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Building a life in the United States takes courage, paperwork, and patience. The immigration system is complicated, and one small mistake on a form can cost you months or even years. If you live in Baton Rouge and need help with a green card, citizenship, or a family petition, you deserve a legal team that treats your case like it matters. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is here to help.
Our Baton Rouge immigration lawyers guide families through the steps that lead to permanent residency and citizenship. We explain your options in plain language, prepare your paperwork carefully, and keep you informed at every stage. You do not have to face U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on your own.
If you need an immigration attorney in Baton Rouge, Prairieville, or Central, call us today at 888.501.7888 for a free consultation.
Immigration Cases Our Baton Rouge Lawyers Handle
We focus on the family and status matters that most Baton Rouge immigrants need help with. Our team can help you with:
- Citizenship and naturalization through Form N-400
- Family-based green cards (including petitions for spouses, children, or parents of U.S. citizens)
- Fiancé visas using Form I-129F
- Family petitions with Form I-130
- Adjustment of status through Form I-485
- Removing conditions on a marriage-based green card with Form I-751
- DACA renewals through Form I-821D
- Green card renewals with Form I-90
- Motions to reopen or reconsider a denied case using Form I-290B
Not sure which of these fits your situation? That is exactly what a free consultation with one of our Baton Rouge immigration lawyers is for. We will look at where you are in the process and point you to the right starting point.
Baton Rouge Immigration Statistics
Immigrant families are a growing part of life in East Baton Rouge Parish. These numbers show how many of your neighbors were born in another country and are working toward their own American dream.
31,600
foreign-born residents live in East Baton Rouge Parish.
6.97%
of the parish population was born outside the United States.
95.5%
of all people residing here are US citizens, higher than the national average.
Family-Based Green Cards and Fiancé Visas in Baton Rouge
Most immigration cases we handle start with family. The process usually begins with Form I-130, the Petition for Alien Relative, which proves your family relationship to USCIS. What you can file depends on your own status. U.S. citizens can petition for a spouse, a child, or a parent. Green card holders can petition for a spouse or an unmarried child, but not for a parent.
A marriage-based green card is one of the most common paths to permanent residency. We help spouses gather the right proof, complete their forms, and get ready for the USCIS interview.
If you want to bring a parent to the United States, you must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old. We review your family’s situation and tell you which options are open to you.
Fiancé visas work differently, and only U.S. citizens can file for one. If you are a U.S. citizen engaged to someone living abroad, we prepare Form I-129F, the Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), so your partner can come to the United States on a K-1 visa and marry you here. After marriage, the K-1 visa holder may apply for Adjustment of Status if eligible.
When your relative is already in the United States and eligible, we file Form I-485 to adjust their status to permanent resident without leaving the country.
Citizenship and Naturalization for Baton Rouge Residents
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a proud moment, and it opens doors that a green card cannot. U.S. citizens may gain additional rights and benefits, including eligibility for a U.S. passport and voting rights where permitted by law. The path to citizenship runs through Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization.
Our Baton Rouge naturalization attorneys review your eligibility before you file. We check how long you have held your green card, your time living in Louisiana, and any issues that could slow your case. Then we help you prepare for the English and civics test and your citizenship interview. Getting the details right the first time helps you avoid delays and denials.
Green Card Renewals and Removing Conditions
A green card is proof of your permanent resident status, and letting it lapse can create problems at work or when you travel. If your card is expiring, lost, or damaged, we file Form I-90, the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, to get you a new one.
Some green cards come with conditions. If you received a two-year card through a recent marriage, you must ask USCIS to remove those conditions before it expires. We handle Form I-751, the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, and help you show that your marriage is real. Missing this deadline can put your status at risk, so it is smart to start early.
DACA Renewals and Reopening Denied Cases
If you already have DACA, keeping it current protects you from removal and lets you keep working. A renewal is really two filings at once: Form I-821D to renew your deferred action, and Form I-765, the Application for Employment Authorization, to renew the work permit that comes with it. USCIS is still accepting and processing renewals for people who already have DACA, so sending both forms on time is the best way to avoid a gap in your ability to work. We recommend starting a few months before your current DACA and work permit expire.
Not every case ends the way it should. If USCIS denied your petition, you may be able to ask the agency to look at it again. There are two ways to do this, and both use Form I-290B. A motion to reopen asks USCIS to consider new facts or evidence that were not in your original file. A motion to reconsider argues that the decision was wrong based on the law or USCIS policy. We review your denial and file the one that fits. A denial is not always the end of the road.
How Our Baton Rouge Immigration Team Helps
Immigration paperwork is unforgiving. A wrong date, a missing document, or a late filing can undo months of work. Our team takes that weight off your shoulders. We prepare your forms, track your deadlines, and handle communication with USCIS so you can focus on your family and your job.
Gordon McKernan is a name Louisiana families know and trust. Our firm brings 679+ years of combined legal experience and over 180 employees, including 130+ staff and 47 attorneys to the table, with roots right here in the Baton Rouge community. Our bilingual team serves clients in both English and Spanish.
We are also well known as Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers, and that same fight-for-you attitude drives our immigration work. When you need help, we are ready.
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You do not have to figure out the immigration system alone. Our Baton Rouge immigration lawyers help with family petitions, green card renewals, citizenship, and denied cases. We guide you from the first form to the final decision.
We serve immigrant families across Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Central, and the surrounding parishes. Stop by our Baton Rouge office or call us from anywhere.
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