St. Louis Immigration Lawyers You Can Trust

Helping you with your immigration issues

Whether your goal is to live permanently in the U.S. or to work here temporarily, whether you are an undocumented worker, a high-powered executive, or a citizen adopting internationally or marrying your foreign fiancé, Tong (Tony) Gao has the experience to help you. For 20 years, attorney Tong (Tony) Gao has helped clients with the full spectrum of immigration issues, including:

Employment-based immigration Family-sponsored immigration Non-immigrant visas Naturalization Certificates of U.S. citizenship Deportation and removal proceedings Immigration bonds

Asylum and refugee status TPS and humanitarian visas International adoptions Travel documents Green card renewal Representation at USCIS interviews Understanding the immigration bureaucracy

The U.S. immigration system is comprised of a complex web of intricate laws and vast bureaucratic agencies, each with its own rules, regulations and policies. We maneuver comfortably through the red tape to bring you the best possible outcomes when dealing with:

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) U.S. Border Patrol (CBP) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE) Department of Labor (DOL)

Worldwide consulates and embassies Immigration court Federal court Detention facilities Applying for a visa

Applying for a visa takes more than sending forms to USCIS. The U.S. government places strict requirements on qualifications and outlines inflexible procedures for filing. Mistakes on your application can lead to crucial delays and a potential denial. Each type of visa comes with its own set of essential criteria, which must precisely match your qualifications. Attorney Tong (Tony) Gao discusses your short-term and ultimate immigration goals to set up a long-range plan.  We thoroughly analyze your situation to choose the appropriate pathway, and meticulously gather evidence that supports each element of your eligibility. We anticipate complications and troubleshoot before problems occur.

Constantly-changing immigration laws

Immigration policy is under constant debate and the laws are frequently modified. In addition, the various government agencies that administer immigration programs regularly update their procedures, forms and guidelines. Tong (Tony) Gao stays current on the shifts in immigration law and updated on potential changes in the pipeline. To successfully advise you, we consider not only the laws as they exist but the possibility of beneficial — as well as harmful — reforms. Fastidious and dedicated, we relentlessly pursue your case and develop unique solutions to complicated issues.

Contact a Missouri immigration lawyer who can help you

Call Tong (Tony) Gao at 314-725-6788 or contact us online. We serve clients in St. Louis and throughout Missouri.