Law Office of Mercedes S. Cano

Cano is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Mercedes S. She has extensive experience in the area of immigration law, and more specifically in matters that involve deportation, political asylum and family petitions. She has represented and obtained green cards for immigrants who have been abused by United States citizens or permanent legal residents. Cano has successfully represented immigrant

s in immigration courts in and out of New York State and has filed appeals for the Board of Immigration Appeals for those in deportation proceedings. Due to the often fatal intersection between immigration and criminal convictions, Ms. Cano has represented her clients in various criminal courts, to defend against the charges or taylor a plea with the least of immigration consequences, if possible.

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Business Services

As a general practitioner, Ms. Cano has over twelve years of experience in real estate and business transactions. Over the years, through her work with the immigrant community, Ms. Cano realized the special need that immigrant entrepreneurs and small business owners have for expert guidance and information in order for their small businesses to thrive. Entrepreneurs and small business owners face tremendous challenges in today’s market; this is especially true for immigrants. Our business services are provided by a working group of attorneys, accountants and specialized professionals that will provide individualized assistance and valuable business information giving the immigrant micro-entrepreneur the tools to compete in today’s market. We will listen to your business needs, study, research and consult with other professionals, if needed, in order to tailor the assistance your business needs.

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Business Immigration

If your company is outside of the US and is interested in opening a small business in the US, please contact us to plan and strategize how to enter the US market and how to obtain and investors and/or professional visa.