The Law Offices of Benjamin T. Wiesinger,
Abogado Benjamín
OUR VISION
WE ARE A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS
The United States of America was founded by immigrants, populated by immigrants, fought for by immigrants, and is the beacon on the hill that welcomes immigrants from the entire world.
We are a sovereign nation of laws. By its very definition, a nation has borders, and laws by which all must abide in order to live freely in a civil society.
OUR CORE VALUES
WE ARE A FAMILY
A family is the strongest, most reliable structure of social organization that ensures the most protection and greatest potential of its members. At this Firm, we are a Family. We work together, respect each other, grow together, and support one another.
Our Story
BENJAMIN & ASSOCIATES, the start of a new era.
These are exciting times here at Pope & Associates. Since 2008, I have been proud to represent immigrants and their families for this law firm. Over the years, I have developed strong relationships with clients and staff members. As a young attorney, Mr. John Pope was a terrific mentor and boss. As I grew in my own career, I have had the pleasure of mentoring young attorneys and law students as they begin their careers.
Sadly, Mr. Pope passed away in August of 2022. He was a pillar of the small fraternity of Immigration Lawyers here in Phoenix, and he posthumously received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Arizona Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. I am honored to carry on his tradition of excellence, now under my own name.
And so, it is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce the formation of Benjamin & Associates , PC! Our first priority is to seamlessly carry on the work for the clients of Pope & Associates; only the name of the firm will change. Next, we will be rolling out a new website, with new logos, new stories about clients and staff, a whole new look!
WE CAN HELP YOU WITH
Immigration Court Cases
Immigration Court Cases (Non-detained) There are over 400 (400) Immigration Courts located around the U.S., and twelve (12) courts located in Arizona. In Immigration Court, immigrants have the right to retain private counsel of their own choosing….
Appeals
There are usually two types of appeals. The Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) in Falls Church, Virginia is the first type of appeal for the majority of cases from the Immigration Court and from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“CIS”). There…
Asylum
Asylum is a form of legal protection extended to an individual in the United States who has been persecuted or has a “well-founded fear” of being persecuted because of: Political Opinion Religion Race Nationality Particular Social Group The persecution…
DACA
Deferred Action Deferred Action is policy initiated by the Obama Administration to allow some immigrants to remain in the U.S. who would otherwise be subject to deportation. In 2012, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program went into effect….
Citizenship
There are two ways to become a U.S. Citizen. The most common path to citizenship is through naturalization. You may be eligible to become a naturalized U.S. Citizen if you have had a resident alien card (green card) for at least five (5) years or at…
Family Based Visas
The most common way for an immigrant to obtain lawful permanent residence (“LPR”), is through a family-based visa petition. Spouses, children, parents, and siblings may file petitions for their family members and those petitions fall into two categories:…
Juvenile Visas
If an immigrant is physically present in the U.S., is under the age of 18 and does not have a biological or step-parent in the U.S., the immigrant may qualify for a Special Immigrant Juvenile Visa (“SIJ”). The SIJ process begins with filing a Dependency…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay a bond?
Immigration Bonds may only be paid using ICE’s CeBond portal:
If you want to find out whether an immigrant has a bond or is eligible for bond, please see our Bonds services page, or schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
How do I find out where my relative is detained?
The on-line detainee locator system is found at
https://locator.ice.gov/odls/homePage.do
Can I visit my detained relative?
Yes, subject to certain limitations, family visits are generally available by contacting the facility. You may also request a free visit from Benjamin and Associates with an immigration detainee if you are interested in legal representation.
What is an immigration detainer?
A detainer, also known as an ICE hold, is a request made by ICE to a law enforcement agency to hold an immigrant until an ICE agent is avilable to question the immigrant’s legal status. Although many agencies treat an immigration detainer as a mandatory order of a federal agent, it is only a formal request valid for 48 hours. If your relative or loved one has been detained longer than 48 hours on an ICE hold, you may petition the law enforcement agency for his or her immediate release.
How do I obtain a work permit?
If you have a case currently pending with CIS or the Courts, you may be eligible for an Employment Authorization Document, more commonly called a work permit. It is important to know that work permits are not the same as visas, and they do not grant you any legal right to U.S. residency. Before you apply for a work permit, either on your own or through the services of a notary, we highly recommend that you seek legal counsel with an attorney to see whether and how your application may affect your immigration status.
What is a green card?
A lawful permanent resident visa, also known as a green card, allows a person to live and work in the U.S. and also to travel in and out of the U.S. For more information on green cards, please see our Visas services page, or schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys
Latest News & Blog
March, 2020
March, 2020Immigration court update
The Department of Justice has suspended non-detained immigration court hearings through May 1, 2020. Detained hearings…
- September, 2019
Pro bono asylum granted
ASYLUM GRANTED The following is a thank you letter from a grateful client, DA from Cameroon, for whom we worked pro bono…
- January, 2016
Important changes to immigration system passed in omnibus federal spending bill
The non-partisan Migration Policy Institute, a trusted source of news and information about U.S. and global immigration,…
- January, 2016
2015 year in review for pope & associates
For Immigration Litigators, there is rarely a dull moment. With multiple court hearings every day in Phoenix, Eloy, Florence,…
What Our Clients Say
Karla Barrera
I want to thank Miss Bianca Torres, and Mr. Benjamin for helping me in the Immigration Case that my son was facing deportation. And thanks to them my son was able to solve his problem and not be deported. I personally recommend them 100%, thank you very much again, Bianca and Benjamin.
Martin Torres
Thanks to Pope & Associates we were able to get our green cards. Very grateful for the efforts and professionalism from lawyers Benjamin and Luciana.
Daniel Tapia
Highly recommend using Pope & associates. They fought with all the knowledge and skills the team had. Ben is an absolutely amazing person, and he helped me obtain my Alien Resident card. It was a very difficult task. Thank you to the whole team. Marianna, thank you!
Rahab Elizalde
After waiting such a long time for this exciting moment I want to thank the attorneys at POPE and associates for helping us through the long process . And specially to Alejandra B Madraiga she was so knowledgeable helpful when we most needed of her . We were approved and exited to Cd Juarez buy had to wait out 2 months . She was on top of our case we never felt alone and that what a good Law firm does when they care for their clients. We were approved green card and we cannot be more appreciative and thankful. I will recommend them 1000% . Thank you life changing.
Livier Agundes
I want to share my experience with the firm of Pope and Associates.
When I arrived, they had some very friendly guys and when I had to talk on the phone for some reason, a guy named Mario helped me with excellent treatment of clients. I also want to emphasize that the lawyer’s assistant named Aracely, very professional and kind, knows what does and made me feel very safe because of her professionalism in the procedure she was completing, she took her time to answer all my questions. Thank you guys for your dedication and thanks to Pope and Associates.