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Viktor De Maio

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Viktor A. De Maio is the Principal Attorney of De Maio Immigration Law, where he leads the firm’s legal strategy and provides comprehensive immigration representation for individuals, families, and businesses in Coral Gables, Miami, and across the United States. As an immigrant and naturalized U.S. citizen, Viktor brings both legal knowledge and personal understanding to the clients he represents.


His practice focuses on asylum, deportation defense, Immigration Court matters, the Cuban Adjustment Act, green cards, LGBTQ immigration, cancellation of removal, mandamus actions, and habeas corpus petitions. Clients searching for an asylum lawyer in Miami, Coral Gables asylum attorney, deportation defense attorney in Miami, deportation lawyer near me, green card attorney in Coral Gables, habeas corpus lawyer in Miami, or LGBTQ immigration lawyer turn to Viktor for strategic and compassionate representation.


Viktor was born in Turin, Italy, and studied in Hungary, where he earned a Master of Arts from the University of Pécs. He later attended the University of Miami School of Law, where he graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws in International and Transnational Law. His international education and personal immigration experience allow him to approach each case with a broad, strategic, and culturally sensitive perspective.


Viktor speaks English, Spanish, Italian, and Hungarian, allowing him to communicate directly with clients from diverse backgrounds. He is admitted to practice before the Florida Supreme Court, Florida State Courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Southern Districts of Texas, and all U.S. Immigration Courts and territories.

His experience includes representation before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts. He handles family petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, immigration waivers, defensive asylum, cancellation of removal, appeals, motions to reopen or reconsider, mandamus lawsuits, and habeas corpus petitions.


Viktor is also active in professional and community organizations. He serves as Co-Chair of GALLA, the Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Association of Miami, and is a member of the Miami LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and Miami Association of Realtors.

Viktor A. De Maio es el Abogado Principal de De Maio Immigration Law, donde dirige la estrategia legal del despacho y ofrece representación migratoria integral para personas, familias y empresas en Coral Gables, Miami y en todo Estados Unidos. Como inmigrante y ciudadano estadounidense naturalizado, Viktor aporta conocimiento legal y comprensión personal a los clientes que representa.


Su práctica se enfoca en asilo, defensa contra la deportación, asuntos ante la Corte de Inmigración, Ley de Ajuste Cubano, residencia permanente, inmigración LGBTQ, cancelación de deportación, demandas de mandamus y peticiones de habeas corpus. Las personas que buscan un abogado de asilo en Miami, abogado de asilo en Coral Gables, abogado de defensa contra la deportación en Miami, abogado de deportación cerca de mí, abogado de residencia permanente en Coral Gables, abogado de habeas corpus en Miami o abogado de inmigración LGBTQ en Miami acuden a Viktor por representación estratégica y compasiva.


Viktor nació en Turín, Italia, y estudió en Hungría, donde obtuvo una Maestría en Artes en la Universidad de Pécs. Luego estudió en la University of Miami School of Law, donde se graduó cum laude con un Juris Doctor y una Maestría en Derecho Internacional y Transnacional. Su formación internacional y experiencia personal como inmigrante le permiten abordar cada caso con una perspectiva amplia, estratégica y culturalmente sensible.


Viktor habla inglés, español, italiano y húngaro, lo que le permite comunicarse directamente con clientes de diversos orígenes. Está admitido para ejercer ante la Florida Supreme Court, las Cortes Estatales de Florida, las Cortes Federales de los Distritos Sur y Medio de Florida, la Corte Federal del Distrito de Colorado, las Cortes Federales de los Distritos Oeste y Sur de Texas, y todas las Cortes de Inmigración de Estados Unidos y sus territorios.


Su experiencia incluye representación ante United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Cortes de Inmigración, la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración y tribunales federales. Maneja peticiones familiares, ajustes de estatus, naturalización, asilo, perdones migratorios, asilo defensivo, cancelación de deportación, apelaciones, mociones para reabrir o reconsiderar, demandas de mandamus y peticiones de habeas corpus.


Viktor también participa activamente en organizaciones profesionales y comunitarias. Es Co-Chair de GALLA, Gay & Lesbian Lawyers Association de Miami, y miembro de la Cámara de Comercio LGBTQ+ de Miami, American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association y Miami Association of Realtors.

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Jul 1, 202614 min
Does Your Green Card Say CU7? Everything That Code Means for Your Immigration Future
Many lawful permanent residents discover the CU7 code on their Green Card without understanding what it means. This comprehensive guide explains the legal purpose of the CU7 immigration category, who qualifies under the Cuban Adjustment Act, and whether the code affects permanent resident rights, divorce, U.S. citizenship eligibility, international travel, or family-based immigration petitions. Learn the facts behind one of the most misunderstood Green Card classifications and avoid common immig

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Jun 29, 202611 min
⚖️ Has Your Immigration Case Been Pending for Years Without a Decision? When a Writ of Mandamus Can Help Obtain a Decision
Has your immigration case been pending for months or even years without a decision? This article explains what a Writ of Mandamus is, when it can be used to challenge unreasonable USCIS delays, its legal requirements, potential risks and benefits, and when it may be an effective strategy to compel the government to make a decision on your immigration case.

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Jun 26, 20266 min
Is Your Green Card Case Changing Without You Realizing It? What the 2026 Visa Bulletin Reveals About Waiting Times
Visa Bulleting continues to play a critical role in determining Green Card waiting times for thousands of immigrants families. This article explains how priority dates work, why waiting times can change unexpectedly, and how recent Visa Bulleting trends are impacting family-based immigration and Adjustment of Status cases. It also highlights common mistakes, warning signs to watch for, and legal options that may be available while waiting for permanent residence.

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