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Kristi Schaeffer Dalling

Immigration Law Attorney in New York, NY

Kristi Dalling, the founder of Dalling Immigration Law, PLLC, is one of the trusted and best immigration lawyers serving NYC. She has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families secure lawful U.S. status.

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About Attorney Kristi Schaeffer Dalling

Kristi Schaeffer Dalling is the founder and lead attorney of Dalling Immigration Law PLLC, a New York-based firm devoted exclusively to U.S. immigration law. With over a decade of experience, Kristi is known for her unwavering commitment to helping individuals and families navigate complex immigration challenges with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Before establishing her firm, Kristi served as an attorney at a leading non-profit immigration legal services organization in New York City for nearly ten years. There, she represented hundreds of clients in removal proceedings and assisted with asylum claims, family-based petitions, and humanitarian relief applications. Her experience includes working with survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, and other trauma-related cases—always with a trauma-informed, empathetic approach.

Fluent in Spanish and deeply invested in her clients’ success, Kristi brings both legal acumen and personalized attention to every case. Her practice focuses on creating practical strategies, ensuring open communication, and providing reliable guidance through each step of the immigration process.

Kristi Dalling Practice Areas

  • Asylum and Humanitarian Relief
  • Family-Based Immigration
  • Removal and Deportation Defense
  • Green Card and Citizenship Applications
  • Relief for Victims of Violence (U Visa, T Visa, VAWA)

Why Clients Choose Kristi

  • Over 10 years of exclusive focus on immigration law
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Extensive experience in removal defense and humanitarian relief
  • Client-centered, trauma-informed legal support
  • Clear, responsive, and honest communication

Kristi Dalling Education and Professional Affiliations

  • J.D., Columbia Law School
  • B.A., Harvard College
  • Admitted to the New York State Bar (2008)
  • Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (since 2010)
  • Member, New York City Bar Association

Move Forward with Confidence

Kristi Schaeffer Dalling is ready to help you understand your rights and explore your immigration options. Whether you’re seeking legal status, facing removal proceedings, or petitioning for a loved one, she provides the skilled and compassionate representation you deserve. Contact her office today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward your immigration goals.

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Main Office: 305 Broadway, Suite 700 New York, NY 10007

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Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Fees

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Attorney Kristi Schaeffer Dalling Practice Area

Family-Based Immigration

Family unity is at the heart of U.S. immigration law. Kristi Dalling and her Dalling Immigration Law PLLC are dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of family-based immigration. Whether you’re sponsoring a spouse, child, parent, or sibling, our firm provides expert guidance through every step of the process. Through consular processing, Kristi Dalling assists with fiancé(e) visas (K-1), marriage-based green cards, adjustment of status applications, and petitions for relatives abroad. Our personalized approach ensures that your family’s unique needs are addressed, including cases involving complex eligibility requirements or potential inadmissibility issues.

Consular Processing

For individuals applying for U.S. immigration visas from abroad, consular processing is often the required path. Kristi Dalling’s immigration law firm in NYC specializes in managing cases through the National Visa Center (NVC) and U.S. consular posts worldwide. They ensure that your documentation is complete and accurate to minimize delays and complications. Whether you’re applying for an immigrant visa, a tourist visa, or a work-related nonimmigrant visa, Ms. Dalling provides tailored advice and representation to help you successfully navigate the consular interview process.

Removal Defense

Facing removal proceedings can be one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life. Kriti Dalling will stand firmly by your side, advocating for your right to remain in the United States. Her law firm handles cases involving asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status during proceedings, and waivers of inadmissibility. The experienced team of Dalling Immigration Law will prepare strong defenses, leveraging every available legal option to fight for your future. With a focus on compassionate advocacy, Kristi Dalling will work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome in Immigration Court and before the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Naturalization

Becoming a U.S. citizen is a significant milestone, and Kristi Dalling’s law firm is here to make the process as seamless as possible. She assists lawful permanent residents in applying for naturalization, ensuring they meet all eligibility requirements, including continuous residence, good moral character, and knowledge of U.S. civics and history. For clients with complex cases—such as those involving criminal records, tax issues, or disability waivers, Dalling Immigration Law, PLLC provides expert legal representation to resolve complications and help you achieve your dream of U.S. citizenship.

Waivers

Certain immigration situations require applicants to obtain a waiver for inadmissibility due to prior immigration violations, criminal convictions, or other barriers. Kristi Dalling law firm specializes in preparing thorough waiver applications, including I-601, I-601A, and I-212 waivers. They craft compelling arguments supported by strong evidence to demonstrate extreme hardship or other mitigating factors, giving their clients the best chance of overcoming these obstacles and reuniting with their families or securing their immigration goals.

Humanitarian Cases

Dalling Immigration Law PLLC is passionate about protecting the most vulnerable members of the immigrant community. Kristi Dalling represents clients in a wide range of humanitarian cases, including asylum for those fleeing persecution, U visas for victims of crimes, T visas for survivors of human trafficking, and protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Ms. Dalling also assists children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and individuals applying for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Her empathetic approach ensures that your case receives the careful attention it deserves, empowering you to rebuild your life in the United States.

Attorney Kristi Schaeffer Dalling Fees Info

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Attorney Kristi Schaeffer Dalling Contact Info

Office Address: 305 Broadway, Suite 700 New York, NY 10007

Phone Number: (646) 450-2866

Email Address: info@dallingimmigration.com

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