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Dana Roxana Bucin

Immigration Attorney at Hartford, CT

5.0   45 reviews

also known as Dana Bucin

  • State Years
    Massachusetts - MA 11 years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 17 years
    New York - NY 17 years
    Connecticut - CT 18 years
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State MA
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State DC
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State CT
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Dana

Learn Dana’s areas of practice.

2
Practice areas
  1. Immigration
    90%
    Business Immigration; Family Immigration; Naturalization

    18 years

  2. Business
    10%
    Venture Capital Financing; Startup companies; Corporate Formation

    18 years

Named “Attorney of the Year” by the CT Law Tribune in 2019 and a Distinguished Leader in 6 New England states, Dana is an Immigration attorney representing both business and individual clients with green card applications, H-1B visas, foreign investor visas (EB-5, E-2 and L-1 visas), naturalization/ citizenship, religious worker visas, as well as various other employment- and family-based immigration matters.   

When war broke out in the Ukraine, Dana worked tirelessly to seek a “travel lane” for Ukrainians fleeing to the U.S. who have relatives here. Dana engaged in public advocacy efforts to place pressure on decision-makers to create a dedicated “parole” program similar to Canada’s, which is now a reality in the U.S. via the Uniting for Ukraine Parole Program. Dana addressed the CT Business and Industry Association (CBIA) as a speaker on the topic of Immigration as a solution to CT labor shortages and raised awareness about the benefits of welcoming Ukrainian refugees – and refugees in general - to the local job market.

In April 2022, Dana traveled to Mexico to assist Ukrainians in the Tijuana, Mexico refugee camp. She spent 3 days going back and forth through the U.S.-Mexico border representing refugees seeking humanitarian parole. She counseled and saw over 2,000 refugees be legally admitted in the U.S. While there, she basically lived in a refugee camp with many families, including babies and unaccompanied minors from Mariupol, and brought back with her to Connecticut three miracle cases of refugees who were able to enter only on their 3rd attempt with her help due to the difficulty of their cases. After returning from the Tijuana trip, Dana kickstarted a public service/ pro bono partnership between the Honorary Consulate of Romania to CT and the firm’s Immigration practice to match Ukrainian refugees to CT sponsors () that to date brought over 91 Ukrainian refugees to Connecticut by placing them with sponsors she identified.

In February 2023, Dana submitted oral and written testimony before the CT legislature on three different bills to advance economic opportunities for immigrants and their employers, including the creation of H-1B cap-exempt zones (enacted into law), reducing language barriers for the driver licensing test by introducing Romanian and Ukrainian among languages administered at the DMV (enacted into law) and reducing the cost of apostilles on documents to be used in foreign jurisdictions.

Dana regularly presents at Columbia, NYU, Quinnipiac University, UConn, Yale, etc, on the various types of visas and immigration strategies available to foreign students after graduation from their programs, with a focus on employment-based and entrepreneurship/investment-based immigration.  As a former international student herself, she enjoys mentoring new generations of international graduates through their journey to a US visa/ green card or citizenship, particularly in the O-1 and EB-1A categories for extraordinary ability.

 

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Posted by Lara | April 27, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Grateful
We looked for an Immigration Attorney for over a year before deciding to contact and hire Dana. Our case was more complex than most. Dana is great! Down to earth, compassionate, straight forward and without prejudice. Dana helped me make a 30 year dream come true and I will be forever grateful!
Posted by Carlos | June 4, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Excelent
Attorney Dana did a great job with my case , very profesional , very friendly , and she know her job! , was a real pleasure hired her and her staff
Posted by Pooja & Ajay | January 27, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Thank you very much!
Dana and her staff were very professional in handling our case. They helped us work through the application process as well as the interview at the end with a great prep session. We appreciate all the effort put into our application and would recommend Dana and her team.
Posted by Catherine | June 11, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Compentent Professional!
My immigration situation had been deemed a lost cause for the past 12 years based on the advice of two immigration attorneys working independently of each other. Out of desperation I reached out to attorney Dana Bucin who reviewed what had been determined to be a hopeless case and she in turn countered everything that I had been previously advised. She was extremely thorough taking her own initiative to write us a brief with all the respective legal points that supported correcting my situation. She at times acted as our therapist when we began to drag our feet in fear especially in this unfriendly Trump administration, as she continued to convince my husband and I on the merits of correcting my immigration status and taking charge of my life. She is a force of nature and held our hand as I anxiously came out of the shadows following her lead during the entire process. With Michael her paralegal, they were available and responsive to all and any questions that we had. Dana is thoroughly knowledgeable of immigration law, not easily cowed and is definitely a great emissary. When we finally had our immigration interview she surprised us even further coming prepared with additional briefs to hand to the officer that put to rest any questions that he or his supervisor might have had. Dana gave me my life back and because of her I realize just how heavy the load had been. I would highly recommend Dana to anyone who has a difficult case….she will make every effort to find the right solution.
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Posted by Ophelia L | May 11, 2018
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Great Immigration Attorney!!!
From the moment I walked in the door and met with Dana for my consultation I knew she was different from the rest: she had a heart. Immigration matters affect lives and you need someone who truly cares and shows that in their approach to legal representation. Even though we had a “qualified” lawyer prior to my meeting with Dana, I could tell that something was exceptional about her. She walked me through my I-751 process step by step, gave me advice, listened when I had questions and was very responsive to my (impatient) emails hoping to get updates. I can proudly say our application was successfully approved one week after my spouse and I went in for our interview. we could not have done it without Dana’s guidance and the care she took to treat us like we really mattered. No lawyer was so thorough or patient with us - and that’s why we would recommend her to anyone and everyone seeking a competent lawyer.
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Posted by Pavni | October 10, 2017
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Efficient and thorough
I hired Dana for an O visa. I had never applied for a visa like this before she took me through all the steps. She is very busy but had a dedicated team to respond to my many queries at all times - including holidays and weekends. She didn't rush me and went through all the documents I submitted carefully and crafted a very thorough petition. Most importantly, she put in clauses that made my life much easier after getting my approval. She thinks many steps ahead and her aim is not to just basic approval but ensure your case shines - she doesn't leave the immigration officer any choice! Unlike other lawyers she doesn't do a copy paste job and actually works for you and your unique case. I was very comfortable and knew i was in good, safe hands.
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Posted by Ben | September 16, 2017
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Excellence!!!
My girlfriend went trough terrible process of getting fired and waiting for her Green Card. Dana and Michael are such a great and knowledgable people who were always ready to jump in and help! Highly recommended!!!
Posted by Elsie | July 17, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Very experienced and thorough
Dana played an important role in the success of my adjustment of status case. With a few simple questions during our first meeting, she was had a clear understanding of our situation and advised us on the best approach. We also liked how open and honest she was with us throughout the process and took time to address all our concerns. Everything was done right the first time within a short time! Having the prep session with her before our interview definitely put us in a great position. We were thrilled to receive my green card in the mail just a few months after our submission. Thank you, Dana and Michael!
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Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2017
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Dream immigration lawyer
We've worked with several attorneys during our lengthy and difficult immigration process. We were in the process of adjustment of status, when several erroneous decisions were made in our case. Our current attorney at that time, and several others we had spoken with, asked us to pay them hefty fees and do something that would've made the situation worse (we realized that later). Dana was razor sharp in her approach. She clearly explained what was wrong in the case. She wrote a lengthy brief pointing out the mistakes, supported it all by proper statues of law, and also advised us to gather proper evidence. As a result, with Dana's help, we've adjusted our status and received green card in the mail few days ago. Dana is a brilliant immigration lawyer and she will turn your life around!
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Posted by Brian | April 14, 2017
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Knowledgable and helpful
Dana is a great lawyer. She helped us navigate through several challenges. From start to finish it was a pleasure working with Dana.
Posted by Lori | March 30, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Client
I speak to all those US citizens who are involved in ANY area of immigration ,I can't express enough the importance Dana made in our case ,she championed our civil rights and expertly with grace and knowledge of immigration law GAVE us back our lives,DO NOT HESITATE bring your case to Dana ,it is a peace of mind to get a skilled immigration attorney and a pleasure to know your in the hands of a winner!
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Posted by Mehmet | October 4, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Very knowledgeable and considerate
She is so quick on her responses to your questions. You can ask her any question you want and she can go into details with you immediately. She knows the best way for your immigration law applications but also she takes time to explain you other ways that you could follow. She is really detailed, thorough with the filing, documentation. Thanks to her, I got my H1B approved and now we are continuing with our green card application process.
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Posted by SS | August 23, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Immigration Lawyer- Highly Knowledgeable
For me Attorney Dana Bucin was a savior. She rescued an almost denied H1-B application (which was filed by another attorney with bunch of major mistakes) successfully. She is also handling my green card process with extreme professionalism and care. She is an excellent communicator and pays attention to the smallest details. With Attorney Dana Bucin on your side, one can certainly feel confident and safe as they are in the safe hands.
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Posted by Liwen | June 18, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Great experiences and great result
Ms. Bucin is a very nice person, and I have a good experience with her. Her profession leaves confident that she is dedicated and hardworking lawyer that put me at ease to have her as my immigration representative.She helped me solve my problem and gave me a lot of direction on how to deal with the situation. She is very professional and thanks to her was able to get my Green card. For me, She is not just a lawyer but also a friend. I would definitely recommend hiring her.
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Posted by Fabienne | May 27, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Visa
Dana really helps us to obtain our visa. It was a pleasure to work with her, she is very professional and competent.
Posted by Ekrem Tamkan | May 23, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Job in H1-B Application
My company hired Dana to work on my H1-B application. She did a great job explaining everything step by step and in a very simple way that non-lawyer persons can understand easily. I loved the way she simplifies things in an understandable way. Also, she was very prompt to all of our emails usually answering in a couple of hours. She never hesitated to have conference calls with us whenever we needed her. We will soon work with her on my green card process, too.
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2016
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Alice
Dana is great and efficient in my visa application. She is professional and careful in my documentation. She answers my questions quickly and patiently. I really appreciate her help and highly recommend her to others with immigration case to solve.
Posted by Unnat | April 21, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
One of the best immigration lawyer
i have hired an attorney for my immigration process from New Jersey but initial forms filled with lots of typos. Attorny Dana helped me to correct all details and to fill new forms as well as guide me at every step of the process. For any of minor or major question I have received consultant from Attorney Dana almost instantly. I would highly recommend Attorny Dana. I am sure she will be trusted ally for you in any simple or complex immigration matter.
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Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2016
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greencard
Dana was absolutely excellent. We had seen multiple lawyers over the years and she was so creative with how she found a way to have my husbands status fixed. Definitely go with her, I highly recommend Dana Bucin!
Posted by Danko | January 5, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Effective, knowledgeable and fast
I had my visa application done in record period of time, no RFE and no unnecessary delays wich was awesome. When I first had consultation with Dana, she had had solution for my immigration status immediately and made my 'complicated immigration status' so easy and solutable. She goes straight forward, straight to the point and answers every single mail or call almost immediately. For sure THE most effective and knowledgeable attorney I have ever used. Looking forward to continue working with her on my future green card application. I strongly suggest Dana to take care of your immigration status in USA
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Cost

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  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Murtha Cullina, LLP
  • 2017 - Present
  • Shareholder
  • Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC
  • 2015 - 2017
  • Associate
  • Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.
  • 2007 - 2014
  • Associate
  • Brown & Welsh, PC
  • 2005 - 2007
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Education

  • Boston University School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 2005
  • Ohio Wesleyan University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2002

Legal Cases

  • Release of Detainee
  • Secured Release
  • Release of Detainee
  • Secured Release
  • L-1A "New Office" Multinational Manager Visa
  • Approved
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Associations

  • CT for Ukraine Refugee Matching Program
  • Founder
  • 2022 - Present
  • Honorary Consulate of Romania to Connecticut
  • Honorary Consul
  • 2018 - Present
  • World Affairs Council of CT
  • Board of Directors
  • 2017 - Present
  • MetroHartford International Business Council
  • Chair, EB-5 Committee, French Committee
  • 2010 - Present
  • CEENET (Central and Eastern European Network)
  • Founding Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • CT General Assembly - H-1B Cap Exempt Zones Working Group
  • Appointee
  • 2023 - 2024
  • CT Immigrant and Refugee Coallition
  • Board of Directors
  • 2018 - 2022
  • CrossRoads Venture Group
  • Board of Directors, Hartford Chapter
  • 2011 - 2016
  • Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, International Law Committee
  • Chair
  • 2010 - 2011
  • Association of Romanians in New England
  • Board member
  • 2010 - 2012
  • World Affairs Council of CT, Young Profesionals Committee
  • Chair
  • 2008 - 2012
  • Meritas Leadership Institute
  • Member
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
  • Board Member
  • 2006 - 2008
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Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Romanian
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished Leader
  • ALM & Law.com
  • 2023
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Immigration Law)
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2023
  • Women of Influence
  • CT Rivers Council & Boy Scouts of America
  • 2023
  • 40 Under 40 Most Influential
  • Connecticut Magazine
  • 2020
  • Annual Justice Celebration Honoree
  • United Action Connecticut
  • 2019
  • Attorney of the Year
  • Connecticut Law Tribune
  • 2019
  • Attorney of the Year Award Finalist
  • Connecticut Law Tribune
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2018
  • Honorary Consul of Romania to Connecticut
  • Foreign Affairs Ministry of Romania
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • Annual Immigrant Day Honoree
  • CT Immigrant and Refugee Coalition
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers Maganize
  • 2016
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Entrepreneurship Foundation Team Placement 3rd Place
  • SC2 Challenge (EDA and City of Hartford)
  • 2015
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • 2013 SuperLawyers
  • SuperLawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • 2012 New Leaders in the Law
  • Connecticut Law Tribune
  • 2012
  • 2012 Connecticut Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers Magazine
  • 2012
  • 2011 Connecticut Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers Magazine
  • 2011
  • Women in the Law High Achievers
  • Connecticut Law Tribune
  • 2010
  • 40 Under Forty
  • Hartford Business Journal
  • 2009
  • Honorary Society
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • 2002
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Publications

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Speaking Engagements

  • Bill HB 6656 to Introduce Ukrainian, Romanian among languages for DMV test (Enacted into Law)
  • CT Legislative Testimony
  • 2023
  • Yale School of Management
  • Visa Options After Graduation (Entrepreneurship Focus)
  • 2018
  • UConn SAGE
  • Visa Options After Graduation
  • 2018
  • Columbia University Workshop for International MBAs
  • Visa Options After Graduation
  • 2016
  • CERC FDI
  • Immigration Options for Brazilian Investors and Entrepreneurs
  • 2016
  • International Business Strategy Group
  • Post-Graduation Visa Options
  • 2012
  • Immigration Incentives for Foreign Investors
  • EB-5 Investor Program
  • 2011
  • Annual Conference of the Regional Assemblies of God Churches
  • Current Topics in Immigration Law
  • 2010
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (1)
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International law Attorney | Jan 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Bucin is a fine, knowledgeable and effective attorney. She is an asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."