Legal Services
Exclusive representation for immigrants in BIA appeals and federal court actions in all New York District Courts, the Second Circuit, and the Third Circuit.
How Can Nicholas Pagliara LLC help you?
Were you recently ordered removed by an immigration judge?
If a judge ordered you to leave the United States, you may have the right to ask a higher court to review that decision. This is called a BIA appeal. A BIA appeal does not involve any hearings or in‑person court appearances. Instead, everything is done in writing. You and the government each submit written arguments, called briefs, and the Board makes its decision based only on those written documents.
Did you receive a negative decision from the Board of Immigration Appeals?
If the BIA ruled against you, you may be able to take your case to a federal court. In New York, that means filing a Petition for Review in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Taking a case to federal court is complicated and very different from going back to immigration court. There are many different types of decisions by the BIA that can be challenged in a petition for review.
Have you or a family member been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement?
Being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is frightening, and it often happens without much warning. If you or someone you love has been picked up by ICE, there may be legal options. We can review the case and advise on whether an appeal or federal court filing makes sense.
Have you been waiting too long for a visa or for action from the U.S. immigration system?
If you filed an application with a government agency — like USCIS — and have been waiting months or years without a decision, you may have the right to ask a federal court to force a response. This is called a Mandamus action. It is a federal lawsuit, asking a judge to order the agency to act. If your case is stuck and the wait has become unreasonable, this may be an option worth exploring.
Have you been wronged by some action of the U.S. immigration system that you can’t challenge in any other way?
Not every immigration injustice fits neatly into a category. If you feel the system has treated you unfairly — whether by an agency, a court, or a government official — it may be worth a conversation. This firm handles a focused set of cases, but we can help you understand whether what happened to you gives rise to a legal remedy, and point you in the right direction if it does.
Who Can We Serve
The availability of each service depends on jurisdiction and case type.
| Service | Territorial Availability |
|---|---|
| BIA Appeals | NATIONWIDE |
| Petitions for Review | Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont |
| Habeas Corpus | New York (full); NATIONWIDE (writing only) |
| Mandamus | New York |
| APA Complaints | New York |