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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
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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. Me pueden dar información del caso 23-4404 es de una sobrina mía
- A: Gracias por escribirnos. En primero su sobrina es la que debe contactarnos para información ya que el caso es de ella y los abogados tenemos reglas de privacidad y confidencialidad. Aparte el número de el caso no es suficiente. Hay que saber en qué corte está el caso. Si ella tiene abogado que le hizo el caso debe contactarse con ese abogado ya que esa es la persona que puede decirle lo que está pasando.
- Q. What should I Answ Was the beneficiary EVER in the United States?
- A: You must tell the truth even if you believe there is no record.
- Q. Pending AOS. H1b approved through consular processing
- A: You must have an advance parole to travel. Otherwise your adjustment will be abandoned.
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
- Website
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