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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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Acquired: 2013
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Acquired: 2004
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1800 JFK Blvd, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
27 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Amal | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Great lawyer, very knowledgeable, prompt, replies the same day if not within an hour. Referred friends to him and he answers their questions and tells them if he can take care of their case or not. Basically tells them the truth on where they stand.
Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent and knowledgeable
I contacted Mr Carman in regard my J1 Visa status. It requires the holder to return to their home country after they are done with their postgraduate training. With the ongoing war happening in my home country that was not an option for me. I have been given Mr.Carman's contact info from a friend w...
Posted by Louis | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Tremendous immigration rescue
Hiring Douglas has literally saved my future immigration path. I applied for a petition myself, for which I received a complicated request for evidence. Many attorneys advised withdrawing the petition and reapply for it from scratch, requesting unbelievable amount of legal fees, until I was referred ...
Posted by Nader | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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...
Posted by Suliman | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
One of the best
I was referred to Mr. Carman by a friend who had a similar case to mine. I spoke to him on the phone first for a free consultation. He was always very prompt in responding to my emails with any question I had during the whole case. He was very knowledgeable about all the details and provided direct a...
"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."
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
2000
Jackson Fellow, Jackson School of International Studies
1999
Fulbright Scholar Program, Fulbright Scholar
1988
National Merit Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Corporation
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
2016 - Present
International Medical Graduate TaskforceMember
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
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2003
JD,
2003
MA
2007
Refugee Status Determination Procedures at UNHCR Moscow – Seminar on International and National Protection and Procedure for Refugee Status Determination
2007
Ethnic Georgians from Abkhazia and Afghan Citizens: Realization of the right to asylum in Russia and protection from deportation and removal
2006
Implementing the Refugee Convention in National Law: Problematic developments for asylum seekers in the United States
2007
2002
English
Russian