No matter where you're from, you deserve a fair fight.
The Law Offices of Tucker H. Sandler provides experienced, full-service legal representation in U.S. Immigration Law — for individuals, families, and businesses.
In these challenging times for immigration — Attorney Sandler is committed to fighting hard for you, your family, and your future in the United States.Schedule a consultation →
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An established immigration practice built on trust and results.
The Law Offices of Tucker H. Sandler provides experienced, full-service legal advice in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law — for individuals, families, and businesses. With 3,000+ cases handled and over 25 years in practice, clients receive professional, personalized representation at every stage.
Your case deserves an attorney who truly knows the law.
Specialty occupation, intracompany transfers, and extraordinary ability visas for professionals and employers.
EB-1 · EB-2 · EB-3
Employment-Based Green Cards
Permanent residence for priority workers, advanced degree professionals, and skilled workers.
IR · F-Series · CR-1
Family-Based Immigration
Sponsoring spouses, children, parents, and siblings for lawful permanent residence in the U.S.
I-589
Asylum & Refugee Status
Affirmative and defensive asylum representation, and adjustment from refugee status to permanent residence.
BIA · EOIR · Federal Court
Deportation Defense
Aggressive representation in removal proceedings and appeals through the BIA and Federal Circuit Courts.
E-2 · EB-5 · TN · PERM
Business & Investor Visas
Treaty investors, EB-5 green cards, NAFTA professionals, and PERM labor certification for employers.
FAQs
Common questions, clear answers.
Immigration law is complex. Here are answers to the most common questions we receive.
The H-1B visa is the primary route for specialty occupation professionals. Your employer must sponsor a petition with USCIS. Annual caps apply (65,000 regular + 20,000 master's exempt), so timing is critical.
Yes. U.S. citizens can sponsor immediate relatives — spouse, unmarried children under 21, parents — with no annual cap. Both citizens and permanent residents can sponsor other family members under preference categories.
Facing removal is serious, but options often exist — cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, asylum, withholding of removal, or appeals. Time is critical — contact us immediately.
Practice & Services
Full-service immigration representation.
Everything we do — from the specific visa categories we handle to how we work with you from day one.
Temporary Visas
Work, study & visit visas.
H-1B
Specialty Occupation
For professionals in specialty occupations — technology, engineering, finance, healthcare. Cap-subject and cap-exempt petitions, extensions, and amendments.
L-1A / L-1B
Intracompany Transfers
For managers, executives (L-1A) and specialized knowledge employees (L-1B) transferring to a U.S. parent, subsidiary, or affiliate. New office petitions available.
O-1A / O-1B
Extraordinary Ability
For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, and extraordinary achievement in film or television.
E-1 / E-2
Treaty Traders & Investors
For nationals of treaty countries engaged in substantial trade (E-1) or making qualifying active investments (E-2) in U.S. commercial enterprises.
K-1 / K-3
Fiancée & Spouse Visas
K-1 allows a foreign-national fiancée of a U.S. citizen to marry within 90 days of arrival. K-3 spouse visas available for faster reunification.
F-1 / M-1
Student Visas
Academic (F-1) and vocational (M-1) student visas, including OPT and CPT work authorization guidance and status maintenance.
H-2A / H-2B
Temporary Workers
For employers with temporary or seasonal needs — agricultural workers (H-2A) and non-agricultural temporary workers (H-2B).
P-1 / P-2 / P-3
Artists & Athletes
Visa petitions for internationally recognized athletes, entertainers, and artists — including exchange programs and culturally unique performances.
TN / USMCA
NAFTA Professionals
For Canadian and Mexican professionals in USMCA-covered occupations. Canadians may apply at port of entry; Mexicans at a U.S. consulate.
Permanent Visas & Green Cards
Building your future here.
EB-1 / EB-2 / EB-3
Employment-Based Immigration
Permanent residence for priority workers, professionals with advanced degrees, and skilled workers — including PERM labor certification.
IR / F-Series
Family-Based Immigration
For U.S. citizens and LPRs sponsoring immediate relatives, spouses, children, siblings, and parents for permanent residence.
CR-1 / IR-1
Alien Spouse Immigration
Comprehensive spousal petition representation — consular processing, adjustment of status, and I-751 conditional residence removal.
I-589
Asylum & Refugee Status
Affirmative and defensive asylum representation, and adjustment from asylee or refugee status to lawful permanent residence.
DV Lottery
Diversity Visa Lottery
Guidance for Diversity Visa selectees completing consular processing and adjustment of status within the program year.
N-400
Naturalization & Citizenship
Citizenship applications, N-400 preparation, interview coaching, and guidance through the naturalization ceremony.
Deportation Defense
Fighting for your right to stay.
Facing removal is one of the most serious situations a person can face. Tucker H. Sandler provides aggressive, experienced defense at every stage — from immigration court through federal appeals. Time is critical. Contact us immediately.
EOIR
Removal Proceedings
Aggressive representation before immigration courts (EOIR) in all stages of removal proceedings, including master calendar and individual hearings.
BIA
Board of Immigration Appeals
Appeals of immigration court decisions to the Board of Immigration Appeals, including briefing and oral argument where available.
Federal Court
Federal Circuit Court Petitions
Petitions for review in the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals when BIA decisions must be challenged at the federal level.
I-246 / Bond
Bond & Detention Hearings
Representation at bond hearings to seek release from immigration detention while removal proceedings are pending.
42A / 42B
Cancellation of Removal
Applications for cancellation of removal for lawful permanent residents and non-permanent residents who meet continuous presence and hardship requirements.
I-589
Defensive Asylum
Defensive asylum applications filed as a defense against removal for individuals who fear persecution in their home country.
We review your situation, immigration history, and goals. You'll leave with a clear understanding of your options and a recommended path forward.
Step 02
Case Strategy
Tucker H. Sandler personally develops a legal strategy tailored to your case — identifying the strongest petition category, timeline, and documentation requirements.
Step 03
Document Preparation
We guide you through gathering and organizing required documentation, drafting supporting letters, and preparing every form with exacting attention to detail.
Step 04
Filing & Submission
We file your petition with the appropriate agency — USCIS, DOS, DOL, or EOIR — confirm receipt, track progress, and respond to any requests for evidence.
Step 05
RFE & Interview Prep
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, we prepare a comprehensive response. For consular or adjustment interviews, we prepare you thoroughly for every question.
Step 06
Resolution & Follow-Up
Upon approval, we ensure you understand your new status, rights, and any future requirements — renewals, condition removal, or next steps toward permanent residence.
Who We Serve
Individuals & Families
Whether you're reuniting with a family member, pursuing a green card, or facing removal proceedings, we provide compassionate, expert counsel throughout your immigration journey.
Family-based green card petitions
Spousal and fiancée visas
Asylum and refugee protection
Naturalization & citizenship
Deportation defense & removal appeals
Businesses & Employers
From sponsoring a single key employee to managing a multinational workforce, we provide strategic immigration counsel that keeps your business moving.
H-1B specialty occupation petitions
L-1 intracompany transfer visas
PERM labor certification
EB-1/2/3 employment-based green cards
E-2 treaty investor & EB-5 investor visas
Ready to discuss your case?
Schedule a consultation with Tucker H. Sandler to understand your options.
About the Firm
Dedicated to your immigration journey.
An established Los Angeles immigration law firm with over 25 years of full-service experience.
Tucker H. Sandler
Founder & Lead Counsel
Tucker H. Sandler
Your advocate from start to finish.
The Law Offices of Tucker H. Sandler is an established law firm practicing in the area of U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law — handling complex immigration law matters, immigration-related litigation, and consular issues for individuals and businesses.
The firm successfully evaluates and provides solutions to individuals and businesses across the full spectrum of immigration law, including: Permanent Residence (Green Card); U.S. Citizenship; Intra-company transfers; Investors' Visas; Temporary Work Permits; Professionals and Bachelor Degree Holders; Sports & Entertainers; Researchers & Scientists; PERM Labor Certification; Work Authorization; and New Laws.
Additionally, the Law Offices of Tucker H. Sandler handles appeals through the BIA and Federal Courts for individuals in deportation proceedings.
In consulting with the Law Offices of Tucker H. Sandler, clients will experience professional, friendly service and will be active participants when making key decisions affecting their immigration case. Our primary focus is to provide high quality legal representation in a timely, personalized, and well articulated fashion.
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Licensed, State Bar of California
BIA Appeals & Federal Circuit Court Representation
Immigration Litigation & Consular Issues
3,000+ cases handled across all visa categories
Our Approach
How we work with clients.
01
Honest Assessment
We give you a realistic picture of your case — strengths, risks, and options — so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
02
Personal Involvement
You work directly with Tucker H. Sandler throughout your case — not a paralegal or associate. Your questions get answered promptly.
03
Thorough Preparation
Every petition, application, and filing is prepared with exacting attention to detail — because small errors can have significant consequences.
Your case deserves an attorney who truly knows the law.
3,000+
Cases Handled
25+
Years in Practice
AILA
Member Firm
BIA
Appeals & Federal Courts
FAQs
Common questions, clear answers.
Immigration law is complex. These are general explanations — not legal advice for your specific case.
Still have questions? Every case is different — schedule a personal consultation.
Work Visas
The H-1B visa is the primary route for specialty occupation professionals. Your employer must sponsor a petition with USCIS. Annual caps apply (65,000 regular + 20,000 master's exempt), so timing is critical. Cap-exempt employers — universities, nonprofits, and research institutions — may file year-round.
The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer managers and executives (L-1A), and specialized knowledge employees (L-1B) to a U.S. parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch. We also assist companies opening a new U.S. office under the L-1 new office pathway.
The O-1 visa is available for individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics (O-1A), or extraordinary achievement in film or television (O-1B). The petition requires substantial documentation of achievements and recognition in the field.
The TN visa under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA) allows qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals in specific occupations to work in the U.S. Canadians may apply at the port of entry; Mexicans at a U.S. consulate. TN status is granted in one-year increments but can be renewed indefinitely.
Family & Spouse
Yes. U.S. citizens can sponsor immediate relatives — spouse, unmarried children under 21, parents — with no annual cap. Both citizens and permanent residents can sponsor other family members under preference categories, subject to annual limits.
A U.S. citizen spouse files an I-130 Petition. If the foreign spouse is abroad, the case proceeds through consular processing. If in the U.S., adjustment of status may be available. Conditional residents (married less than 2 years) receive a 2-year green card and must file I-751 to remove conditions.
Yes — the K-1 fiancée visa allows a foreign-national fiancée of a U.S. citizen to enter the U.S. and marry within 90 days. After marriage, the foreign national may apply for adjustment of status to permanent residence. The K-1 process typically takes 6–12 months from filing.
Business & Investors
It depends on the scale of your plans. Treaty investor (E-2) visas work well for nationals of treaty countries making active investments. The EB-5 program provides a path to a green card for substantial investments creating 10 U.S. jobs. We evaluate your situation to recommend the right pathway.
PERM is a DOL process required for most EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green card cases. The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. We manage the entire process including documentation, DOL filing, and audit response.
Removal & Appeals
Facing removal is serious, but options often exist — cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, asylum, withholding of removal, or appeals. The Law Offices of Tucker H. Sandler handles deportation defense in immigration courts and appeals through the BIA and Federal Courts. Time is critical — contact us immediately.
Yes. Immigration court decisions may be appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). If the BIA upholds the decision, further appeal to the Federal Circuit Court is possible. Deadlines are strict — typically 30 days from the immigration judge's decision. Do not wait to seek counsel.
Green Cards & Citizenship
The DV Lottery makes up to 55,000 immigrant visas available yearly to people from countries with historically low immigration to the U.S. If selected, you must complete the process within the fiscal year. We help DV selectees navigate consular processing and adjustment of status.
Nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries may enter for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa, provided they have an approved ESTA. VWP travelers cannot extend their stay or change status in most circumstances. Over 40 countries currently participate.
USCIS Resources
Forms, fees & processing times.
Official USCIS forms and current filing fees for the most commonly used immigration applications and petitions.
Temporary Visa Forms
Work & visit petitions.
Form
Purpose
Filing Fee
Link
I-129
Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E, P, etc.)
