
Jeffrey Charles Pettys
Immigration attorney · Columbus, OH · Admitted Ohio 1993
About this attorney
Jeffrey Charles Pettys is a seasoned immigration attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, with more than three decades of legal practice. Raised in Ohio, Mr. Pettys earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University before working in commercial banking in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His own international marriage journey inspired his passion for immigration law, prompting him to pursue his Juris Doctor at Capital University Law School, which he completed in 1993.
Upon graduation and bar admission, Mr. Pettys established his private practice. While his early background encompassed complex civil litigation, employment law, and immigration, he ultimately chose to focus exclusively on marriage- and family-based immigration. Throughout his career, he has successfully helped clients across all fifty states and worldwide secure fiancé visas, spousal visas, green cards, permanent residency, and U.S. citizenship.
Dedicated to compassionate and personalized service, Mr. Pettys is committed to navigating clients through the intricate federal immigration process. His career is distinguished by numerous client and peer recognitions, including service on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
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.
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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.
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