Immigration law is deadline-driven in a way that makes criminal defense look relaxed. Priority dates shift monthly. USCIS processing times are unpredictable. A late I-485 supplement, a missed RFE response window, or a forgotten biometrics appointment can have life-altering consequences for your client. And you're managing all of this across clients from a dozen different countries, each with a different visa category, a different priority date, and a different family situation.
Most practice management software has no concept of immigration. It doesn't know the difference between an H-1B and an EB-2. It doesn't track priority dates. It can't tell you which of your clients have pending adjustment cases that need biometrics scheduled. You end up managing cases in spreadsheets and calendar reminders and hope nothing slips through.
Steadfast Practice's 11-field immigration intake captures country of origin, current visa status, target visa category, family unit size, employer sponsorship status, current USCIS or DOS matter numbers, priority date if applicable, and urgency level. It captures what you need to open the case correctly the first time.
Immigration-Specific Practice Management
Visa category tracking. Each matter is tagged with the visa category — family-based, employment-based, asylum, DACA, naturalization. Filter your caseload by category to see what's pending where.
USCIS deadline calendar. RFE response windows, biometrics appointments, interview dates, and reentry permit expirations — all tracked with automatic alerts so you never miss a government deadline.
Multilingual client intake. Immigration clients often aren't fluent in English. Steadfast Practice's intake forms are designed to be simple and clear enough that clients can complete them independently, minimizing back-and-forth before the first consultation.
Document checklist by visa type. The required documents for an I-130 petition are different from an H-1B transfer. Steadfast Practice includes checklist templates for the most common visa categories so you and your client know exactly what's needed at each stage.
Docketwise and MyCase charge $100–$150+/month for immigration-specific features. Steadfast Practice is $49/month, with immigration intake and case management built in at the base price.