We believe that knowing more opens doors
Immigration Law is extremely complicated. Don’t make the mistake of failing to meet with an experienced immigration lawyer to analyze your options. Shaftel Law specializes in family immigration, employment immigration and deportation defense, and we are passionate about efficiently and effectively helping you overcome the obstacles that block your path. Our Colorado-based law firm—founded by Immigration Attorney Matt Shaftel—handles complex immigration cases and represents individuals and businesses throughout the state, the country and globally, all from our Colorado office in Lakewood/Denver. Need expert help with your immigration matter? Let’s talk!
ABOUT COLORADO IMMIGRATION LAWYER MATT SHAFTEL
Shaftel Law specializes in handling the immigration needs of new and established companies, family immigration, deportation defense and asylum. Our experts are fluent in Spanish, and we aim to provide exceptional service
- Admitted to the California Bar (2004) and the Colorado Bar (2011)
- Stanford University, B.A., Economics and Political Science, 1997
- University of California, J.D., Hastings College of the Law, 2004
- Member of AILA National
- Chair of AILA (American Immigration Lawyer’s Association) CO’s Department of Labor liaison committee
- Member of the CBA (Colorado Bar Association) and DBA (Denver Bar Association)
“Matt is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the immigration process, and takes the time to thoroughly and effectively communicate with his clients. My biggest regret—as someone who initially thought that he could handle the process on his own—was that I didn’t involve Matt in the process sooner.”
University of Maryland Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Institute for Systems Research
The high reviews I see on here don’t surprise me – well deserved. We did a fair bit of research before beginning as we had some irregularities, and Matt stood out early on. The consultation phase is overwhelming and it was worth the extra (and expensive) hassle of weeding through other firms to find Shaftel. I respect that Matt includes interview preparation in the fee because it shows commitment to giving clients the best possible scenario – other fee systems seemed opportunistic and less quality-driven. Having been through it, we were very relieved to have had the prep. Our results came faster than expected. Matt and team were very flexible with us regarding our needs. Matt’s also a really personable guy with a great staff. Thanks so much for everything!
“His fees are very reasonable and certainly fair! My opinion is there are many lawyers who claim to be immigration specialists but their primary interest is hearing the ring of their cash register. Matt is different. Be reassured Matt Shaftel is one of the best and most reliable immigration attorneys in Colorado.”
RPh, PD
High-quality immigration services at a fair price
At Shaftel Law we pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs and budget. We conveniently represent clients in Colorado, across the country and beyond our borders—everyone from individuals and their family members to employers and their employees, from DACA and those facing deportation to entrepreneurs who are navigating potential pathways for their fast-growth startups. Need a green card or want help obtaining a visa? We can help.
NEW USCIS FEES FOR COMMON APPLICATIONS
April 29, 2024
As of April 1, 2024, fees for certain USCIS forms have increased. These are the most common forms that we file and their updated prices:
I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) paper filing $675 and online filing $625
I-131 (Application for …
DACA Processing Times
April 19, 2024
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are experiencing longer processing times than usual. There are currently only two USCIS service centers handling all DACA renewals, and processing times vary among each center.
USCIS suggests that DACA recipients submit renewal applications …
USCIS Fee Increases go into place on April 1, 2024
March 5, 2024
USCIS Fee increases will go into effect on April 1, 2024. Most immigration filings with UCSIS are increasing, though a few filings remain unchanged (or have slight decreases in fees).
If you have an immigration or petition that you …