About Us

Our team

20 years of hands on, exclusive, immigration experience 

Malathi Benjamin

Lead Attorney

With over 32 years of legal experience, Malathi has successfully advocated for clients here in Los Angeles and across the globe. Malathi is known throughout the community for her integrity and honesty in dealing with clients.

Elisabeth Yau

Paralegal

Elisabeth is an invaluable member of Malathi’s team. Her strong organizational and administration skills combined with an amazing work ethic keeps the Law Office of Malathi Benjamin moving like clockwork.

Our History

The Law Office of Malathi Benjamin is located in Pasadena, CA and represents clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area and across the globe. Due to the federal nature of immigration laws Malathi Benjamin is able to represent clients throughout the United States and abroad. 

An immigrant herself, 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. 

Malathi Benjamin has a wealth of cross-cultural experience having lived in India, Sri Lanka, England, Dubai and now the United States.

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New Law helping spouses of US Citizens

On June 17, 2024 President Biden signed a new law which will help thousands of undocumented spouses of US Citizens apply for permanent resident (green card) status without having to leave the USA. This is not an amnesty and applicants will have to qualify for the new process (Parole in Place). What we know so far in terms of qualifying requirements is as follows:

  1. The applicant must be present in the USA, without having been legally admitted
  2. Must have been continuously present in the USA for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024
  3. Must be legally married to a US Citizen as of June 17, 2024
  4. Must not have a criminal history which would disqualify them
  5. Must not be a threat to national security or public safety
  6. Must warrant a favorable exercise of discretion


Minor children of the qualifying spouse may also be considered for parole.

BEWARE OF SCAMS. The application process is not yet open and we have to wait for more information from the USCIS before we can file for this benefit.