Chelsea Ellissabeth HaleyNelson
Immigration attorney · Oakland, CA · Admitted California 2005
About this attorney
Chelsea Ellissabeth HaleyNelson is an experienced immigration attorney based in Oakland, California. Devoting her practice exclusively to immigration and nationality law, she brings nearly two decades of dedicated legal advocacy to individuals and families navigating complex immigration matters.
HaleyNelson earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2005 after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has actively served the legal and immigrant communities through extensive leadership roles, including serving as EOIR Liaison for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Immigration Committee Chair for the National Lawyers Guild San Francisco chapter, and on the Board of Directors of Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom. In addition, she has authored scholarly legal publications focusing on human rights and civil liberties.
With fluency in Spanish and Czech, HaleyNelson is committed to providing compassionate, culturally competent, and thorough representation. Her client-centered approach emphasizes clear communication, meticulous preparation, and zealous advocacy to protect the rights of every individual she represents.
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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