Immigration Law

Guichard, Teng & Portello is a recognized leader in immigration law with a culturally and racially diverse team of professionals who have the backgrounds, experience, and talents to navigate the complexities of immigration law.

In addition to English, several Guichard, Teng & Portello attorneys and staff are fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Taiwanese

We represent individuals in applications for visas and permanent residency, and we represent corporations, as petitioners on behalf of their employees, with business immigration, temporary employment visas, labor certification processing, and other immigration matters.

Proactive counseling with clients is key – we communicate regularly, provide as much information as possible, and interpret the nuances of the law to empower people to make informed decisions about their immigration objectives.

We take great pride in our clients' successes and are pleased to have assisted hundreds of individuals and families with their immigration goals and dreams for their futures.

Please contact us with questions and concerns about your immigration and naturalization objectives.

The United States Citizenship & Immigration Services provides excellent information about all matters relating to visas, permanent residency, and residency eligibility for immediate relatives. Visit www.uscis.gov.

We're happy to provide the following immigration information as downloadable PDFs:

  • Temporary visas permit you to enter the United States for a short time. Downloadable PDF »
  • A "green card" allows you official immigration status. Downloadable PDF »
  • You can become a permanent resident through a family member. Downloadable PDF »

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Multi-lingual

In addition to English, several Guichard, Teng & Portello attorneys and staff are fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Taiwanese.

Counties Served

With offices in Concord and Davis, California, Guichard, Teng & Portello serves the San Francisco Bay Area counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma; the Sacramento Metropolitan Area counties of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo; and international interests in Canada, Mexico, the People’s Republic of China, and Taiwan.