Steffanie Jones Lewis

Steffanie Jones Lewis

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 46 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Corporate & Incorporation

1915 Eye St NW - Fifth Floor, Washington, DC

About Steffanie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

EB-5 creation of Regional Center, individual Regional Center investors, standard EB-5 investments. Traditional employment- and family-based visas. Removal defense. Federal Court litigation.

29 years | 500 cases

70%
Business 20%

Guidance on corporate matters, obtained successful IPO for business; registered security offerings; advised on Immigration form I-9 compliance; draft/defended contracts; defended certain HR compliance issues; participated in SEC informal investigations

21 years | 5 cases

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Organizing principally as U.S. subsidiaries of foreign corporations and enabling foreign nationals to enter as executives and employees with special knowledge.

31 years | 10 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1983

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Intl Business Law Firm

1915 Eye St NW - Fifth Floor, Washington, DC, 20006

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Steffanie Jones Lewis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jai | May 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best

I am so glad we found ms Steffanie Lewis. She won my case, and due to her excellence knowledge of immigration laws I became a permanent resident of the u.s. my case was really complicated, I needed I-601 waiver and had to go through many immigration steps. During my entire immigration process, ms Lew...is was highly professional, very meticulous and caring. My case took more than 10 years. My journey to become a permanent resident has been very stressful. Ms Lewis is always passionate about her cases just as she was with mine and was determined to come out of it successfully . When we thought that we could not do it anymore. We recommend her to anyone that needs immigration services and I am very happy that ms Steffanie Lewis represented me.

Posted by Jessica | July 28, 2016 | Immigration

Highly Recommended Immigration Lawyer

Steffanie Lewis is a fantastic immigration lawyer who I highly recommend. I am Canadian and several years ago I was involved in human rights work that pertained to my doctoral research. Unfortunately there was some sort of misunderstanding and I was denied entry into the US. This year I was accepted ...into a program at a US law school and I was concerned that this misunderstanding would prevent me from pursuing my educational and professional career goals. Thanks to Steffanie I was able to enter the US and study. Steffanie is very professional and diligent. She treated me with respect and didn't overcharge. I felt confident with her advice. I will absolutely contact Steffanie if I have any future legal needs in the US.

Posted by Cynthia | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hired Lawyer on Immigration

Ms.Steffanie is very very reliable Lawyer always willing to help out, you can call her any time. She worked on my case, my mother's case and other friends i referred to her she did a very great and excellent work all our case were approved. She is still my Lawyer any time and any day.

Posted by Henry Kayode | July 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Immigration Attorney and Law Firm in Wash-DC Metro

I have known of the IBLF and Mrs. Lewis and IBLF for 13 years now and their prowess in handling immigration cases for clients like me. I was personally represented by Mrs. Lewis between August 2003–June 2005 to transition from H-1B Visa to US Permanent Residency approved in February 2005, Her team su...bsequently followed up with my case to become a naturalized US Citizen in July 2011. Mrs. Lewis and her team also represented my 90-year old father to facilitate his Tourist Visa so he can spend some time with his children in the US. Today, at 98 years old he still remembers to send greeting to Mrs. Lewis and her team for their family oriented professionalism.. Mrs. Lewis IBLF also represented of my 2 older brothers' visiting Visa applications. Mrs. Lewis is currently representing my older sister to revise her immigration status in the US. Pretty much everybody in my extended family is somehow touched by Mrs. Lewis and the IBLF professionals with positive outcomes. Top qualities: great results, personable, experts.

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Steffanie Jones Lewis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Albert Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Family member

"As my wife and law partner for a bunch of years now, I can heartily endorse her knowledge and dedication to her clients, and well as her overall good nature and love of family, of which I am a definite beneficiary. Anyone says different, I'll punch 'em in the nose! Or at least take exception . . . . after all, I AM kinda biased!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Pro Bono Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2013

Pro Bono Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2011

Alumni Achievement Award, Bethany College

2005

Outstanding Pro Bono, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Attorney, The International Business Law Firm, P.C.

1983 - Present

V.P. & Sr. Attorney, The International Business Law Firm, PC

1989 - 2016

General Counsel, Baltia Air Lines

1983 - 1988

General Counsel, HELICOPTER ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

1981 - 1982

Legal Marketing, Cordova Aquatic Marketing Association

1979 - 1980

Lobbiest, Steffanie Lewis

1978 - 1979

Editor, California Western International Law Journal

Associations

1996 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1991 - Present

American Bar Association, Aviation Section

Co-chair

1991 - 1992

American Arbitration Association

Judge

1987 - 1988

American Society of Association Executives

Trustee

1987 - 1988

American Society of Association Executives

Chair

1985 - 1986

International Aviation and Transportation Safety Bar Association

Chairman

1985 - 1986

American Bar Association, Trade Section

Chair

1983 - 1988

HELICOPTER ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

Director

1981 - 1982

Small Business Association

Chairman

1969 - 1970

Alaska Air Carriers Association

Founding Member

Education

1981

University of London

LL.M - Master of Laws

1981

London Institute of World Affairs

Diploma

1979

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Alaska

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1958

Bethany College (Bethany, WV)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1988

CLE

The Law of Association Publishing

1983

CLE

Regulatory Interpretation

1981

CLE

Copyright

Publications

1984

International Business Law European Community Law Digest

Languages

French

English

Spanish

Activity

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