The Law Office of Michelle Prasad

Exclusively Practicing United States Immigration and Naturalization Law

Offering Comprehensive & Affordable Immigration Legal Services

At The Law Office of Michelle Prasad, PLLC, I am dedicated to guiding individuals and families through the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. I proudly accept all types of immigration cases and provide affordable, client-focused legal counsel to help you achieve your goals.

Whether you’re seeking a family-based visa, employment-based petition, asylum protection, or deportation defense, I am here to advocate for you every step of the way.

Practice Areas:

✅ Family-Based Visas – Bringing loved ones together through U.S. immigration laws:

• Marriage-Based Green Cards (Spouse & Fiancé(e) Visas – K-1, K-3)

• Family Petitions (Sponsoring Parents, Children, and Siblings)

• Adjustment of Status & Consular Processing

✅ Employment-Based Immigration – Helping professionals, skilled workers, and investors secure U.S. work opportunities:

• EB-1: Priority Workers (Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professors & Researchers, Multinational Executives)

• EB-2: Advanced Degree Professionals & National Interest Waivers (NIW)

• EB-3: Skilled & Unskilled Workers, Professionals

• Temporary Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2 Investor Visas)

✅ Green Cards & Naturalization – Navigating permanent residency and U.S. citizenship processes:

• Green Card Applications (through family, employment, asylum, and special programs)

• Renewals & Removal of Conditions

• Naturalization & Citizenship Applications

• Waivers for Inadmissibility Issues

✅ Asylum & Refugee Cases – Protecting individuals fleeing persecution and violence:

• Affirmative Asylum Applications

• Defensive Asylum in Immigration Court

• Withholding of Removal & Convention Against Torture (CAT) Protections

✅ Deportation & Removal Defense – Aggressively defending your rights in immigration court:

• Bond Hearings & Detention Representation

• Cancellation of Removal for Permanent & Non-Permanent Residents

• Motions to Reopen, Appeals, and Federal Court Litigation

✅ U Visas & T Visas – Providing relief for crime victims and survivors of human trafficking:

• U Visa for Victims of Qualifying Crimes (with law enforcement cooperation)

• T Visa for Human Trafficking Survivors

• VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) Petitions for Abused Spouses, Children & Parents

✅ Special Immigration Cases – Assisting with unique immigration options tailored to specific needs:

• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) for vulnerable children

• DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) Renewals & Applications

• Investor Visas (E-2, EB-5)

• Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

No matter how complex your case may be, I am committed to providing clear legal guidance, timely communication, and unwavering support throughout your immigration journey. Contact my office today to schedule a consultation, and let me fight for your future in the U.S.

Meet Attorney Michelle Prasad

Immigration Attorney & Founder, The Law Office of Michelle Prasad, PLLC

With over a decade of experience in immigration law, Michelle Prasad is a dedicated advocate for individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system.

Before founding The Law Office of Michelle Prasad, PLLC in Falls Church, Virginia, she successfully co-owned The Northern Virginia Immigration Law Firm for eight years, establishing a strong reputation for client-focused representation.

Michelle’s legal career spans diverse and prestigious roles, including working for a Supreme Court Justice at the Indiana State Supreme Court, earning recognition from the Illinois Governor for her contributions at the Illinois Human Rights Commission, and gaining international experience at top law firms in Shanghai and Cambodia where she focused on business and human rights law and litigation. She has also served in Federal Canadian Law Enforcement, further broadening her global legal perspective.

As an immigrant from Canada, Michelle personally understands the complexities and challenges of the U.S. immigration process. She takes a personalized, client-centered approach, ensuring transparent, timely communication and strategic legal guidance tailored to each client’s unique case.

Michelle has been licensed to practice law in Maryland since 2015 and remains a Member in Good Standing with the Maryland State Bar. She is also admitted to practice before the Fourth Circuit United States Court of Appeals and is an active Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Though based in Virginia, she is licensed to represent clients in immigration matters nationwide.

If you are seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and results-driven immigration attorney, Michelle Prasad is here to guide you through every step of your journey.

In the Media

  • Michelle Prasad, Voted as a Top Lawyer in Northern Virginia Magazine

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I AM PROUD TO SERVE IMMIGRANTS LOCALLY...

Virginia: Alexandria, Arlington, Ashburn, Annandale, Chantilly, Falls Church, Fairfax, Gainesville, Leesburg, Manassas, Richmond, Springfield, Sterling, Vienna, Woodbridge

Maryland: Bethesda, Beltsville, Baltimore, College Park, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Springs

Washington D.C.

AND NATIONWIDE:

Texas, Arizona, California, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Delaware, South Carolina, Tennessee, Minnesota, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Utah, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas, Montana, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Oklahoma, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kentucky, Illinois, West Virginia, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire

Contact my office today.

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All consultations are a non-refundable amount of $200 USD and must be paid prior to the start of the appointment. 
This amount will be credited to your account should you decide to retain. 
Consultations may be done in person or virtually.