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Dawn Chere Sequeira, immigration lawyer in Bethesda, MD

Dawn Chere SequeiraTop rated

4.7(3)
Bethesda, MD Replies in ~24h English 17 years practicing NY Bar No. 4607222
AsylumBusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyInvestmentRemoval DefenseStudent

About Dawn

I became an immigration attorney to help preserve this country's legacy as a land of opportunity and freedom. With my hard work, perseverance, and a strong advocate by their side, my clients were able to achieve the American Dream.

Practice areas

Asylum

Affirmative and defensive asylum cases

I-589WithholdingCAT
Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Investment

Investor and entrepreneur visas

EB-5E-2L-1A
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

American University Washington College of LawJ.D. (2007) | Law · 2007
American UniversityB.S. (2001) | Biology (Minor in Criminal Justice) · 2001

Bar & associations

Bar license
NY Bar No. 4607222
Active & in good standing
State Bar of New York
Federal Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar, International Law Section

Professional experience

Associate · USILAW, Inc.2015 – 2015
Associate · Patel Law Group (Chirag V. Patel, P.A.)2008 – 2015
Founder & Principal Attorney · Legacy Immigration, L.L.C.

Client reviews

4.7
3 client reviews
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G. AndersenMar 16, 2026

Patient and bilingual — explained everything in Spanish

Mi mamá pudo entender todo el proceso. We never felt rushed. Highly recommend.

YW
Y. WongJan 30, 2026

Got my H-1B approved on the first try

My company's in-house lawyer dropped the ball, this team picked it up two weeks before deadline and we still got an approval. Lifesavers.

AM
A. MartinezMar 8, 2026

EB-5 from start to conditional removal

Two regional center investments, one I-526, one I-829. Smooth.

Frequently asked

A 30-minute video or phone call. We review your situation, identify the best path, outline timelines and costs, and answer your questions. You'll receive a written summary afterwards.

Most cases are flat-fee. Pricing depends on category and complexity, and is shared in writing before you retain.

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