You may qualify to adjust status without leaving if you are a relative of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who is a member of the military, a veteran, or a reservist. Survivors of domestic violence (VAWA) or certain crimes covered under the U visa may also be eligible. We all have rights—even those without immigration status.

Fiancé(e) and Short‑stay Visas

We help U.S. citizens bring their fiancé(e) to the United States. We are a safe space and respect the dignity of all people.

We also provide guidance on applying for tourist visas and other short‑stay or nonimmigrant visas (NIV). We all have rights—even those without immigration status.

Family Petitions, Green Cards, and Removal of Conditions

We help U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents apply for immigrant visas (IV) for their family members, green cards, removal of conditions, immigration waivers, and motions to reopen cases.

We also handle requests, replacements, and renewals of green cards, work permits, and advance parole.

Naturalization and Citizenship

We provide assistance with the naturalization process, from a full review of the file and eligibility assessment to preparing the application, the interview, and completion of the citizenship process.

DACA, TPS, & Work Permits

Representation and assistance with DACA, asylum, TPS, and work permit applications.

I‑9 Compliance Consulting

We provide I‑9 compliance consulting for businesses.

Immigration Attorney in Jacksonville & Orange Park, Florida

Maritza Choisser, Attorney

We all have rights—even those without immigration status! Maritza Choisser is a Florida attorney originally from Bogotá, Colombia, devoted to public service and immigrant advocacy.

Early in her career, she ran for Soacha’s town council and led a consumer rights class action lawsuit in Colombia. After moving to the U.S. in 2008, she learned

We all have rights—even those without immigration status! Maritza Choisser is a Florida attorney originally from Bogotá, Colombia, devoted to public service and immigrant advocacy.

Early in her career, she ran for Soacha’s town council and led a consumer rights class action lawsuit in Colombia. After moving to the U.S. in 2008, she learned English, interned for former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (FL-D) during the BP oil spill crisis, served as a research intern at the University of Maryland START Center, contributed to the Florida Times-Union’s citizen editorial board in Jacksonville, Florida, and has appeared as a guest on El Reporte Coronell.

Memberships: Florida Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), Association of International Educators (NAFSA), Jacksonville Leadership 2023 Class, NASP Cohort 9, and the Robert M. Foster American Inn of Court.

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Experience

Maritza has worked in various roles within the immigration field since 2012. She worked as a paralegal, volunteered helping undocumented survivors of domestic violence, served 800+ hours helping immigrants at the law school clinic (2017-2018), contributed immigration columns to Eco Latino and Qué Tal Jacksonville, served as a faculty vis

She now leads Choisser Immigration Law PLLC (est. 2019) where she continues her work for immigrants and DV survivors in the greater Jacksonville area.

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Education & Accolades

Maritza is an attorney and political scientist. She holds postgraduate degrees in nonprofit management and criminal law; a Juris Doctor (2018) from the United States; and a master’s in public administration. She is now taking classes at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA).

Accolades:

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, U.S

Accolades:

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, U.S. Senate, Office of Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) (2010).
University of North Florida Presidential SPOT Award (2012).
CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Evidence (2018) and Pretrial Litigation Drafting (2017), awarded to the student with the highest grade in each course.
After passing the Florida Bar Examination on the first attempt in 2019, received the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship from the Central Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA CFC).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please call us at (904) 264-2299

We all have rights—even those without immigration status!

We only provide legal advice during a scheduled legal consultation.

General Information

We’re happy to help, but please note that we can only provide legal advice during a formal consultation.
To protect the confidentiality of your case, please do not send us any private or sensitive information via text message or social media.
You will not be considered a client of this firm until we have a signed agreement in place and you’ve received an official engagement letter with instructions.

The information on this website is for general informational purposes only. It should not be considered formal legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

How can I schedule a legal consultation?

Call us at (904) 264-2299.
Payment is required to schedule.
The fee is nonrefundable if you do not show up, arrive more than 15 minutes late, or fail to reschedule at least 24 hours in advance.
If you cancel at least 24 hours in advance, a 50% administrative fee will be applied, and you will receive a 50% refund.
Legal advice is only provided during a formal consultation.
We do NOT make consultations through WhatsApp or social media.

We accept debit/credit cards and Affirm

When submitting a payment, please enter "Payment" in the reference field to help maintain confidentiality.
We do NOT accept payments via Zelle, digital wallets, social media, or through other applications.

Will my consultation be and remain confidential?

All cases are treated with strict confidentiality. To protect your privacy, only a legal spouse may be present during the consultation.
Other immediate family members may join the consultation only if their presence is necessary to provide legal services.
Employees of this firm may also be present if needed.
Please note that certain legal exceptions to confidentiality may apply, and we will explain these to you before your consultation.

Can I record my consultation or other communications (sound or video)?

No. To protect your legal interests and maintain confidentiality, we kindly ask that you do not record the consultation or any other communication. You are welcome to take notes during the meeting, and we can also provide you with a written summary afterward.

Please note that the firm does not authorize the recording of consultations or any type of communication. Under Florida state law, all parties must consent to the recording of a conversation. Since our firm is located in Florida and at least part of the conversation will take place here, recording without consent is considered illegal.

What documents should I bring to my consultation?

Bring any documents you have in your possession. If you only have copies, bring those:

Permanent resident cards;
All passports issued by any and all countries you are a national of;
I-94;
Work permits;
All correspondence from the Department of Homeland Security;
Parole cards;
Immigration applications submitted on your behalf; and
Notice to Appear, which is the immigration charging document issued to those appearing before the Immigration Court, etc.

If a family member’s (e.g. parent, spouse, child, sibling) immigration status is relevant to your case, please bring the family member’s documents such as:

Certificate of citizenship or resident card, etc.
Birth and marriage certificates.
Divorce decrees and/or death certificates.
Federal income taxes (last three years).

If you have a criminal record anywhere in the world:

It is important to bring all arrest, charging, and disposition records. Even if the case was sealed, expunged, of a minor nature, or dismissed.
Arrest or criminal complaint records are prepared by the arresting law enforcement officer.
A charging document is an “Information” or “Indictment,” issued by the state attorney, district attorney, or federal attorney’s office.
The disposition is the final judgment, dismissal, jury verdict, etc., issued by a court of law.
Plea agreements, transcripts, immunity agreements, pardons, and depositions, if any.
Certified copies by the clerk of courts where the case was heard, if any.
If in doubt, bring everything. We will help you to decide what is relevant to your case.

This is general information and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. For legal questions, consult a licensed attorney in the corresponding jurisdiction.

Penalties for driving without a valid driver’s license in Florida

Under Florida law, a person may not operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license. Anyone charged with this offense may face the following penalties:

First conviction: A second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500 and up to 60 days in jail.

Second conviction: A first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to one year in jail.

Third or subsequent conviction: Also a first-degree misdemeanor, subject to the same penalties as a second conviction, plus a mandatory minimum of 10 days in jail.

This is general information and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. For legal questions, consult a Florida licensed attorney.

Warning: Immigration scams involving "Legal Assistants," “Paralegals,” “Notarios,” or false organizations purporting to be religious or nonprofit

Be careful—do not become a victim of a scam. People who call themselves "legal assistants", "paralegals", or "notarios" are NOT U.S. lawyers and cannot give legal advice. Only a U.S.-licensed attorney or DOJ accredited representative can help you with your case. If someone who is not a U.S.-licensed attorney or DOJ accredited representative tells you what forms to file, how to answer questions, or what immigration options you have, they are breaking the law. The unlicensed practice of law is a crime in Florida and other jurisdictions. These scams often harm immigrant families and can cause serious legal and financial problems.

This office does NOT associate with or provide services to, or through, such individuals, churches, pastors, or any third parties.

The only point of contact for our office is (904) 264-2299. This office does NOT call or text to solicit business.

We only have one office, located at 1857 Wells Road, Suite 201A, Orange Park, FL 32073, USA.

Family Visas & Green Cards

Visas Familiares y Green Card

Green Cards

VAWA & U Visa

Citizenship - Ciudadanía

I-9 Business Compliance

ALERT: NO CONSULTATIONS ON WHATSAPP - NO PAYMENTS VIA ZELLE, DIGITAL WALLETS, OR SOCIAL MEDIA

Choisser Immigration Law PLLC

NO HACEMOS CONSULTAS POR WHATSAPP - NO ACEPTAMOS PAGOS EN ZELLE, BILLETERAS DIGITALES, NI RED SOCIAL

Our Services

Adjust status without leaving (with or without legal entry)

Fiancé(e) and Short‑stay Visas

Family Petitions, Green Cards, and Removal of Conditions

Naturalization and Citizenship

DACA, TPS, & Work Permits

I‑9 Compliance Consulting

ALERT: WE DO NOT SOLICIT OR CONTACT PERSONS TO OFFER SERVICES

Immigration Attorney in Jacksonville & Orange Park, Florida

Maritza Choisser, Attorney

Experience

Education & Accolades

ALERT: IN THE U.S., NOTARIES ARE NOT ATTORNEYS AND CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE

Legal Consultations

ONLY BY APPOINTMENT

Choisser Immigration Law, PLLC

Hours

ALERT: WE ALL HAVE RIGHTS—EVEN THOSE WITHOUT IMMIGRATION STATUS!

Frequently Asked Questions

Online Payment

Memberships & Media Appearances

Click to read / watch

OUR OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ARE LINKED BELOW

Family Visas & Green Cards

Visas Familiares y Green Card

Green Cards

VAWA & U Visa

Citizenship - Ciudadanía

I-9 Business Compliance

ALERT: NO CONSULTATIONS ON WHATSAPP - NO PAYMENTS VIA ZELLE, DIGITAL WALLETS, OR SOCIAL MEDIA

Choisser Immigration Law PLLC

NO HACEMOS CONSULTAS POR WHATSAPP - NO ACEPTAMOS PAGOS EN ZELLE, BILLETERAS DIGITALES, NI RED SOCIAL

Our Services

Adjust status without leaving (with or without legal entry)

Fiancé(e) and Short‑stay Visas

Family Petitions, Green Cards, and Removal of Conditions

Naturalization and Citizenship

DACA, TPS, & Work Permits

I‑9 Compliance Consulting

ALERT: WE DO NOT SOLICIT OR CONTACT PERSONS TO OFFER SERVICES

Immigration Attorney in Jacksonville & Orange Park, Florida

Maritza Choisser, Attorney

Experience

Education & Accolades

ALERT: IN THE U.S., NOTARIES ARE NOT ATTORNEYS AND CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE

Legal Consultations

ONLY BY APPOINTMENT

Choisser Immigration Law, PLLC

Hours

ALERT: WE ALL HAVE RIGHTS—EVEN THOSE WITHOUT IMMIGRATION STATUS!

Frequently Asked Questions

Online Payment

Memberships & Media Appearances

Click to read / watch

OUR OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ARE LINKED BELOW

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