A: We exclusively handle immigration-related matters including, but not limited to the following: temporary work visas, permanent residency through an employer, permanent residency through a spouse or family member, I-9 compliance, and employer sanction issues.
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A: Our office is located at 2005 Swift Ave., in N. Kansas City, Missouri. View a map of our location.

A: Roberta generally schedules her own appointments. It is best to contact our office directly at (816) 561-7788 or email us at info@farrell-lawoffice.com.

A: We do not charge for the initial phone conversation where we establish the details of your case, answer basic questions and determine if we will be able to assist you further.

A: Yes. Because immigration law is practiced at the federal level, we can assist with your immigration concerns regardless of where you live. Our current clientele includes people in and around the greater Kansas City metropolitan area as well as those located in other parts of the U.S. and in other countries.

A: If this is your first appointment with the office, you should plan to bring your passport(s), your current I-94 and any other immigration documents you possess (such as I-20s, EAD cards, previous visa approval notices, etc.). We will inform you of specific documents to bring when we schedule your appointment.

A: Yes. We accept credit cards through PayPal. There is a 3% fee for this service.

A: Yes. We have provided private training sessions to managers and Human Resources personnel on employment-related immigration matters. We have also given public talks for various organizations and at colleges and universities.

A: It is important that you notify our office of any change of address so that we may update your file. You must also notify USCIS by submitting Form AR-11 at https://egov.uscis.gov/coa/displayCOAForm.do.

A: There are a number of USCIS-approved physicians throughout the United States. You will find the online database here: https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor.

A: USCIS has very particular requirements for the photos they will accept and it is not recommended that you get photos taken without knowing these requirements. You will find the specification page here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html.

A: Although there is plenty of information and misinformation available on the internet, it is the job of the attorney to assess your full immigration history, your current situation and what your needs are to determine the best course of action. Therefore, we recommend scheduling a consultation to learn what options are available to you.

A: If your case is pending with USCIS, their website allows you to check the status of your case online: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do. You will need to have your receipt number in order to utilize this feature

If your case is pending with the Department of Labor, their website does not currently have the ability to provide an update online. You can check the current processing date on the FLAG portal: https://flag.dol.gov/processingtimes. The first two blocks of dates are processing times for Prevailing Wages, and the third block of dates provides "PERM Processing Times."