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Family Based
Green card and visa services for parents, spouses, children and siblings. Includes traditional and same-sex/non-traditional marriages, and fiancé visas
Employment
We handle all employment based immigration needs, temporary and permanent. Includes H-1B, R-1, E-2, O-1, L-1, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and Religious worker green cards
Green Cards
Services include marriage, family, and employment-based green cards, as well as the removal of conditions on green cards and the Diversity Lottery
Citizenship
We have successfully obtained citizenship and naturalization for clients throughout the Los Angeles area and around the globe
Criminal
In trouble with the police? Find out if there are any immigration consequences before you plead guilty or no contest
Asylum
If you are in fear of returning to your home country, find out whether you and your family qualify for asylum
Investment Based
If you wish to run your own business you may be eligible for an E-2, or EB-5 investment based visa
DACA | DAPA
(Deferred Action) Don’t be confused or misinformed about immigration reform. Learn whether you or your loved ones qualify for deferred action
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If you have questions or concerns, the Law Office of Malathi Benjamin can help. An immigrant herself, Attorney Benjamin has successfully navigated the confusing waters of immigration policy. Clients of ours don’t just get superficial advice, they get options that help inform their immigration plan of action.
Family based immigration is one of the most common ways of obtaining permanent resident status (a green card) in the United States. At the Law Office of Malathi Benjamin, we can handle all your family based immigration needs. Schedule a consultation and find out whether a family based option is right for you.
A green card, also known as a permanent resident card, is an ID card that reflects your permanent resident status in the United States. This status allows you to live and work freely in the US. In most cases a green card is valid for 10 years and is generally renewable indefinitely.
Filing for asylum can be an overwhelming process. Having a qualified and experienced attorney represent you can help calm your anxieties and ensure the highest chance of success.
There are three ways an individual can become a US citizen. By being born in the United States, by automatically acquiring citizenship through a a US citizen parent, or through a process called naturalization.
Criminal conduct, with or without a conviction, can result in serious immigration consequences, including deportation. Even permanent residents can face deportation for criminal conduct, but not U.S. Citizens. If you have been arrested and charged with committing a crime, you should seek immigration advice immediately.
For working professionals looking to immigrate to the United States, there are many employment-based immigration options available. The Law Office of Malathi Benjamin can advise you on the best avenue with the highest chance of success.

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The Law Office of Malathi Benjamin is located in Pasadena, CA. Due to the federal nature of immigration laws Malathi Benjamin also represent clients throughout the United States and abroad. An immigrant herself, Lead Attorney Malathi Benjamin provides personal and hands on service to her clients. She understands the trials and emotions involved in the immigration process and treats each client with respect and compassion.
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“We are living in a time where immigration policy is fragile. A time where the white house attacks those that have served and built this country from the ground up. At the law office of Malathi Benjamin, we want to reassure and assist you. So please do not hesitate to contact us or schedule a consultation.