Mr. DeFelice was a former attorney with the Immigration and Naturalization Service now known as the Department of Homeland Security.The DeFelice law firm can assist you in the filing of petitions and various applications for obtaining permanent resident status in the United States or for obtaining temporary status through such means as an H (temporary worker) or F (student) visa and will assist you in filing for and obtaining United States Citizenship. He has also obtained relief for clients through the filing of relief through VAWA (Violence against Women Act) and in fact has written on that subject in a chapter of a Domestic Violence book published by the New York State Bar Association.The firm handles representation of individuals before the Immigration Court in New York and other States on issues concerning removal/deportation and, if you qualify for relief, can assist you with applications for cancellation of removal, asylum, or adjustment of status which can help you, your relative or friend avoid removal from the United States and legalize your status in the United States. Pending any removal hearing the DeFelice law firm will, if you qualify under the law, help you obtain a bond for release from detention pending your Immigration trial and can assist you in changing venue so that your Immigration case can be transferred to a location where you reside. A more detailed description of the services that the firm can provide are listed on the following site: www.immigrationnewyork.com