Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Immigration Lawyers in Montana
Immigration Law of Montana, P.C. is a full-service immigration law firm with over 28 years of experience dedicated to solving clients' immigration challenges. Founded in 2001 by principal attorney Christopher Flann, a naturalized U.S. citizen and former chemist, the firm combines analytical rigor with compassionate client service. Specializing exclusively in immigration law, we offer comprehensive solutions including green card applications, citizenship guidance, visa classifications, deportation defense, and employer immigration services.Our team of legal assistants and intake specialists leverages technology to streamline complex immigration processes while maintaining a personalized approach rooted in Montana's rural community values. We serve clients across Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, and adjacent Canadian provinces, with a proven track record of success in both routine and high-complexity cases.
Services
Green Card Applications
Citizenship Guidance
Visa Classifications
Removal Defense
Employer Immigration Services
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 28+ years of exclusive immigration law experience
- Comprehensive services from visa applications to court representation
- Personalized strategy consultations for tailored solutions
- Technology-driven case management for efficiency
- Proven success with complex deportation defense cases
What people say
Exceptional service
Successful green card process
Expert deportation defense
Personalized attention
Highly recommend
Services
Green Card Applications
We specialize in all pathways to lawful permanent residency including family-based petitions, employment sponsorship, asylum conversions, and special immigrant categories. Our process includes comprehensive case evaluation, application preparation, and representation through adjustment of status or consular processing. Clients benefit from our expertise in complex cases involving prior immigration violations or criminal histories.
Citizenship Guidance
Our citizenship services cover naturalization applications, derivative citizenship claims, and military service-based pathways. We provide detailed eligibility assessments, document preparation, and interview preparation. We particularly assist clients with unique circumstances such as international adoption histories or prior status lapses, ensuring compliance with evolving USCIS requirements.
Visa Classifications
We handle all employment and family-based non-immigrant visa categories including H-1B, L-1, E-2, K-1, and religious worker visas. Our services include petition preparation, premium processing coordination, and status change guidance. We specialize in complex cases requiring waiver applications or addressing prior visa overstays.
Removal Defense
Our deportation defense includes representation in immigration court for removal proceedings. We develop defense strategies using asylum claims, cancellation of removal, and prosecutorial discretion requests. With 28+ years of courtroom experience, we represent detained and non-detained individuals facing deportation due to criminal convictions or status violations.
Employer Immigration Services
We assist employers with all immigration needs including PERM labor certifications, H-1B cap filings, and I-9 compliance audits. Our services cover both temporary work visas and permanent residency sponsorship across industries from healthcare to agriculture. We provide strategic guidance for corporate relocations and multinational staffing needs.
People
Christopher Flann
Principal Attorney
Founder of Immigration Law of Montana with 28+ years of experience. Naturalized U.S. citizen and former chemist who transitioned to immigration law after academic career. Specializes in complex immigration cases and deportation defense.
Collette Layton
Legal Assistant
Experienced legal assistant supporting immigration case management and document preparation. Part of the team since firm's founding in 2001.
Taryn Riojas
Legal Assistant
Dedicated legal assistant handling client communications and case coordination. Brings extensive experience in immigration court procedures.
Rockwell Hinkle
Legal Assistant
Supports the firm's immigration practice with expertise in visa applications and permanent residency filings. Part of the core team since early 2000s.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in green cards, citizenship, deportation defense, visa classifications, and employer immigration solutions with 28+ years of exclusive immigration law experience.
Do you handle complex immigration cases?
Yes, we excel at complex cases including deportation defense, waiver applications, and immigration issues involving criminal convictions or prior status violations.
How does your strategy consultation work?
Our strategy consultation evaluates your unique circumstances to determine the optimal immigration pathway, including eligibility assessment and case timeline planning.
Can you help with urgent immigration matters?
We prioritize urgent cases and offer expedited services for critical immigration needs like deportation proceedings or time-sensitive visa applications.
Do you serve clients outside Montana?
Yes, we represent clients across North Dakota, Wyoming, and Canadian provinces Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan through remote consultations.
