We are R.I.S.E. Immigration Services, and we bridge the gap between legal strategy and direct action. You don't always need a lawyer for your immigration process, and it can be very costly to hire one to do minor tasks, so we offer two different starting points. If you schedule a consultation with our team, we'll consider which one is the most convenient for your particular case.
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We connect you with experienced, vetted immigration attorneys with multiple success stories within our community.
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As a DHS Accredited Representative, our director Laura Ward and her specialized team can handle your USCIS cases personally, saving you time and money.
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WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
If your case is with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services), you don't need a lawyer to succeed. You need a knowledgeable, accredited representative who specializes in these forms and procedures.
As a DHS Accredited Representative, Laura Ward is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to provide certain services, including:
Family Petitions & Residency
✅ Family Petitions (Form I-130)
✅ Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) to Permanent Resident
✅ Consular Processing (for relatives abroad)
✅ Removal of Conditions on Residency (Form I-751)
✅ Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1 Visa)
✅ Renewal/Replacement of Green Card (Form I-90)
Citizenship & Naturalization
✅ Application for Citizenship (Form N-400)
✅ Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600)
✅ Eligibility Evaluation & Interview Preparation
✅ Naturalization Test Preparation
Work Permits & Travel
✅ Initial Work Permit Applications (Form I-765)
✅ Work Permit Renewals & Replacement
✅ Advance Parole (Travel Permit)
✅ Re-entry Permits
Humanitarian Programs & Protection
✅ VAWA (Violence Against Women Act – for victims of abuse)
✅ U Visas (for victims of certain crimes)
✅ T Visas (for victims of human trafficking)
✅ SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status)
✅ Affirmative Asylum (Form I-589)
✅ TPS (Temporary Protected Status) – Initial & Renewals
Waivers & Extensions
✅ Provisional Waiver (I-601A) & Waiver (I-601)
✅ Extension of Stay (I-539) / Change of Status
✅ Responses to RFEs (Requests for Evidence)
✅ Representation during USCIS Interviews (accompaniment)
If any of this sounds like your situation, don't hesitate to click the buttons above to request our assistance. If your case is a bit more severe, then you might benefit from our network of lawyers, that we'll explain next. If you don't know where to start, then you might find it useful to schedule a free, initial consultation with us, we'll translate the legal jargon to recommend the path that is best for you.
HOW OUR LAWYERS CAN HELP YOU
For matters involving Immigration Court, Appeals, or Federal Litigation, we have you covered.
While we are not attorneys, our qualified immigration lawyers are ready to take on your case. We connect you with the right legal counsel for issues that fall outside of our scope as an Accredited Representative. They can assist you with:
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Deportation Defense: Representation in Immigration Court to fight removal orders.
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BIA Appeals: Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
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Federal Litigation: Lawsuits in Federal Court, including Habeas Corpus.
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Bond Hearings: Seeking release from detention.
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Complex Criminal/Immigration Issues: Cases where criminal history impacts immigration status.