Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule an appointment?
We have a number of options for all types of appointments for new and existing clients. Please visit our schedule and select the type of appointment that fits your needs. Book Now.
If the attorney is busy, how do I reach her?
Sometimes Attorney Perez is not available because she is in meetings or in court. The best way to communicate with her directly is through her email at: Marcia@PerezImmigrationSF.com. You can also call or text our office at our phone number: (415) 291-8122. If you are an existing client and this is not a new matter you can schedule a quick 10 minute meeting with her at this link, select “Existing Client” and select a date. All new matters should call the front desk for help with setting up a Calendly appointment. Here are the emails to contact staff:
Maria Cervantes, Legal Assistant Maria@PerezImmigrationSF.com
Ilse Rojo, Legal Assistant Ilse@PerezImmigrationSF.com
Jessica Zuniga, Immigration Business Analyst Jessica@PerezImmigrationSF.com
Nicolas Cregor, Immigration Business Analyst Nicolas@PerezImmigrationSF.com
Edgar Perez, Interpreter/Translator Edgar@PerezImmigrationSF.com
What do I do if I am in a different time zone or have an emergency and need a sooner appointment?
In the event the offered consultation times do not meet your needs, either because you are in a different time zone or have an emergency, email Attorney Perez at Marcia@PerezImmigrationSF.com and give her three (3) optional meeting, you can also call the front desk at (415) 291-8122 to speak with a legal assistant or email one of Marcia’s legal assistants:
How can I make a payment?
For the initial consultation you can make the $250 payment with Lawpay through the Calendly, when you make your appointment.
Credit Card/ATM/Debit/E-Check: https://secure.lawpay.com/pages/perezimmigrationlaw/operating
By Mailing a Check or Money Order to:
The Law Office of Marcia I. Perez
77 Falmouth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
If not printed on the check, please include a note with your name and phone number.
How much will my case cost?
Most of our fees are set, flat rates but we must meet withe each person for a consultation before we can give a full quote. Every matter is different and each person may have different issues such as a visa overstay, unlawful presence, an arrest, a misrepresentation made to DHS, a previous denial or removal order, etc. All of these issues impact the legal fees.
How long will my filing take with USCIS? What are the current processing times?
Processing times with USCIS vary wildly, it can take as short as 15 days with premium processing for business cases to up to 25+ years waiting for a U visa. For your pending petitions and applications you can check general case processing times here: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/.
For those waiting for a visa priority date, they are update monthly here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html
Please check with the websites and the links above before calling.
How do I inquire about the status of my individual case?
Have your USCIS receipts in hand and you can check the status of your individual case here: https://egov.uscis.gov/
How do I determine when my court date is with immigration court?
If you have your Alien Number also know as an A# you can look up your court information online at: https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/
How do I inquire about the status of my individual case?
Have your USCIS receipts in hand and you can check the status of your individual case here: https://egov.uscis.gov/
How do I determine when my court date is with immigration court?
If you have your Alien Number also know as an A# you can look up your court information online at: https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/
How do I access my account on the Department of State website to access my consular processing case?
When your petition is approved it is transferred to the U.S. Department of State for consular processing. This means you will have to return to (or remain in) your home country to finish the process. DHS sends the file to the National Visa Center and they collect all the documents and information for the consulate. You are given a Case Number and Invoice ID Number (usually emailed to you after your petition is approved) you can access your online account with the case login information here: https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx
Other Helpful Links:
DHS Website, USCIS.gov: https://www.uscis.gov/
How to Find a USCIS Doctor for the Medical Exam: https://www.uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon
Non-Immigrant Consular Visa Processing Times: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html
How to Determine Your USCIS Filing Fees: https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator