Immigration Attorney in Rockville, Maryland
Immigration cases turn on details and deadlines. Attorney Jane Ho meets with you directly, in Mandarin or English, to explain your options and prepare your case carefully.
Immigration Matters
Asylum
Preparing affirmative and defensive asylum cases, including declarations and supporting evidence.
Family-based immigration
Petitions for spouses, parents, children and other relatives; adjustment of status and consular processing; I-730 follow-to-join petitions for family of asylees.
Employment-based immigration
Extraordinary-ability (EB-1A) and other employment-based petitions.
Adjustment of status & other applications
Green card applications, work permits, travel documents and related filings.
Citizenship
Naturalization eligibility review and application assistance.
Immigration court
Representation in removal proceedings. Please contact us immediately if you have received a Notice to Appear or a hearing date.
Initial consultations are by appointment, at the office or on Zoom, and are scheduled by our legal assistant. A consultation fee applies and is credited toward your legal fee if the office takes your case.
Civil, criminal and immigration courts and tribunals provide interpreters when a party does not speak English. But interpreting is difficult, and mistakes can happen when questions and answers are rendered between English and Chinese. When the judge or adjudicator speaks only English and the client speaks only Chinese, neither of them may realize that a question or answer was interpreted incorrectly.
Attorney Ho is fluent in both languages. When a court-appointed interpreter is used, she listens to both sides of the exchange, so that she is able to:
- Recognize when a question put to you is interpreted inaccurately.
- Recognize when your answer is rendered incorrectly in English.
- Raise the problem with the judge or adjudicator, as the court’s procedures permit, so it can be corrected on the record.
- Prepare you before the hearing on how to testify clearly through an interpreter.
Every case is different, and this does not guarantee any particular outcome.
What to Bring to a First Consultation
- Passport and any visas
- I-94 record, if you have it
- Any notices or letters from USCIS, immigration court or other agencies
- Copies of prior applications you or your family have filed
- A short timeline of your immigration history
Common Questions
Is there a deadline for filing for asylum?
Asylum applications are generally subject to a one-year filing deadline, with limited exceptions. Because timing can affect your options, contact us as soon as possible to review your dates.
Can my family join me after I am granted asylum?
In many cases, an asylee may petition for a spouse and unmarried children under 21 using Form I-730. Eligibility depends on the facts, so please schedule a consultation.
Can I speak with the attorney in Chinese?
Yes. Attorney Ho communicates in Mandarin Chinese and English.