YOUR FAMILY. YOUR FUTURE.
THE RIGHT ATTORNEY TO GET YOU THERE.
About Us
Wagner Immigration, PLLC is a U.S. immigration law firm based in the Minneapolis area, USA — providing licensed attorney representation in family-based immigration, fiancée and marriage visas (K-1/CR-1), student and exchange visitor visas, business and tourist visa counsel. We have particular experience assisting U.S. citizens and their families with immigration matters involving Indonesia and the broader Asian region.
The firm is led by Benjamin K. Wagner, Esq., a U.S.-licensed attorney whose practice is focused exclusively on U.S. immigration law. Mr. Wagner is admitted to practice in Minnesota and Hawaii and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
For clients in Indonesia, we work alongside Dr. Hendrik Eddy Purnomo and his team at SDS Legal, an independent Indonesian law firm in Jakarta. Dr. Purnomo’s team provides local support including notarization services, and in-person communication in Bahasa Indonesia. SDS Legal is not a branch or office of Wagner Immigration, PLLC.
Our Services
Bringing Families Together in the U.S.
Wagner Immigration provides legal representation to U.S. citizens
and lawful permanent residents petitioning to bring family members
to the United States. Attorney Wagner handles the full range of
family-based immigration petitions, including:
- K-1 Fiancé(e) Visas — legal representation for U.S. citizens petitioning for a fiancé(e) visa, including attorney preparation of the I-129F petition and supporting relationship evidence
- CR-1 / IR-1 Spousal Visas — legal representation for U.S. citizens petitioning for a spouse abroad, including attorney preparation of the I-130 petition and development of a strong evidentiary record demonstrating a bona fide marriage
- IR-2 Child Visas — legal representation for U.S. citizens petitioning for children, including cases involving stepchildren and adopted children
- IR-5 Parent Visas — legal representation for adult U.S. citizens petitioning for parents
The I-130 petition is the foundation of every family-based case. Attorney Wagner prepares each petition personally, with thorough documentation and a well-organized filing strategy designed to avoid delays and Requests for Evidence that can set a case back months.
Every case is handled personally by Attorney Benjamin K. Wagner from initial filing through consular processing. For clients with family in Indonesia, we offer bilingual support in Bahasa Indonesia throughout the representation process.
NAVIGATING CONSULAR PROCESSING AT U.S. EMBASSIES
After USCIS approves your immigration petition, your case moves
to the National Visa Center and then to a U.S. Embassy or
Consulate for consular processing. This stage has its own
requirements — document submission, fee payments, medical
examinations, and a consular interview — and the process varies
by embassy. Attorney Wagner provides legal representation and
counsel through every phase, including:
- NVC stage representation — legal counsel on DS-260 applications, reviewing civil documents for legal sufficiency, and advising on financial evidence requirements
- Indonesian document counsel — legal guidance on the legalization and certified translation of Indonesian civil records, including KTP, Kartu Keluarga, birth certificates, and marriage or divorce certificates
- Consular interview preparation — Attorney Wagner reviews what to expect, identifies potential legal issues before they become problems, and prepares clients thoroughly for the consular interview
- Complication representation — legal representation in cases involving prior visa denials, waiver requirements, stepchildren, or extended separations between petitioner and beneficiary
For clients processing through the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Attorney Wagner offers bilingual support in Bahasa Indonesia throughout the consular processing stage.
STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
Wagner Immigration provides legal representation and counsel to
students and exchange visitors navigating the legal requirements
of studying in the United States, including F-1 student visas
and J-1 exchange visitor visas. Our attorney services include:
- Visa eligibility assessment — Attorney Wagner evaluates your situation and advises on the appropriate visa category based on your program of study and educational institution
- Legal consultation and interview preparation — Attorney Wagner advises on the visa process, reviews your DS-160 for legal accuracy, and prepares you thoroughly for your consular interview
- SEVIS compliance counsel — legal guidance on your obligations under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, including enrollment requirements, employment restrictions, and reporting requirements
- Status representation — legal representation addressing complications such as visa denials, changes of status, extensions of stay, or reinstatement after a status violation
We are selective about the cases we accept. Attorney Wagner personally reviews each student visa inquiry to assess whether legal representation can add meaningful value.
For clients in Indonesia, we offer bilingual support in Bahasa Indonesia throughout the consultation and representation process.
VISIT AMERICA
Wagner Immigration provides legal representation and counsel to
Indonesian nationals and other travelers seeking B-1 business
visitor and B-2 tourist visas for travel to the United States.
Our attorney services include:
- Legal consultation and case strategy — Attorney Wagner reviews your personal circumstances and advises on how to present the strongest possible case at your consular interview
- Interview preparation — thorough preparation for your consular interview, including a review of common questions and guidance on presenting your ties to Indonesia and intent to return
- Prior denial analysis — if you have been denied a U.S. visa in the past, Attorney Wagner will assess the grounds for denial and advise on whether and how to strengthen a new application
We are selective about the cases we accept. Before taking on a B-1 or B-2 matter, Attorney Wagner personally reviews your situation to assess whether legal representation can add meaningful value. Services are offered on a flat-fee basis.
For clients in Indonesia, we offer bilingual support in Bahasa Indonesia throughout the consultation and preparation process.ABOUT ATTORNEY BENJAMIN K. WAGNER
Benjamin K. Wagner, Esq. is the founder and principal attorney of Wagner Immigration, PLLC, a U.S. immigration law firm based in Minnesota. Mr. Wagner is admitted to practice law in Minnesota and Hawaii and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Mr. Wagner has handled immigration matters throughout his legal career, beginning with U.S. immigration cases at law firms in Asia and continuing through pro bono representation on complex asylum cases with Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights. His practice at Wagner Immigration focuses on family-based immigration, including K-1 fiancé(e) visas, CR-1/IR-1 spousal visas, and consular processing, with particular experience assisting U.S. citizens with immigration matters involving Indonesian beneficiaries. He also handles student and exchange visitor visas and B-1/B-2 tourist and business travel visas.
Mr. Wagner previously served as a law professor in South Korea, where he also represented clients before United Nations treaty bodies, including the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Human Rights Committee. His legal scholarship has been published in the Harvard Health and Human Rights Journal.
Mr. Wagner earned his Juris Doctor from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii and was a graduate fellow in Asian Studies at the East-West Center.
ABOUT ATTORNEY BENJAMIN K. WAGNER
Benjamin K. Wagner, Esq. is the founder and principal attorney of Wagner Immigration, PLLC, a U.S. immigration law firm based in Minnesota. Mr. Wagner is admitted to practice law in Minnesota and Hawaii and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Mr. Wagner has handled immigration matters throughout his legal career, beginning with U.S. immigration cases at law firms in Asia and continuing through pro bono representation on complex asylum cases with Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights. His practice at Wagner Immigration focuses on family-based immigration, including K-1 fiancé(e) visas, CR-1/IR-1 spousal visas, and consular processing, with particular experience assisting U.S. citizens with immigration matters involving Indonesian beneficiaries. He also handles student and exchange visitor visas and B-1/B-2 tourist and business travel visas.
Mr. Wagner previously served as a law professor in South Korea, where he also represented clients before United Nations treaty bodies, including the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Human Rights Committee. His legal scholarship has been published in the Harvard Health and Human Rights Journal.
Mr. Wagner earned his Juris Doctor from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii and was a graduate fellow in Asian Studies at the East-West Center.
Dr. Hendrik Eddy Purnomo
Dr. Hendrik Eddy Purnomo is a licensed Indonesian advocate and the founder and principal attorney of SDS Legal, an independent law firm located in Jakarta. He is also an Associate Professor of Law at President University and holds a PhD in Law. Dr. Purnomo has over 30 years of experience in the Indonesian legal profession.
Wagner Immigration works alongside Dr. Purnomo and his team at SDS Legal to provide local support for clients in Indonesia, including assistance with notarization services and bilingual communication in Bahasa Indonesia. Dr. Purnomo provides services to clients under the authority of SDS Legal and Indonesian law.
SDS Legal is an independent Indonesian law firm and is not a branch, office, or affiliate of Wagner Immigration, PLLC.
Dr. Hendrik Eddy Purnomo
Dr. Hendrik Eddy Purnomo is a licensed Indonesian advocate and the founder and principal attorney of SDS Legal, an independent law firm located in Jakarta. He is also an Associate Professor of Law at President University and holds a PhD in Law. Dr. Purnomo has over 30 years of experience in the Indonesian legal profession.
Wagner Immigration works alongside Dr. Purnomo and his team at SDS Legal to provide local support for clients in Indonesia, including assistance with notarization services and bilingual communication in Bahasa Indonesia. Dr. Purnomo provides services to clients under the authority of SDS Legal and Indonesian law.
SDS Legal is an independent Indonesian law firm and is not a branch, office, or affiliate of Wagner Immigration, PLLC.
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Testimonials
“After losing my American husband during COVID while in Indonesia, I also lost my green card and was unable to return to the US where my children were living. Ben Wagner guided me through the entire process and now I’m living and working with my children in Texas. Thank you, Ben!”
Results vary by case. Past client experiences do not guarantee future outcomes.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Wagner Immigration, PLLC is a private law firm. We are not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. We provide legal representation, not direct government document acquisition.