North Carolina Immigration Lawyers
Looking for employment-based U.S. immigration support? Beyond Border helps founders, executives, researchers and technology professionals explore pathways such as the O-1 visa, the EB-1A green card and the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). It works with independent U.S. immigration attorneys under separate attorney-client agreements.
North Carolina Immigration Attorneys
1. Jorgelina Araneda, Araneda & Stroud Immigration Law Group, LLP
Office: 5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612,
Araneda is listed in the North Carolina State Bar's 2025 Board Certified Specialists directory for immigration law. Her firm handles immigration matters for individuals and businesses, including employment-based immigration, family petitions and permanent residence. The firm also represents clients outside North Carolina because immigration law is federally governed.
2. Cynthia A. Aziz, Aziz Law Firm, P.A.
Office: 1804 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
Aziz founded her immigration practice in 1990 and is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Immigration Law. The firm handles employment-based immigration, nonimmigrant business visas, family petitions, asylum, naturalization and immigration court proceedings. Its services also include Spanish-language translation and interpretation.
3. Lisa Brenman, Visas-US
Office: Carrboro, North Carolina.
Brenman is listed as a Board Certified Specialist in Immigration Law. Her specialist designation is useful information for applicants comparing attorneys with substantial immigration law experience. Prospective clients should confirm her current office address, practice availability and the specific visa categories she handles before arranging a consultation.
4. Jeffrey Bruce Widdison, McKinney Immigration Law
Office: 720 N. Third Street, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28401,
Widdison handles employment-based permanent residence, nonimmigrant visas, family petitions, consular processing, naturalization, immigration appeals and removal defense. He is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Immigration Law. His practice also includes representing detained immigrants and handling employer-related immigration matters.
5. Thomas E. Fulghum, Attorney at Law
Office: 1858 Hillandale Road, Suite 400, Durham, NC 27705
Fulghum is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Immigration Law. His practice includes employment-based visas, family-based residency, consular processing, naturalization, immigration appeals and federal court litigation. He is also fluent in Spanish, according to his attorney profile.
6. Rebekah Grafton, Fay Grafton Nunez, PLLC
Office: 2609 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 207, Raleigh, NC 27604
Grafton is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Immigration Law and a former trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement division. Her practice includes employment-based and family-based petitions, deportation defense, immigration court proceedings and applications for crime victims. The firm also maintains offices in Asheville and Charlotte.
7. Robert William Lamb, Hatch Rockers Immigration
Office: 537 College Street, Suite 203, Asheville, NC 28801
Lamb is a North Carolina immigration attorney and Board Certified Specialist in Immigration Law. His practice includes adjustment of status, consular processing, removal defense, immigration bonds and temporary immigration status applications. Hatch Rockers also has offices in Charlotte, Durham and Raleigh and offers consultations in English and Spanish.
8. Gerald Goulder, Goulder Immigration Law Firm
Office: 204 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro, NC 27410.
Goulder has more than 35 years of experience in immigration law, according to his firm's website. His practice serves individuals, families and businesses in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and other parts of North Carolina. Listed services include employment-based visas such as H-1B, L-1 and E visas, green cards, family petitions, consular processing, naturalization and immigration waivers.
9. Neelam Bhardwaj, Immigration Law Offices of Neelam Bhardwaj
Office: 5510 West Friendly Avenue, Suite B, Greensboro, NC 27410
Bhardwaj has practiced immigration law since 1993 and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, according to her public attorney profile and firm website. Her practice includes employment-based immigration, work visas, family petitions, asylum, citizenship, green cards, student visas and immigration appeals. The firm serves clients in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Burlington and surrounding communities.
How to choose an immigration lawyer in North Carolina
Match the attorney's experience to your immigration category before hiring. An attorney who mainly handles family petitions or removal defense may not be the right fit for a complex employment based petition.
- Check the license: Use the North Carolina State Bar membership directory to verify an attorney's license and eligibility to practice. The State Bar also maintains a Board Certified Specialists directory.
- Match the category: Ask about experience with your specific case, whether it involves an O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, family petition, naturalization or removal defense.
- Get fees in writing: Confirm attorney fees, government filing fees, translation expenses and other charges before signing an agreement.
- Know who handles your case: Ask who provides legal advice, prepares the petition, reviews supporting evidence and communicates with you.
- Confirm the office address: Public directories can contain outdated information. Check the firm's official website or call before visiting.
How Beyond Border helps with U.S. immigration
Beyond Border focuses on employment-based immigration pathways, including O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, L-1 and E-2. Its services are designed for founders, executives, technology professionals, researchers and other skilled individuals.
Depending on the engagement, Beyond Border can:
- Review a professional background to identify potential immigration pathways.
- Help organize supporting documents and professional evidence.
- Prepare case materials for review by an independent immigration attorney.
- Coordinate the preparation process and explain the different steps.
The appropriate pathway depends on the applicant's qualifications, professional achievements, proposed activities and supporting evidence. Legal advice and representation are provided by independently engaged immigration attorneys.
Disclaimer
This article provides general information and is not legal advice. This article is general information, not legal advice, and creates no attorney-client relationship with Beyond Border or any attorney named.
Frequently Asked Questions
Identify your immigration category, shortlist attorneys with relevant experience, review their professional profiles and verify their licenses through the North Carolina State Bar.
Yes. Attorneys experienced in employment-based immigration may assist with O-1 petitions. Ask about their experience preparing extraordinary ability cases and reviewing supporting evidence.
Yes. U.S. immigration law is federal, and many North Carolina attorneys offer remote consultations and represent clients living abroad. Confirm that the attorney accepts your type of case.
No. The attorneys are included for informational purposes only. Their inclusion does not establish any business relationship, endorsement or recommendation by Beyond Border.
Yes. Attorneys who handle removal defense may represent individuals before immigration judges and assist with applicable forms of relief, bond proceedings and appeals.
Use the North Carolina State Bar's legal specialization resources to check whether an attorney holds the relevant certification. You can also verify the attorney's active membership through the State Bar directory.
