Rockville, Maryland
Immigration Lawyer in Rockville, MD
Altius Immigration Law represents individuals and families across Rockville and Montgomery County — from downtown and Twinbrook to King Farm and North Bethesda. Our office is in Georgetown, and much of our work for Rockville clients is handled remotely in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.
This page covers what people in Rockville search for most: adjustment of status — becoming a permanent resident without leaving the United States.
Adjustment of Status, Explained Briefly
If you are in the U.S. and an immigrant visa is available to you — most commonly through a spouse, parent, or child who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident — adjustment of status is the process of applying for your green card from inside the country, without consular processing abroad. A typical marriage-based case pairs the family petition with the adjustment application, work authorization, and travel permission, and ends with an interview.
That interview matters more than it used to: since May 18, 2026, USCIS requires attorneys to be physically present at field-office interviews rather than joining remotely. A lawyer who can actually sit next to you at your interview is no longer a convenience — it is the only way to have one there at all.
What We Handle for Rockville Clients
- Adjustment of status — marriage-based and other family-based green cards, from petition through interview. See our family-based immigration services.
- Consular cases — when your spouse or relative is abroad and the case runs through a U.S. consulate instead.
- Employment-based green cards — including the EB-2 National Interest Waiver for researchers, health professionals, and specialists working along the I-270 corridor.
- Citizenship and naturalization — the final step, including preparation for the interview and civics test.
Local Practicalities
- Maryland's immigration courts sit in Hyattsville and Baltimore (EOIR's court list).
- USCIS field offices are appointment-only — no walk-ins. Interviews and naturalization ceremonies happen there; use the field office pages to check yours before traveling.
- We don't publish filing fees or processing times, because both change: current figures live in the USCIS fee schedule (G-1055) and the processing times tool.
Rockville Immigration FAQ
Do I need a lawyer in Rockville specifically?
Immigration law is federal — your case is the same in any state. What matters locally: since May 2026 your attorney must attend USCIS interviews in person, so a firm within reach of the field office handling your case has real value. We meet clients in person in Georgetown and handle everything else remotely.
My spouse is a U.S. citizen and I'm here in Rockville. Where do we start?
Usually with the marriage-based petition and adjustment filing, prepared together. The right first step is a consultation to confirm eligibility — schedule one here.
What languages do you work in?
English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.