Protecting the Rights of Immigrants 

The law firm of Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C. serves the Washington, D.C. metro area, including Virginia and Maryland, as well as throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and is dedicated to preserving and protecting the rights of immigrants in this country. Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C. is an experienced law firm that devotes itself to the legal needs of immigrants and prides itself on its ability to connect with a diverse group of individuals. Because Spanish, English, French, Turkish and Italian are spoken at the firm, Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C. is capable of assisting a wide variety of clients with many legal issues including:

• Immigration Law (Removal and Exclusion Proceedings and All Types of Visas)

• Federal Appellate Court Litigation

• Civil Law (Concentrates on Auto Accidents and Personal Injuries as Well)

• Worker's Compensation Law (Recovery of P.I. from Work Related Injuries)

• Traffic Law (DWI and Other Traffic Violations)

• Family Law (Uncontested Divorces and Child Support)

• Criminal Law (Felonies and Misdemeanors)

• Federal Court Litigation

If you are new to this country and need help with immigration issues or other legal problems, trust Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C. to quickly, professionally, and expertly answer your questions and resolve your legal issues. Call Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C. right now at 703-807-2003 to make an appointment.  There is always someone ready to take your call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Petition Myself for a Green Card?

Yes.  If you are a talented performer, artist or athlete who is very widely recognized for excellence in your field of endeavor, you may be able to petition for permanent resident as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability. This category — EB-1 — is one of numerous immigrant visa types handled capably by the specialists Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C.

Do I Need A Knowledgeable Immigration Attorney for My Green Card Petitions?

Yes.  Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C., provides a complete immigration service which is ideal for gifted, widely recognized individuals who would like to perform in the United States.  Experience is essential in handling specialized visa petitions like the EB-1 for an Alien of Extraordinary Ability.  For determined, able assistance in your quest to share your talent by performing or competing in the United States, contact Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C.  The firm also assists in obtaining a green card or non-immigrant visa. 

If you are a professor, researcher or other highly qualified academic, you are strongly encouraged to contact Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C. to discuss your immigration questions and needs.  An accomplished researcher may qualify for both an EB-1 visa for Outstanding Professors and Researchers and a National Interest Waiver (NIW), also called an EB-2. Guideline language for the two differs in several respects, but the major difference between these two petition types is that an EB-2 visa requires your intended employer to petition on your behalf. This may be a university, research institute or a company.

Do I Need a Knowledgeable Attorney to Evaluate of My Green Card Qualifications?

Yes.  Manuel Rivera and Associates, P.C. will evaluate your résumé or curriculum vitae (CV), publications, and other accomplishments in order to determine the best approach for obtaining your green card. The firm's experience enables it to direct you to the visa category that offers the best chance of success and to position and present your qualifications with maximum effectiveness.

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