Clear Answers to Common Questions.

We charge a standard consultation fee. Free consultations are often used as high-pressure sales tactics by volume-based firms. We use our consultation time to actually review your documents, research your standing, and provide actionable legal advice, whether you retain us or not.

Yes. For most matters, we offer structured payment plans. The specific schedule will be outlined clearly in your retainer agreement before any work begins.

Your case is managed entirely by Mahfuzur Rahman, Esq. We do not pass critical legal work to paralegals or junior associates. You retain the attorney; the attorney handles the matter.

Timelines depend entirely on current government processing backlogs. The New York-area immigration courts carry some of the heaviest caseloads in the nation. We provide an estimated timeline based on current data during your consultation, but we cannot guarantee processing speeds—they are outside any attorney's control.

It depends on your situation and family ties. Immediate relatives (spouses, parents, and unmarried children under 21) of U.S. citizens may be able to adjust status despite an overstay. Other categories face significant bars—including 3-year and 10-year unlawful presence penalties. You must consult with us directly to determine your eligibility.

Do not ignore a Notice to Appear (NTA). You must attend all scheduled hearings at the immigration court. We can evaluate your case to determine if you qualify for relief from removal, such as Cancellation of Removal, Asylum, or Adjustment of Status. Failure to appear will result in a removal order issued in your absence.

A Stokes interview is a second, more intensive interview where spouses are separated and questioned individually to verify the marriage is genuine. This may be scheduled if the initial marriage-based green card interview raises concerns. We prepare clients extensively for this possibility with mock interviews covering the detailed questions officers ask.

New York is an "equitable distribution" state. This means marital property is divided fairly, though not necessarily 50/50, based on factors including the length of the marriage, each spouse's income and property, contributions as a homemaker, tax consequences, and each party's future financial circumstances. Separate property—assets acquired before marriage, gifts, and inheritances—generally stays with the original owner.

No. While a bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 7 to 10 years, eliminating unmanageable debt often allows you to begin rebuilding your credit score within 12 to 24 months. Defaulting on loans without filing bankruptcy continually damages your credit and exposes you to wage garnishments and lawsuits. New York exemption laws protect significant equity in your home and vehicle.

Bring all relevant documents: any immigration notices, court orders, divorce decrees, contracts, leases, summonses, pay stubs, tax returns, and identification. If your documents are in Bengali, bring the originals—we can read them directly without waiting for translations. The more we can review, the more precise our assessment will be.