Specialties
My office specializes in marriage green card cases and fiancee visas, consular processing, removal of conditions on residence, family and business immigration, political asylum, U visas, DACA, and citizenship/naturalization. I am a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law (certified by the Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California). Because of my extensive experience and specialization in immigration, I can understand the big picture in your case and provide you with the right strategy and guidance. I am attentive and respond to my clients right away. I try to make things user friendly and simple for clients as well. I charge a fee for an initial consultation. However, if I am hired within a week, I credit the fee, so it ends up being the same as a free consultation. I charge flat fees in installments, so you will know what you will be paying up front. My office is conveniently located across the street from the Glen Park BART station, close to muni, and is right off routes 280 and 101. Besides my video on this page (coming soon), I also have a video and attorney profile that are more in depth at www.alanoimmigrationlaw.com. Please feel free to call to see if you would like to work with me!
History
Established in 2010.
I have been practicing immigration law exclusively for over 18 years - since 2000 - and opened my solo practice in 2010. In 2012, I became certified as a Legal Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.
Meet the Business Owner: Grace A.
I am Grace R. Alano, Principal Attorney at Alano Immigration. I am a San Francisco immigration attorney and have been practicing immigration law exclusively for more than 20 years. I am a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, which means that I have demonstrated a high level of expertise before the State Bar of California, have passed a comprehensive exam, fulfilled ongoing legal educational requirements, and have been favorably reviewed by colleagues. I have also taught a course in Immigration Law as an Adjunct Professor at San Francisco Law School. Teaching refined my knowledge of the law even further and has aided in my practice. What all of this means for clients is that they are in good hands with me.
What I like about immigration law is the human connection. I enjoy counseling clients and being their advocate before USCIS or the State Department. I love working with people from all over the world and bringing people together.