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Biography
I graduated from NYU Law School in 1989 and began practicing immigration law in 1990. I focus on immigration court cases, federal district court immigration cases and U.S. courts of appeals immigration cases. My practice is nationwide. I have appeared in immigration courts all over the country including New York City; Detroit, Michigan; Cleveland, Ohio; Tucson, Arizona; Chicago, Illinois; and Los Angeles, California.
I am ready to fight for you whether you seeking to stay with your family or a company who has been denied hiring the best talent from abroad.
Education
- New York University School of Law
- J.D. (1989)
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- Honors: Root Tilden Snow Scholar
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Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Pastor Associates
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- I founded this firm which now has offices in New York City, Troy, Michigan and Dearborn, Michigan. The firm only handles immigration matters and concentrates primarily in federal court immigration litigation including denial of work visas, denaturalizations, etc.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Past & Promise: Lives of New Jersey Women – “Mary Philbrook”
- ABA Desk Guide for Immigration Law
Speaking Engagements
- Living in the Militarized Border Zone, Customs and Border Protection
Awards
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Excellence in Advancing the Culture of Central Americans
- Latino American Who's Who
- Top Attorneys in Michigan
- AMERICAN REGISTRY
Professional Associations
- Federal Bar Association - National
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- National Immigration Lawyers Project
- Member
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Eastern District of New York
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- Eastern District of Texas
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- Michigan
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- Northern District of Indiana
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- Northern District of Texas
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- Southern District of New York
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- U.S. Eastern District of Michigan
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- U.S. Western District of Michigan
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- 2nd Circuit
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- 6th Circuit
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- D.C. Circuit
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- U.S. District Court of Maryland
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Zelle available
Practice Area
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Languages
- Albanian: Spoken, Written
- Arabic: Spoken
- French: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Turkish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Cuando USCIS deniega el asilo, ¿tiene obligación de de devolver el pasaporte con la notificación?
- A: La mayoría de las veces, USCIS pasa la aplicación de asilo a la corte de inmigración y en ese caso no tienen obligación de devolver su pasaporte porque usted sigue en el proceso de asilo.
- Q. i have a friend that was detained by ICE for crossing the border illegally, he has been detained for over a month now.
- A: You can ask ICE to release or file a bond motion depending on how your friend entered and if he was placed in proceedings. This is complicated and and the best chances of getting your friend release is with a lawyer. I strongly suggest to hire a lawyer.
- Q. Do I have to mention about my speeding ticket (that has been cleared from record) on my oath ceremony form?
- A: You should be honest and answer yes
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
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