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I sincerely believe that no person is illegal and that we need immigration reform to resolve a broken system.  I consider immigration law to be a calling as part of a deeply held religious belief in the concept of Tikkun Olam, which in Hebrew means repair the world.   No human has the right to tear apart families united by God  and we must work within our legislative process and judicial decisions to change our immigration laws in an orderly process.. From 2009 through 2014, I  served as an officer on the Executive Committee of  the DC/MD/VA chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (including president) and am active in several immigrant rights organizations. I was a charter member of the Maryland State Bar Immigration Law Section and have served on the Advisory Council for seven years.   I regularly speak to groups and write letters to public forums to educate the American public that immigration is not a dirty word.. I am currently a liaison between the Baltimore USCIS District office and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.. I teach immigration law at Stevenson University as an Adjunct Professor, teaching the next generation of paralegals and professionals why immigration law is integral to our society.. I self financed 100% of my education through four degrees in night school while working full time during the day. I therefore have a strong appreciation and affinity for self directed clients who seek a better life for themselves and their families.  We are a team and your immigration issues are my issues.. We are all immigrants or descended from immigrants.

I am the Manging Attorney at Ivylaw Law Office, Greenbelt, Maryland. I am Passionate about helping my clients, both individuals and companies to navigate successfully through  the system of U.S immigration and nationality law. My services enable my client to realize their immigration desires and intents, and help them become suceesful contributing members of the society in the United States. Being an immigrant, I know, feel and understand your immigration needs and I am commited to providing successful immigration solutions to our clients.. I have successfully represented numerous family law clients with matters relating to divorce, separation, child custody, child support, adoption, marital property division and CINA. I work with my clients to explore mediation, settlement agreements and have amicable resolutions as much as possible, however, I do not hesitate to aggressively represent them if the matters are inevitably contested.. I am passionate, I give detailed attention to your matters and diligentlly work in getting you a successful achievement of your needed results. You will get a personalized quality legal consultation or representation you deserve when you choose my services at Ivylaw.. Personally, I love to sing, counsel, consult, assist in meeting the needs of the under-privileged and participate in pro bono events. I understand and fluently English and Yoruba Languages. My services are underguarded by the fear of God.

Ms. Mercado, the founder of the Mercado Law Firm, speaks fluent Spanish and has practiced law since 2006.  Ms. Mercado received her Juris Doctor degree from American College of Law in Anaheim.  She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Judaism in Bel Air.. Before starting the Mercado Law Firm, Ms. Mercado worked as a Senior Associate at Crandall, Wade & Lowe in Calabasas where she supervised associate attorneys and office staff in all aspects of workers’ compensation defense. She also managed a full case load representing employers, insurance agencies and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation litigation, settlements and hearings, EDD disputes and lien resolution at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board throughout Southern California.  In addition, she presented training seminars for the associate attorneys and other legal staff.. As an Associate Attorney at Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens and Thomas in El Segundo, Ms. Mercado was responsible for workers’ compensation litigation and case management of defense workers’ compensation claims on behalf of employers, insurance carriers and third-party administrators.  In addition to devising case strategy, she negotiated settlements and evaluated the liability and exposure of worker claims.  She conducted depositions, analyzed medical and personnel records and maintained relations with clients, opposing counsel and co-counsel.. Ms. Mercado was an Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Ramin Younessi in Los Angeles, where she helped devise strategy for clients of the workers’ compensation applicant firm.  She also handled all aspects of applicant representation in workers’ compensation, including trial appearances on all issues.. As an Associate Attorney at Michael Sullivan & Associates in El Segundo, Ms. Mercado handled a significant case load of workers’ compensation defense files from inception to resolution.  She participated in all manner of hearings, conferences and trials appearing at Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board throughout Southern California and developed particular expertise in AOE/COE determinations, permanent and temporary disability and medical provider networks.. Ms. Mercado has appeared before the Immigration Court in Los Angeles representing non-detained clients at Master Hearings and Individual Hearings.  She has also represented clients at Asylum Interviews, Adjustment of Status Interviews and Naturalization Interviews.  Additionally, Ms. Mercado has represented detained clients in Bond Hearings, Master Hearings and Individual Hearings.. Ms. Mercado also worked as an appearance attorney representing clients before the Bankruptcy Court, the Superior Court on Family Law matters and at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.. Among her notable accomplishments, Ms. Mercado volunteered at the Pro Bono workshops held at the United States Bankruptcy Court Central District through the Public Law Center in Orange County where she counseled the nonprofit’s low income clients enabling them to represent themselves in court.  She received a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of California in honor of her contribution as a Pro Bono volunteer in the Central District of California.. Additionally, The Board of Governors of the State Bar of California presented Ms. Mercado with The Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services due to her voluntary provision of legal services to the poor through Bet Tzedek.. Ms. Mercado is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) and Long Beach Bar Association (LBBA).

*Attorney Admitted in California and Japan (licensed foreign attorney) at GOH Foreign Law Office  *California law firm and in-house counsel experience  *Adjunct Lecturer

Ramoncito Poblete Ocampo is a California Attorney since 1993 that prides himself on his reputation for integrity, compassion and professionalism. His unwavering dedication to his work has always provided clients with the best possible result.. We have successfully processed Immigration cases for over two decades.. At the Law Office of Ramoncito P. Ocampo, we go the extra mile to help you. We will fight for you. And we will make sure that you get the very best legal representation you well deserved. FOR YOUR LEGAL CONCERNS, REQUEST A FREE CONSULTATION AND CASE EVALUATION. CONTACT US NOW.

Being From An Immigrant Family Himself, Owais Qazi Understands What It Means To Fulfill The American Dream.. Owais Qazi has been practicing immigration law for over a decade. In this field, his focus has been on business immigration which includes employment and investment immigration to the United States. Over the years, he has represented hundreds of corporate and individual clients in their pursuit of E-2, H1B, labor certification, employment based immigration petitions such as advanced degree professionals (EB2), and skilled workers (EB3). He has worked extensively with IT professionals, architects, engineers, designers and various other professionals. Owais has handled some of the most complex employment based immigration cases requiring requests for evidence, successor in interest scenarios, company's ability to pay issues, and effects of mergers and acquisitions on immigration petitions. Aside from business immigration, Owais also possesses a deep understanding of family based immigration issues such as consular processing of immigrant visas, adjustment of status, waivers, removal of conditions and battered and abused spouse cases under Violence Against Women's Act. Owais is also experienced with appellate work in the federal court system having represented cases before the District Courts and appearing before the United States Court of Appeals before the 9th Circuit. Owais is admitted to the Central District of California, and the District of Colorado. Owais obtained his law degree from Whittier Law School in 2004 and prior to that he obtained a bachelors of science degree in business administration from University of California Riverside.. Languages:. Urdu, Hindi(spoken)Conversational Spanish. Memberships And Admissions:. Supreme Court Of CaliforniaU.S. District Court For The Central District Of CaliforniaU.S. Court Of Appeal For The Ninth CircuitU.S. District Court For The District Of ColoradoAmerican Immigration Lawyers AssociationLos Angeles County Bar Association. Education:. Whittier Law SchoolUniversity Of California Riverside

Michael Ruttle graduated summa cum laude (top 5%) from Whittier Law School in 2012, with a concentration in International & Comparative law. There, he served as President of the Moot Court Honors Board, and was a member of the Whittier Law Review. During law school, Michael participated in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Portland, Oregon, where he was recognized as one of the top oral advocates. Michael graduated with a B.A. from California State University, Long Beach in 2006.. Prior to law school, Michael spent years living and working abroad. In Seville, Spain, Michael worked as a translator/interpreter where he worked with major international organizations, including NATO. In Costa Rica, Michael continued working as an interpreter, but also worked as a teacher and consultant to employers doing business with U.S. corporations.. Currently, Michael serves his clients with Business Entity Formation, Business Transactions (international & domestic), Immigration issues associated with those transactions, and protects consumers under the California Lemon Law. He is licensed to practice in all California courts, and is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association – International Law Section.. Michael lives with his wife in Redondo Beach, California where they both enjoy surfing, martial arts and playing music. A linguist at heart, Michael speaks fluent Spanish, is conversant in Portuguese, and currently studying Czech.

Reza Mazaheri is a founding partner of Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC.. Mr. Mazaheri represents individuals in immigration and criminal proceedings in New Jersey. His most recent experience as a NJ prosecutor brings trial and litigation expertise in criminal matters including appeals and domestic violence cases. Prior to working as a prosecutor, Mr. Mazaheri served as a judicial clerk in the criminal division of the Essex County Superior Court of NJ for the Honorable Judge Jerome M. St. John. He served as a faculty research assistant and a student attorney at the Immigration and Human Rights Clinic at Seton Hall Law Center for Social Justice and interned at the South Brooklyn Legal Services. In addition to his extensive commitment to providing public interest based legal services, Mr. Mazaheri worked in the Middle East, North Africa division of Human Rights Watch and is fluent in Farsi. Mr. Mazaheri received his BA from State University of New York at Stony Brook in Political Science and his JD from Seton Hall University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

Mahsa Khanbabai is founder of Khanbabai Immigration law and has dedicated her legal career to immigration issues, representing individual, nonprofit, educational and business clients. Her desire to help international students stems from her father’s experiences in the U.S. as a J1 medical resident from Iran and her own experience of applying for permanent residence and citizenship.. Attorney Khanbabai has been in practice for over 21 years and currently serves as an elected Director of American Immigration Lawyers Association Board of Governors.  She holds a number of leadership positions including the prestigious Department of State Liaison Committee, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and AILA Law Journal board of editors. She is former chair of the AILA New England Chapter. She is a member of the International Medical Graduate Taskforce and authors an article on international medical graduates and the J-1 Waiver process for the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education publication on Immigration Law and AILA's Waiver Handbook.. Locally, Attorney Khanbabai serves on the MetroSouth Chamber Executive Committee as Vice President Community Relations and the Easton Human Resources Board Chair. She is adjunct professor at Stonehill College teaching a course on Immigration Law.

Penni  A. Frank is a Senior Associate Attorney at Webber Law Firm, LLC.  She telecommutes from her home in Charlottesville, VA, where her husband is a graduate student.  Penni graduated from Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) with a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and earned her law degree at Hamline University School of Law (St. Paul, MN).  She is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Minnesota and because immigration law is federal law, she is permitted to represent clients throughout the United States and worldwide on U.S. immigration law matters.  In fact, many of Penni’s clients live and work outside the United States.. While at Bethel, Penni spent a semester studying abroad in the Middle East, and while in law school, she spent a summer studying in Galway, Ireland.. While in law school, Penni gained experience in immigration law at a small St. Paul immigration law firm (Guyton Law Office) and a large downtown Minneapolis law firm (Fredrikson & Byron).  Penni also volunteered for Centro Legal and Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights.. Prior to joining Webber Law Firm, Penni served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard A. Zimmerman of the 9th Judicial District in Brainerd, Minnesota.. At Webber Law Firm, Penni handles many of the firm’s family-based immigration law matters, including K-1 fiancé visa petitions, I-130 petitions for spouses and other relatives, and N-400 naturalization applications.  She also has extensive experience with R-1 and I-360/EB-4 religious worker cases.  Penni’s clients include individuals and couples, local churches and congregations, small religious groups, as well as large national denominations and major interdenominational mission organizations.  Throughout her career Penni has represented dozens of individuals in consular processing immigrant visa cases as well as INA Section 319(b) N-400 naturalization cases, using special provisions of the U.S. immigration law which provide for ‘fast track’ U.S. citizenship processing for certain qualified individuals, including spouses of U.S. citizen missionaries serving outside the United States.  Penni also has experience with I-131 re-entry permit applications and related strategies to retain U.S. permanent resident status.  Penni has published an article on 319(b) naturalization, which appears in a national publication on immigration law options for religious workers.. Penni is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Cindy R del Rosario practices in immigration law including visa applications, removal defense, and citizenship application.  Cindy is very passionate in helping clients obtain lawful status in the United States.  As an immigrant, Cindy understands the complexity of our immigration process and she is very keen on advocating for her clients while navigating our immigration process.

Gina M. Fraga was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was awarded a bachelor’s degree with honors and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida.  Mrs. Fraga is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida by the Florida Supreme Court and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Southern District Court of Florida. In addition, she is authorized to practice Immigration Law in the United States and its territories within the jurisdiction of the Federal Government.. Mrs. Fraga began exclusively practicing in the field of Immigration Law as an Associate for The Law Office of Wayne M. Levine in Lake Worth, Florida, a boutique immigration law practice that specialized in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law. After successfully defending many cases before the Federal Immigration agencies and creating a special bond with her clients she opened Fraga Law, P.A. where she devotes her entire practice to the area of Immigration and Nationality law. Fraga Law, P.A. is able to provide honest, affordable and personalized attention to its clientele. In addition, Fraga Law, P.A. is able to assist immigrant families obtain available resources offered by community organizations and to secure legal representation in other areas of the law that are crucial for the immigrant population, such as traffic infraction, criminal and personal injury attorneys.. Mrs. Fraga is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is passionate about providing pro bono legal assistance to children and women who are the victims of domestic abuse. In addition, she has opened an office in Puerto Rico to give back to the community where she grew up in.

Dhanani Law Firm was founded by Atlanta immigration lawyer Rahim Dhanani. His passion for helping others immigrate to the U.S. is deeply connected to his roots. His parents emigrated from Bangladesh, seeking the American dream for themselves and their children.. A graduate of Emory University’s prestigious law school, Rahim is immensely appreciative of the opportunities he’s had in America.   He has chosen to dedicate his career to helping others who seek a path to U.S. citizenship.  His law firm isn’t just a business; it’s a personal mission.

I have a busy immigration practice on the southside of Milwaukee.. Although I handle all types of family-based immigration, I do a lot of consular processing cases (i.e. the immigrant must go to interview outside the U.S.) particularly through the U.S. consulate in Ciudad Juarez.  Most consular processing cases also involve the hardship waiver to overcome inadmissibility.. I also handle removal proceedings and naturalizations.

Recognized by The Washington Post as one of "seven leading lawyers" in Washington, D.C., Ms. Pederson has been dedicated to the practice of immigration and nationality law for over thirty years. Ms.Pederson has successfully represented thousands of clients - including renowned physicians, Fortune 500 companies, television networks, entertainers, and healthcare providers of all sizes - and is masterful at resolving complex immigration issues. Ms. Pederson is a leading advocate for the rights of J-1 Physicians in the United States and has been key to the passage of legislation to their benefit. She is also the publisher of J-1 Physician News and lectures nationally and internationally to foreign physicians. She seeks solutions for her clients beyond the immigration laws and does not hesitate to seek assistance from the White House and Congress if necessary. She has been a key advocate on the restoration of the National Interest Waivers for J-1 Physicians and in increasing the Conrad State 20 J-1 Waiver Program within the Conrad State 30 Program. Ms. Pederson served as president of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and as an elected director of the national Board of Governors of AILA for 18 years. She has served as a chairperson of the Physicians Task Force of AILA for many years and has also served as chairperson of the AILA Visa Office Liaison Committee and Refugee Committee. In 1997, she received the Edith Lowenstein Award for excellence in the advancement of the practice of immigration law. The national media has recognized Ms. Pederson's expertise in immigration law and called upon her to comment on important issues and legislation. Ms. Pederson has been interviewed by CNN, ABC News, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Washington Times and The Legal Times of Washington, D.C., to name a few.

I have dedicated my career to representing families and individuals in their immigration pursuits.  My number one priority is finding ways to keep families together.  The goal of our practice is to provide superior representation in an honest and caring environment.  Every client receives personalized attention as we work to find the best solution for their case given their personal story and circumstances.  Please contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation.

My experience representing clients began in 2009, when I began working as a student attorney in the University of Arkansas School of Law Immigration Clinic.  While there, I worked under the supervision of a licensed immigration attorney and was able to work with clients on a variety of cases, including removal defense, asylum, I-751 petitions, and appeals to the BIA.. I graduated from law school in May 2010 and was admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Arkansas in September 2010.  That same month, I began working with the law firm of Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A. in Rogers, Arkansas.  Since then, my focus has been almost exclusively on immigration matters.. In February 2012, I launched my own firm, Bogart Immigration Law, LLC, based in the Kansas City Metro area and focusing on all areas of immigration law.  In September 2014, I joined Petty & Associates, PLLC in Dallas, TX.  While in Dallas, I helped manage the firm's marketing and expansion into new markets while my practice focused primarily on immigration-related litigation.. As part of the firm's expansion, I returned to Northwest Arkansas in October 2015 to open an office for Petty & Associates, PLLC, doing business as Arkansas Immigration Associates. In September 2016, I joined Joyce Law Firm in Fayetteville where I managed the firm's immigration practice and marketing strategy.. On New Year's Day 2018, I re-launched my own firm, Bogart Immigration, PLLC, focusing most of my time on removal defense and other immigration-related litigation and family unification.  Over the course of 2018, we added a humanitarian and naturalization practice group.  Beginning in January 2019, we added criminal defense and business & investor immigration practice groups.  In total, we have four attorneys, five paralegals, and additional support staff.. Within immigration law, I focus my practice on removal defense, appeals, federal immigration litigation, and family unification, particularly consular processing and adjustment of status.  I love being in Northwest Arkansas and helping out in any way I can.

Zabrina Reich is a Partner at Serotte Reich, LLP, a full-service U.S. and global immigration law firm with an international reputation. Zabrina handles a wide array of immigration matters including family and employment-based immigration (immigrant and non-immigrant), adjustment of status, waivers and border/admissibility issues, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, visa denials, conditional residency and Naturalization. Her experience includes working with clients in a diverse range of industries including but not limited to: professional sports, music and entertainment, fashion, healthcare, education, technology and business.

David is a graduate of the State University of New York at Farmingdale and obtained his law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School.  Before joining Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP, David worked for a small personal injury firm on Long Island as a trial attorney.  He is admitted to practice in the State of New York.. Presentations / Conferences. David spoke at the 2022 American Immigration Lawyers Association Rome District Council convention, on the topic of: Diplomatic Visas.. David spoke at the 2017 American Immigration Lawyers Association National convention in New Orleans, on the topic of: From Diplomacy to Residency: Diplomatic Visa Holders Changing Status from NIV to LPR.. David is a also a frequent speaker on a wide range of immigration law topics. He is an active participant and speaker on United Nations and G-4 issues and at local area colleges, including Baruch College, and CUNY Brooklyn.. Professional Associations. Member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2008.. Selected to 2018 - 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, David Gottfried has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.. Areas of PracticeAll areas of immigration and naturalization, family immigration law, and business immigration. David has successfully represented numerous O-1 and E-11 first preference extraordinary ability individuals in the sciences, arts and sports. Working with married couples to obtain their green card is the best.. Education. B.S. State University of New York at FarmingdaleJuris Doctor State University of New York at Buffalo