Our Practice Areas
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Individual Asylum & Refugee Status
Urena & Associates provides compassionate, strategic representation for individuals fleeing persecution and seeking safety in the U.S. Our team is dedicated to helping clients secure asylum or refugee status so they can rebuild their lives in peace and security.
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Family-Based Immigration
Urena & Associates helps U.S. citizens and permanent residents reunite with loved ones through marriage-based green cards, fiancé visas, and other family petitions. We guide families through the immigration process with clarity, compassion, and proven experience.
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Marriage Visa
At Urena & Associates, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted legal partner for couples, combining deep immigration expertise with client-centered advocacy. Our experienced team understands what’s at stake – your future with your loved one – and we are dedicated to simplifying the fiancé and spouse visa journey while minimizing stress.
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DACA
At Urena & Associates, our NYC DACA lawyers have extensive experience guiding DACA applicants and recipients. We serve families across the city, including Arabic-speaking communities, with personalized legal support.
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Naturalization and Citizenship
Urena & Associates helps permanent residents become U.S. citizens by guiding them through the naturalization process with skill and efficiency. Our team brings deep knowledge of the immigration system and a proven track record of success.
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Employment-Based Immigration
Urena & Associates assists professionals, businesses, and entrepreneurs in securing employment-based visas to live and work legally in the U.S. We simplify the complex application process and ensure every detail meets USCIS requirements.
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Deportation and Removal Defense
Urena & Associates defends individuals facing deportation by providing strong legal representation in Immigration Court. Our experienced team works to protect your rights and help you remain in the U.S. with your family.
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Student Visa
Urena & Associates helps international students secure and maintain F-1, M-1, and J-1 status with precise filings, timeline control, and clear guidance. Our student visa lawyers in New York City streamline every stage—from school selection and I-20/DS-2019 readiness to interview prep, OPT/CPT, and travel planning—so you can focus on your education.
What Our Clients Say
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“I highly recommend them to anyone who needs legal assistance in asylum cases.”Assem M.
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“They provide clear guidance and genuine support throughout the process.”Thekra E.
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“Today, the family court officially approved the first step of my case, and I’m truly grateful for how smoothly everything was handled.”Aziz K.
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“I would like to thank Urena & Associates for their professionalism and exceptional service.”Salwa H.
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“They went above and beyond to satisfy my needs for my sister's visa.”Alridee A.
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“Lawyer Mr. Rafael Urena is very professional, devoted, respectful, carefully attentive, compassionate, strategic thinker, persistently dedicated to case, his admirable expertise is high-quality advocacy.”M.J. A.
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“He patiently walked us through the entire process, he was always available to answer our questions day or night, and he always presented us with all the options.”Yasi K.
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“I highly recommend her and the firm for anyone needing legal assistance.”Osman