John Ogden Arnold is a bilingual immigration attorney with a proven track record of achieving successful outcomes across the full spectrum of immigration law. His practice spans amily-based, humanitarian, and employment-based immigration matters, including I-130 petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, U visas for crime victims, TN visas, R-1 religious worker visas, removal defense, asylum, and cancellation of removal.
John’s meticulous approach to case preparation consistently prevents unnecessary Requests for Evidence and USCIS rejections—saving clients time, stress, and uncertainty. When administrative delays or unlawful detention threaten his clients’ cases, he takes the fight to federal court, litigating habeas petitions and mandamus actions to force agencies and consulates to act.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, John serves clients in the language they’re most comfortable with, ensuring clear communication during what is often one of the most consequential processes of their lives.
John has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2025 to the present.


