Business Details
33 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Immigration Law Firm in New Jersey & Florida
Cella & Associates has been dedicated to providing exceptional immigration legal representation since 1993. With offices in Clifton, New Jersey, and Hallandale Beach, Florida, our firm serves individuals and corporations across the United States and internationally. Our attorneys possess deep expertise in all aspects of immigration law, including family-based petitions, employment visas, deportation defense, and asylum cases. We approach each matter with a commitment to understanding how immigration status impacts every facet of our clients' lives, from business ventures to personal relationships.Our team combines decades of experience with a personalized approach, ensuring clients receive strategic guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. We pride ourselves on staying ahead of evolving immigration policies to deliver results-driven solutions. Our multilingual staff supports clients in eight languages, reflecting our dedication to accessibility and cultural competence. Through complex cases and urgent matters, we maintain a steadfast focus on achieving successful outcomes while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Services
Family-Based Immigration
Employment-Based Visas
Deportation Defense
EB-5 Investment Program
Asylum Applications
Citizenship & Naturalization
U Visas for Crime Victims
Provisional Waivers
International Child Custody
VAWA Petitions
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in immigration law
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies for complex cases
- We offer multilingual support in 8 languages
- We maintain a proven track record of successful immigration outcomes
- Our attorneys combine legal expertise with cultural competence
What people say
Exceptional integrity
Amazing experience
True professional
Handled with professionalism
Compassionate representation
Services
Family-Based Immigration
We help families reunite through marriage-based visas, parent/child petitions, and sibling sponsorships. Our attorneys handle complex cases involving prior denials, conditional residency, and international adoptions. We guide clients through the I-130 petition process and adjustment of status applications while addressing potential complications like unlawful presence or criminal records.
Employment-Based Visas
Our firm specializes in H-1B, L-1, E-1/E-2, and EB-1/EB-2 visas for employers and professionals. We assist with PERM labor certifications, multinational executive transfers, and investor visas. Our team ensures compliance with evolving regulations while developing strategies for permanent residency through employment opportunities.
Deportation Defense
We represent clients facing deportation in immigration court, including bond hearings and cancellation of removal cases. Our attorneys challenge wrongful removal orders, file motions to reopen, and develop defense strategies based on asylum claims, family ties, or prosecutorial discretion requests while maintaining strict deadlines and evidentiary requirements.
EB-5 Investment Program
Our immigration specialists guide investors through the EB-5 visa process, including regional center investments and direct job creation requirements. We ensure compliance with capital investment thresholds, business formation, and job creation documentation while addressing source-of-funds verification challenges.
Asylum Applications
We represent clients seeking asylum based on persecution fears, handling affirmative applications and defensive claims in immigration court. Our team prepares detailed supporting documentation, conducts credible fear interviews, and ensures compliance with one-year filing deadlines while addressing employment authorization and family reunification through I-730 petitions.
People
Joseph Cella
Managing Attorney
With over 30 years of immigration law experience, Joseph Cella leads the firm's complex case strategy. He specializes in high-stakes deportation defense, investor visas, and appellate work while mentoring junior attorneys on emerging immigration policies and courtroom tactics.
Katrina Long
Senior Associate
Attorney Katrina Long focuses on family-based immigration and citizenship matters. She has successfully resolved hundreds of adjustment of status cases, including those involving waivers and consular processing, while maintaining a client-centered approach to complex legal challenges.
Sofia Montes
Paralegal Specialist
Sofia Montes manages case logistics and client communication for family and employment visa portfolios. With 15 years of experience, she ensures timely filing of petitions, coordinates document collection, and provides critical support for high-volume immigration casework.
Stephanie Rivera
Client Services Director
Stephanie Rivera oversees client intake and case management. She coordinates multilingual support services, facilitates attorney-client consultations, and maintains quality control across the firm's diverse immigration practice areas.
Tatyana Meerson
Immigration Analyst
Tatyana Meerson specializes in employment-based immigration documentation. She prepares detailed business plans for EB-5 cases, conducts labor market analyses for PERM applications, and ensures compliance with evolving USCIS evidentiary standards.
Questions
What immigration cases does Cella & Associates handle?
We handle all immigration matters including family visas, work permits, deportation defense, asylum, citizenship, EB-5 investments, and complex waiver applications across 50 states and internationally.
Can they help with urgent deportation cases?
Yes, we prioritize deportation defense cases with immediate court deadlines, including bond hearings, motions to reopen, and emergency asylum applications to prevent removal proceedings.
Do they offer multilingual services?
Our team provides legal services in eight languages including Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Portuguese through qualified interpreters and bilingual staff members.
How do they handle complex visa denials?
We analyze denial reasons, prepare detailed motion packages, and develop strategic appeals while addressing underlying issues like documentation gaps or eligibility concerns in subsequent filings.
What sets them apart from other immigration firms?
Our combination of 30+ years' experience, multilingual capabilities, and personalized approach creates tailored solutions for complex immigration challenges with proven courtroom success.
