CORE VALUES
Kennedy Law is founded on principles of tailored solutions, dedication, honest guidance, and accessible lawyer availability. We emphasize attention to detail and personalized strategy as we guide clients through the complexities of the immigration process, whether it’s obtaining a green card, navigating the I-130 petition, or seeking immigration help for PhDs. Attorney Tara Kennedy has been practicing immigration law since 2001, providing expert legal services tailored to each client’s unique situation.
Strategic Advocacy, Not Just Paperwork
We don’t merely file forms; we build winning legal strategies for our clients. Every case, including F-1 visa reinstatement and J-1 waiver applications, is approached with care, precision, and the experience necessary to succeed in a complex immigration system.
Integrity Over Profit
We never accept a legal fee just to submit a filing that lacks merit or purpose. We provide honest assessments, and if we take your case—be it an I-130 petition or a motion to reopen—we do so because we believe in the legal path forward for your immigration journey.
Client-Centered Representation
Your future matters to us. We take the time to understand your story, needs, and goals—because personalized representation leads to stronger outcomes, whether you’re applying for a K-1 fiancé visa or seeking assistance with SEVIS reinstatement.
Excellence in Every Detail
Immigration law leaves no room for error. Every brief, motion, and declaration we prepare is crafted for clarity, persuasiveness, and strategic impact. We treat every document, argument, and deadline with the highest level of accuracy and professionalism. Our commitment extends to all areas of immigration, from VAWA cases to O-1 visa applications, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-quality guidance and careful coordination of all applications and evidence.
Fierce Commitment to Justice
We fight for our clients because we believe in fairness, due process, family unity, and the right to seek protection with dignity and respect in every aspect of the immigration process.
WHY HIRE KENNEDY LAW
Correct filings are essential for achieving high approval rates for your immigration applications, whether you’re pursuing a citizenship application, a green card, or an I-130 petition. We prioritize personal representation rather than delegation, ensuring that you receive professional responsibility and credibility for your application.
Our law firm offers comprehensive advice tailored to your present and long-term immigration goals, including specific support for international students seeking immigration help, PhDs needing visa assistance, and those navigating the complexities of a K-1 fiancé visa or J-1 waiver. Our detailed reviews guard against inconsistencies and preserve your record, while our guidance helps you avoid obstacles in the immigration process.
We also provide thorough trial preparation, including training on how to testify effectively. With unlimited communication with your immigration attorney at no additional fee, we ensure that you feel supported every step of the way. We even offer evening and Sunday appointments to accommodate your schedule.
Our commitment goes the extra mile to strengthen your case, whether you’re seeking assistance with an O-1 visa, motion to reopen, or SEVIS reinstatement.
- Direct access to your attorney from start to finish. You work directly with an experienced attorney at every stage.
- Individualized, thoughtful strategies—never one-size-fits-all
- Flat-fee billing for clarity and peace of mind
- Exceptional legal writing and advocacy for applications, briefs, and testimony
- Specialized experience with O-1, EB-1, NIW, J-1 waivers (including Conrad 30), Schedule A, family-based petitions, and complex motions
- Culturally competent, trauma-informed representation in asylum and humanitarian cases
NOTEWORTHY & IMPACTFUL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Pioneered Legal Strategy Against Terrorism Bar in Asylum Cases for Extortion Victims
Developed a novel four-part legal argument in 2025 to shield gang extortion victims from the “material support to terrorism” bar after the designation of Central American gangs as terrorist organizations. Despite restrictive BIA precedent, none of Attorney Kennedy’s asylum clients were denied protection on this basis, enhancing their chances for obtaining a green card.
Author of Asylum Testimony Guidebook
Wrote “How to Testify in an Asylum Case,” a practical guide empowering asylum seekers to deliver credible and effective testimony before USCIS and Immigration Court
Secured Judicial Marriage License for Immigration Detainee
Successfully obtained a rare judicial order authorizing marriage for a client in ICE custody, overcoming bureaucratic barriers and safeguarding future immigration eligibility, including for the K1 fiancé visa.
Achieved First Annulment in Maryland in Over Two Decades
Won a landmark annulment—reportedly the first granted in Maryland in 24 years—demonstrating exceptional command of seldom-used legal remedies, which can impact citizenship rights.
Blocked DHS Case Dismissals to Preserve Due Process
Successfully opposed Department of Homeland Security efforts to prematurely dismiss removal cases, ensuring that clients maintained their access to immigration court protections, including the right to request a bond hearing, crucial for those facing removal proceedings.
Reopened and Rescinded Prior Removal Orders
Obtained favorable rulings reopening and vacating old removal orders, restoring clients’ eligibility for lawful relief and preventing imminent deportation, vital for those facing removal.