Immigration & Civil Litigation
Areas of Practice
We Are Creative & Passionate Fighters
Immigration law changes constantly. Policies shift, court decisions redefine what is possible, and enforcement practices evolve without warning. Each change brings both opportunity and risk. Navigating this system takes more than legal knowledge. It takes strategy, clear communication, and a willingness to fight.
Slatton & Hass Immigration Advocates is a full-service immigration and civil litigation firm. We represent individuals, families, businesses, and survivors of abuse across nearly every area of immigration law, and we take agencies like ICE and DHS to court when they break the law. We explain complex legal processes in plain language and guide clients through every step with precision and care.
How We Help
Full-service representation, built around your case.
Family-Based Immigration
We help families stay together and reunite across borders. Our family immigration services include:
- Family-based petitions for spouses, children, parents, and siblings
- Adjustment of status (applying for a green card while in the United States)
- Consular processing for relatives applying from abroad
- Waivers of inadmissibility for clients who would otherwise be barred from receiving a visa or green card
- Fiancé(e) visas (K-1)
Humanitarian Relief & Protection
We represent survivors of violence, persecution, and exploitation in claims for humanitarian protection, including:
- Asylum and refugee protection for individuals fleeing persecution
- VAWA petitions (Violence Against Women Act) for survivors of domestic abuse
- U visas for victims of qualifying crimes who assist law enforcement
- T visas for survivors of human trafficking
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) for children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected
Removal Defense & Federal Court Litigation
When a client's case moves into immigration court or federal court, we defend it aggressively. Our litigation work includes:
- Removal and deportation defense before immigration judges
- Habeas corpus petitions challenging unlawful detention
- Mandamus actions to compel agencies like USCIS or ICE to act on delayed applications
- Administrative challenges to unlawful agency decisions in federal district court
Business Immigration
We help employers and foreign national employees navigate the legal requirements of hiring and retaining international talent, including:
- Employment-based visas (including H-1B, L-1, O-1, and other nonimmigrant categories)
- PERM labor certification
- Employment-based green card sponsorship
- Compliance guidance for companies employing foreign workers
Citizenship & Naturalization
We guide lawful permanent residents through the naturalization process, including eligibility review, application preparation, and interview representation.
Civil Rights Litigation Against DHS & ICE
Slatton & Hass Immigration Advocates does not hesitate to sue the government when it violates the law. We hold the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement accountable through:
- Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) claims for wrongful detention, negligence, or abuse of authority by immigration officials
- Bivens claims for violations of constitutional rights committed by federal agents
- Constitutional and statutory challenges to unlawful ICE and DHS conduct
Human Trafficking Civil Litigation
Beyond immigration relief, we represent survivors of human trafficking in civil lawsuits under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), pursuing justice, accountability, and financial compensation from traffickers and the entities that profited from their exploitation.
Why Clients Choose Us
Experienced counsel. Clear guidance. Real resolve.
Slatton & Hass Immigration Advocates is a full-service immigration and civil litigation firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and survivors of abuse or exploitation nationwide. The firm combines deep immigration law experience with a willingness to litigate against the federal government, using every legal tool available, from family petitions to federal civil rights claims, to protect clients and challenge systems that cause harm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to important questions.
Does the firm handle both immigration cases and lawsuits against ICE?
Yes. The firm represents clients in traditional immigration matters (family petitions, asylum, business visas, naturalization) and also files civil lawsuits against ICE and DHS under the FTCA and Bivens doctrine for wrongful detention or abuse of authority.
What is a habeas petition in immigration law?
A habeas corpus petition is a federal lawsuit challenging the legality of a person's detention. In immigration cases, it is often used to seek release for someone held by ICE without adequate legal justification.
What is a mandamus action?
A mandamus action is a federal lawsuit asking a court to compel a government agency, such as USCIS, to act on a case that has been unreasonably delayed.
Can trafficking survivors get both immigration status and financial compensation?
Yes. Survivors may qualify for a T visa for immigration protection and may also pursue a separate civil lawsuit under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) for monetary damages.
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