Queens Immigration Law

Office location

• Address: 118-21 Queens Boulevard, Suite 614, Forest Hills, NY 11375.

Contact details

• Local phone: 718-793-7800.
• Toll-free phone: 800-339-0535.
• Fax: 718-793-0524.

Office hours and scheduling

• Consultations are available by appointment only.
• The firm maintains a flexible office schedule to accommodate clients.
• To schedule a consultation, callers should:
• Call the office at 718-793-7800 or 800-339-0535, or
• Use the contact form on the website to request a confidential consultation.

Languages

• Service is available in English and Spanish ("Hablamos Español").

Payments

• Visa and MasterCard are accepted for payment.

Important notes

• Contacting the firm through the website or a contact form does not create an attorney–client relationship.
• Information sent through the website is not protected by attorney–client privilege until an attorney–client relationship is established with the firm.

• Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
• Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

What the firm does in bankruptcy matters

• Assess a client's overall financial situation.
• Help determine whether Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or another approach may be appropriate.
• Prepare and file bankruptcy petitions and related documents.
• Represent clients throughout the bankruptcy process, from initial filing through final resolution.
• Act as the client's advocate in dealings with:
• Creditors.
• Bankruptcy trustees.
• The bankruptcy court.
• When appropriate, work with credit card companies to explore reducing debt before filing for bankruptcy.

Who these services are for

• Individuals seeking personal bankruptcy and debt relief options in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City and surrounding communities.

Fees and payment

• The website does not list standard or flat bankruptcy fees.
• Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
• Specific fees and payment arrangements are discussed directly with the firm.

How to get started

• Prospective clients can call the office or use the website contact form to request a consultation about bankruptcy or debt relief options.
• Consultations are by appointment only, with a flexible schedule to accommodate client needs.

Queens Immigration Law (Gladstein and Messinger, P.C.) represents individuals seeking immigration benefits under U.S. law.

Citizenship and naturalization

• Assistance with applications for U.S. citizenship and naturalization.
• Guidance on eligibility requirements, including:
• Being at least 18 years old.
• Being a permanent resident (Green Card holder).
• Typical residency duration requirements (for many applicants, 5 years; for some spouses of U.S. citizens, 3 years).
• Demonstrating good moral character.
• Having a basic understanding of English and a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government.
• Help identifying and addressing common issues, such as:
• Past criminal problems.
• Tax issues.
• Prolonged absences from the United States.

Family-based immigration and green cards

• Family-based visa applications for permanent residence (green cards).
• Representation for family members seeking to live permanently in the United States.

Work permits, employment and business-based visas

• Work permits and business-based visas for foreign nationals.
• H‑1B visas for specialty workers, including:
• Advice on basic eligibility, such as a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent) and an employer willing to sponsor the position.
• Explanation that the employer must agree to pay at least the prevailing wage set by the Department of Labor.
• Information that H‑1B visas are typically granted initially for up to three years and can often be extended (commonly up to six years, sometimes longer in limited circumstances).
• Explanation that there is an annual numerical limit (quota) on H‑1B visas and that this quota is usually filled very quickly after visas become available each year.
• PERM labor certification applications for employment-based permanent residence.

Other immigration benefits and relief

• Assistance with asylum applications.
• Help with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) issues and provisional waivers.
• Help preparing and filing immigration benefit applications, including gathering documents, preparing forms, and submitting filings.

Representation before immigration authorities

• An experienced Queens immigration attorney from the firm is available to:
• Prepare clients for immigration interviews.
• Attend immigration interviews with clients when representation is provided.
• Guide clients through each stage of the immigration process from initial consultation through final decision, as permitted by law.

How to get help

• Individuals with questions about visas, green cards, citizenship, or other immigration benefits can contact the firm to schedule a consultation by phone or through the website contact form.
• The firm does not publish flat or standard fees on the website; fees and potential costs are discussed directly with the firm.

• Individuals placed in deportation or removal proceedings.
• People who may be detained by immigration authorities, including:
• Those arrested by immigration officials after a criminal arrest.
• Individuals stopped at a U.S. border or port of entry.
• Individuals detained during immigration enforcement actions or raids.

Services in removal and deportation cases

• Take appropriate steps to seek the client's release from immigration custody when possible under the law.
• Provide representation in Immigration Court to contest removal and pursue available forms of relief.
• Advise clients about their rights in removal proceedings and the potential consequences of different options.

Detention, bond and custody issues

• Explain that immigration detention and bond decisions are controlled by U.S. immigration law and policy.
• Evaluate whether a client may be eligible for release or bond, and what options may exist to challenge ongoing detention when the law allows.

How the firm approaches these cases

• Strong and effective representation focused on protecting clients' rights.
• Personalized attention from an experienced immigration lawyer.

How to seek help

• Individuals who have been detained, placed in removal proceedings, or fear they may be placed in removal proceedings can contact the firm to request a consultation.
• The website does not list specific prices or guarantee any particular outcome; the firm discusses options, potential strategies, and fees directly with each client.

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