INMIGRACIÓN Y DEPORTACIÓN
Defending Immigrants for Over 16 Years

Queens Immigration Lawyer for Immigration and Deportation Defense
As a Queens Immigration Lawyer, if you are an immigrant facing a criminal charge, you can be deported. To avoid this or another negative immigration consequence, an immigrant facing a criminal charge needs to secure a lawyer familiar with immigration law as soon as they possibly can. At the Law Office of Farid Ahmed, our Queens Immigration Lawyers provide diligent representation to criminal defense clients facing the risk of deportation, as well as a variety of other immigration law matters
Compassionate advocacy. Proven results. If you’re facing immigration challenges—whether it’s deportation, family-based petitions, work visas, or naturalization—we’re here to help. With over 16 years defending immigrants in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Connecticut, Attorney Farid Ahmed offers both criminal and immigration expertise you can trust
- Asilo
- [SIJ] Peticiones Especiales para Jóvenes Inmigrantes
- Peticiones de inmigración
- Exención I-601
- I-601 Una exención
- Ciudadanía (Asistencia con formulario N-648)
- Defensa de deportación
- Cancelación de expulsión
- Procesamiento consular
- Ciudadanía y naturalización
- Discreción Fiscal (Cierre del caso de deportación sin permiso de trabajo)
- Cierre Administrativo (Cierre de caso de deportación con permiso de trabajo)
- Alivio posterior a la condena (reapertura de casos penales para beneficios de inmigración)
- VAWA
Our Immigration Practice Areas
- Family-Based Petitions
I‑130 petitions for spouses, fiancés (K‑1), children, and conditional residents (I‑751). - Employment-Based & Work Visas
H‑1B, L‑1, E‑2, O‑1, EB‑1/2/3 pathways—from temporary status to green cards. - Asylum & Deportation Defense
Navigate removal proceedings, apply for defensive asylum, VAC, cancellation of removal, prosecutorial discretion, or administrative closure. - Waivers & Special Relief
I‑601/I‑601A waivers, SIJ petitions, VAWA claims, N-648 medical waiver, and post-conviction relief. - Naturalization & Citizenship
Guidance through N‑400, N‑600, and N‑565 processes, including interviews and citizenship appeals. - Consular Processing
Complete applications from abroad or adjust status after approval.
Why Choose the Law Office of Farid Ahmed?
- Proven Experience & Credentials: Licensed in State & Federal courts (SDNY & EDNY), with strong litigation background—civil, criminal, removal, and immigration courts with over 16 years of dedicated service defending immigrants across New York and Connecticut.
- Multilingual: Services provided in English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, and more—especially vital for immigrant communities
- Always Available: Serving you 24/7 with flexible payment plans and a convenient Jackson Heights office near the 72nd‑Street/Roosevelt Avenue station (E, F, M, R & 7 trains)
Client Success Highlights
- Secured reduction of criminal charges to avoid deportation and safeguard immigration status .
- Navigated politically sensitive deportation cases leading to prosecutorial discretion and closure.
- Guided individuals through I‑751 waivers and conditional residence removal without triggering adverse immigration consequences.
Conoce a Farid Ahmed
Farid Ahmed se graduó del programa Juris Doctor (J.D.) de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Western New England y está admitido en los tribunales de Nueva York, Connecticut y federales de la región de la ciudad de Nueva York (SDNY y EDNY).
Ha litigado con éxito casos civiles y penales en tribunales federales y estatales en la región de la ciudad de Nueva York.
Farid has also successfully litigated various immigration trials in all immigration courts in the New York City region and Connecticut. Today his area of legal practice primarily focuses upon federal/state criminal cases and deportation defense.


Meet Diane Rodriguez
Diane Alejandra Rodriguez is our paralegal. She is an economics graduate from Santo Tomas University, Bogota, Colombia. She has an immigration paralegal certificate from the Institute of the Americas on Immigration, with many years of experience as a paralegal in New York.
Diane is bilingual in English and Spanish.
What Our Clients Said About Our Queens Immigration Lawyer Services

El abogado Farid Ahmed es un abogado excelente, profesional y con experiencia. Es capaz de resolver fácilmente un problema muy difícil. No es posible explicar su experiencia en frases cortas. Entonces puedes consultar con él para obtener mejores resultados.
Mohammad Bhuiyan
La Oficina Legal de Farid Ahmed es la mejor firma de abogados. Uno de mis amigos tuvo problemas legales, pero el Sr. Farid Ahmed terminó el caso de manera profesional y rápida. Ahora mi amigo no tiene miedo. Recomiendo al Sr. Farid Ahmed para todo tipo de problemas legales.
Kawsar Madani
Farid Ahmed es de hecho uno de los mejores abogados defensores penales que conozco. Me acusaron falsamente de múltiples delitos graves y él consiguió que todos los cargos se redujeron a infracciones menores. Esto salvó mi estatus de Tarjeta Verde, me evitó ir a la cárcel y una deportación inminente. Recomiendo ampliamente al asesor legal de Farid Ahmed.
Ashifuk Islam
FAQ’s
❓ Do I need a lawyer for a green card through family?
If your case involves criminal history, criminal convictions, a pending removal, or complexities like conditional residence or disability waivers (N‑648), having a seasoned immigration attorney is essential.
❓ I received an NTA—what should I do next?
Contact an immigration lawyer immediately. Attorney Ahmed has successfully handled over a decade of removal proceedings—including cancellation of removal, prosecutorial discretion, and asylum defenses.
❓ Can I get a waiver if I’m married to a US citizen?
Yes. We assist with I‑601A waivers for unlawful presence and N‑648 medical exceptions, guiding you based on your individual circumstances.
Secure your status, protect your future, and move forward with confidence. Book your free consultation with Attorney Farid Ahmed today.
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Abierto 24/7
Celular: (718) 637-1111
Correo electrónico: info@faridahmedlaw.com
Fax: (718) 764-4327
37-66 72nd Street, 3rd Floor
(72nd Street/Roosevelt Avenue)
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(E/F/M/R/7 trains)