# Immigration Lawyers in Alexandria, VA | Altius Immigration Law

> Altius Immigration Law PLLC is a U.S. immigration law firm in Washington, D.C., serving clients in all 50 states. Principal attorney: André Matias. Practice areas: green cards, family-based immigration, employment-based and temporary work visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, P-1), investment visas (E-2), adjustment of status, and citizenship & naturalization.

Source: https://altius.law/blog/alexandria-va-improved/

Summary: Altius Immigration Law serves Alexandria: family and marriage green cards, employment-based cases, and citizenship — in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.

##### Alexandria, Virginia

# Immigration Lawyers in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria has been an international city for as long as it has existed — today its neighborhoods, from Old Town to the West End, are home to communities from Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Altius Immigration Law represents Alexandria families and professionals in **English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French**, from our office in Georgetown — up the George Washington Parkway, or a call away.

## What We Handle for Alexandria Clients

-   **Family-based immigration** — marriage-based green cards, petitions for spouses, parents, and children, [adjustment of status](https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-of-status), and consular cases. See our [family-based services](/family-based-immigration-lawyer/).
-   **Employment-based green cards** — including the self-petitioned [EB-2 National Interest Waiver](/employment-based-immigration/eb-2-niw/) for professionals and specialists.
-   **Temporary status** — [visitor, student, and work-visa questions](/temporary-visas/), extensions, and changes of status.
-   **Citizenship and naturalization** — through the interview, the civics test, and the oath ceremony.

## Why Families Choose a Local Firm

Immigration law is federal — the forms are the same everywhere. Three things are local:

1.  **The interview.** Since **May 18, 2026**, USCIS [requires attorneys to be physically present](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20260713-AttorneysAndRepresentatives.pdf) at field-office interviews, except in limited circumstances. Your lawyer either shows up or you sit there without one.
2.  **The courts.** Northern Virginia's immigration courts sit in **Annandale and Sterling** ([EOIR's court list](https://www.justice.gov/eoir/immigration-court-operational-status)).
3.  **The language.** A case explained in your own language — for many Alexandria families, Spanish, Portuguese, or French — is a case you actually understand at every step.

We don't publish filing fees or processing times because both change. Current figures: the [USCIS fee schedule (G-1055)](https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055) and the [processing times tool](https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/).

## Alexandria Immigration FAQ

#### Do you meet Alexandria clients in person?

Yes — at our Georgetown office, an easy trip up the Parkway or by Metro. Most of a case can also run remotely if you prefer.

#### My relative entered legally but overstayed. Can anything be done?

Sometimes — the answer depends on the entry, the family relationship, and the immigration history. This is exactly the kind of situation to assess in a consultation rather than guess about: [schedule one here](https://calendly.com/altiuslaw/initial-consultation).

#### What does a first consultation involve?

We review your history and your goal, map the realistic options, and tell you honestly which — if any — we'd recommend pursuing.

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