About the firm
Direct attorney counsel for immigration matters that change lives.
David P. Cho, Esq. has practiced U.S. immigration law since 2003 — building a federal practice rooted in careful preparation, multilingual access, and clear-eyed strategy for families, professionals, founders, and people facing urgent court deadlines.
The attorney
David P. Cho, Esq.
David began representing immigrants in the weeks after September 11, 2001. Working blocks from Ground Zero, he volunteered alongside other attorneys and accountants helping victims — immigrants and U.S. citizens alike — apply for FEMA assistance and rebuild after the most devastating attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor.
That early experience shaped a practice posture that has held for more than two decades: meet people where their lives are, prepare every record with care, and treat each case as a real person's American story.
Today, David Cho Immigration Law serves clients across all 50 states and around the world from its office in West Melbourne, Florida. The work is federal — immigration is a federal practice — so location is rarely a barrier. Many cases are handled entirely by phone, video, and secure document exchange.
Credentials
Bar admissions, education, and professional memberships.
Licensed to practice
- New York Bar — member in good standing
- Authorized before all U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices nationwide
- Authorized before U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (immigration courts)
- Federal immigration practice covers clients in every U.S. state and abroad
Legal training
- Fordham University School of Law — Juris Doctor, 2002
- Rutgers University — Bachelor of Arts, 1991
- Continuing legal education in immigration and nationality law, annually
Bar and trade associations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) — active member
- Admitted to practice in New York
- AILA Central Florida Chapter
Multilingual practice
- The firm serves consultations in English, Spanish, and Korean with attorney involvement.
- Document translation and interpretation supported in 15 languages including Mandarin, Hindi, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Russian, German, Japanese, Persian, and Ukrainian.
- Cases coordinated with U.S. consulates worldwide.
How the firm approaches a case
Every consultation begins the same way: a careful review of where the client is in the process, the records they have, the deadlines they face, and the goal they're trying to reach. Immigration law is unusually unforgiving — one missing document, one ambiguous question on a form, or one missed court date can change the outcome — so the work starts with mapping the facts before recommending the strategy.
From there, the firm assembles a case record that anticipates the questions a USCIS officer, consular official, or immigration judge will ask. The objective is never volume of paper. It is a clear, credible narrative supported by exhibits that make approval the easiest possible decision for the reviewing officer.
What the firm handles
- Family-based immigration — spouse, parent, child, fiancé(e), adjustment of status, consular processing, I-751 conditional residence, unlawful presence and other waivers
- Employment-based immigration — H-1B, O-1, L-1, E-2 treaty investor, EB-2 National Interest Waiver, EB-5 investor, EB-1 extraordinary ability, employer sponsorship
- Citizenship & naturalization — N-400, eligibility audits, English/civics interview preparation, derivative and acquired citizenship
- Removal defense & asylum — Notices to Appear, master and individual calendar hearings, bond requests, cancellation of removal, asylum and Convention Against Torture claims, motions to reopen
What working with the firm looks like
- Confidential consultation. A scheduled call or video meeting to understand the case, review documents, and discuss realistic options and timing.
- Engagement letter & flat fee. Most immigration matters are handled on a flat fee, set after the consultation so the client knows what the work will cost before any retainer.
- Evidence and form preparation. The firm prepares every form and exhibit, and explains each document before the client signs.
- Filing and communication. Filings are made with USCIS, the National Visa Center, the Department of Labor, or the immigration court as appropriate. The client receives copies of every receipt and update.
- Interview and hearing preparation. Where an interview or hearing is required, the firm prepares the client in detail and accompanies them when permitted.
Fees and engagement
Initial consultations are scheduled by appointment, typically 30 to 60 minutes depending on case complexity. Consultation fees are discussed during scheduling. Most immigration matters proceed on a flat fee rather than hourly billing, which lets clients plan for legal costs the same way they plan for filing fees.
The firm accepts payment by credit card, ACH, and certified funds, and offers payment plans on many matters. Government filing fees (USCIS, NVC, DOJ) are separate from the firm's flat fee and are paid directly to the government agency.
Get in touch
A consultation is the first step.
Bring the facts of the case. The firm will help map the strategy.