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Dolan W.

Dolan Williams

8 reviews
I am an experienced and dedicated attorney with a proven track record of providing effective legal solutions to businesses. I've worked with large organizations, non-profit... read more
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Alicia D.

Alicia Dearn

12 reviews
Alicia I. Dearn is an experienced trial lawyer and businesswoman. For twenty years, Ms. Dearn has been a trusted advisor for businesses and individuals alike in the areas o...
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Kalyan P.

Kalyan Pokala

3 reviews
Whether you are a business or an individual, you need an attorney you can count on. Kalyan Pokala practices in both general business law and immigration, a unique practice mix. He loves helping people through legal problems and prides himself on providing individualized service to everyone that walks into his office. Mr. Pokala takes the notion that the law is a serving profession to heart.
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Linda A.

Linda Allen

6 reviews
Linda Allen heads the Peak Business Law team, which was established in 1999. Her vast experience working in the US and international business communities allows her to focus on providing outstanding service to corporations who want to establish, maintain, or expand operations in the US and abroad. Before she established her own firm, she worked as Managing Attorney at Decker Law Group.
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Nedeen N.

Nedeen Nasser

5 reviews
After working at several tax law firms and as in-house counsel for DPx Gear, Nedeen Nasser opened her own firm to offer business advocacy services to clients. A speaker of Spanish and Arabic, she specializes in international business management as well as IP licensing, trademark and copyright filing, management and enforcement, IRS representation, and business litigation.
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Allan L.

Allan Lolly

2 reviews
Allan Lolly is an immigration attorney with more than 26 years' experience in the industry. During his time as an immigration attorney, Allan has helped numerous families obtain more than 14,000 visas in total in order to bring them together in the United States. Allan obtained his J.D. in Law at the Santa Clara University School of Law in 1989. He is currently the managing attorney at his own legal firm, Allan S. Lolly & Associates APC.
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Ekaterina P.

Ekaterina Powell

2 reviews
Ekaterina Powell is an attorney at law with seven years of experience. She has been licensed to practice law in California and holds a J.D. in law, which she obtained after she graduated from the California Western School of Law. Ekaterina primarily specializes in dealing with legal cases that involve immigration law. She founded her own law firm, the Powell Immigration Law PC, in January 2016. Prior to this position, she acted as the managing attorney at the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick.
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John R. R.

John R. Rodriguez

2 reviews
John R. Rodriguez is a corporate attorney with more than two decades worth of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California and obtained a J.D. degree in law from the John F. Kennedy University School of Law. John primarily specializes in legal cases that involve immigration law. John is also experienced as a defense lawyer and a criminal investigator. Since November 1977, John has been serving as the managing attorney at his own legal firm, The Rodriguez Law.
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Narciso C.

Narciso Cruz

Based in San Diego, Narcisco Cruz is an experienced immigration and criminal defense lawyer. He runs his own law firm and is admitted to the California bar. He is also admitted to appear in the US District Court for the Southern District of California and the Executive Office of Immigration Review in Immigration Court. Narcisco is fluent in Spanish and holds a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
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Jeffery G.

Jeffery Graham

Jeffery is an attorney with Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP and practices small business, immigration, and employment law. He assists individuals and businesses in legal matters including business transactions, immigration, and civil litigation. Jeffery has also successfully served pro bono clients such as the San Diego County Bar Association’s Service Members Civil Relief Act Program.
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Our San Diego immigration attorneys & lawyers can help you or your company secure a work visa for business-related matters, such as advising you on obtaining a short-term visa for business trip or a work visa that will allow an employee or executive work within the United States or abroad for an extended period of time.

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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 301 reviews for Immigration attorneys in California

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Wayne listened attentively and provided clear, direct answers and guidance. Unlike many lawyers who give vague responses to secure more appointments, Wayne was straightforward and thorough. Highly recommended!"

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Irvine, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Great working with Wayne, very knowledgeable and helpful for preparing and filing the h1b petition. Recommend working with Wayne."

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San Diego, CA,

Irina Ribeiro
5.0
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Irina Ribeiro

"Very helpful and friendly!"

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Berkeley, CA,

Irina Ribeiro
4.8
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Irina Ribeiro

"very nice and knowledgable"

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Palo Alto, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
4.5
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Wayne Nguyen

"Very professional and responsive."

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Walnut, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Wayne is very prompt in communications and helped me navigate my immigration issues post termination. I highly recommend Wayne!"

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San Francisco, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Wayne was great he patiently guided me through my immigration questions and provided knowledge that helped my situation."

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San Francisco, CA,

Irina Ribeiro
5.0
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Irina Ribeiro

"Really helpful, super knowledgeable and was able to meet on very short notice."

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San Jose, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Helpful and prompt"

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Belvedere Tiburon, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Very helpful with immigration legal questions."

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Santa Clara, CA,

Bob Schrader, Esq.
5.0
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Bob Schrader, Esq.

"Bob is a highly professional attorney. He is very thorough and quick in his work. I'd seek his help in the future also at times if I need any."

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Tracy, CA,

Irina Ribeiro
4.3
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Irina Ribeiro

"Irina provided incorrect information about a fundamental aspect of the Green Card application, showing insufficient understanding/experience in this area."

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Fremont, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Wayne is knowledgable and very pleasant to work with. He took the time to understand my request and provided clear solutions."

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Monroe, LA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Great attorney and very responsive."

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Stevenson Ranch, CA,

Irina Ribeiro
5.0
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Irina Ribeiro

"Irina was hugely helpful in helping our nonprofit organization understand the issues around sponsoring an employee's work Visa. Her work and our conversations helped our organization make an informed decision."

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Sacramento, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Immigration Consultation

Wayne Nguyen

"Answered all my questions in a very friendly and kind manner. Definitely a professional in his field. I would recommend him to anyone with immigration questions."

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Cerritos, CA,

Irina Ribeiro
5.0
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Irina Ribeiro

"I cannot yet, since this was just a consult so far."

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Sacramento, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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File Green Card

Wayne Nguyen

"Mr Wayne guided me through the process and explain to me all what i need, He was very patient. Highly recommanded."

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San Francisco, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"He helped with my mom’s immigration visa denial case. I don’t know the result yet but appreciate Wayne’s help."

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Walnut, CA,

Wayne Nguyen
5.0
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Wayne Nguyen

"Wayne is very knowledgeable regarding immigration law. We are very happy to continue working with him."

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Richmond, CA,

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  • A visa number is an eight-digit red number found on U.S. visas.
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  • Only certain foreign citizens are exempt from requiring a visa under the Visa Waiver Program or other agreements.
  • Immigrant visa numbers are limited annually and are distributed based on preference categories.
  • A visa alone does not guarantee entry into the U.S.; border officials make the final determination.

What Is a Visa Number?

A visa number is the unique eight-digit letter and number code found printed in red on a person's United States visa. 

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What Is the Green Card Process?

The green card process is a series of steps taken to earn a green card. A green card gives the holder permanent residence in the United States. 

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A green card holder can stay in America as long as they want. This card doesn't have any of the rules that prevent other forms of visa holders from forming bonds in the country. A green card holder can:

  • Purchase a home in the United States
  • Own any other kind of property
  • Have full rights and legal protections in America's legal system
  • Sponsor family members to get their own green cards
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  • Work at an American company without the need to get a work visa
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