Immigration Law
I represent individuals, families and employers seeking benefits from USCIS, and individuals in immigration court proceedings. I also handle all types of immigration appeals.
I am admitted to practice law in the following jurisdictions:
- New York
- Connecticut
- US District Court for Connecticut
- US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
About Me
Born in New Haven. Developed an affinity for foreign languages during homestay experiences in Guatemala and Japan. My career has given me an appreciation for the role immigration has always played in making the United States one of the best countries on earth.
I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and currently chair the Connecticut Chapter’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Liaison Committee. AILA members from out of state are welcome to contact me with Hartford ICE-ERO questions.
Since 2010 I have served as a supervisory pro bono attorney for the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP).
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Get in touch
My contact information is below. Please contact me using whichever method is the most convenient.
Send email to justin@jfapp.com
COVID-19 Alert: USCIS offices are currently closed until May 3, 2020. Cancelled interviews/naturalization exams/biometrics appointments should be automatically rescheduled. Immigration Courts nationwide have rescheduled all non-detained matters that were scheduled between March 18, 2020 and May 1, 2020. These closures could be extended so please call me or (depending on your type of case) visit one of the following sites for the latest information:
J. Fappiano Law Office, LLC is open for business - remotely. I offer meetings and new consults through FaceTime and accept payments through PayPal. All new phone calls and email inquiries should get a response within 24 hours. Due to higher than usual email volume (including an uptick in virus-related scam emails) you are urged to call if you do not get a reply to an email within 24 hours. Always leave a voicemail if the call is unanswered. I will call you back! - Justin
NOTE: As of September 2019 the Hartford Immigration Court no longer conducts removal proceedings for individuals in ICE custody. All Connecticut immigration arrests currently face removal proceedings in the Boston Immigration Court. It is worth noting that immigration judges take the bench at 8:30am. There are no pre-trials. Off-the-record negotiations between DHS attorneys and the private bar are very limited. If you are preparing to attend your first removal hearing and you are used to a state court judge who never takes the bench before 10:00am, be prepared for a very different experience.