The landscape of U.S. immigration is changing
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Immigration Law is extremely complicated. Don’t make the mistake of failing to meet with an experienced immigration lawyer to analyze your options. Shaftel Law specializes in family immigration, employment immigration and deportation defense, and we are passionate about efficiently and effectively helping you overcome the obstacles that block your path. Our Colorado-based law firm—founded by Immigration Attorney Matt Shaftel—handles complex immigration cases and represents individuals and businesses throughout the state, the country and globally, all from our Colorado office in Lakewood/Denver. Need expert help with your immigration matter? Let’s talk!
A SECOND TRUMP PRESIDENCY – With Trump’s return to the White House, there is no question that dramatic changes are on the horizon. We understand how scary and difficult the next four years will be for the immigrant community, their families and friends. Our employment immigration system will also face challenges and changes. We will try to dispel misinformation and cover what is actually happening, and do our best to help everyone prepare for the changes to come. Below, I discuss the two types of deportation powers and the likelihood of Trump increasing deportations.
ABOUT COLORADO IMMIGRATION LAWYER MATT SHAFTEL
Founder and Owner Matt Shaftel
Shaftel Law specializes in handling the immigration needs of new and established companies, family immigration, deportation defense and asylum. Our experts are fluent in Spanish, and we aim to provide exceptional service
- Admitted to the California Bar (2004) and the Colorado Bar (2011)
- Stanford University, B.A., Economics and Political Science, 1997
- University of California, J.D., Hastings College of the Law, 2004
- Member of AILA National
- Chair of AILA (American Immigration Lawyer’s Association) CO’s Department of Labor liaison committee
- Member of the CBA (Colorado Bar Association) and DBA (Denver Bar Association)
“Matt is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the immigration process, and takes the time to thoroughly and effectively communicate with his clients. My biggest regret—as someone who initially thought that he could handle the process on his own—was that I didn’t involve Matt in the process sooner.”
University of Maryland Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Institute for Systems Research
The high reviews I see on here don’t surprise me – well deserved. We did a fair bit of research before beginning as we had some irregularities, and Matt stood out early on. The consultation phase is overwhelming and it was worth the extra (and expensive) hassle of weeding through other firms to find Shaftel. I respect that Matt includes interview preparation in the fee because it shows commitment to giving clients the best possible scenario – other fee systems seemed opportunistic and less quality-driven. Having been through it, we were very relieved to have had the prep. Our results came faster than expected. Matt and team were very flexible with us regarding our needs. Matt’s also a really personable guy with a great staff. Thanks so much for everything!
“His fees are very reasonable and certainly fair! My opinion is there are many lawyers who claim to be immigration specialists but their primary interest is hearing the ring of their cash register. Matt is different. Be reassured Matt Shaftel is one of the best and most reliable immigration attorneys in Colorado.”
RPh, PD
High-quality immigration services at a fair price
At Shaftel Law we pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs and budget. We conveniently represent clients in Colorado, across the country and beyond our borders—everyone from individuals and their family members to employers and their employees, from DACA and those facing deportation to entrepreneurs who are navigating potential pathways for their fast-growth startups. Need a green card or want help obtaining a visa? We can help.
Will Trump Increase Deportations – The Two Types of Deportations
November 16, 2024
There are two types of deportation power: (1) Immigration Court Deportations that that are typically used in the interior of the country, and (2) Expedited Removals (or “fast track deportations). I cover the basics of each and what we are …
How to get a Police Certificate at the Mexican Consulate in Denver, CO
September 11, 2024
Police certificates to show no criminal history are required to complete the immigrant visa process. This is the process to obtain residency that culminates in a final interview in Juarez, Mexico (for Mexican citizens). In this video, I describe the …
Texas Judge Halts USCIS from Issuing Any Approvals for the New Biden Parole in Place Program
August 27, 2024
Unfortunately, as predicted, a Texas District Court Judge has issued a temporary restraining order, barring USCIS from issuing any parole in place approvals for the next 14 days (at least).
USCIS is however still allowed to accept new cases. This order …