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Orlando Immigration LawyerBoard Certified — Keeping Families Together Since 1996

Attorney Gustavo Z. Vargas is Florida Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law. The firm has worked exclusively in immigration for over 30 years, representing families across Orlando, Kissimmee, and Central Florida in visa petitions, green cards, citizenship and naturalization, asylum, and deportation defense — with Spanish-language service via our Servicios en Español hub (asilo, ciudadanía, defensa de deportación y más). Bilingual English / Spanish — we are here to help.

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Where the guidance on this site comes from

Immigration rules change on the agencies' schedule, not ours. So the numbers on this site are written against primary sources and dated, and here is where they come from. Filing fees and eligibility come from USCIS: naturalization on Form N-400 costs $760 on paper or $710 online, with a reduced fee of $380 for households that qualify (checked August 2026). Court procedure comes from the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Department of Justice agency that runs the immigration courts; its Orlando listing puts the court at 500 N. Orange Ave, Suite 1100, about two miles from our office on Delaney Avenue. The Board Certification you can check yourself: The Florida Barlists Gustavo Z. Vargas as certified in Immigration and Nationality Law, member #7439.

Fees and processing times move without much warning. If you spot something here that has gone stale, tell us, because an outdated number on a law firm's page does real damage to whoever relied on it.

What kinds of immigration cases does the firm handle?

The firm takes immigration work only. That covers family petitions and marriage green cards, employment and investor visas, citizenship and naturalization, asylum, DACA, and removal defense before the Orlando Immigration Court. Gustavo Z. Vargas is Florida Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and has practiced in this area since 1996. The office is at 545 Delaney Ave in Orlando, and we take cases in English and Spanish from Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk and Lake counties.


Investor Visas

An investor visa is a great option if you plan to invest in the U.S. We will walk you through the process of applying for an E-1, E-2, or EB-5 visa.
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Business Immigration

We can help you through the intricate process of applying for a work visa. We will lead you in the right direction to get your foreign worker certification.
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Family-Based Visa

Our number one priority at Immigration Law Center is keeping families together. Therefore we will help you and your qualified loved ones establish permanent residency in the U.S.
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Citizenship / Naturalization

After becoming a U.S resident, you have the option of becoming a U.S citizen. We will work for you to receive the rights and privileges of an American citizen.
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Deportation / Removal

For many immigrants, the thought of being deported is unnerving. That's why we will guide you through this process and help you keep your family together.
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Asylum

People seeking protection because they have suffered persecution or fear that they will suffer persecution can seek asylum. We will help you through the whole process to find peace.
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DACA

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a kind of administrative relief from deportation which protects eligible immigrant youth from deportation.
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Visa Extension

For those candidates who qualify, we will help you extend your stay in the U.S.
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Court Representation

You'll never feel alone throughout the entire process. We will represent you in the court of law with the ultimate concern and dedication to your case.
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Who is the attorney behind Immigration Law Center?

Immigration Law Center team in Orlando

Immigration Law Center is the Orlando practice of Gustavo Z. Vargas, who is Florida Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law. He has worked in immigration since 1996 and has presented oral arguments to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He was born in Lima, Peru, and works with clients in English and Spanish. Most of the caseload is family work: petitions, residency and citizenship. Learn more about us.

Find out how our professional and experienced staff can assist you with your case. Request a free immigration consultation today.

¿Atienden en español?

Sí. El abogado Gustavo Z. Vargas nació en Lima, Perú, y atiende en español igual que en inglés, sin intérprete. La consulta inicial es gratuita y también se hace en español. En nuestro hub de Servicios en Español encontrará las páginas de asilo, ciudadanía, defensa de deportación, visa familiar y visa de matrimonio, todas escritas en español.

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Immigration Attorney & Owner

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Which Central Florida cities does the firm serve?

We are an Orlando firm, but Central Florida cases come to us from well beyond the city line. Each page below covers the courts, USCIS office and drive times that apply from that city.

Don’t see your city? We handle cases across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk and Lake counties. Call and we will confirm.

How do I schedule a consultation?

Send the form below, call the office, or email us, and we will get back to you. The first consultation is free, and we can hold it in English or Spanish. Bring any notices you have already received from USCIS or the immigration court, since those set the deadlines that matter most.






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