South Miami Immigration Lawyer — Fitenko Law

Bilingual EN/RU immigration lawyer for South Miami, FL. J-1 physician waivers, H-1B faculty & researcher visas near the University of Miami. (305) 315-3425.

Your Immigration Lawyer in South Miami

South Miami is a walkable, professional city in Miami-Dade beside the University of Miami and its medical campus, home to physicians, researchers, and academic families. At Fitenko Law PLLC, Attorney Ekaterina Fitenko, Esq. brings bilingual (English & Russian) immigration counsel to South Miami, as part of our South Florida and statewide Florida practice.

Where We Serve in South Miami

We serve every part of South Miami and nearby Miami-Dade County, including the 33143 and 33146 ZIP codes.

What South Miami Means for Your Visa Options

Anchored by the University of Miami and its hospitals, South Miami's work centers on J-1 physicians and the waivers they often need, H-1B for faculty and researchers, O-1 for standout academics, and family-based green cards.

J-1 Physicians & Waivers

Foreign physicians on J-1 often need a waiver of the home-residency requirement (such as Conrad 30) to stay and work. We handle the waiver and plan the path to a green card.

H-1B Faculty & Family Green Cards

University and hospital faculty often qualify for H-1B; we also handle family green cards and EB-2 NIW for researchers.

USCIS Jurisdiction for South Miami

If you live in or near South Miami, your case falls under the Kendall Field Office (Miami-Dade County). We make sure your petition is prepared for the right office from the start. Most of our work is handled securely by phone and video, so you never have to travel to our Hallandale Beach office.

Serving the South Miami Community

South Miami draws physicians, scholars, and professionals from around the world. Russian-speaking clients are served fully in their native language.

South Miami Immigration FAQ

I'm a J-1 physician — how do I stay after my program?

Many physicians use a J-1 waiver, such as the Conrad 30 program for doctors serving underserved areas, to avoid the two-year home-residency requirement. We handle the waiver and the H-1B and green-card path.

Can a researcher get a green card without employer sponsorship?

Often through EB-2 NIW or EB-1A, both of which allow self-petition for those whose work has national importance or who show extraordinary ability. We assess your record.

Which USCIS office serves South Miami?

Miami-Dade County cases, including South Miami, are served by the Kendall USCIS Field Office.

Nearby: Coral Gables, Kendall. Across South Florida.