Claudia Canizares
Immigration attorney · Miami, FL · Admitted Florida 2013
About this attorney
Claudia Canizares is an experienced immigration attorney based in Miami, Florida, with over 13 years of legal practice. Originally from Havana, Cuba, she possesses a deep personal and professional understanding of the complexities facing individuals and families navigating the United States immigration system. Her practice is primarily focused on immigration and nationality law, with special emphasis on asylum proceedings, deportation defense, and family-based petitions.
Ms. Canizares earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Florida International University before obtaining her Juris Doctor from the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to providing sound counsel and strategic representation to clients from diverse backgrounds.
Driven by empathy and a strong commitment to immigrant advocacy, Ms. Canizares approaches each case with diligence, clear communication, and personalized attention. She strives to empower her clients by guiding them through every step of their legal journey while vigorously protecting their rights.
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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