Matthew J Hartnett

Matthew J Hartnett

Solow, Hartnett & Galvan, LLC
  • Immigration Law
  • New Jersey, Pennsylvania
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Biography

I represent clients before the Immigration Court (EOIR), USCIS, and other sub-agencies of the Department of Homeland Security such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs & Border Protection (CBP). I am licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I have 15 years of experience within the immigration law field in matters such as, but not limited to: family-based permanent residency, employment-based permanent residency (PERM, I-140, EB1), deportation defense (cancellation of removal, asylum, adjustment of status, litigation), VAWA, nonimmigrant work visas (H-1B), naturalization, U visas, P visas and other speciality nonimmigrant visas. Feel free to call me or email me if you have any questions about my qualifications or if I can be of assistance to you.

Education
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
J.D. (2013) | Law
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Universidad de Salamanca
M.A. (2008) | Latin American Studies
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Villanova University
B.A. (2004) | Spanish Language & Literature
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Professional Experience
Partner
Solow, Hartnett & Galvan, LLC
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Senior Associate Attorney
Solow, Isbell & Palladino, LLC
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Publications
Articles & Publications
En Busqueda de Nuevos Espacios Juveniles: Las Maras y estrategias de prevención en El Salvador
Editorial Académica Española
Speaking Engagements
Know Your Rights (KYR) presentation, BI Corp., Marlton, NJ
ISAP (Intensive Supervision Appearance Program)
Gave monthly know your rights presentation about the immigration court process at ISAP.
Certifications
Admission
Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Admission
Eastern District of PA
Awards
Sigma Delta Pi Honor Society
Villanova University
Professional Associations
Pennsylvania State Bar  # 317880
Member
Current
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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Pennsylvania
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
    Immigration Law
    Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. I would love to get married to my soul mate. She has been in the U.S. for 5yrs but not legally. What do we need to do
A: Consider scheduling a consultation with an immigration attorney. The attorney will evaluate if your fiancée is eligible for adjustment of status or for an I-601A waiver or some other form of relief.
Q. My biological daughter age 14, born outside of USA and came in USA on 2016 . Is she eligible to file for Citizenship?
A: If you naturalize before she turns 18, and she lives with you and you have custody of her, she should automatically acquire citizenship pursuant to the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. But to make sure, please consult with an attorney.
Q. Don't want to overstay my visa, but my country is closed because of Coronavirus. What can I do?
A: You should meet with an attorney to discuss all of your options. One option may be to file to change status to from F-1 to B-2. But before you make that decision, consider consulting with an attorney.
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Website
Contact & Map
1601 Walnut Street
Suite 1200
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Telephone: (215) 437-0264
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Consultations are by appointment only.
1007 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Telephone: (215) 437-0264
Monday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 4 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Appointments in Collingswood are by appointment only.