Legacy Immigration, L.L.C. was established upon the belief that every hard-working person deserves freedom, the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility for his or her family.
Through my experience, I have come to believe that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) handles many individual-based applications on a "case-by-case" basis. No matter how difficult or impossible the case may seem, I firmly believe that if a USCIS officer can stand in my client's proverbial shoes, the adjudicator will be more inclined to approve the case. The secret of the firm's success stems from this belief.
I present a client's case in a unique manner (using the client's own "voice") in order to place the adjudicating officer in the client's proverbial shoes. I bolster the filing with a creative legal argument supported by sufficient legal authority. I take the approach of "humanizing" the application so it is not just another stack of papers for the adjudicator to review. This approach has resulted in several approvals for cases that seemed impossible from the start. With the client's patience, understanding, and cooperation, we are able to submit a persuasive filing where the favorable factors outweigh the negatives ones, which together result in an approval.
I am licensed to practice immigration law before the U.S. Supreme Court. I am also licensed by the New York State Bar and the District of Columbia.
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Posted by Angel | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great experience
Me and my wife had been paying different lawyers for several years for promises they could not keep. We finally were Introduced to Dawn and from there on she told us what to expect and what would more likely happened she didn't fill us with false hope and did an outstanding job on our case. I can't t...
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Posted by Mia | May 04, 2015 | Immigration
Truly smart, efficient and kind
I started emailing her with my reinstatement issue and she would advise me and then I met with her as she sat with me patiently and explained all my options to me. She is highly knowledgeable and really smart. Meet with her if you are worried about immigration! Highly recommend her!
Posted by Harshil | March 23, 2015 | Immigration
Best Lawyer Ever
My OPT extension was denied because of filling/documentation error. I was left with two options either file i-290B (motion to reopen/ reconsider) or go to the CPT school. My case: I submitted my OPT STEM extension application before my DSO update my I-20. My DSO was on vacation and was clear misunde...
Posted by Izzy | February 16, 2015 | Immigration
The right choice
I had an immigration case and was happy to have Dawn as my lawyer. She made the process very easy for us, took our case personally and did a great job explaining details and procedures in a way that was easy to understand. I would highly recommend for any immigration issues you may have. Honest, prof...
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2015 | Immigration
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I consulted Dawn Sequeira during filing an H1B VISA petition. My employer had his own attorney but I needed a second thorough opinion since the case was complicated (I had moved my i20 to a different university only some time before finding this employer). Immigration and Law related issues are s...
"Dawn is an extremely strong advocate and an excellent attorney. She is highly skilled in complex immigration matters and truly cares about her clients. Dawn is honest, straightforward, and has an incredible work ethic. I have consulted with Dawn on several matters and she is not only knowledgeable, but she always goes the extra mile to ensure you find a solution to your problems quickly. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I worked with Dawn while in law school and she is an excellent attorney. She always goes the extra mile for her clients, often working late to get the job done. She cares deeply for her clients and their families, which makes all the difference in an immigration attorney. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is a talented, compassionate attorney who takes the time to get to know her clients, their backgrounds, and the challenges they face. Prospective clients can count on Dawn for zealous and effective representation."
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2017
Top Lawyer, The Washingtonian
2016
10 Best Attorneys- Immigration Division, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015 - Present
Founder/ Principal Attorney, Legacy Immigration, LLC
2015 - 2015
Associate, USILAW, Inc.
2009 - 2015
Associate, Chirag V. Patel, P.A.
2016 - 2017
District of Columbia Bar, International Law SectionVice Chair
2015 - 2016
Federal Bar AssociationMember
Parole-in-Place Granted
Removal Proceedings Terminated
H-1B Approved
Approved
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
"Cr-immigration" 101
2017
2010
Immigration 101
2010
Immigration 101
2010
Immigration- Work Authorization, Green Card
2016
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