Ballout Law, APC is an award-winning immigration law firm based in San Mateo and San Francisco, specializing in all aspects of U.S. immigration law. With over 30 years of experience, the firm stands out for its deep commitment to helping individuals and families navigate complex immigration challenges with clarity, care, and strategic legal expertise.
The firm’s approach is rooted in the personal experience of its founder, who immigrated to the U.S. at age 14, fostering a client-centered practice that treats each case with honesty and persistence. Ballout Law serves clients across all 50 states, offering multilingual support in Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, and French. It is highly regarded for its success in deportation defense, family-based petitions, and appellate work, with a track record of over 5,000 resolved immigration matters.
Services Offered
- Family-based Immigration (I-130, I-485, I-129F Fiancé(e) Petition)
- Special Juvenile Immigrant (SIJ) Self-Petition (I-360)
- Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (I-360)
- Asylum & Withholding of Removal (I-589)
- Convention Against Torture (CAT) (I-589)
- Cancellation of Removal (EOIR-42B, EOIR-42A)
- VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Self-Petition (I-360)
- U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa) for Victims of Crime (I-918)
- Appeals (Immigration Courts, BIA, 9th Circuit)
- Removal of Conditional Status (I-751)
- Motion to Reopen or Reconsider a Denial (I-290B)
- Credible and Reasonable Fear Denials
- Administrative Appeal Office (AAO) Representation
- Naturalization (N-400)
- Certificate of Citizenship (N-600)
- Derivative Citizenship (N-600)
- Adjustment of Status (Green Card) (I-485)
- Green Card Renewal or Replacement (I-90)
- Consular Processing (DS-260)
- Extend or Change Status (I-539)
- DACA (I-821D)
- Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conviction
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel (IAC)
- FOIA Records Requests (G-639)
- Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document (I-102)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) (I-821)
- Deportation Defense
- Motions & Appeals
The firm primarily serves individuals and families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, San Mateo, and nationwide, with notable success in asylum cases, VAWA petitions, and deportation proceedings. Recognized with an AV Preeminent® rating and Super Lawyers selection, Ballout Law is a trusted resource for those seeking knowledgeable and compassionate immigration legal support.
