Immigration Lawyer Raleigh
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to my first meeting with an immigration lawyer?
You should bring any documents related to your immigration history and current status. This may include passports, visas, I-94 records, prior applications or petitions, notices from USCIS or immigration court, and any correspondence from the government regarding your case. Depending on the nature of your case, you may also need relevant supporting documents such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, employment letters, or prior approvals. If some documents are missing, your attorney can advise you on how to obtain them.
What will the attorney review during my initial consultation?
During your first meeting, the attorney will discuss your immigration background, current status, and long-term goals. This typically includes reviewing how you entered the U.S., your visa or status history, any prior applications or denials, and whether there are potential issues such as overstays, unauthorized employment, or criminal matters. The goal of the consultation is to identify viable options and flag risks early.
How long does the initial consultation usually take?
Initial consultations typically last between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the situation. For example, cases involving prior immigration issues, removal proceedings, or multiple family members may require additional time. Your attorney will use this time to ask detailed questions and gain an understanding of your circumstances.
What happens after the consultation if I decide to move forward?
If you choose to retain the firm, we will outline a clear plan of action, including required forms, supporting evidence, filing deadlines, and fees. You will receive guidance on what documents to gather next and how the firm will communicate with you throughout the process. The goal is to provide structure, transparency, and realistic expectations from the outset.
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What Our Clients Say
Highly Recommended
I hired Mr. Singh for submitting my Naturalization Application. He successfully submitted my application and did a tremendous job explaining how to approach the interview. He also conducted a mock interview session which helped me in successfully answering questions during interview at the USCIS field office. I highly recommend his professional services.
Anu P.
I contacted HSD Immigratrion to go over my visa situation and understand the options available. Their services was so detailed and never shyed away from explaining me every step of the process. They did reach out when there were some amendments to the process and the adjustments that could be made to the situation....
Sathish A.
I have referred Rabindra when my friends needed legal counsel on immigration. Rabindra has been very responsive, even during busy immigration seasons like the yearly H1B application period. Immigration situations can be unique. I would highly recommend consultations with Rabindra or choosing his firm for representation with USCIS for immigration applications.
Prabu A.
Rabindra helped me prepare my green card RFE response, also provided consultation on my immigration process, very professional, detail oriented, reliable, and quick turnaround. He is always a go to person when I have a question related to immigration. I highly recommend HSD immigration LLC to others.
Prabhu S.
I would highly recommend Rabindra, his service is great, professional and of good quality and good value. He is digitized all docs and details submission process, which is very organized, clean and very nice. Post submitting the details, he reviewed all my forms thoroughly, clarified all doubts timely & promptly, ensure its validated correctly...
Fouzia S.
I hired HSD to apply for my spouse’s and our child’s immigration to US. HSD was very meticulous and on prompt throughout the entire process. They were also reasonable with their fees. They were quick to respond to any of my concerns and advised the best approach. My family is finally here and big...
Raj W.
Excellent service!
They took my AOS case very professionally, they guided me and my wife over all of the steps of the process and I am really happy with the results, positive and faster than I expected. In my experience, they really know the way to help people achieve their immigration goals. I...
Xavier S.
I had an excellent experience working with Attorney Rabindra Singh for my E-2 visa. He provided exceptional guidance and support throughout the process, ensuring I had all the information I needed. His professionalism, dedication, and cooperation were truly outstanding. I highly recommend Attorney Singh to anyone in need of an immigration attorney. He made...
Zeeshan R.
Rabindra Singh (HSD immigration) and his team were prompt and helpful in filing for a spouse Visa. When reached out with any query and timeline, they were quick to provide answers and assistance. The team provided timely updates on the process and helped end to end through preparation and filing of the visa. Greatly...
Sonam L.
I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service provided by Mr. Singh and Karishma in handling my visa application CR1. The entire process was straightforward and seamless, thanks to their expertise and dedication.
From the moment I contacted them, Mr. Singh and Karishma were attentive and responsive. They promptly addressed all my questions and...
Amit B.
I had a fantastic experience with Rabindra while navigating my U.S. citizenship process. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about my success. The support was invaluable. He answered all my questions patiently and provided reassurance during every step. I always felt like I had a trusted ally by my side. I highly recommend...
Mansi V.
Hi Rabindra and Karishma,
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the dedication, expertise, and compassion you demonstrated in filing of H-4 extension application.
Your skilful guidance and commitment to my interests were evident in every step of the process, and I am deeply appreciative of the support you provided during this...
Mamatha M.
Rabi and his team were very helpful in helping me get a student visa for my daughter within a few days. Me and my were really stressed and Rabi helped us throughout the process and filing the appropriate documentation. I highly recommend his counsel for any visa/immigration related issues. It was a pleasure to...
Ajaydeep S.
Our experience with this law firm has been absolutely outstanding. They assisted us with filing an Adjustment of Status (AOS) application for our in-laws/parents, and the process was seamless from start to finish. The Green Card was approved in an impressive record time, and incredibly, there was no request for evidence (RFE) throughout the...
Dinesh K.
I’m incredibly grateful to Rabindra Singh, Karishma Sharma and the entire HSD team for their outstanding support throughout my H4 application process. Their patience, professionalism and timely handling of all details gave me peace of mind during a stressful time. They were always responsive, answered all my questions clearly and kept me well-informed with...
Shivdeep Y.
I highly recommend Rabindra Singh and his firm, HSD – Help Secure Defend – Immigration Lawyer, LLC, for anyone navigating the immigration process. Over the past three years, Rabindra has been an incredible source of support and expertise for me and many others I know. His knowledge of immigration law is exceptional, and his...
Sudhipti D.
Lawyer Rabindra and his team especially Karishma exceeded our expectations!
Their exceptional knowledge of the USCIS regulations and procedures ensured our Adjustment of Status application was prepared flawlessly to avoid any RFE. Lawyer Rabindra’s meticulous attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to navigate complex immigration issues with ease makes his law firm...
Prince G.
We had a wonderful experience working with Rabindra Singh for my family based green card application. From day one, HSD took the time to explain every step, helped us prepare the right documentation, and made sure we were fully prepared for the interview. Their expertise and reassurance made a stressful process much easier for...
Aditya S.
We had a great experience working with Rabindra Singh and his firm for our immigration process. They were very knowledgeable and responsive, guided us through every step and with all the questions that we had. The process felt much less stressful thanks to their attention to detail and clear communication. We’re very grateful for...
Aritha H.
Rabindra is one of the excellent lawyers I have ever met. I gave him a full 5-star for each one of the category listed above for his constant patience, responsiveness, and efficiency. A few applications that he had guided and helped (i.e., H1 Visa and H4 change of status) were approved and pending which...
Thomas
Sr. Compliance Officer I’m grateful for his imminent and prompt guidance to me on my several queries pertaining to US Immigration and Employment laws. It does always feel good to hv some body of such a talent by my side. You can approach him anytime. I never felt that I need to approach any...
Ritesh Kumar
An outstanding immigration attorney! Rabindra Singh has handled several immigration matters for members of my family. He kept us informed at every step in the process. His work was always of the highest standard. He checked and double checked everything for accuracy. We came to him after another attorney filed documents which contained errors...
Elizabeth
Rabi provided great and timely advise for filing H1B transfer petition I was in shocked state when my position was removed by my previous H1B sponsorer without any prior notice and I was not too sure of the 60 day grace period either, the timeline or the different options I could employ. I consulted...
anonymous
What I can say- only GOOD comments, highly recommend to everyone. We were working with Mr Rabi on our naturalization documents! He’s awesome, extremely helpful, explains everything correct what you have to do. Jyst you have to be opened with him.Only good words and big big Thank you for everything! Indre&Giedrius
Indre
Our organization hired Rabindra Singh to guide us through the green card process for one of our employees. We had just terminated the services of a different immigration attorney we had hired after having expended significant funds on clearly inadequate representation. Mr. Singh took control of our bad situation and successfully guided us through...
Patricia
I hired Rabindra Singh and his firm to handle an H1b case. We were provided with detailed instructions regarding what documents our firm needed to prepare at each step in the process. When we needed additional advise or feedback Rabindra was always willing to set up a call to consult. With his support were...
anonymous
Professional, detail oriented, and a proven track record, Rabi and his firm successfully navigated my case through time constraints and processing delays. Very professional, detail oriented, and with a proven track record – I would definitely recommend Rabi for those seeking immigration services.
Priya
My sister and her family in better and safest place on earth. Mr. Rabindra Sing, young lawyer worked hard to made this happen. My Sister is a Registered Nurse and working in Middle East and applied for EB 3 category immigrant status in 2005. Down the road she lost communication and hope and abandoned process....
Jaimon
I hired Mr Singh through my Employer to help me regarding my I-485 process. He guided me and my wife through the process and was very comforting. He knew what he was doing and answered every possible question that we had. Just his presence in the interview room made me 100 times more confident...
anonymous
I contacted Attorney Rabindra Singh regarding my H1b transfer to my new company after layoff by my old employer. He spent time listening to the complete case, and helped me understand the legal timelines when it comes to layoffs. He is very communicative. I was able to get clarifications with a text at any...
anonymous
I contacted Rabindra for my H-1B initial approval, amendment and conversion from L1-A. He helped me in all possible ways and assisted to collect right set of documents needed for my visa to get approved. He is very communicative, he responded timely for any questions or doubts I had on my case. He is...
Vikash
Professional and Simply the BEST! I approached him for conversion to green card from the student visa. He is very knowledgeable, professional and detail oriented. Filed all the paper work in such short frame of time. Always available to answer any questions that come up in the mind. I wish him all the best...
Karan
Senior Technical Recruiter Rabi, Is a very good immigration attorney. he was always available to give his support both for the suggestions and the documentations. He is very patient with utmost professionalism and dedication when driving with my petition. I always recommend him for any kind of immigration advice.
Rajani
Rabindra Never Stops Until you WIN! Rabindra was my beacon of hope at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible. Not going into many details, but he is concise, articulate, and delivers results beyond the attorney-client relationship. Rabindra is also a calm and...
Aditya
Rabindra helps you make your dream come true! Without Rabindra’s knowledgeable and professional consultation and guidance, honestly we were not 100% sure if we could get our green cards in a timely manner!
During the past 6 years, Rabindra helped us file various petitions from H-1B, H-4, H-1B extension, to Green card. He...
Thomas
I have utilized the professional services of Mr. Singh on various types of matters, including employment-based and immigration compliance. He has always provided prompt and thoughtful solutions to unique issues/scenarios. I personally found his legal advice to be very resourceful when dealing with a DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Audit. I highly recommend...
Antara Goyal
My husband and i sought professional services of Rabindra Singh in filing EB-2 to EB-3 downgrade petition in October 2020. Even during such a busy time, he was fully responsive via emails and phone calls and helped us timely file our downgrade EB-3 petition and AOS application. We are fortunate to have him as...
RVerma
Rabindra is an excellent immigration lawyer. His advice has been spot on and he gives very confident responses. I spoke to a few other lawyers who were unsure how to handle my case. He charges most reasonable fees compared to other lawyers. I would strongly recommend him and you can feel you are in...
MOHAL
If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer – please, look no further! Rabi is truly amazing. Not only he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the immigration field – he is super attentive and dedicated and will treat your case as his own. He is always available via email or phone, answers...
Manisha
My husband and I approached HSD immigration with our immigration needs and were very fortunate to have found Mr Rabindra Singh to be our immigration attorney. He patiently listened to our needs and guided us with an utmost care to complete all the required steps related to our employment as well as family dependent...
Mary
I worked with Rabindra to file our adjustment of status for an approved NIW case. He was so accurate when filling out the forms and collecting documents and it is why our case got approved without any RFE. His price was so reasonable for the work done comparing to the others. Thank you Rabindra!
anonymous
Rabi is the most efficient immigration attorney and an amazing professional, he took up my case of H1B and was very precise as the deadlines were very tight for me. He was always prompt in speaking with me and most of all gave me the confidence that the petition shall be approved which gave...
Pranav
Mr. Rabindra is a very nice person to work with and always provides the right solution at the right time. Recently, I was facing a stressful situation with the immigration regarding my H4 extension and he suggested an idea which was a game changer. His idea helped me get back my visa and continue...
AISHWARYA
I retained Mr. Singh to assist me in obtaining a Green Card. Mr. Singh’s knowledge and attention to detail helped us get thru the paper process without any problems. I was able to have everything completed in 10 months. Mr. Singh was very accessible and responded quickly to all my inquiries. I would highly...
George
I worked with Rabindra for preparing my RFE response. Throughout the process he has been really professional and detail oriented. He is super helpful, accessible and responded quickly to all my questions . His understanding about the subject matter was extremely thorough and professional. It was really a nice experience working with him. He...
Simran
Attorney Rabindra Singh is very knowledgeable and extremely reliable. He is very professional, focused, and detail-oriented. His work is top-notch. He is a combination of generosity and proficiency. I am so grateful to have found him. I was searching for an attorney to help me in filing a U visa petition. I come to...
Sreedevi
He is an outstanding, friendly, caring, listens, truthful, honest, responsive immigration attorney.I had met him on a couple of occasions as I needed some advice. He was kind and patient. He was attentive to what I had to say and gave me very good directions. Mr Rabi Singh is an excellent immigration attorney. He...
anonymous
Would highly recommend Rabindra & his team. We got our H4 EAD quickly. We were expecting delay due to covid times but were happily surprised. Rabindra was pretty thorough and responsive during the whole process. We are also working on our green card application EB2 with him. Hoping it’ll be approved soon too.
anonymous
I worked with Rabindra to file our adjustment of status for an approved NIW case. He was so accurate when filling out the forms and collecting documents and it is why our case got approved without any REF. His price was so reasonable for the work done comparing to the others. Thank you Rabindra!
anonymous
Rabindra Singh (HSD immigration) and his team assisted very professionally, patiently with the National Visa Center (NVC) processing and Employment-Based Immigrant Visa processing at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai, India. For sure, I will refer my friends and family who need any immigration assistance since Rabi and his team gave exceptional service to me....
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