Immigration Attorney You Can Trust.
Welcome to The Viera Law Firm. Immigration is not just about paperwork, it’s about protecting families, building futures, and keeping dreams alive.
At The Viera Law Firm, we provide trusted, compassionate legal representation in the areas of removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, humanitarian relief, all type of visas, and citizenship.
Led by Attorney Andy Viera-Rivera, a bilingual immigration attorney and licensed clinical social worker, our firm combines legal expertise with empathy to ensure every client’s story is heard and every case is prepared with care.
While immigration law remains the heart of our practice, we also serve clients in:
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Family Law, helping individuals navigate divorce, custody, visitation, and support matters with compassion and respect.
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Business Formation & Contracts, assisting entrepreneurs and professionals with PLLC/LLC formation, DBA registration, and contract drafting to establish strong, compliant foundations for success.
Whether you are fighting deportation, seeking protection, starting a new chapter in your family life, or building your business, The Viera Law Firm stands by your side with dedication, skill, and respect.
YOUR VOICE. YOUR RIGHTS.
OUR MISSION
At The Viera Law Firm, we are committed to providing honest, accessible, and strategic legal representation in immigration matters.
Our mission is to support individuals and families navigating complex immigration processes, including among others deportation defense, humanitarian relief, and family-based petitions, with clarity, empathy, and integrity.
Behind every case, there is a story. And The Viera Law Firm is here to fight for you.
IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES
Visas and
Green Card
Securing the right visa or green card is often the most important step in building a stable future in the United States. Whether you are reuniting with family, pursuing educational or professional opportunities, or seeking a permanent home, we are here to guide you through every stage of the process.
At The Viera Law Firm, we assist with:
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Family-Based Petitions
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Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas
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Employment & Student Visas
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Adjustment of Status
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Consular Processing
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Waivers of Inadmissibility
We provide detailed guidance and personalized support to help ensure your application is accurate, timely, and supported with the strongest possible evidence.
Deportation Defense
Facing deportation is one of the most stressful experiences for any immigrant and their family. At The Viera Law Firm, we fight to protect your right to stay in the United States.
We provide full representation in:
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Bond Hearings
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Cancellation of Removal
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Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT
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Motions to Reopen or Reconsider
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Appeals
We specialize in deportation defense, combining skilled courtroom advocacy with compassionate client support.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Becoming a U.S. citizen is an important milestone that brings security, opportunity, and a true sense of belonging.
At The Viera Law Firm, we guide clients through every step of the process from preparing and filing applications to interview and civics test preparation.
We provide experienced, supportive representation to help you achieve the goal of U.S. citizenship with confidence.
Employment & Student Visas
The United States offers opportunities for professionals, skilled workers, and students from around the world. Choosing the right visa and preparing a complete application is key to success.
At The Viera Law Firm, we guide clients through the process with clarity and care.
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Work Visas
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H-1B – specialty occupations requiring a degree.
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O-1 – individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, or business.
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Student & Exchange Visitor Visas
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F-1 – academic students.
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M-1 – vocational students.
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J-1 – exchange visitors, scholars, and trainees.
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Related Benefits
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Change or Extension of Status for students and workers already in the U.S.
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Whether you are coming to the U.S. for study, work, or training, we provide step-by-step legal support to help you achieve your goals.
Asylum and
Refugee Protection
The United States offers asylum and refugee protection to individuals who have suffered persecution or who fear future harm because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
There are two main types of asylum:
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Affirmative Asylum – filed directly with USCIS, usually within one year of arrival.
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Defensive Asylum – requested in immigration court as a defense to deportation.
At The Viera Law Firm, we provide full representation in:
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Preparing and filing asylum applications.
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Representing clients in immigration court.
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Pursuing related protections, such as withholding of removal and Convention Against Torture (CAT) claims.
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Requesting work authorization while cases are pending.
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Filing appeals or motions if a case has been denied.
We approach each case with compassion and careful preparation, working closely with you to present strong evidence and protect your future in the United States.
Contact us today for a confidential consultation about your asylum options.
Family-based Immigration
U.S. immigration law allows citizens and permanent residents to petition for their loved ones to join them or remain with them in the United States. These family-based applications are one of the most common ways to obtain lawful permanent residence (a green card).
At The Viera Law Firm, we help with:
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Immediate Relative Petitions: for spouses, parents, and unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens.
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Family Preference Petitions: for siblings and adult children of citizens, and for spouses and children of permanent residents.
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Adjustment of Status: applying for a green card while in the U.S.
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Consular Processing: completing the process abroad at a U.S. consulate.
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Fiancé(e) Visas (K-1) helping couples begin their lives together in the U.S.
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Work Permits & Travel Documents while applications are pending.
Our role is to guide families step by step, ensuring petitions and applications are accurate, timely, and supported with strong evidence.
Contact us today to begin the process of bringing your family together.
VAWA & Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa
Through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), survivors of abuse by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, parent, or child can apply for lawful status without the abuser’s knowledge or consent. VAWA offers a confidential path to safety, independence, and permanent residence.
SIJ status protects children in the U.S. who cannot return home due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment by one or both parents. With a state court order, eligible minors can apply for lawful permanent residence, giving them the stability and protection they deserve.
At The Viera Law Firm, we specialize in VAWA cases and SIJ Visas, providing compassionate and confidential representation to help survivors, children and families find safety and independence.
Contact us today to speak with an attorney who specializes in VAWA petitions and Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status.
Other
Applications
of Relief
At The Viera Law Firm, we also provide representation in a wide range of complex immigration matters, including:
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Appeals & Motions – challenging denials before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), filing motions to reopen or reconsider with EOIR or USCIS, and seeking federal court review when appropriate.
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Consular Processing & Waivers Abroad – guiding families through the National Visa Center (NVC), preparing for consular interviews, and filing I-601/I-601A waivers to overcome inadmissibility issues.
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Waivers of Inadmissibility – including unlawful presence waivers (I-601A), I-601 hardship waivers, and I-212 permission to reapply after deportation.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) – initial applications, renewals, and related work authorization requests.
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Humanitarian Parole – urgent humanitarian requests, family reunification parole programs, and parole-in-place for military families.
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U Visas – for victims of certain crimes who cooperate with law enforcement.
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T Visas – for survivors of human trafficking.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – renewals, advance parole, and related benefits.
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Other Humanitarian Relief – including deferred action requests, work permits, and travel documents tied to pending cases.
Whether you are seeking protection, challenging a decision, or applying for a waiver, we provide personalized, strategic representation to protect your future in the United States.
Andy Viera-Rivera, Esq.
Andy Viera-Rivera is a proud Latino, born and raised in Puerto Rico, and a lifelong advocate for justice. As someone who identifies as an immigrant himself, Andy understands the strength, sacrifice, and hope that define the immigrant journey. That connection fuels his mission to serve with compassion, integrity, and a sense of purpose.
Licensed to practice law in both New York and Puerto Rico, Andy brings over eight years of experience representing immigrant families across New York City. He has served as a private attorney, a nonprofit legal advocate, and a former federal prosecutor with the Department of Homeland Security, where he litigated complex immigration matters and gained extensive courtroom experience.
Throughout his career, Andy has worked with people from all over the world, individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and languages. Many of his clients have fled violence, persecution, and hardship in their home countries. With empathy and zealous legal representation, Andy has helped them navigate the U.S. immigration system and take critical steps toward safety, stability, and a better future.
While his connection to the Latino community remains a core strength, Andy’s practice is rooted in a universal belief: that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and protected.
He is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and while he does not offer clinical services through his law firm, his background brings a trauma-informed, human-centered approach to his legal practice, ensuring clients are met with understanding, respect, and care.
Andy founded The Viera Law Firm to provide compassionate, personalized legal representation in immigration and family law. His mission is clear: to stand by your side, protect your rights, and help you build the life you deserve.
It’s your story. Your rights. Your future.
And it’s Andy’s mission to fight alongside you every step of the way.
Founder and Principal Attorney
WHY CHOOSE
The Viera Law Firm
Choosing the right immigration attorney can make all the difference in your case. At The Viera Law Firm, you're not just hiring an attorney, you’re choosing a legal advocate with the experience, insight, and human understanding to stand with you during life’s most complex and challenging moments. We combine legal excellence, compassion, and personal dedication to fight for the best outcome for every client.
✔️ Former Federal Prosecutor for DHS
Andy Viera-Rivera offers extensive expertise from his role as Assistant Chief Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security and his experience as a federal prosecutor in immigration court, ensuring strategic advocacy to protect rights.
✔️ Experience Across Private, Nonprofit, and Government Sectors
Andy Viera-Rivera has extensive experience in immigration law private practice, nonprofit services, and the federal government. This diverse background provides him with a unique perspective of the immigration system, benefiting clients through balanced and credible legal strategies.
✔️ Informed by Mental Health and Trauma Expertise
Andy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has extensive experience supporting those affected by trauma and crisis. Although he provides services at Viera Law Firm solely as an attorney, his background allows him to understand the effects of legal processes and to approach each case with compassion and care.
✔️ Cultural Humility and Global Experience
Andy has represented clients globally, embracing diverse languages, cultures, and experiences. His practice is founded on cultural humility and the belief treating everyone with dignity and respect.
✔️ Latino, Bilingual, and Community-Rooted
Andy, a Puerto Rico native, identifies as Latino and an immigrant in the U.S. He is fluent in English and Spanish and has dedicated his career to advocating for immigrant communities in New York and beyond.
