Godoy Law P.A.

Miami Immigration Lawyer Serving Families Across South Florida

Godoy Law P.A. is a Miami immigration law firm led by Hilmarys Godoy-Villard, Esq. We help individuals and families across Miami-Dade with green cards, citizenship, family-based petitions, asylum, deportation defense, and Temporary Protected Status. We serve clients in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

Practiced, Experienced, & Ready For Trial

The Best Results Are Built From Decades of Experience

Excellence at Every Stage of Your Case

Immigration cases are not paperwork problems. They are family problems, work problems, and safety problems. When the result determines whether you can stay with your spouse, keep your job, or visit a parent before they pass, you need an attorney who treats your case the way you do.

That is the standard we hold ourselves to at Godoy Law P.A.

What We Do

Supporting Your Immigration Journey

We handle the immigration cases that matter most to South Florida families:

Family-based immigration petitions, including spouse, parent, child, and sibling cases
Green cards through marriage, family, employment, and adjustment of status
U.S. citizenship and naturalization, including N-400 applications and citizenship interview preparation
Deportation defense and removal proceedings in immigration court
Asylum applications for clients fleeing persecution
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of designated countries, including Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and others
Work visas, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, and TN cases
Waivers of inadmissibility, including I-601, I-601A, and I-212 cases
VAWA, U-Visa, and T-Visa applications for survivors of abuse and crime

Or Call +1 (786) 977-8878

How We Help

Why Clients Choose Godoy Law P.A.

We Speak Your Language - All Three of Them

Miami is a trilingual city. So is our firm. We take cases in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, and we draft pleadings, prepare clients for interviews, and explain options in the language you think in. You should never have to bring a friend or family member to translate your own legal case.

Trial-Level Defense, Not Form-Filling

Many high-volume immigration shops file the application and hope. We prepare every case as if it could end up in immigration court, because some of them will. That preparation discipline is what separates approvals from denials when USCIS or the immigration judge applies pressure.

One Attorney, Real Communication

Our clients work directly with attorney Hilmarys Godoy-Villard. You will not be passed from paralegal to paralegal. When you have a question about your case, you get an answer from the lawyer responsible for the outcome.

Services

Providing strategic and effective legal solutions for you

Family-Based Immigration

Family petitions are the most common path to a green card in the United States and the heart of our practice. We handle I-130 petitions filed by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents for spouses, children, parents, and siblings. We also handle K-1 fiancé visas, adjustment of status, and consular processing for relatives abroad.

Green Cards (Lawful Permanent Residence)

Green cards through marriage, family, employment, asylum, refugee status, or VAWA. We handle the full process from initial petition through the green card interview and conditional residence removal if applicable. We also represent clients who already have green cards in renewal, replacement, and removal-of-conditions cases.

Citizenship and Naturalization

Naturalization through Form N-400 for lawful permanent residents who have met the residency, physical presence, good moral character, and civics requirements. We handle citizenship interview preparation, complex cases involving criminal history or extended absences from the U.S., and derivation of citizenship cases for clients who may already be U.S. citizens without realizing it.

Deportation Defense and Removal Proceedings

Defense in removal proceedings at the Miami Immigration Court and elsewhere. We pursue every available form of relief, including cancellation of removal, asylum, adjustment of status, voluntary departure, and waivers. We also handle bond hearings for detained clients, appeals to the BIA, and motions to reopen previously closed cases.

Asylum

Affirmative asylum applications through USCIS and defensive asylum claims in immigration court. We represent clients fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Our asylum work includes withholding of removal and Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection where asylum is unavailable.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

TPS applications and re-registrations for nationals of designated countries, including Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and others. We help with initial TPS filings, re-registration during open periods, late initial registration where eligible, and applications for advance parole and employment authorization for TPS holders.

Work Visas and Employment-Based Immigration

Employment-based nonimmigrant visas including H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2, and TN. We work with both employers and individual beneficiaries on petitions, extensions, and employment-based green cards. For investors and entrepreneurs, we handle E-2 treaty investor visas and EB-5 immigrant investor cases.

Who We Help

We serve clients across Miami-Dade County, including Miami, Miami Beach, Doral, Hialeah, Little Haiti, Little Havana, Coral Gables, Aventura, Kendall, and Homestead. Many clients also reach us from Broward and Monroe counties.

Most of our cases come from one of three places: a referral from a previous client, a family member who used us before, or a Google search by someone who needs help today and is not sure where to start. If you are in the third group, the rest of this site is built to help you understand your options before you call.

How a Case Starts

Step 1

You call us at +1 (786) 977-8878 or send a message through the contact form.

Step 2

We schedule a free initial consultation, either in person at our Miami office or by phone or video.

Step 3

During the consultation we review your documents, explain the options realistically, and tell you what a case would cost. If we are not the right fit, we say so and refer you to someone who is.

Step 4

If you decide to retain us, we sign a written fee agreement, gather what we need to file, and prepare your case.

Free consultations are limited to certain case types. Complex cases or second opinions may carry a consultation fee, which we disclose before scheduling.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an immigration lawyer cost in Miami?

Most Miami immigration attorneys charge flat fees for specific case types rather than hourly rates. A family-based green card typically runs $2,500 to $5,000 in attorney fees. Deportation defense and asylum cases vary more widely depending on complexity. Government filing fees are separate and paid directly to USCIS. We quote a flat fee in writing before you sign.

Do you offer free consultations?

Yes for most case types. The consultation typically runs 30 to 45 minutes, and we use it to understand your situation, review documents you bring, and tell you what your realistic options are. We disclose any consultation fee before scheduling so there are no surprises.

What languages do you work in?

English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. We handle the entire case in your preferred language, from the intake call through the USCIS interview or immigration court hearing. Interpreters are not used for client communication - your attorney speaks with you directly.

Do you handle deportation cases?

Yes. Deportation defense and removal proceedings are a core part of our practice. If you have received a Notice to Appear (NTA), have a hearing scheduled at the Miami Immigration Court, or have been detained by ICE, contact us immediately. Time is critical in removal cases.

Can you help if my case is denied?

Often, yes. Depending on the case type, options after denial may include filing a motion to reopen or reconsider, appealing to the BIA or AAO, or refiling with stronger evidence. Bring your denial notice to the consultation so we can review the specific basis for the denial.

Talk to a Miami Immigration Lawyer Today

We answer in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Free initial consultation. Call +1 (786) 977-8878

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