U.S. Immigration Attorney Based in New York

We are a U.S. Immigration Law Firm Specializing in Non-Immigrant Visa, Green Card, and Citizenship Matters.
Tigris Legal PLLC is an immigrant-owned law firm specializing in the U.S. immigration practice. Based in New York, we serve clients with various backgrounds nationwide and internationally.
We provide legal services to individuals who plan to obtain U.S. non-immigrant visas, green cards (employment-based/family-sponsored), and citizenship; companies planning to conduct businesses in the U.S.; and U.S.-based companies that plan to hire non-immigrant and immigrant employees.
What we do
Our firm provides legal services on the immigration matters listed here. For more details, please visit our “Services” page.
Nonimmigrant Visa
If you wish to travel to the U.S. or pursue full-time study or career in the U.S., you will need a nonimmigrant visa for which you need to meet certain criteria.
Green Card
Green card holders can live and work permanently in the U.S. as permanent residents so far as they comply with certain requirements.
Citizenship & Naturalization
Lawful permanent residents of the U.S. can obtain citizenship through a process called naturalization when they meet certain criteria.
Response to USCIS Notice
If applicable, applicants for U.S. visas or citizenship must submit responses to the Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny issued by USCIS.
Waiver Application
U.S. visa applicants subject to certain grounds of inadmissibility need to obtain a waiver to remove such restrictions to reenter the U.S
Incorporation
Certain U.S. work visas involve incorporations of business entities in the U.S.
Client Testimonials
“The attorney handled my NIW green card case with great efficiency and care. From drafting letters to helping me gathering the necessary documents I always received timely and accurate guidance. My case went perfectly smooth without RFE and I received my green card directly on the mail without interview. Would recommend this law firm to anyone.”
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“I worked with other law firm for my Eb2 NIW, which was a little frustrating to me. So, I chose Tigris Legal for my consular processing. I would say I should have chosen Tigris for my I-140 application. Quick responses, hard work, adequate advice etc.”
Yoji Ogura
Recent Posts

What Type of EB-2 NIW Cases are Approved or Denied?
by Akiko Yamada, Esq. December 5, 2023
To be eligible for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) classification, a petitioner must (a) be a member of the professions holding advanced…

USCIS’ Update on J Visa 2-Year Foreign Residence Requirement
by Akiko Yamada, Esq. November 28, 2023
USCIS has issued policy guidance regarding the 2-year foreign residence requirement for the nonimmigrant exchange visitor (J) classification…

What is EB-2 NIW Green Card?
by Akiko Yamada, Esq. November 21, 2023
EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a second preference category of employment-based green card petitions. NIW…