IMMIGRATION & DEPORTATION



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

  • Asylum
  • [SIJ] Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
  • Immigration petitions
  • I-601 Waiver
  • I-601 A Waiver
  • Citizenship (Assistance with N-648 form)
  • Deportation defense

  • Cancellation of Removal
  • Consular processing
  • Citizenship and naturalization
  • Prosecutorial Discretion (Closure of deportation case without work permit)
  • Administrative Closure (Closure of deportation case with work permit)
  • Post Conviction Relief (Reopening of criminal cases for immigration benefits)
  • 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.


Farid Ahmed is a graduate of Western New England University School of Law’s Juris Doctor (J.D.) program and is admitted to the New York, Connecticut and federal courts around the New York City region (SDNY & EDNY). 

He has successfully litigated civil and criminal cases in both federal and state courts in the New York City region. 

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.

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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. 

Attorney Farid Ahmed is an excellent, professional and experienced lawyer. He is able to solve a very difficult problem easily. It is not possible to explain his expertise in short sentences. So you can consult with him for better results.

Mohammad Bhuiyan

Law Office of Farid Ahmed is the best law firm. One of my friends had legal trouble, but Mr. Farid Ahmed ended the case professionally and quickly. Now my friend has no fear.I recommend Mr. Farid Ahmed for all kinds of legal problems.

Kawsar Madani

Farid Ahmed indeed one of the best criminal defense attorney I know. I was falsely accused of multiple felonies and he got all the charges drop down to minor violations. This saved my Green Card status, prevented jail time and imminent deportation. I would highly recommend Farid Ahmed’s legal counsel.

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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Open 24 Hours
Cell: (718) 637-1111
Email: 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)