Landau, Hess, Simon & Choi – Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia’s Premier Immigration Law Firm Since 1980

Founded in 1980, Landau, Hess, Simon & Choi has dedicated itself exclusively to the practice of U.S. immigration and nationality law. For over four decades, the firm has built a national reputation for excellence by providing comprehensive, cutting-edge, and personalized legal representation to a diverse clientele. Located in Philadelphia, the firm’s attorneys are renowned for their ability to handle complex cases across the entire spectrum of immigration law, from business and family matters to asylum and deportation defense. The core philosophy of the practice is built on direct client contact and individualized attention, ensuring that every client receives the dedicated support they need to navigate the intricate American immigration system.

Business and Work Visa Lawyers

The firm provides strategic and proactive guidance to businesses of all sizes, from startups to large multinational corporations, helping them attract and retain global talent. The attorneys offer sophisticated solutions for both temporary and permanent employment-based immigration.

• Temporary Work Visas: Expertise in securing a wide range of non-immigrant visas, including H-1B for specialty occupations, L-1 for intracompany transferees, O-1 for individuals with extraordinary ability, and E-visas for treaty traders and investors.
• Permanent Residence Sponsorship: Comprehensive handling of the permanent residence (Green Card) process for employees, including PERM labor certifications, EB-1 petitions for outstanding researchers and multinational managers, and EB-2/EB-3 petitions for professionals and skilled workers.
• Self-Sponsoring Strategies: Assisting exceptional individuals in self-sponsoring for permanent residence through categories like EB-1 Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIW).
• Employer Compliance: Proactive counseling for employers on I-9 compliance, E-Verify, and navigating government audits to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to federal regulations.

Family Immigration and Individual Representation

Reuniting families and helping individuals achieve their personal immigration goals is a cornerstone of the firm’s practice. The attorneys provide compassionate and skilled representation for a variety of individual and family-based petitions.

• Family-Based Petitions: Assisting U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in sponsoring spouses, children, parents, and siblings for green cards, both through consular processing abroad and adjustment of status within the U.S.
• Citizenship Lawyers: Providing thorough assessment of eligibility for naturalization, preparing and filing N-400 applications, and representing clients through the interview and oath ceremony to achieve U.S. citizenship.
• Waivers of Inadmissibility: Expertise in obtaining waivers for clients who are deemed inadmissible to the U.S. due to past immigration violations, criminal records, or other issues.

Deportation Defense Lawyers and Asylum Seekers

The firm offers robust and experienced defense for individuals facing removal from the United States. The legal team is known for its extensive experience in handling complex cases before Immigration Judges.

• Asylum Law: Dedicated representation for individuals fleeing persecution in their home countries, building strong cases to seek protection and safety in the U.S.
• Relief from Removal: Expertise in seeking various forms of relief in immigration court, including Cancellation of Removal for permanent and non-permanent residents, and obtaining waivers to prevent deportation.

Landau, Hess, Simon & Choi is committed to innovation and personalized service. By staying at the forefront of the ever-changing landscape of immigration law, the firm continues to provide the highest level of expertise and advocacy for businesses, individuals, and families across the nation and around the world.