{"id":358012,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/immigration-and-naturalization-law.html"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:33:00","slug":"immigration-and-naturalization-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/hirealawyer\/choosing-the-right-lawyer\/immigration-and-naturalization-law.html","title":{"rendered":"What Does an Immigration Lawyer Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What Does an Immigration Lawyer Do?<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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U.S. immigration and naturalization law governs how foreign nationals can visit, work, live in, and ultimately become citizens of the United States. Because the rules are complex and vary by visa category, many rely on immigration attorneys to help them navigate applications, interviews, and eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Immigration laws are your guidebook for:<\/p>\n