Haven Law Group, APC · Monterey Park, California
U.S. Immigration
& Nationality Law
Daniel T. Huang has practiced U.S. immigration law exclusively since 1996. He is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Employment · Family · Investors · Waivers · Federal litigation
Daniel T. Huang · Certified Specialist
Certification & professional membership
Daniel has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 1999. The member logo reflects his active membership in good standing for 2026.
Daniel is certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
The State Bar’s brochure explains that certification requires a specialty examination, substantial and varied experience, continuing education, and evaluation by attorneys and judges familiar with the lawyer’s work.
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Attorney background
Daniel T. Huang
Attorney at Law · Certified Specialist
Daniel’s practice includes employment- and investment-based immigration, family petitions, naturalization, waivers of inadmissibility and removal defense for EB-5 investors. His experience also includes litigation of immigration matters in federal district courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
He received his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 1996. He represents individuals, employers and investors, and accepts referrals from other attorneys for consular, waiver, litigation and appellate matters.
Professional experience
Agency liaison work
& professional service
Daniel’s professional service includes CBP and ICE liaison roles with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Southern California chapter, following prior service as its Consular Affairs Liaison. He also served on the AILA Department of State National Liaison Committee in 2023–2024.
He is a past Chair of the Immigration Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) and has served on LACBA’s Board of Trustees.
His speaking engagements have addressed consular processing, employment visas, Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny and EB-5 matters.
Professional backgroundScope of practice
Immigration matters
Employment & business
Nonimmigrant work visas, employment-based immigrant petitions, labor certification and permanent residence matters.
Explore practice areaFamily immigration
Family petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing and removal of conditions on permanent residence.
Explore practice areaCitizenship
Naturalization applications, citizenship documentation, hearings after denial and eligibility issues.
Explore practice areaInvestors & EB-5
Representation of EB-5 investors in I-829 denial matters, investment-related disputes and removal proceedings.
Explore practice areaWaivers & complex cases
Review of inadmissibility grounds and preparation of waiver applications and supporting records.
Explore practice areaLitigation & appeals
Federal district court litigation, administrative appeals, motions and Ninth Circuit petitions for review.
Explore practice areaFirm procedures
Consultation, preparation and review
Consultation
Daniel reviews the immigration history and discusses the matter’s legal issues, available options and proposed scope of work.
Engagement and preparation
A written agreement identifies the scope and fees. The firm then assembles the supporting record and prepares the legal work.
Filing and follow-through
Daniel prepares or reviews filings. The firm monitors the matter and addresses subsequent developments within the agreed scope.
Office information
Frequently asked questions
Information about consultations, fees, representation and languages.
All questionsHow do I schedule a consultation?
Call (323) 318-2601 or prepare a consultation request on our contact page. Initial consultations are paid and conducted by Daniel. The office will confirm the fee and available times before scheduling.
How are legal fees structured?
Fees depend on the type and scope of the matter. Most petitions and applications use a flat fee; litigation and matters with an uncertain scope may be billed hourly. The written engagement agreement sets out the fees and any separate government costs.
Can you help if I live outside Los Angeles?
The firm represents clients throughout the United States and abroad in U.S. immigration matters. Consultations are available by video. For court matters, admission requirements and any need for local counsel are evaluated for the particular case.
Which languages are available?
Daniel is fluent in English and Mandarin and conversant in Cantonese, Taiwanese and Spanish, with basic French. Tell the office your preferred language when requesting a consultation so appropriate arrangements can be confirmed.