Blumsack & Canzano

For many immigrants already inside the United States, filing for Adjustment of Status (“AOS”) through Form I-485 is one of the most important steps toward obtaining lawful permanent residence. Traditionally, immigration law has recognized that some applicants may complete the entire green card process inside the United States, while others may need to attend immigrant visa processing abroad through a U.S. consulate. Recently, discussions surrounding Adjustment of Status have increasingly...

For many immigrants and international families living in Boston and throughout Massachusetts, the immigration interview is often one of the most stressful parts of the entire immigration process. Whether the case involves a marriage-based green card, employment-based immigration, adjustment of status, naturalization (N-400), asylum, or another USCIS application, many applicants eventually ask the same practical question: should an immigration lawyer attend the interview with you? In reality,...

Few legal matters are more emotionally difficult than disputes involving child custody. In Massachusetts, custody cases often arise during divorce proceedings, paternity actions, post-divorce disputes, or situations involving disagreements over parenting decisions, relocation, school choice, or visitation schedules. For many parents, the legal process itself can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions, family dynamics, and concerns about a child’s future become deeply intertwined. One of...