Kreivenas offers realistic, pragmatic guidance. His defense work includes:

• Evaluating notices to appear and formulating strategic defense theories before the immigration court.
• Filing applications for cancellation of removal for eligible permanent and non-permanent residents.
• Advocating for prosecutorial discretion and administrative closures in appropriate cases.
• Assisting respondents in securing voluntary departure when other forms of relief are unavailable.
• Preparing hardship waiver requests to overcome grounds of inadmissibility.

Naturalization and the Path to American Citizenship

Becoming a United States citizen is the culmination of years of hard work, residency, and perseverance. Attorney Kreivenas assists permanent residents in determining their eligibility for naturalization, preparing Form N-400 applications, and addressing potential obstacles such as prior criminal citations or extended absences from the country. By providing practical interview preparation and clear explanations of the naturalization process, he helps permanent residents take the final step toward full civic participation with confidence.

Direct, Accessible Legal Guidance for North Carolina Families

Unlike large corporate practices where cases are handed off between multiple paralegals and junior associates, clients at Kreivenas Augie work directly with their attorney. Fluent in English and Spanish, Mr. Kreivenas ensures that immigrant families from diverse backgrounds receive direct, honest communication without misunderstandings. For individuals across Durham, Orange, and Wake counties seeking dependable immigration lawyers who prioritize results, this established solo practice delivers the seasoned support required to navigate the legal journey successfully.