Immigration Lawyer Serving Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County immigration cases are governed by federal law under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.) and Title 8 C.F.R.; Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 21 documented case results in Montgomery County with a 95% favorable outcome rate. Mr. Sris, a former prosecutor with multi-state bar admissions, provides full representation for family petitions, green cards, naturalization, and deportation defense. By appointment only.
Federal Immigration Law in Montgomery County
Immigration matters in Montgomery County are federal cases processed through the USCIS Baltimore Field Office at Fallon Federal Building, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201, and removal proceedings at the Baltimore Immigration Court. The Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.) establishes the legal framework for visas, green cards, citizenship, and removal.
Last verified: March 2026 | District Court of MD for Montgomery County | USCIS INA
Official Immigration Resources
Review the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.) (official USCIS) and the District Court of MD for Montgomery County website for court procedures.
Montgomery County Immigration Process
Immigration applications for Montgomery County residents are filed at the USCIS Baltimore Field Office. Removal defense cases are heard at the Baltimore Immigration Court. Mr. Sris handles family-based petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, naturalization, deportation defense, asylum, cancellation of removal, and VAWA petitions for Maryland residents.
- Schedule a consultation with Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. to review your immigration status and goals.
- Gather required documentation: passports, prior immigration filings, court records, and supporting evidence.
- File the appropriate petition or application with USCIS or respond to a Notice to Appear in Immigration Court.
- Attend all biometrics appointments, interviews, and court hearings as scheduled.
- Receive a decision from USCIS or the Immigration Judge; appeal if necessary.
- Complete any follow-up steps, such as adjusting status or attending a naturalization oath ceremony.
Immigration Filing Fees & Consequences
In Montgomery County, immigration applications carry specific filing fees and federal jurisdiction consequences including removal proceedings, unlawful presence bars (3-year, 10-year, permanent), and aggravated felony deportation outcomes.
| Application | Fee | Processing Time | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-485 Adjustment of Status | $1,440 | 8-14 months | Approved underlying petition |
| N-400 Naturalization | $760 | 8-14 months | 5 years LPR (3 if married to USC) |
| I-130 Family Petition | $675 | Varies by category | Proof of qualifying relationship |
| I-140 Employment Petition | $715 | 12-36 months | Job offer, labor certification |
| I-751 Remove Conditions | $850 | 12-24 months | Joint filing or waiver |
| I-589 Asylum | No fee | 2-5+ years | Fear of persecution |
Results may vary. Filing fees and processing times are subject to change by USCIS.
Immigration Law Experience
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris. The firm has over 120 years of combined attorney experience and 4,739+ firm-wide case results. Mr. Sris is consulted by Indian Consulate officials in Washington, D.C. on U.S. legal matters. By appointment only.
Montgomery County Immigration Case Results
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 21 documented case results in Montgomery County across all practice areas with a 95% favorable outcome rate. These include successful family petitions, adjustments of status, naturalizations, and deportation defenses.
Results may vary. Prior results do not aim for a similar outcome.
Immigration Lawyer Near Montgomery County
Our Rockville location serves clients at Montgomery County courts, accessible via I-270, I-495, Route 355 (Rockville Pike), Route 29, and Route 97 (Georgia Ave). Immigration lawyer near Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg. 24/7 phone consultations — (888) 437-7747 — meetings by appointment only.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C.
Rockville/MD Location — Montgomery County area (by appointment)
Phone: (888) 437-7747 | Local: (888)-437-7747
By appointment only.
Serving Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Wheaton, Kensington, Potomac, Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the USCIS office for Montgomery County, Maryland?
Immigration applications for Montgomery County residents are processed at the USCIS Baltimore Field Office at Fallon Federal Building, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201. Removal proceedings at Baltimore Immigration Court. SRIS handles all immigration matters for Maryland residents. 21 total documented case results across all practice areas (95% favorable outcome rate).
How long does naturalization take in Maryland?
Naturalization (N-400, $760 fee) takes approximately 8-14 months from filing to oath ceremony at USCIS Baltimore Field Office. Must hold green card 5 years (3 if married to U.S. citizen), meet English/civics requirements, and show good moral character. SRIS assists Montgomery County residents. 21 total documented case results across all practice areas (95% favorable outcome rate).
What is the penalty for unlawful presence in the U.S.?
Unlawful presence for 180 days to 1 year triggers a 3-year bar from reentry. More than 1 year triggers a 10-year bar. Permanent bars apply after certain prior removals or false claims to U.S. citizenship. Waivers may be available under I-601A.
Can a criminal conviction affect my immigration case?
Yes. Certain convictions, including aggravated felonies, crimes involving moral turpitude, and drug offenses, can make a noncitizen deportable, inadmissible, and ineligible for relief. An immigration attorney must analyze the specific statute of conviction.
What is the difference between asylum and refugee status?
Asylum is requested by someone already in the United States or at a port of entry. Refugee status is granted to someone outside the U.S. Both require a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
Related Immigration Resources
For more information, see our Maryland Immigration Lawyer hub page. We also serve Prince George’s County and Howard County. In Montgomery County, we handle criminal defense and family law. Learn more about our attorneys and our Maryland office.
Last verified: March 2026. Information updated as of 2026-02-15. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.