Immigration Legal Services

An immigration law firm with passionate, experienced, and accessible
attorneys committed to finding immigration solutions for you and your family.

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Immigration Law Services

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals <small style=("DACA")" />

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA")

We can help you figure out if you or your child qualifies to request DACA.
Naturalization

Naturalization

We can help you become a citizen of the United States.

Family-based Immigration

Family-based Immigration

Make sure your family can get family immigration visas.
Family-based Hardship Waivers

Family-based Hardship Waivers

We will help keep your family together by filing for a 601 hardship waiver.

Employment Authorization

Employment Authorization

We will help you get the necessary documentation in order to work in the United States.
Deportation Defense

Deportation Defense

Get legal representation for Deportation defense. (Detained and non-detained cases)

Asylum Protection

Asylum Protection

Seeking Asylum in the US? We will take care of it for you.
Business Immigration

Business Immigration

Immigrating to the United States to start a business or invest.
Victims of Crimes <small style=("U Visa")" />

Victims of Crimes ("U Visa")

Contact us to find out if you or a loved one qualifies for a U Non-immigrant Visa.
Victims of Trafficking <small style=("T VISA")" />

Victims of Trafficking ("T VISA")

If you or your loved one was a victim of human trafficking, they may be eligible for a T-Visa.
Unaccompanied Minors

Unaccompanied Minors

We assist unaccompanied minors navigate the complex and overwhelming legal immigration system

Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act <small style= ("VAWA")" />

Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA")

Victims of domestic violence at the hands of U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members may have immigration relief available
Immigration & Criminal Record Requests & Evaluations

Immigration & Criminal Record Requests & Evaluations

Understand how prior contact with law enforcement may impact your immigration case

Seeking Legal Consultation

Considering the partners' years of immigration law experience, diverse backgrounds and commitment to the community, Loftin and Masri, APC is uniquely positioned to assist clients with complex immigration issues.

Loftin and Masri, APC strongly believes everyone should have equal access to the law. We offer a paid initial in-person consultation to answer specific questions or to provide general information about the immigration process.

Which office is closest to you?

San Diego
Hillsboro

About Loftin and Masri, APC

Loftin & Masri, APC draws upon the considerable immigration experience, history of community work, and professional focus on international human rights issues its attorneys possess.

Partners Sarah Loftin and Karima Masri have worked and volunteered extensively in the immigration legal field. Sarah was the supervising immigration attorney for the Employee Rights Center in San Diego and then transitioned to private practice and opened the Law Office of Sarah Loftin.

Similarly, Karima worked for various immigration non-profit organizations and was recognized by California Western School of Law for her outstanding pro bono legal work.

Sarah and Karima worked for the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section of the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

Given Sarah and Karima's similar backgrounds and shared passion for immigration law they decided to create Loftin & Masri, APC in June 2014.

Under their new partnership Sarah and Karima continue to be dedicated to community building by improving access to the law regardless of immigration status. Loftin & Masri, APC teaches workshops in a variety of settings on topics including: how to obtain legal immigration status, how to assert constitutional rights if detained by immigration authorities, and updates on proposed immigration reform.

Immigration Workshops

Loftin and Masri, APC is committed to community education and outreach. We understand that immigration law is complex and it is difficult to find clear, honest information about the immigration legal process. Many people without stable legal status face stress and insecurity on a daily basis and do not know what to do if immigration authorities or the police stop them. Accordingly, we offer comprehensive "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" bilingual workshops to prepare people for these complex situations.

Our workshops focus on the following topics:

What you should do if immigration authorities or the police stop you. What are your constitutional rights? How should you respond to questions? What if immigration authorities come to your home or your work? How do you request a court hearing or bond?

How to locate a family member detained by immigration authorities.

What forms of relief are available to halt a deportation if you have lived in the U.S. for a significant period of time, have U.S. citizen family members, have a fear of returning to your home country, or have been a victim of a serious crime.

The most common options for getting a work permit, becoming a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or becoming a U.S. citizen.

The deferred action process for childhood arrivals DACA

How NOT to be a victim of immigration fraud: How to find trustworthy legal representation, how to contact the California State bar, and how to avoid being the victim of common scams.

Loftin and Masri, APC teaches workshops at schools, community centers, non-profit organizations, churches, and individual homes. If you are interested in attending a free community workshop, call our office to find out about upcoming opportunities. If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please contact our office and we will be happy to create a workshop tailored to your group's needs.

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Which office is closest to you?

San Diego
Hillsboro