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I am a full-time immigration lawyer, in Greenville, with over 25 years of experience in this field. I handle only immigration cases.
Here are three Attorney Guides I have written for Avvo: "Permanent Residence Case Denied! What Next?" and "US Immigration Overview" and "The Future of DACA" (Nov 2019). Find them at https://www.avvo.com/attorney-guides/29601-sc-allen-ladd-497304/guides.html
I have helped thousands of people with successful applications for green cards, work visas, naturalization and citizenship, waivers, asylum, and appeals of USCIS decisions. My clients are married couples, extended families, scientists, athletes, investors, teachers and professors, students, Canadian and Mexican professionals, abused spouses, DACA young people, and asylum-seekers.
Please contact me to schedule a free consultation. I work on an appointment-only basis. My law firm's paralegals and I will treat you courteously and professionally. All information you share will be kept confidential. We offer a comfortable waiting room, with facilities for you and your family. We offer free Wi-Fi for our guests.
Important: You must schedule your consultation ahead of time, and complete a confidential information sheet, which you can do online. It is available in English and in Spanish. You will be entitled to a free 30-minute consultation. Telephone and Skype consultations are also available. In the consultation, I will prepare a clear, simple graphic outline of your immigration options, for you to review at home. If you are interested in hiring me, I will make a written proposal after the consultation, for you to review. The proposal will offer a structured payment plan. If you accept the proposal, we will schedule a meeting to sign a contract, collect the initial payment, and begin working on your case.
My promise to you is that I will try to help you find answers to your questions, and will offer possible solutions to your problems. And that all information you share will be treated in complete confidence.
I look forward to meeting you!
Allen
I have 25 years of experience in immigration law. I can help you succeed, and with peace of mind. Now offering virtual consultations.
I have 25 years of experience in this field. Let me put it to work for your success.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
90%
38 years | 2,000 cases
Asylum
10%
26 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019 2012
2019
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 34 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 38 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 46 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 44 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
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Character & Conduct (6)
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Posted by Elke | July 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best there is!
Attorney Ladd and his amazing team helped me acquire my H1B visa and its renewal as well! Always very helpful and very knowledgeable! Couldn't ask for a better immigration lawyer. Thanks so much again!
Posted by Pratik | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very experienced/knowledgeable/helpful
Allen has handeled several immigration related issues from me and my family (green card/work visa). He has always been very professional and his extensive experience in immigration matters have helped me get approvals in all my immigration cases. Allen cares about each case and as a full time immigr...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best lawyer
I am very thankful that I found such a great lawyer. Mr. Ladd has been amazing. He took my immigration case on and it has been a very complicated very tense situation with family court. He is very knowledgeable in all aspects of immigration and when he needed help with different aspects of my ca...
Posted by William | January 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Immigration attorney
Knowledge,helpful, thoughtful works hard for you Was very pleased with his work
Posted by Tejashkumar Patel | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent and Knowledgeable Attorney
Very experienced and knowledgeable attorney. When priority date become available for my wife's I130 then with Mr Ladd's knowledge I and my wife both got the Permanent Resident Card. Mr.Ladd is very kind and always ready to help. Also Jennifer Rodriguez working in his firm is very helpful. They have...
Allen Curtis Ladd's Lawyer Endorsements
"Allen is dedicated to continuing his education in our field of immigration law and remains a passionate defender of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Allen (Mr. Ladd) for over 25 years through our individual immigration law practices, which are quite similar in scope. Over that time, he has handled virtually every kind of business and family-based immigration case, as well as the full range of waiver case filed with USCIS, visa applications with US Embassies, and green card filings with the Department of Labor (“PERM” cases). He and his staff stay up to date on changes in the law and applicable regulations, and I frequently consult with him on cases in my practice that raise unusual issues. Allen (Mr. Ladd) and his staff are proactive in their case management, and professional in their relations with clients. I highly recommend him and his firm for any kind of immigration case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ladd and I worked together on a motion for change of venue from Los Angeles to Atlanta. Coordinating the matter with Mr. Ladd was easy and straight-forward. I felt confident that he could take over my client's case and do quality work in an expedient manner."
"Allen is extraordinarily knowledgeable in the very complicated practice of immigration law. He is accessible and willing to explain concepts clearly and succinctly. I am confident in Allen's abilities and ethical standards. I endorse Allen without reservation."
Gerard Chapman
Immigration lawyer
Kelly Chicas
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Best Immigration Lawyers in Greenville, Expertise
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
A+ Accreditation, Better Business Bureau
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Immigration lawyer, Allen C. Ladd, P.C.
Associations
2017 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
AILA Bangkok ChapterMember
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
National Immigration ProjectMember
1990 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - 2019
AILA Latin America Caribbean ChapterMember
2012 - 2019
AILA Rome-Europe Middle East Africa ChapterMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Asylum cases based on religious persecution
Approval
"Extraordinary Ability" visa cases
Success
I-601A Provisional Waiver Cases
Approval in over 90% of cases
EB-2 National Interest Waiver permanent residence cases
Success
Education
1978
Albany Law School, Union University
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Bangkok District Conference
"Waiver Updates" Panel
2012
OnDemand Webinar
The Work Visa System: an Overview
2005
Criminal Law Update
Immigration law consequences of criminal law activity
2004
Immigration and Diversity
Immigration law
Publications
2018
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com)
The Midterm Elections Are Not about “Immigration"
2012
South Carolina Lawyer
The U.S. Work Visa System - An Overview
2011
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com)
Self-Employment Options under U.S. Immigration Law
2007
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com)
Repealing the 10-Year Bar
Languages
French
German
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Allen earned significant contribution points in 2019.
Legal Answers
Q&A
I received a citation for doing 80 in a 65 mph zone today. I plan to file my I-485 next week should I mention in the i485 form ?
01 Aug 2020
Q&A
How many times can I sponsor a immigrant on a k-1 Visa entering the USA?
01 Aug 2020
Q&A
How to renew a work permit that expired?.....I use to have one but did not renew it ,waiting for my asylum approval!
17 Nov 2019