San Jose Immigration Attorney
Assisting Individuals, Families and Corporations
If you are thinking of coming to the United States from another country or trying to adjust your immigration status while you are in the U.S., you are going to need a knowledgeable immigration lawyer by your side. U.S. immigration law is very complex, so it is best to work with a seasoned legal professional who can guide you through each step of the process.
The Law Offices of Timothy D. Widman provides its clients with a San Jose immigration lawyer who has more than 20 years of experience. Attorney Timothy Widman is equipped to provide top-quality legal assistance to both individuals and corporations dealing with various types of immigration-related matters.
Handling Different Types of Immigration Issues
The Law Offices of Timothy D. Widman handles a broad spectrum of immigration cases. Attorney Widman assists individuals who are trying to change their immigration statuses, such as individuals who are trying to apply for their Green Cards so they become permanent residents. He also helps those who are trying to reunite with their loved ones through family immigration options, those who are applying for non-immigrant visas and those who are applying for citizenship. Whether clients need help collecting the appropriate documentation for their applications or they need representation at their USCIS interviews, the attorney is ready to get involved. (UCSIS stands for U.S. Citizenship and immigration Services.)
In other cases, the firm assists corporations that want to ensure they are taking the proper steps in transferring employees to the U.S. from overseas through business immigration. Attorney Widman has valuable experience as a former Immigration Specialist for the Human Resources Department of Seagate Technology. This role has provided him with an in-depth understanding of how this process works.
Why Choose Attorney Widman?
In addition to his years of experience, Attorney Widman has also established a strong reputation in his local legal community. He has performed pro bono work for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), which has included working with the organization's local chapter to increase awareness about immigration scams.
He has also become known through his service to the Santa Clara County Bar Association and through the various cases he has handled in the local courts. Furthermore, the attorney makes his clients a priority. He believes in providing his clients with one-on-one service, meaning that they can trust that he will personally be handling their cases. Attorney Widman has a professional working knowledge of the Spanish language.
About San Jose, CA
San Jose, California is a city of immigrants. According to demographics data provided by the city's website, 39% of San Jose residents were born in other countries—two-thirds from Asia and one-third from Latin America. Of those residents, 12% (more than 100,000 residents) entered the U.S. since the year 2000. About three-fourth of foreign-born San Jose residents were born in one of these five countries: Mexico (28%), Vietnam (20%), China (10%), the Philippines (10%) and India (8%), according to the data. San Jose is home to the largest Vietnamese population in any city outside of Vietnam.
The city of San Jose, which serves as the hub of the Silicon Valley, is as popular tourist location and destination for business travelers. Located in Santa Clara County, San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area, the third-largest in California and the tenth-largest in the nation, according to other city data. As of 2012, the city had a total population of 971,372, which is an 8.5% increase from its population of 894,943 in 2000.
Consulting with a Competent Lawyer
Those who are interested in learning about their immigration options can do so by meeting with Attorney Widman in an initial consultation. This first meeting allows the attorney to find out more about the individual's particular needs and to provide initial legal advice about the most beneficial solutions. You don't have to navigate through the United States' complicated immigration laws alone.
Besides immigration law, the Law Offices of Timothy D. Widman also assists clients in other practice areas. The firm helps individuals with issues related to properties and real estate since it handles real estate litigation and landlord-tenant cases (such as evictions). It helps clients with employment litigation (such as with issues surrounding minimum wage violations and unpaid overtime), contractual litigation regarding breach of contract and other disputes, and business legal issues. An example of business legal issues is homeowners and condominium association law.
By working with Attorney Widman's firm, you can receive top-rate assistance for your immigration issue or your legal matter that relates to any of these areas. Contact the firm to get the process started!
