Business Details
Trusted Immigration Legal Services in Stamford, CT
Founded by attorney Douglas R. Penn, our law firm specializes exclusively in U.S. immigration law, providing comprehensive legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses. With over 25 years of dedicated immigration practice, we combine deep expertise in employment-based and family-based petitions, visa applications, and citizenship processes with a commitment to ethical representation. Our team prioritizes client education, ensuring full transparency throughout complex immigration procedures while safeguarding legal rights at every stage.Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell's BV Distinguished Peer Review Rating and listed in Best Lawyers in America, we maintain strong professional relationships within the Stamford legal community and serve clients across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state region. Our practice extends to government agency interactions with USCIS, ICE, and the Department of State, supported by multilingual capabilities and community engagement initiatives that reflect our understanding of diverse client needs.
Services
Immigration Law
Employment-Based Immigration
Family-Based Petitions
Citizenship Applications
Work Visa Petitions
Green Card Processing
EAD Work Permits
I-9 Compliance
Deportation Defense
Asylum Applications
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of exclusive immigration law practice since 1997
- BV Distinguished Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Multilingual support including Spanish and American Sign Language
- Community-focused approach with local engagement initiatives
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America
Services
Immigration Law
Comprehensive immigration legal services covering visa applications, green card petitions, and citizenship processes. Our practice handles both family-based and employment-related immigration matters while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. We represent clients before USCIS, ICE, and the Department of State.
Employment-Based Immigration
Specialized business immigration solutions including H-1B visas, labor certifications, and EAD work permits. We assist employers with I-9 compliance and workforce verification while navigating complex employment-based immigration requirements for domestic and international companies.
Family-Based Petitions
Legal representation for family reunification cases involving immediate relatives and preference categories. Our services cover adjustment of status, consular processing, and petitions for spouses, children, and other qualifying family members seeking permanent residency.
Citizenship Applications
Guidance through the citizenship application process including eligibility assessment, documentation preparation, and interview representation. We help permanent residents meet requirements for U.S. citizenship while addressing potential complications in their immigration history.
EAD Work Permits
Assistance with Employment Authorization Document applications for individuals with pending adjustment of status or other qualifying immigration circumstances. We ensure proper documentation submission and compliance with regulatory requirements for legal work authorization.
People
Douglas R. Penn
Attorney & Founder
Immigration law specialist since 1997 with Martindale-Hubbell BV Distinguished rating. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Douglas represents clients before federal agencies and provides community education on immigration matters across Connecticut.
Shabnam Porbandarwala
Paralegal
Experienced immigration paralegal since 2020 with expertise in employment and family-based cases. Holds psychology degree and paralegal certification, fluent in Hindi and conversational in ASL and Spanish, with community event organizing background.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in employment-based and family-based immigration, including work visas, green cards, citizenship applications, and I-9 compliance for businesses.
Do you handle deportation defense cases?
Yes, we represent clients facing deportation proceedings with strategies for removal defense and alternative immigration pathways.
Can you assist with business immigration needs?
We provide comprehensive employer solutions including H-1B visas, labor certifications, and E-Verify compliance for workforce immigration needs.
What are your office hours?
Please contact us directly for appointment scheduling as our specific operating hours aren't publicly listed.
Do you offer multilingual services?
Yes, our team provides support in Spanish and American Sign Language with additional Hindi language capabilities.
How can I verify your legal credentials?
Our Martindale-Hubbell BV Distinguished rating and Best Lawyers in America recognition confirm our professional qualifications and ethical standards.
