Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Immigration Lawyers in San Diego | Kazmi & Sakata
Kazmi & Sakata Attorneys At Law is a dedicated immigration and nationality law firm serving clients nationally and internationally. Founded in 2004 by Harun Kazmi and Cliff Sakata, our practice combines over 20 years of collective experience in navigating complex immigration policies. We specialize in employment-based immigration, family petitions, citizenship, and deportation defense, offering personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our attorneys are admitted to practice before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, federal courts, and U.S. embassies worldwide.With a commitment to accessibility, we provide direct communication with attorneys, prompt responses, and comprehensive case management from initial consultation through final resolution. Our team's multilingual capabilities and deep understanding of cultural nuances enhance our ability to serve diverse clients effectively. We maintain active memberships in the American Immigration Lawyers Association and other legal organizations, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of immigration law developments.
Services
Employment Visas
Family Immigration
Citizenship Applications
Deportation Defense
Consulate Processing
Corporate Immigration Compliance
Green Card Renewals
National Interest Waivers
Temporary Work Visas
Fianc Visas
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in immigration law
- Our attorneys provide direct, personalized communication throughout your case
- We handle complex cases before federal agencies and international consulates
- Our team includes multilingual attorneys with cultural expertise
- We guarantee prompt responses and comprehensive case documentation
What people say
Efficient visa processing
Professional services
Successful case outcomes
Prompt communication
Personalized attention
Services
Employment Visas
We specialize in temporary and permanent employment-based visas including H-1B, L-1, TN, and O-1 classifications. Our services cover labor certifications, employer compliance, and green card petitions for multinational corporations and small businesses. With expertise in national interest waivers, we help employers secure work authorization for specialized professionals.
Family Immigration
Our family immigration practice handles marriage-based green cards, fianc visas, and relative petitions across all family preference categories. We assist with adjustment of status applications, consular processing, and removal of conditions on temporary residency. Our team provides personalized guidance for complex family reunification cases involving international marriages and multi-generational petitions.
Citizenship Applications
We guide clients through the complete citizenship process including eligibility assessment, N-400 application preparation, and interview preparation. Our services cover citizenship through birthright, derivation, and naturalization pathways. We also handle certificate of citizenship applications and represent clients in immigration court for citizenship-related matters.
Deportation Defense
Our deportation defense practice includes representation in immigration court for removal proceedings, asylum applications, and cancellation of removal cases. We handle bond hearings, appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, and emergency stay of deportation requests. Our attorneys also assist with voluntary departure and reinstatement of removed individuals.
Consulate Processing
We manage consular visa applications at U.S. embassies worldwide, including immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing. Our services cover K-1 fianc visas, CR-1 spousal visas, and employment-based immigrant visas. We prepare complete visa packages, conduct mock interviews, and coordinate with consular officials to ensure smooth application processing at international posts.
People
Harun Kazmi
Attorney At Law
Harun Kazmi, a California Bar member since 2000, specializes in immigration law with 20+ years of experience. He holds an LLM in International Law from University of San Diego and speaks conversational German. He co-founded Kazmi & Sakata in 2004 after publishing immigration law research.
Clifford Sakata
Attorney at Law
Clifford Sakata, fluent in Japanese, brings international experience from work with the U.S. State Department and Japanese corporations. A member of AILA since 2003, he focuses on employment immigration and consular processing. He co-founded Kazmi & Sakata after working at the San Diego Superior Court.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in employment visas, family petitions, citizenship applications, deportation defense, and corporate immigration compliance across national and international jurisdictions.
How quickly can you process immigration cases?
Case timelines vary by visa type, but we've successfully completed H-1B visas in under two months and green card processes within one year.
Do you handle international immigration matters?
Yes, we represent clients at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide and manage immigration cases for international corporations and families.
Can you help with urgent immigration situations?
While we don't offer emergency services, we prioritize prompt communication and can often expedite critical case components through standard procedures.
What makes your firm different from other immigration attorneys?
Our combined 20+ years of experience, direct attorney communication, multilingual capabilities, and comprehensive case management from start to finish set us apart.
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