Immigration Law — Winston-Salem & Greensboro, NC

Nestor Legal has been serving the immigrant community in the Piedmont Triad for over a decade. Led by Nestor Katsoudas — a Winston-Salem native born to Greek immigrants — our firm brings a deeply personal understanding of the immigration journey. We represent individuals, families, and businesses across all areas of U.S. immigration law, with fluency in English, Spanish, and Greek.

Llevamos más de una década sirviendo a la comunidad inmigrante del Triad. Hablamos su idioma — en todos los sentidos.

Why Local Experience Matters

Immigration law is federal, but how it’s applied can vary significantly depending on which USCIS office handles your case. Nestor Katsoudas has spent years practicing before the Charlotte Field Office and is deeply familiar with how local officers conduct interviews, what documentation they prioritize, and how they evaluate specific visa categories.

That local knowledge matters. We know what questions interviewers commonly ask during green card and naturalization interviews at the Charlotte Field Office. We know how to prepare clients so they walk into their interviews confident — not caught off guard. And when cases stall, we know when and how to follow up effectively.

We regularly practice before:

  • USCIS Charlotte Field Office
  • Immigration Court — Charlotte
  • U.S. Embassy and Consulate offices for consular processing cases

Family-Based Immigration

Keeping families together is at the heart of what we do. Whether you are petitioning for a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, Nestor Legal guides you through every step — from filing the initial petition to the final interview.

Reunir familias es el corazón de nuestro trabajo.

We assist with:

  • Spousal green cards (immediate relative petitions — IR-1 / CR-1)
  • Family preference petitions for children, siblings, and other relatives
  • Consular processing for family members living abroad
  • Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) for those already in the U.S.
  • Removal of conditions on a 2-year green card (Form I-751)

How long does a spousal green card take?

Timelines depend on your country of origin, how you’re filing, and USCIS workload at the time of your application. Spouses of U.S. citizens are generally processed faster than spouses of green card holders, who face longer waits due to annual visa limits. We publish current processing time estimates on our website and review them with every client before filing.

What we can tell you is this: a well-prepared, complete application moves faster than one that gets caught in RFEs (Requests for Evidence). Our job is to make sure yours is right the first time.

Business Immigration

Businesses in the Piedmont Triad — from manufacturers to tech firms to healthcare organizations — rely on international talent. Nestor Legal helps employers bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S. and helps employees navigate the path from temporary status to permanent residence.

¿Su empresa necesita contratar talento internacional? Podemos ayudarle.

H-1B Visas — Specialty Occupation Workers

The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations such as engineering, IT, finance, medicine, and architecture. We assist employers with the petition process, Labor Condition Applications (LCAs), and H-1B cap-subject lottery registrations, as well as extensions and amendments when employees change roles or locations.

L Visas — Intracompany Transferees

The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer executives, managers, and employees with specialized knowledge from a foreign office to a U.S. location. We handle both L-1A (managers and executives) and L-1B (specialized knowledge) petitions, including blanket L petitions for larger organizations.

E Visas — Treaty Traders & Investors

The E-1 (Treaty Trader) and E-2 (Treaty Investor) visas are available to nationals of countries that maintain qualifying treaties with the United States. E-2 in particular is a popular pathway for entrepreneurs looking to build or acquire a business in the U.S. We advise on eligibility, investment structuring, and the application process at the appropriate U.S. consulate.

EB Employment-Based Green Cards

For employees and employers looking to move beyond temporary status, employment-based green cards offer a path to permanent residence. We handle EB-1 (priority workers including multinational managers), EB-2 (advanced degree professionals and National Interest Waivers), and EB-3 (skilled workers and professionals) petitions — including PERM labor certification where required.

DACA

If you came to the United States as a child, DACA may allow you to live and work here without fear of deportation. We assist with DACA renewals and advise on any pathways that may be available toward more permanent status.

¿Tienes DACA? Podemos ayudarte a renovarlo y explorar tus opciones para el futuro.

Citizenship & Naturalization

Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most meaningful milestones in an immigrant’s life. Our team prepares you thoroughly for every stage — from the N-400 application to your interview at the Charlotte Field Office.

Convertirse en ciudadano es uno de los momentos más importantes de la vida. Estamos aquí para acompañarlo.

We help you:

  • Determine if you are eligible to naturalize
  • Prepare and file Form N-400
  • Prepare for your interview and civics test — including what Charlotte officers commonly focus on
  • Address any complications in your immigration or criminal history before they become problems at the interview

Deportation & Removal Defense

Receiving a Notice to Appear is frightening — but you have rights, and you deserve a skilled attorney in your corner. Nestor Legal represents clients in removal proceedings before the Charlotte Immigration Court and fights to keep families in the Triad together.

Defense options may include:

  • Cancellation of removal for permanent residents and long-time residents
  • Voluntary departure
  • Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
  • Motions to reopen or reconsider a prior order

U Visa — Protection for Crime Victims

Victims of certain crimes — including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking — may be eligible for immigration protection through the U Visa or VAWA. We handle these cases with the sensitivity and confidentiality they deserve, and can connect you with local resources in the Triad.

Las víctimas de crímenes merecen protección. Manejamos estos casos con total confidencialidad.

Ready to take the next step?  Call 336.515.0520 or email nestor@nestorlegal.com

2668 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem NC 27103  |  Se Habla Español

Immigration

Immigration Law — Winston-Salem & Greensboro, NC

Nestor Legal has been serving the immigrant community in the Piedmont Triad for over a decade. Led by Nestor Katsoudas — a Winston-Salem native born to Greek immigrants — our firm brings a deeply personal understanding of the immigration journey. We represent individuals, families, and businesses across all areas of U.S. immigration law, with fluency in English, Spanish, and Greek.

Llevamos más de una década sirviendo a la comunidad inmigrante del Triad. Hablamos su idioma — en todos los sentidos.

Why Local Experience Matters

Immigration law is federal, but how it’s applied can vary significantly depending on which USCIS office handles your case. Nestor Katsoudas has spent years practicing before the Charlotte Field Office and is deeply familiar with how local officers conduct interviews, what documentation they prioritize, and how they evaluate specific visa categories.

That local knowledge matters. We know what questions interviewers commonly ask during green card and naturalization interviews at the Charlotte Field Office. We know how to prepare clients so they walk into their interviews confident — not caught off guard. And when cases stall, we know when and how to follow up effectively.

We regularly practice before:

  • USCIS Charlotte Field Office
  • Immigration Court — Charlotte
  • U.S. Embassy and Consulate offices for consular processing cases

Family-Based Immigration

Keeping families together is at the heart of what we do. Whether you are petitioning for a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, Nestor Legal guides you through every step — from filing the initial petition to the final interview.

Reunir familias es el corazón de nuestro trabajo.

We assist with:

  • Spousal green cards (immediate relative petitions — IR-1 / CR-1)
  • Family preference petitions for children, siblings, and other relatives
  • Consular processing for family members living abroad
  • Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) for those already in the U.S.
  • Removal of conditions on a 2-year green card (Form I-751)

How long does a spousal green card take?

Timelines depend on your country of origin, how you’re filing, and USCIS workload at the time of your application. Spouses of U.S. citizens are generally processed faster than spouses of green card holders, who face longer waits due to annual visa limits. We publish current processing time estimates on our website and review them with every client before filing.

What we can tell you is this: a well-prepared, complete application moves faster than one that gets caught in RFEs (Requests for Evidence). Our job is to make sure yours is right the first time.

Business Immigration

Businesses in the Piedmont Triad — from manufacturers to tech firms to healthcare organizations — rely on international talent. Nestor Legal helps employers bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S. and helps employees navigate the path from temporary status to permanent residence.

¿Su empresa necesita contratar talento internacional? Podemos ayudarle.

H-1B Visas — Specialty Occupation Workers

The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations such as engineering, IT, finance, medicine, and architecture. We assist employers with the petition process, Labor Condition Applications (LCAs), and H-1B cap-subject lottery registrations, as well as extensions and amendments when employees change roles or locations.

L Visas — Intracompany Transferees

The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer executives, managers, and employees with specialized knowledge from a foreign office to a U.S. location. We handle both L-1A (managers and executives) and L-1B (specialized knowledge) petitions, including blanket L petitions for larger organizations.

E Visas — Treaty Traders & Investors

The E-1 (Treaty Trader) and E-2 (Treaty Investor) visas are available to nationals of countries that maintain qualifying treaties with the United States. E-2 in particular is a popular pathway for entrepreneurs looking to build or acquire a business in the U.S. We advise on eligibility, investment structuring, and the application process at the appropriate U.S. consulate.

EB Employment-Based Green Cards

For employees and employers looking to move beyond temporary status, employment-based green cards offer a path to permanent residence. We handle EB-1 (priority workers including multinational managers), EB-2 (advanced degree professionals and National Interest Waivers), and EB-3 (skilled workers and professionals) petitions — including PERM labor certification where required.

DACA

If you came to the United States as a child, DACA may allow you to live and work here without fear of deportation. We assist with DACA renewals and advise on any pathways that may be available toward more permanent status.

¿Tienes DACA? Podemos ayudarte a renovarlo y explorar tus opciones para el futuro.

Citizenship & Naturalization

Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most meaningful milestones in an immigrant’s life. Our team prepares you thoroughly for every stage — from the N-400 application to your interview at the Charlotte Field Office.

Convertirse en ciudadano es uno de los momentos más importantes de la vida. Estamos aquí para acompañarlo.

We help you:

  • Determine if you are eligible to naturalize
  • Prepare and file Form N-400
  • Prepare for your interview and civics test — including what Charlotte officers commonly focus on
  • Address any complications in your immigration or criminal history before they become problems at the interview

Deportation & Removal Defense

Receiving a Notice to Appear is frightening — but you have rights, and you deserve a skilled attorney in your corner. Nestor Legal represents clients in removal proceedings before the Charlotte Immigration Court and fights to keep families in the Triad together.

Defense options may include:

  • Cancellation of removal for permanent residents and long-time residents
  • Voluntary departure
  • Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
  • Motions to reopen or reconsider a prior order

U Visa — Protection for Crime Victims

Victims of certain crimes — including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking — may be eligible for immigration protection through the U Visa or VAWA. We handle these cases with the sensitivity and confidentiality they deserve, and can connect you with local resources in the Triad.

Las víctimas de crímenes merecen protección. Manejamos estos casos con total confidencialidad.

Ready to take the next step?  Call 336.515.0520 or email nestor@nestorlegal.com

2668 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem NC 27103  |  Se Habla Español