Daniel Patrick Shaffer

Daniel Patrick Shaffer

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 6 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration

3817 Davis PL NW, Washington, DC

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I practice US immigration law, focusing on marriage-based green cards, E-2 investor visas, L-1A intracompany transferees, EB-1C green cards, and B1/B2 visas.

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 6 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2019

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Shaffer Immigration Law

3817 Davis PL NW, Washington, DC, 20007

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Daniel Patrick Shaffer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by Steve | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great knowledge and assistance

He helped me apply for an E-2 visa that was successful and I couldn't of done it without him, he was extremely knowledgeable and guided me every step of the way.

Posted by Philip | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Daniel is an invaluable resource and help

I've been working to get several employees relocated the US permanently and was overwhelmed with the amount of paperwork and legal knowledge required for the process. But 1 hour of Daniel's time saved me over a month's worth of research. Daniel knows immigration law like the back of his hand an...d guided me through the process, answering every question with crystal clear accuracy, all in one phone call, without a second of time wasted. I know exactly what to do now and am working with Daniel to get paperwork filed and ready. He's easily the best attorney I've worked with.

Posted by Muhammad | September 03, 2021 | Immigration

Excellent Service

Thank you Daniel for your assistance and figuring out my I-485 issues. You are awesome and have such a wide knowledge of immigration related issues.

Posted by Anna | July 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

100% recommend Daniel!

Daniel has been a huge help with my AOS and applying for a marriage green card. He has made the process as stress free as possible. He is extremely communicative, always available to answer questions, very knowledgeable, efficient and professional. He made us feel like we were his only clients, which... I’m sure is not the case. His dedication and investment to our case was amazing from start to finish and he was always able met our deadlines. His use of text, calls, emails, and google documents makes working with him very pleasant. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Besides all this, he has always been friendly and above all great at managing our frustration and ignorance with all this bureaucracy. We highly recommend Daniel for any immigration needs and will definitely use Daniel’s services on any future green card filings as well!

Posted by Joel | April 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

K1 Application VISA Review

I'll begin by saying that I'm glad I chose to put my application in front of Daniel. Prior to hiring him, I did my best to handle the K1 VISA application myself. However, because of the importance of the application, I wanted to get expert eyes on it. After researching a few people, I decided to go w...ith Daniel. We hopped on a quick call, then I sent him what I put together. A couple of days later, he had a very detailed breakdown of suggestions along with reasonings behind them and a few clarifying questions. We then hopped on the phone to go through his suggestions and my notes. I answered his clarifying questions and I asked a few questions I had myself. Honestly, the process was painless. Daniel is professional, replies to messages in a timely manner, and pays attention to details. He even looks ahead for any potential issues that may come up (which, was out of the scope of the immediate project ask). If you're considering working with Daniel for assistant with filling out a K1 FIANCE VISA application (I can only speak to what I had him help me with), I 100% recommend hiring him. Thank you Daniel!

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Hung-Lin Lai

Immigration lawyer | Aug 16

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"I had the privilege of working with Daniel on a complex immigration matter, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, he showed exceptional knowledge of immigration law and a deep understanding of the challenges involved. He was not only thorough in preparing my case, but also patient in explaining every step in clear, practical terms so I always felt informed and confident. What stood out most was Daniel’s dedication-he was responsive, proactive, and truly cared about the outcome. His professionalism was matched by genuine compassion, which made a stressful process feel manageable. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, my case was handled successfully and with efficiency. Daniel is an outstanding immigration lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. Anyone in need of immigration assistance would be fortunate to have him as their advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2025

Best of 2025, Business Rate

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Shaffer Immigration Law

Associations

2021 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Successful US Entry from Country Subject to COVID Ban

Successful Entry into the US

Writ of Mandamus for Unreasonably Delayed Asylum Application

Asylum Decision Issued by USCIS

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Education

2018

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2015

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

2020

Economic Sanctions against Syria Protection of civilians and humanitarian assistance

2020

2020

Economic Sanctions against Syria Overview

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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