Visa Immigration Lawyer - Offices in Lafayette and New Orleans, Serving Clients Nationwide

Gahagan Law Firm, LLC assists clients across Louisiana and the United States in obtaining immigrant visas through both family-based and employment-based sponsorship. Based in Lafayette and New Orleans, attorney Michael Gahagan provides clear guidance throughout every step of the immigration process - from filing petitions to challenging delays and removals in federal court when necessary.

The U.S. offers an unlimited number of immigrant visas to the immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, including spouses, parents, and unmarried children under 21 - and sometimes adopted children. More distant relatives may qualify under the preference visa categories, though these are subject to annual limits. If you’re unsure about eligibility or where to begin, our firm can help you assess your options and file correctly the first time.

U.S. citizens may sponsor more relatives and often enjoy faster processing times compared to lawful permanent residents. Depending on your relationship to the sponsor, you may fall into one of the following immigrant visa categories:

• Immediate Relative Visa – For spouses, parents, and unmarried children of U.S. citizens
• Family Preference Visa – For more extended relatives of U.S. citizens and green card holders
• Accompanying Relative – For spouses or children of someone in a preference category

Employment-Based Immigration Visas

In addition to family sponsorship, immigrant visas may also be available based on job skills and education. U.S. employers can sponsor foreign workers for permanent residence, but only a limited number of these visas are issued annually. The process can be complex, especially when determining whether an applicant’s education, job role, and qualifications meet federal requirements.

Whether you’re an employer in Lafayette, New Orleans, or elsewhere in the U.S. looking to sponsor an employee - or an individual pursuing a job-based green card - Gahagan Law Firm can help ensure your petition is complete, accurate, and strategically presented.

Contact Michael Gahagan, Immigration Attorney Serving Louisiana and Clients Nationwide

The immigration visa process is often overwhelming and full of legal pitfalls - but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Attorney Michael Gahagan offers experienced support to clients across the country from his Lafayette and New Orleans offices.

📍 Lafayette Office: (337) 202-5407
📍 New Orleans Office: (504) 766-9137

Contact us online or call today to schedule a consultation. We’re here to help you, your family, or your employee move forward confidently with the immigrant visa process.