Family immigration
Family petitions, permanent residence, adjustment of status, consular processing, and naturalization.
Explore family optionsA lawyeryou can trust.
Rigorous immigration advocacy, clear explanations, and a strategy designed for your case.
Juan Cruz MonticelliABOGADO
Federal Immigration Representation in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Nationwide
Admitted in New York • Not admitted in MD, VA, or DC
ExperienceBefore USCIS, EOIR & BIA
LanguagesEspañol · English · Français
Bar admissionNew York
IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Clear guidance when you need it most.
Every matter starts with listening, identifying legal options, and explaining honestly which path may make sense.
Removal defense
Representation before immigration courts and the BIA, including cancellation and other available defenses.
Understand your defensesAsylum & humanitarian protection
Asylum, withholding of removal, CAT protection, and other humanitarian paths based on each case.
Assess a protection claimDetention & habeas corpus
Strategic review of immigration detention, custody, bond, and potential federal habeas corpus actions.
Discuss a detentionIs a loved one detained by ICE?
Timing can matter. Have their full name, A-number, and detention facility ready, if known.AJ
ABOUT JUAN
Explaining solutions to your immigration problems simply and clearly.
Juan Cruz Monticelli represents people and families in immigration matters before USCIS, immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Born in Argentina and educated in Buenos Aires and Washington, D.C., Juan has built a career working with governments, communities, and people across the Americas. His practice combines rigorous analysis with direct explanations and respectful service.
- Bar Admission: New York
- Practice: Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
- Not admitted in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia
- LL.M. · George Washington University
- Law degree · Universidad Católica Argentina
- Spanish · English · French
Consultations in Spanish, English, and French
Request a consultationOUR APPROACH
A process designed to give you clarity.
Listen
We begin by understanding your story, your priorities, and the dates that may affect your case.
Analyze
We review your immigration history, available documents, risks, and potential legal paths.
Build the strategy
We explain the options in plain language and define realistic next steps.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before your consultation.
What should I prepare?
Gather USCIS or court notices, your passport, A-number, entry and exit history, and any deadlines. If you do not have everything, you may still request a consultation.
Can you help if someone is detained?
Yes. An evaluation often starts with the person’s full name, A-number, and detention location. Depending on the case, bond, custody review, or other legal action may be available.
How long does an immigration case take?
Timing depends on the filing, agency, court, and particular facts. A consultation can identify the stages, known deadlines, and issues that may cause delay.
Does a consultation create an attorney-client relationship?
No. Representation begins only after both parties sign a legal-services agreement.
ANALYSIS & UPDATES
Immigration information for clearer decisions.
Juan’s articles on legal changes, documentation, and practical issues in the United States immigration system.
Read the latest article12
Detained by ICE: When Habeas Corpus Can Help
Five situations in which we can evaluate a habeas corpus petition to challenge immigration detention, the relief we may seek, and its limits.
LET’S TALK
Start with a clear conversation.
Share basic information about your immigration matter. The form will prepare a message to send directly to Juan’s WhatsApp.
Federal immigration representation for clients in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and nationwide