Your Story. Our Guidance.
Every immigration case begins with understanding your story, and building a strategy for your future.
Serving Goose Creek, Summerville, Moncks Corner, Hanahan, Ladson, and the greater Charleston area, in English and Spanish.
- Bilingual, English & Spanish
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Member, State Bar of California
A Personal Understanding of the Immigration Journey
Marcia A. Alvarez Benavidez, Esq. is a bilingual immigration attorney born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Having navigated the immigration process herself, she brings a rare combination of personal insight and legal expertise to every case she handles.
Before founding her practice, Attorney Alvarez Benavidez served as Courtroom Deputy to the Honorable Leslie Abrams Gardner in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. That experience in federal court gives her clients a meaningful advantage. She understands exactly how federal immigration procedures work from the inside.
She represents individuals and families in a range of immigration matters, providing thoughtful, strategic advocacy in both English and Spanish. While based in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and serving the greater Charleston area, including Summerville, Moncks Corner, Hanahan, and Ladson, immigration is federal law. That means Marcia A. Alvarez Benavidez, Esq. is able to represent clients anywhere in the United States and its territories.
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Licensed to practice law in the State of California
How We Can Help You
Serving clients in the greater Charleston area and all U.S. states and territories.
Family-Based Immigration
Marriage-based green cards, adjustment of status, consular processing, fiancé(e) visas, and removal of conditions.
Citizenship & Naturalization
Citizenship applications (N-400), responses to Requests for Evidence, and denials.
Deportation Defense
Bond hearings, cancellation of removal, motions to reopen or reconsider, and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Humanitarian Immigration
Asylum (affirmative & defensive), VAWA petitions, T visas, U visas, Temporary Protected Status, and Humanitarian Parole.
Waivers & Complex Cases
I-601 & I-601A Waivers, I-212 Permission to Reapply, Unlawful Presence Issues, Criminal Inadmissibility Issues, RFEs and NOIDs.
Student & Tourist Visas
F-1 Student Visas, B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas, and Visa Extensions.
From First Call to Case Resolution
Immigration matters can feel overwhelming. Our process is designed to simplify the journey, keep you informed, and give you confidence at every stage.
Consultation
We start with a confidential consultation to learn your story, understand your goals, and assess your options. No pressure. Just clarity.
Strategy
Every case is different. We develop a legal strategy tailored to your specific circumstances, timeline, and long-term goals.
Action
We prepare and file all documentation, communicate with USCIS and other agencies on your behalf, and advocate for you at every stage.
Serving Goose Creek, Summerville & Moncks Corner
Bilingual Representation
We communicate with you in English or Spanish. For other languages, we are happy to discuss accommodations to ensure nothing gets lost in translation.
Local & Accessible
Based in Goose Creek, South Carolina, we serve clients throughout the Charleston area, including Summerville, Moncks Corner, Hanahan, and Ladson, as well as clients in any U.S. state or territory.
Federal Court Background
Our background in federal court procedures gives us a deep understanding of immigration matters that strengthens the way we approach and handle every case.
Personal Attention
Every client receives dedicated attention throughout their case. You will always have direct access to our team, and Attorney Alvarez Benavidez remains personally involved in your matter from start to finish.
Conveniently located in Goose Creek, South Carolina, we serve clients throughout the greater Charleston area, including Summerville, Moncks Corner, Hanahan, and Ladson, as well as clients across all 50 U.S. states and territories. We provide legal representation worldwide for matters under U.S. immigration law.
Alvarez Benavidez Law
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We provide immigration representation across all 50 states and worldwide. Consultations are available during evenings and weekends to accommodate your schedule, because we understand that life does not always happen between 9 and 5.
Every immigration journey begins with a conversation. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation with Attorney Alvarez Benavidez.