Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration Law Services in Silver Spring, MD
The Fogam & Associates has specialized in immigration law since 1996, providing strategic legal representation to professionals, entrepreneurs, families, and survivors. Founded by Edwin K. Fogam, an immigrant attorney with over 28 years of experience, our firm combines firsthand understanding of the immigrant journey with deep legal expertise. We focus exclusively on immigration law, offering personalized solutions for employment-based petitions, family reunification, humanitarian relief, and citizenship. Our practice model blends the personalized attention of a boutique firm with the resources of a larger network, ensuring clients receive both empathy and rigorous advocacy. We maintain transparency in fee arrangements and prioritize accessibility, believing legal excellence should be available to all who need it.Our team's cross-cultural fluency and multilingual capabilities enable effective communication with clients from diverse backgrounds. Recognized for excellence through awards like the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys' 10 Best Client Satisfaction award, we measure success by our clients' outcomes. With a proven track record in complex cases, including National Interest Waivers and asylum proceedings, we serve clients from initial consultation through final resolution. Our commitment extends beyond individual cases, advocating for systemic improvements in immigration policy while maintaining active involvement in legal education and community service. This combination of personal experience, professional excellence, and ethical practice makes us a trusted partner in navigating U.S. immigration law.
Services
Employment Immigration
Family-Based Green Cards
Humanitarian Relief
Naturalization
Asylum Cases
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 28 years of experience in U.S. immigration law
- Led by an immigrant attorney with firsthand understanding of client challenges
- Personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances
- Proven success in complex cases like National Interest Waivers and asylum
- Recognized for excellence through multiple legal industry awards
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- ABI Outstanding Professional in Law
- Cicero Award of Excellence
What people say
Fantastic job
Highly recommend
Professional
Successful results
Compassionate advocacy
Services
Employment Immigration
We help employers and skilled workers navigate employment-based immigration through H-1B petitions, labor certification (PERM), and related processes. Our strategic approach ensures compliance with complex regulations while maximizing approval chances. With deep understanding of both U.S. immigration law and the challenges faced by international professionals, we provide comprehensive solutions for temporary and permanent work authorization.
Family-Based Green Cards
Guiding U.S. citizens and permanent residents through family petition processes for spouses, children, and parents. We handle complex cases involving unlawful presence or inadmissibility through I-601 and I-601A waivers. Our compassionate approach recognizes the emotional stakes while maintaining rigorous legal standards to ensure successful family reunification outcomes.
Humanitarian Relief
Providing confidential legal services for survivors of abuse, trafficking, or violence through VAWA, U, and T visa relief. Our trauma-informed approach combines legal expertise with compassionate advocacy, ensuring clients receive both legal protection and access to necessary support services while navigating these sensitive immigration processes.
Naturalization
Preparing clients for every stage of the naturalization process from N-400 applications to interview preparation. We provide comprehensive guidance on eligibility requirements, documentation preparation, and test preparation while addressing potential complications like prior immigration violations or criminal records.
Asylum Cases
Representing individuals seeking asylum and withholding of removal in immigration court. We emphasize the importance of corroborating evidence and help clients build strong cases demonstrating persecution risk in their home countries. Our approach combines legal strategy with sensitive handling of traumatic experiences to maximize case success.
People
Edwin Khebila Fogam
Founder & Lead Attorney
Immigrant attorney with 28+ years of experience, admitted to practice in Maryland, New York, and U.S. Supreme Court. Recognized by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and ABI for excellence. Fluent in four languages with deep expertise in immigration law.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We focus on employment immigration, family-based petitions, humanitarian relief (VAWA/U visas), naturalization, and asylum cases, with particular expertise in complex National Interest Waiver applications.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your immigration needs and develop a tailored strategy for your case.
How do you handle complex immigration cases?
Our firm combines strategic legal analysis with personalized solutions, leveraging 28+ years of experience in handling complex cases including waiver applications and deportation defense.
What sets your firm apart from others?
Our unique combination of firsthand immigrant experience, multilingual capabilities, and proven success in complex cases provides clients with both empathy and legal excellence.
Do you serve clients outside the U.S.?
While based in Maryland, we represent clients globally, particularly from Africa and the Caribbean, with experience handling cases across various U.S. consulates and embassies.
