# Law Office of Joshua E. Bardavid - Detailed Information

> Immigration law firm in New York City with over 20 years of experience. We handle asylum, deportation defense, family immigration, work visas, habeas corpus, and federal court litigation. We serve clients in 8 languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Sinhala, and Tamil.

## Firm Overview

The Law Office of Joshua E. Bardavid is an immigration law firm founded in 2005, located at 277 Broadway, Suite 1501, New York, NY 10007. The firm exclusively practices immigration law and serves clients nationwide, with particular expertise in complex asylum cases, deportation defense, federal court litigation, and appeals.

Phone: (212) 219-3244
Fax: (212) 404-3437
Email: contact@bardavidlaw.com
Website: https://bardavidlaw.com
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-3pm
Free consultations available.

## Asylum & Refugee Protection

URL: https://bardavidlaw.com/services/asylum

We represent asylum seekers in both affirmative applications before USCIS and defensive proceedings before Immigration Judges. Asylum is available to people who have been persecuted or fear persecution on account of five protected grounds: political opinion, race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group (including LGBTQ+ individuals, domestic violence survivors, and gang recruitment targets).

Key facts about asylum:
- The filing deadline is one year from arrival in the U.S., with exceptions for changed or extraordinary circumstances under INA Section 208(a)(2)(D).
- Affirmative asylum involves an interview with a USCIS asylum officer. Defensive asylum is presented before an Immigration Judge during removal proceedings.
- A spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included as derivative beneficiaries on Form I-589.
- Asylum provides full lawful status, work authorization, and a path to a green card and citizenship.
- Withholding of removal stops deportation but does not provide a green card or allow family sponsorship.
- Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection prevents return to a country where you would face torture.

## Deportation Defense

URL: https://bardavidlaw.com/services/deportation

We defend immigrants facing removal proceedings in Immigration Court, including at the Varick Street Immigration Court in Manhattan. Our defense strategies include cancellation of removal, asylum as a defense, motions to reopen, appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and petitions for review in federal circuit courts.

Key facts about deportation defense:
- Cancellation of removal under INA Section 240A requires 10+ years of continuous presence, good moral character, and showing exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member (for non-permanent residents) or 7+ years of continuous residence and 5 years as a lawful permanent resident with no aggravated felony (for permanent residents).
- Having an attorney makes you up to 5 times more likely to win your case, according to AILA.
- Missing a court date can result in an in absentia removal order. Motions to reopen are available within 180 days for exceptional circumstances, or at any time if you never received proper notice.
- Green card holders can face deportation for certain criminal convictions, immigration fraud, or abandoning residency, but defenses are often available.
- Voluntary departure avoids the automatic bars to reentry (5, 10, or 20 years) that come with a deportation order.

## Detention & Bond

URL: https://bardavidlaw.com/services/detention

We help detained immigrants secure their release through bond hearings before Immigration Judges, challenge mandatory detention through habeas corpus petitions in federal court, and ensure their rights are protected throughout the detention process.

Key facts about immigration detention:
- At a bond hearing, the judge considers flight risk and danger to the community. Bond amounts typically range from $1,500 to $25,000 or more.
- Mandatory detention under INA Section 236(c) applies to individuals with specific criminal convictions or terrorism-related charges. This can be challenged through habeas corpus petitions under 28 U.S.C. Section 2241.
- The Supreme Court in Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), held that the government cannot detain immigrants indefinitely.
- If a family member is detained, contact an attorney immediately. The attorney can locate them using the ICE detainee locator with their A-number.
- A second bond hearing (custody redetermination) is available if circumstances have changed since the first hearing.

## Family Immigration

We handle family-based immigration petitions including:
- Immediate relative petitions (spouses, parents, and unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens)
- Family preference categories
- Adjustment of status (I-485) for those eligible to get a green card without leaving the U.S.
- Consular processing for those applying from abroad
- Waivers of inadmissibility

## Work Visas & Employment-Based Immigration

We assist with employment-based immigration including:
- H-1B specialty occupation visas
- L-1 intracompany transfer visas
- O-1 extraordinary ability visas
- Employment-based green cards (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3)
- Labor certification (PERM)
- Employment authorization documents (EADs)

## Federal Court Litigation & Appeals

We handle immigration appeals and federal court litigation including:
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
- Petitions for review in U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals
- Habeas corpus petitions in U.S. District Courts
- Mandamus actions to compel agency action on delayed cases
- APA challenges to unlawful agency policies

## Languages Served

All services are available in 8 languages:
- English
- Spanish (Espanol)
- Haitian Creole (Kreyol Ayisyen)
- French (Francais)
- Mandarin Chinese (中文)
- Russian (Русский)
- Sinhala (සිංහල)
- Tamil (தமிழ்)

## Frequently Asked Questions

URL: https://bardavidlaw.com/faq

Q: Do you offer free consultations?
A: Yes, we offer free initial consultations to evaluate your case. Call (212) 219-3244 or visit our website to schedule.

Q: What should I do if I receive a letter from USCIS or immigration court?
A: Contact an immigration attorney immediately. Do not ignore any correspondence from USCIS, ICE, or the immigration court. Deadlines in immigration law are strict and missing one can result in deportation.

Q: How much does an immigration lawyer cost?
A: Costs vary by case type and complexity. We discuss fees transparently during the free consultation. We offer payment plans for many services.

Q: What documents should I bring to my consultation?
A: Bring any documents from USCIS, ICE, or immigration court, your passport and I-94, any prior immigration applications, court dates or hearing notices, and any documents related to your case (police reports, medical records, country condition evidence).

Q: Do you handle cases outside New York?
A: Yes. While our office is in Manhattan, we represent clients nationwide. Many consultations and case preparations can be done remotely.

Q: How long does my immigration case take?
A: Timelines vary significantly by case type. Asylum cases can take months to years depending on the court backlog. Family petitions depend on the category and country of origin. We provide realistic timeline estimates during your consultation.

## Blog

URL: https://bardavidlaw.com/blog

Our blog covers immigration policy changes, federal court decisions affecting immigrants, practical guidance for people in immigration proceedings, and analysis of new regulations and executive actions. Posts are available in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Mandarin Chinese.

## Location & Directions

277 Broadway, Suite 1501
New York, NY 10007
United States

Near City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge. Accessible by subway lines 4, 5, 6 (City Hall), J, Z (Chambers St), R, W (City Hall), 2, 3 (Park Place).

Coordinates: 40.7128, -74.0060