YOUR FAMILY. YOUR FUTURE.
THE RIGHT VISA TO GET YOU THERE.
About Us
Wagner Immigration, PLLC is a U.S. immigration law firm based in the Minneapolis area, USA — focused on family-based immigration, fiancée and marriage visas (K-1/CR-1), student and exchange visitor visas, business travel, and tourism. 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 on 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. SDS Legal is available to assist with local document coordination, notarization, and in-person communication in Bahasa Indonesia. SDS Legal is not a branch or office of Wagner Immigration, PLLC.
Our Services
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Bringing Families Together in the U.S.
Wagner Immigration helps U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents bring their family members to the United States. We handle the full range of family-based immigration petitions, including:
- K-1 Fiancé(e) Visas — for U.S. citizens bringing a fiancé(e) to the U.S. for marriage
- CR-1 / IR-1 Spousal Visas — for U.S. citizens petitioning for a spouse abroad
- IR-2 Child Visas — for children of U.S. citizens
- IR-5 Parent Visas — for parents of adult U.S. citizens
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.
Wagner Immigration guides clients through every phase of consular processing, including:
- NVC document preparation — completing DS-260 immigrant visa applications, gathering civil documents, and submitting financial evidence
- Indonesian document coordination — navigating the legalization and translation of Indonesian civil records, including KTP, Kartu Keluarga, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees
- Interview preparation — reviewing what to expect at your consular interview, organizing your document package, and identifying potential issues before they become problems
- Addressing complications — 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, we offer local support with Indonesian document requirements and coordination in Bahasa Indonesia.
Every embassy operates on its own timeline and practices. Having an attorney who understands the process — and who has specific experience with cases involving Indonesian beneficiaries — helps you put your strongest case forward.
STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
Wagner Immigration assists students and exchange visitors with the legal requirements of studying in the U.S., including F-1 student visas and J-1 exchange visitor visas.
Our immigration services for students include:
- Visa eligibility assessment — evaluating your situation and advising on the appropriate visa category
- Application guidance — navigating the visa application process, including DS-160 preparation and consular interview preparation
- SEVIS compliance — understanding your obligations under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program
- Status issues — addressing complications such as visa denials, changes of status, extensions of stay, or reinstatement after a status violation
VISIT AMERICA
Wagner Immigration assists Indonesian nationals and other travelers with B-1 business visitor and B-2 tourist visa applications for travel to the United States.
Our services include:
- Visa application preparation — completing the DS-160 application and assembling supporting documentation
- Interview preparation — thorough preparation for your consular interview, including a review of common questions, guidance on how to present your case, and a personally prepared document file organized for you to bring to your interview
- Prior denial assistance — if you have been denied a U.S. visa in the past, we can assess your situation and advise on 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 we can add meaningful value to your application. This allows us to give each client focused, individualized attention. Tourist visa services are offered on a flat-fee basis.
For clients in Indonesia, we offer local support with document preparation, interview coaching, and communication in Bahasa Indonesia.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 a law firm in Cambodia 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 document coordination, notarization, and 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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Wagner Immigration, PLLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA