Nuevo Camino Immigration guides families, workers, and individuals through the U.S. immigration system - in English and Spanish - from green cards and citizenship to visa petitions and removal defense.
From the first petition to the final oath, we handle every stage of the immigration journey - so your family has one trusted team through it all.
Family-Based Immigration
We guide families through every stage of the petition process - from initial sponsorship to the final green card interview - so no one waits longer than necessary.
Immediate relative petitions (I-130)
Adjustment of status
Consular processing abroad
Interview preparation
Naturalization and Citizenship
Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of life's great milestones. We prepare you thoroughly for the application, the civics exam, and the interview.
N-400 application preparation
Civics test coaching
Interview readiness
Oath ceremony guidance
Employment and Work Visas
From initial H-1B petitions to EB-2 and EB-3 permanent residency, we work alongside employers and employees to protect your right to work in the U.S.
H-1B specialty occupation
L-1 intracompany transfer
O-1 extraordinary ability
PERM labor certification
DACA and Humanitarian Relief
Protecting Dreamers and those who have survived violence or persecution. We handle DACA renewals and pursue every available humanitarian pathway.
DACA renewals
Asylum applications
U and T visas (crime victims)
VAWA self-petitions
Removal Defense
When someone you love receives a deportation notice, every day matters. Our team appears in immigration court to fight for the right to stay.
Immigration court representation
Bond hearings
Cancellation of removal
Appeals to the BIA
Consular and Visa Services
We prepare complete, accurate visa packages and coach clients on what to expect at the consulate - so the interview is a formality, not a surprise.
DS-260 and DS-5540 support
Nonimmigrant visa petitions
Waiver of inadmissibility
Embassy interview prep
Why Nuevo Camino
A firm built for families who cannot afford to fail.
Nuevo Camino - "new path" - was founded on the belief that skilled immigration representation should not depend on how much you earn or what language you speak. We are a bilingual firm built specifically to serve immigrant communities with the same quality of counsel available to anyone.
Our attorneys have family roots in the immigration experience. We understand what is at stake: jobs, families, futures. That is why we answer our phones, explain every step, and fight for every client with everything we have.
Every conversation, every document, every court filing - available in English and Spanish. You always understand exactly where your case stands.
One attorney, your whole case
You are assigned to a named attorney who knows your file, answers your calls, and appears in court if it comes to that. No handoffs to paralegals.
Flat-fee and transparent
We quote your case in writing before we start. No hourly billing anxiety, no surprise invoices. You know the cost before we file a single page.
Rooted in this community
Our attorneys grew up in and around immigrant communities. We understand what is at stake - not just legally, but personally and for your family.
Honest about outcomes
We will never overpromise a result. If a path looks difficult, we say so - and then we map every possible alternative that gives your case the best chance.
Our Attorneys
The people in your corner
A small, focused team - every attorney fluent in Spanish, every case handled with direct partner involvement from filing to resolution.
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Maria L. Vargas
Founding Attorney
Founded Nuevo Camino after a decade in federal immigration practice, driven by a belief that every family deserves skilled, compassionate counsel.
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Rafael A. Cisneros
Senior Immigration Attorney
Leads the removal defense practice, with extensive experience in immigration court hearings, bond proceedings, and Board of Immigration Appeals cases.
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Diana E. Paredes
Family Immigration Counsel
Specializes in family-based petitions and naturalization, helping hundreds of families complete the journey from petition to citizenship.
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Jorge M. Ochoa
Employment Visa Counsel
Works with businesses and foreign nationals on the full spectrum of work-based visas, from H-1B through PERM and EB-category green cards.
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How It Works
Your path, step by step
Immigration law is complicated. Our process is not. We break every case into clear stages so you always know what is happening and what comes next.
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Free Case Review
We start with a no-cost, no-obligation consultation - in English or Spanish - to understand your situation and map the realistic paths available to you.
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Strategy and Quote
We present a clear strategy, a realistic timeline, and a flat fee in writing. You decide whether to move forward - with no pressure and no obligation.
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Documents and Filing
We collect everything needed, prepare each form with meticulous care, and file on your behalf - following up with USCIS at every stage.
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Interview and Beyond
We prepare you thoroughly for any interview, appear alongside you when permitted, and stay available until your case reaches its final resolution.
Client Voices
Stories of new beginnings
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After two failed attempts with other lawyers, Maria and her team got my mother's visa approved in four months. We had our first family dinner together in six years.
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I thought the removal order meant everything was over. Rafael never gave up and the judge granted cancellation. I am still here with my children.
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Taking the oath was the happiest day of my life. Diana prepared me for every question and was there in the courtroom. I will never forget it.
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Yes - all of our attorneys and staff speak fluent Spanish. Your initial consultation, all follow-up calls, and every document we send you can be in Spanish if you prefer. You should never have to struggle to understand your own case.
How much does immigration representation cost?
We work on flat fees for most case types, quoted in writing before we begin. Fees vary by case complexity and type. Your free initial consultation will include a written quote so you know the full cost before committing.
My family member has a deportation order. Is it too late?
Not necessarily. There are often paths to relief even after an order of removal - including motions to reopen, cancellation of removal, and stays of removal. Please contact us immediately; time matters in removal cases.
How long does the green card process take?
It depends on the category. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens generally move fastest. Other family categories have priority date backlogs that can be years long. We will give you an honest timeline estimate at your consultation based on current USCIS and State Department data.
Can I apply for citizenship if I have a criminal record?
It depends on the nature and timing of any convictions. Some offenses are permanent bars; others are not. We review your complete history before advising on any application - and we will never file a naturalization case we do not believe is safe to file.
Free Consultation
Let us find your path forward.
Your situation is unique. Your options depend on your history, your family, and your goals. A free case review costs you nothing - and it may change everything.