Knowledgeable Immigration Attorney

As an experienced Immigration Lawyer, Venessa Masterson can assist you with a wide range of complex immigration issues. Attorney Masterson strives to provide exceptional representation and advocacy in all areas of immigration, visa, and citizenship law. From deportation to citizenship, her office has a proven track record of success and is ready to work tirelessly to help you achieve your immigration goals. Navigating through Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is complex and can be very overwhelming without the experience and skill of an effective immigration lawyer on your side.

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At The Law Offices of Venessa Masterson & Associates, PLLC, we provide quality and aggressive representation and can help you to prepare for and implement the best strategy to attain your immigration-related goals. Because of our many successes, many of our immigration cases come to us through referrals from existing clients and other attorneys. Call us at (978) 323-7880 for all your immigration questions and legal needs.

“My wife and I are grateful for Attorney Venessa Masterson. Venessa assisted us with the Fiancé Visa application, Green Card application and interview. Venessa and her team are professional, organized, experienced and hard working. We couldn't of asked for a better immigration attorney. We truly appreciate Venessa and her staff for being so great during this whole process…”

Tim L.

Immigration Services & Details

Family-Based Immigration

Family Visas

Marriage Visas

Work Permits

Immigration Court

Citizenship

Green Cards

K-1 Visas – Fiancee of US Citizen

Removal of Conditional Residency

Hardship Waivers

Consular Processing

K-3 Visas – Spouse of US Citizen

Asylum, Refugees, Protection for Persons Fleeing Persecution

Family-Related Visas for Fiancées, Spouses, Children of U.S. Citizens

Removal (Deportation Defense) Proceedings

Automatic Acquisition of Citizenship

V Visas – Spouse/Child of Lawful Permanent Resident

And So Much More

Matters Related to Processing

Matters Related to Processing

Matters Related to Processing

Travel and Re-Entry Documents

Relief from Deportation / Removal

Employment Authorization

Petitions to Re-Open Deportation / Removal Orders

Matters Related to Processing

Social Security Cards

Bond Hearings – Release from Immigration Custody

Driver’s Licenses & REAL ID Act

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Why Choose Our Firm?

  • We take your case very personal and we are thorough, dependable and professional in every sense of the word.
  • Our no-nonsense approach means we take the time to make sure you are properly prepared before you attend your interview, a very crucial endeavor in the immigration proceeding, which can potentially mean the difference between approval and denial.
  • You have our personal attention from start to finish, which means there is no room for confusion at any stage in the proceeding.
  • We believe honesty is the best policy, as such, we never offer you false hope. We assess your particular situation and give you clear facts to help you make an educated decision.
  • Our fees are very reasonable and we provide you with suitable payment plans that YOU can afford to make.

Immigration FAQs

  • What Types Of Immigration Cases Does Your Firm Typically Handle?

    Our firm handles mostly family-based immigration. This essentially involves family related petitions and removal proceedings. Family based petitions are typically people looking to bring their loved ones into the country or file adjustment of status for family members, as well as people looking to renew their green cards or file for their citizenship.

  • What Factors Does USCIS Consider In Granting An Individual Immigration Status?

    This varies and depends on the types of benefits sought. In matters involving a spousal application or a fiancé visa, immigration is looking to make sure that the relationship is bona fide and not entered into for purposes of circumventing immigration laws, meaning the relationship is not solely for purposes of obtaining a green card, but it is a genuine relationship. With regard to Citizenship applications, they look, amongst other things, to make sure that the applicant has good moral character within the five years prior to filing. And with regard to adjustment of status, they look to make sure amongst other things, that the applicant has not engaged in any crime involving moral turpitude, which can prevent approval or interfere with approval of the petition. Moral turpitude, essentially means that you have not engaged in any act that can be interpreted as a crime by community standards.

  • What Is The Difference Between An Approved Visa, A Green Card And Becoming A US Citizen?

    An approved visa is issued by the US consulate to people coming into the United States with either an immigrant or a non-immigrant visa.


    An immigrant visa is issued to qualified applicants and allows them to work and live permanently in the United States. A non-immigrant visa is a visa that allows a temporary visit to the United States.


    A green card grants permanent residency to whomever it is issued to, and it allows them to work and reside permanently in the US.


    With regard to obtaining US citizenship, there are different categories that can apply to various cases. There is a wide range of circumstances depending on your current status. A child can become an automatic citizen if at the time of their birth, one or both parents are US citizen. If after their birth and before turning 18yrs of age, one or both parents becomes a citizen, they may automatically be a citizen even if they are now passed the age of 18.


    If an adult is filing and does not meet the above criteria, they may not be eligible to file for citizenship until 90 days before their 5-year anniversary of obtaining their green card. If a person is married to a US citizen for at least three years from the date they became a green card holder, they may be eligible to file for citizenship. There are exceptions of course and the advice of an experienced immigration attorney may be necessary in helping you understand your eligibility category.

  • What Steps Should Someone Take To Begin The Immigration Process?

    There is a wide range of immigrations benefits and categories available and the steps to begin any immigration process will depend on your current circumstances, status and qualifications at the time of filing. For example, if you enter the country with or without a visa, and marry an American citizen, you may be able to adjust your status through an alien petition in the US.


    If you are employed by a US employer, the employer may be able to assist you with filing for adjustment of status in order to obtain permanent residency otherwise known as a green card.


    Immigration laws can be tedious and complex due to the broad range of categories involved.