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Immigration & Family Law · Manhattan

High-touch counsel.Without the Manhattanprice tag.

Immigration and family law for people building a life in the U.S. A fixed fee, agreed in writing before we begin, and a team that speaks English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Hablamos españolNous parlons françaisنتحدث العربية

  • Fixed feesin writing, upfront
  • Four languagesEN · ES · FR · AR
  • All 50 statesserved from Manhattan
Fatine Bousfiha, Esq., founder of Bousfiha Law Firm

Your folio

Nothing hidden

Legal fee
fixed, in writing
Scope
agreed upfront
Filing fees
listed separately
Fatine Bousfiha, Esq. · Founder

Why clients choose us

Why clients choose us

  • Fixed fees, in writing
  • Four languages
  • All 50 states
  • 165 Broadway, 23rd Floor

Practice areas

How can we help?

Pick the one that sounds like your situation. We also help with DACA requests and renewals.
Family lawAlso here for the family matters that followDivorceProperty divisionSpousal supportCustody & visitationChild supportPrenups/postnupsView family law

Legal words, made simple

Words you’ll hear

Immigration has its own language. Turn a card over to see what each word means in everyday English.
  • Green card

    Official name: Lawful permanent residence

    What it means

    Green card

    Permission to live and work in the U.S. for good. After some years, most green-card holders can apply to become citizens.

  • Work permit

    Official name: Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

    What it means

    Work permit

    A card that lets you work legally in the U.S., often while your immigration case is still open.

  • Asylum

    What it means

    Asylum

    Protection for people who can't safely go home because they were harmed, or fear harm, for who they are or what they believe.

  • Deportation

    Official name: Removal

    What it means

    Deportation

    When the government asks an immigration judge to order someone to leave the U.S. You can defend yourself in court, with a lawyer of your choice.

  • Notice to Appear

    Official name: NTA

    What it means

    Notice to Appear

    The paper that starts a case in immigration court. Keep it safe and bring it to your consultation.

  • VAWA

    Official name: Violence Against Women Act

    What it means

    VAWA

    A law that lets some survivors of abuse, of any gender, apply for a green card on their own, without the abuser knowing.

  • U visa

    What it means

    U visa

    Status for victims of certain serious crimes in the U.S. who help the police or prosecutors. It can lead to a green card.

  • Citizenship

    Official name: Naturalization

    What it means

    Citizenship

    Becoming a U.S. citizen, usually after years as a green-card holder. It brings a U.S. passport and the right to vote.

General information, not legal advice. Your consultation is where we look at your own situation.

Our foundations

Built on three pillars

What you can count on, from your first call to the end of your case.
  1. 01

    Clear communication

    We explain every step in simple words, in your language. You always know what happens next.

  2. 02

    Honesty and respect

    We tell you the truth about your case, and we treat you and your family with care.

  3. 03

    High standards

    We prepare every case carefully and completely, whatever its size.

How we work

The Concierge Method

We handle everything. You always know where you stand.
  1. 01

    A consultation, in your language

    We listen first. Tell us your story in English, Spanish, French or Arabic, and we'll be honest about your options.

  2. 02

    Your plan and fixed fee, in writing

    Before any work begins you receive a written plan and one fixed legal fee: no hourly meter, no surprises.

  3. 03

    We prepare everything

    A clear checklist of documents and evidence. We draft, assemble and review every page with you.

  4. 04

    We file and keep you updated

    We file with the right agency, track every notice and explain each update in plain language.

  5. 05

    Interview or court, beside you

    We prepare you for your interview or hearing and stand beside you when it matters most.

Fees

Fees without surprises

“Our approach offers value-driven, fixed fees to meet the client's need for transparent, predictable pricing.”

— Fatine Bousfiha, Esq.

Government fees are set by the agency and change from time to time. We list them separately from our legal fee, and current amounts are always published at uscis.gov/fees.

Your folio

Itemized · nothing hidden

Legal fee
One fixed fee, agreed in writing before we begin
What it covers
Strategy, preparation, filing and follow-up for the agreed scope
Government fees
Itemized separately, paid directly to the agency
Translations & records
Quoted upfront, only if your case needs them
Hourly billing
None on fixed-fee matters
Fatine Bousfiha, Esq., founder of Bousfiha Law Firm

The founder

Meet Fatine

Fatine Bousfiha has more than 10 years of experience in immigration law. She began in 2013 as Head Paralegal at a Brooklyn immigration firm, earned her Juris Doctor from Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law in 2020, and founded her own practice after becoming an attorney in 2021.

“clear communication and excellent service… personalized, responsive, and cost-effective”

Her vision, in her own words: “the standard for excellence in the field of immigration and family law.”

Admitted to the New York BarMember of AILA

Values

  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Fairness
  • Compassion
  • Courtesy
  • Diligence

Languages

  • English
  • Español
  • Français
  • العربية

Reviews

What clients are saying

“She explained everything clearly, which made the whole process much easier to understand.”

Ismail C. · Google review

“She took the time to address all of our concerns and made sure we understood each step, which gave us so much peace of mind.”

Alldina N. · Google review

“She also spoke two languages Arabic and English which was a big plus in my situation.”

Dean · Google review

“They assisted my husband with his immigration paperwork, the process was smooth and simple.”

Hajar L. · Google review

“Thank you very much for the efforts you made to end my divorce in a simple way.”

Sihame L. · Google review

“She gave me hope with my case and was very realistic with the timelines …”

Rachid B. · Google review

Quoted from our Google reviews, some shortened; nothing is reworded. Rating as of September 2026.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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FAQ

Answers, before you ask

Short answers to what people ask us most before booking.

We listen to your story, review any documents you already have, and explain which options may fit your situation, including the risks. You leave knowing your next step and, if you want us to help, the fixed fee for that work.

After your consultation we agree on the scope of work and one fixed legal fee, in writing, before anything begins. The fee does not change while the scope stays the same, and there is no hourly billing on fixed-fee matters.

Yes, for immigration matters. Immigration law is federal, and we serve clients in all 50 states by phone, video and secure document sharing. Family-law matters are handled in New York.

Our team works in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Your passport or ID, any immigration documents or notices you have received, and a short timeline of your story. If you don't have everything, come anyway; we'll tell you what to gather.

Tell us a little. We’ll take it from there.

Call or write to us in English, Spanish, French or Arabic, and we’ll point you to the right first step.

165 Broadway, 23rd Floor · New York

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