
James Montana
Immigration attorney · Falls Church, VA · Admitted Virginia 2011
About this attorney
James Montana is an accomplished immigration attorney licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., with over a decade of dedicated legal experience. As the principal attorney at the Law Office of James Montana PLLC, he represents individuals and families across a wide range of immigration matters, including proceedings before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), executive immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Additionally, he has practiced before the D.C. Superior Court and gained admission either pro hac vice or under supervision to the New York Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Mr. Montana earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School in 2011 after completing his undergraduate degree at Amherst College in 2008. He began his legal career serving as an attorney and business manager with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, where he advocated for vulnerable immigrant populations and helped establish critical community legal initiatives. A prolific legal commentator, his analysis on immigration policy and federal regulatory developments has been featured in major outlets such as NPR and the Baltimore Sun, as well as regular contributions to Arlnow.com.
Guided by a commitment to public service and compassionate advocacy, Mr. Montana approaches each client's case with thorough preparation and tailored counsel. Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, he strives to make complex federal immigration processes transparent and accessible to diverse communities across the greater metropolitan area.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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