Immigration Lawyers in Maryland

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Dawn Chere Sequeira, immigration lawyer in Bethesda, MD

Immigration Lawyer at Legacy Immigration, LLC (Located in ISN Building)

Bethesda, MD 17 yrs experience Replies in ~24h English

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.

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Consult: Free 30 minAfter: $168/30m

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Ignacio Alberto Donoso, immigration lawyer in Bethesda, MD

Ignacio Alberto Donoso Top rated

Immigration Lawyer at Donoso & Associates, LLC

Bethesda, MD 30 yrs experience Replies in ~24h English, French, Spanish

Ignacio Donoso is nationally recognized as a leading immigration attorney, with expertise in visas for investors, professionals, researchers, start-ups and family immigration. Mr. Donoso is an award-winning attorney. He was recognized in 2015, 2016 and 2018 as one of the Top 25 EB-5 immigration attorneys in the U.S. by EB-5 Investors Magazine. Donoso & Associates offers immigration services and visa processes for the U.S. as well as Canada, Mexico and India. Our team of attorneys and are fluent in English, Spanish, French and Hindi. Prior to founding Donoso & Associates in 2013, Mr. Donoso served from 2007 to 2013 as Associate and then Partner of FosterQuan, LLP (now Foster Global, LLP), one of the top immigration law firms in the U.S. Mr. Donoso’s career spans over 20 years as a member of the State Bar of California, and has advised thousands of investors as well as Fortune 500 companies, their executives, employees and families to achieve their U.S. goals. Mr. Donoso has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2003, and has been a frequent speaker at regional, national and international Conferences. Mr. Donoso has also served on numerous AILA National Committees including the Texas Service Center Liaison Committee, the National Annual Conference Planning Committee, and from 2013 to 2018, Mr. Donoso served on the National EB-5 Committee. Mr. Donoso is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on U.S. immigration law, and has frequently published on specific issues related to immigration matters. He has been interviewed on national news media including Fox Business and the New York Times, as well as local television and radio in relation on immigration issues.

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Christina Wilkes, immigration lawyer in Takoma Park, MD

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Immigration Lawyer at Wilkes Legal, LLC

Takoma Park, MD 21 yrs experience Replies in ~24h Spanish

Ms. Wilkes is the founder of Wilkes Legal, LLC, a cutting edge, client-centered immigration law firm. Ms. Wilkes has dedicated her career to supporting immigrants through work in the non-profit, private, and academic sectors. She has a long record of success handling family and humanitarian based immigration cases before the US Immigration Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as deportation defense matters before the Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. She also appears regularly before the Superior Court for the District of Columbia and Maryland Circuit Courts on behalf of immigrant children. Ms. Wilkes has successfully assisted many hundreds of clients in securing their status and building stable and permanent futures in the United States. Ms. Wilkes has been in private practice since 2012. Prior thereto, Ms. Wilkes spent 7 years at Ayuda, a non-profit organization with offices in Washington, DC and Virginia that provides legal, social, and language access services to the immigrant community. She served as the founder and Director of the Children's Project, followed by the Legal Director. Ms. Wilkes now serves as the Chair of Ayuda's Board of Directors. Ms. Wilkes is licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is a graduate of The George Washington University Law School and Smith College, and she is fluent in English and Spanish.

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Immigration lawyers in Maryland

Immigration in Maryland

Maryland's economy is anchored by the federal government, the NIH and a dense biotech corridor along I-270, Johns Hopkins, and the Port of Baltimore. The result is a highly educated immigrant population alongside the agricultural workforce of the Eastern Shore. Major population centers include Baltimore, Silver Spring, Rockville and Frederick.

Cases skew toward H-1B, O-1, and EB-1/EB-2 green cards in biotech, research, and IT; cap-exempt petitions through universities and nonprofits; family immigration; and poultry-industry and family work on the Eastern Shore. The Baltimore immigration court hears the state's docket.

Immigration services in Maryland

Given Maryland's corporate and professional base, attorneys here frequently handle employment and investor petitions, alongside the full range of immigration matters:

Employment & work visas — H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 green cards.
Investor & business visas — E-2 treaty investor, EB-5 immigrant investor, and L-1 intracompany transfers.
Family-based green cards — petitions for spouses, parents, children, and siblings, plus fiancé(e) visas and adjustment of status.
Naturalization & citizenship — N-400 applications, civics-test preparation, and citizenship for children.
Skilled-worker & extraordinary-ability visas — H-1B, O-1, L-1, and EB-1/EB-2 NIW green cards for engineers, researchers, and founders.
Seasonal & agricultural labor — H-2A and H-2B petitions and employer compliance.
Asylum & humanitarian relief — affirmative and defensive asylum, U and T visas, VAWA self-petitions, DACA, and TPS.
Deportation & removal defense — bond hearings, cancellation of removal, waivers, and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Students & visitors — F-1, M-1, J-1, and B-1/B-2 visas, plus change- and extension-of-status filings.

Communities served across Maryland

The D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's counties host large Salvadoran, Nigerian, Indian, Korean, and Ethiopian communities. A good immigration lawyer understands not just the law but the specific documents, languages, and consular realities these communities face. Every profile on Immigrantio shows the lawyer's practice areas, the languages they speak, their years of experience, and verified client reviews — so you can match with someone who genuinely fits your case in Maryland.

How to choose — and book — a Maryland immigration lawyer

Immigration law is federal, so an attorney who focuses on Maryland can represent you whether you already live there or are applying from another state or abroad. A lawyer who regularly practices in Maryland also brings real advantages: familiarity with the USCIS offices and immigration courts that handle Maryland cases. Before you hire, compare a few attorneys, ask each to explain the likely timeline, total cost, and risks of your case up front, and read what past clients say. When you're ready, browse verified immigration lawyers serving Maryland and book a free or paid consultation directly through Immigrantio — getting trustworthy advice early is the surest way to protect your case and your future in the United States.