The Fernandez Law Firm, PC is a dedicated immigration law practice based in San Luis Obispo, California, founded with the mission of assisting and representing the immigrant community throughout the United States. Led by a Venezuelan immigrant attorney, the unique perspective of combining U.S. and Latin American legal and cultural experience allows the firm to provide personalized, effective, and compassionate immigration solutions in both English and Spanish.
The firm is authorized to practice immigration law in all 50 states and has successfully managed numerous cases nationwide. It specializes in helping clients through complex processes with a focus on professionalism, empathy, and achieving the best possible outcomes. The team is particularly skilled in family-based petitions, humanitarian programs, employment-based visas, and relief for victims of crimes.
Services Offered
- Immigration Law General Consultation
- Asylum
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Parole Programs
- Humanitarian Parole for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV)
- Parole-in-Place for Military Family Members
- Deportation and Removal Defense
- Family Petitions for spouses, children, parents, and siblings
- Fiancé(e) Visas for U.S. Citizens (K-1 Visa)
- Employment or Talent Petitions
- Extraordinary Ability Petitions (EB1-A)
- National Interest Waiver for Professionals (EB2-NIW)
- Permanent Residency, Consular Processing, and Work/Travel Permits
- Work Permits
- Travel Permit
- Adjustment of Status / Green Card
- Consular Processing / Immigrant Visa
- Removal of Conditions on Marriage-Based Permanent Residence
- Permanent Residence Renewal
- Temporary / Non-Immigrant Visas including Tourist/Business (B-1/B-2), Student (F-1), TN for Mexican/Canadian Citizens, and Treaty Investor Visas (E-2)
- Change of Status
- Extension of Status
- Waivers including Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver (I-601A) and Inadmissibility Waivers (I-601, I-212)
- Immigration Benefits for Victims of Crimes or Domestic Abuse including U Visas, T Visas, VAWA Protection, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship Acquisition
Services are available to clients across all 50 U.S. states, with support provided in both English and Spanish. The firm’s founder holds a Master of Laws in International Law from the University of Miami and is licensed to practice in California and Venezuela.
