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Student Visa Lawyers in San Jose, CA

20 firms · 1,996 client reviews · 3 languages · updated August 30, 2026

20 firms in the San Jose index list Student & Exchange Visas (F-1, J-1) as a practice area, holding 1,996 published client reviews. 3 offer a free first consultation and 0 have current bar standing verified by our research team. Study, training, and work authorisation for international students.

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The Ahluwalia Firm

Strong
4.9(143 reviews)San Jose, CA

Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits
  • Hindi

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Way Law Offices

Established
5.0(129 reviews)San Jose, CA

Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits
  • Mandarin

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Shah Peerally Law Group PC

Established
4.3(47 reviews)Newark, CA

Immigration law firm in Newark, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits
  • Spanish, Hindi

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Liang Law

Established
5.0(57 reviews)San Jose, CA

Immigration law firm in San Jose, CA. Mandarin spoken in the office.

  • Mandarin

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Also serving San Jose

These firms are based in another metro and take San Jose cases remotely. They are excluded from the local rankings above.

Highest rated

By published client rating in San Jose

  1. 1Way Law Offices5.0
  2. 2Newcomb Immigration, P.C.5.0
  3. 3Liang Law5.0
  4. 4Hurtubise Weber Law LLP5.0
  5. 5Bay Area Immigration Counsel5.0

Most reviewed

By published client review volume

  1. 1Terkiana, PC705
  2. 2Yew Immigration Law Group198
  3. 3American Visa Law Group, PC147
  4. 4The Ahluwalia Firm143
  5. 5Way Law Offices129

Most languages spoken

In-house language capability

  1. 1Shah Peerally Law Group PC2 langs
  2. 2Bay Area Immigration Counsel2 langs
  3. 3Newcomb Immigration, P.C.1 langs
  4. 4The Ahluwalia Firm1 langs
  5. 5Way Law Offices1 langs

Free consultation immigration lawyers in San Jose

3 of the 20 firms indexed in San Jose offer a free first consultation.

A free consultation is not free representation: it is an intake call to review your case and quote a fee. Ask what the consultation covers and what the full case will cost before you retain anyone.

San Jose immigration lawyer FAQ

How do I find an immigration lawyer near me in San Jose?

Start with this page: it lists 20 immigration firms with an office in San Jose, CA, sortable by Index band, client reviews, and language, with each firm's address and phone number. Because immigration is federal practice, a lawyer licensed in any US state can represent you, so you will also see nearby firms that take San Jose cases remotely. Confirm bar standing and ask who will actually handle your file before you retain anyone.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost in San Jose?

Flat fees are the norm in San Jose: family petitions typically run in the low thousands, while contested removal cases and federal litigation are quoted per stage. 1 of the 20 firms indexed here publish payment-plan availability, and 3 offer a free initial consultation, so you can compare quotes before retaining anyone.

How do I check that a San Jose immigration lawyer is licensed?

Every listing marked "Bar verified" was checked against the relevant state bar's public records, including the attorney's bar number and disciplinary history. 0 of 20 firms on this page carry that status. You can repeat the check yourself on the CA state bar website — immigration is federal practice, so a lawyer licensed in any US state may represent you in San Jose.

Do these firms speak languages other than English?

Yes. Across this page firms provide service in 3 languages, including Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish. Use the language filter to see only firms that confirm in-house capability rather than a phone interpreter line.

What is the Index Score on each San Jose listing?

The Index Score is our own internal rating built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band — Exceptional, Strong, Established, or Developing profile — plus the firm’s rank among scored firms in this metro, not as a point total. It is not an advertisement or a paid placement: firms cannot buy a higher band, and the components are published on every firm profile.

Can a San Jose firm help if my case is stuck at USCIS?

3 firms on this page file mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act suits in federal district court to force a decision on delayed applications. Filter by "Files federal delay lawsuits" to shortlist them, then ask in the consultation how many such cases they have taken to filing.

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Where this data comes from

Listings are compiled from public business listings and firm websites. Attorney counts, languages, and consultation policies reflect what each firm publishes about itself. Bar verification and credential checks are in progress and are not yet complete for every listing.

Firms can claim a listing and expand their profile with fees, staff, and process detail at no cost. Claiming does not change the Index Score.

The Index Score is built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band plus a metro rank, not as a number.

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