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Douglas Geoffrey Carman
About Douglas
Biography
Having lived overseas for several years himself, Douglas is keenly aware of the challenges that face a foreign national when dealing with relevant government agencies of the host country, and he is sympathetic to the anxieties that these challenges provoke. As a solo practitioner, Douglas is able to give personal attention to each client, and he aggressively pursues his clients' interests to achieve their ultimate immigration goals.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Douglas Carman
1800 JFK Blvd, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Asylum
Posted by Nader | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
J1-waiver experiene
Mr. Carman is an excellent attorney. I initially approached him as I am a physician in training on J1 visa. I come from a politically unstable country and was having to face the prospect of working in an underserved area, which limits the opportunities for a future interventional cardiologist. Mr. Ca...
Douglas Geoffrey Carman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Douglas Carman is very professional, responsive, with great dedication and attention to details. His experience allows him to anticipate possible problems and prepare solutions prior to filing."
"I endorse Douglas because he is a very intelligent and insightful person and attorney. He is skilled in all aspects of immigration practice with a special focus on hardship waivers and international medical graduates. I would highly recommend him."
Vanessa Villarreal-Seckin
Immigration lawyer
Andrea Godfread-Brown
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2000
Jackson Fellow, Jackson School of International Studies
1999
Fulbright Scholar Program, Fulbright Scholar
1988
National Merit Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Douglas Carman
2006 - 2007
Associate Protection Officer, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (Moscow)
2004 - 2011
Managing Attorney, Stephen Jeffries & Associates
Associations
2016 - Present
International Medical Graduate TaskforceMember
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
MD Fellow in Cardiology
approved
PhD Electrical engineer
approved
MD Fellow Cardiothoracic Surgery
approved
Waivers of 212(e) foreign residence requirement
approved
Education
2003
University of Washington School of Law
JD,
2003
Jackson School of International Studies
MA
Speaking Engagements
2007
UNHCR training
Refugee Status Determination Procedures at UNHCR Moscow – Seminar on International and National Protection and Procedure for Refugee Status Determination
2007
New Legislation on Migration and its Legal Application
Ethnic Georgians from Abkhazia and Afghan Citizens: Realization of the right to asylum in Russia and protection from deportation and removal
2006
Seminar on International Law on Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
Implementing the Refugee Convention in National Law: Problematic developments for asylum seekers in the United States
Publications
2007
UNHCR Newsletter
New Legislation on the Employment of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation and its Effect on Refugees and Other People of Concern to the UNHCR
2002
Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal
Translation & Analysis of the Doctrine of Information Security of the Russian Federation: Mass Media & the Politics of Identity
Languages
English
Russian