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5.0 /5.0
195 Client Reviews
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Call us to explore your immigration options. Since 1993 I have worked to help 1) businesses acquire and retain foreign talent and 2) helping families and individuals navigate the complex and lengthy immigration process. I consider my proactive approach to client matters to be my distinctive trademark.
- Work permits and visas for executives, professionals, and their family members i.e. H1B, L1 and Labor Certification
- Extraordinary Ability (EB1) and National Interest Waiver (EB2 NIW) based self petitions
- Complex U.S. Citizenship
- Family Based Immigration i.e. spouses, parents, children and siblings
- Complex Provisional Waivers based on Extreme Hardship to a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
- Complex Fraud Waivers based on Extreme Hardship to a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
- Recapture of Priority Dates and Reopening Denied Petitions and Applications
- Enter Appearance on Pending Applications filed by Other Attorneys now faced with a Notice of Intent to Deny
- Enter Appearance on Pending Applications filed by Other Attorneys now faced with a Request for Evidence
- Appeals of Complex Immigration Matters
- Parole in Place for Military Family Members and Other Humanitarian Situations
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Practice Area
$ 450-450 per hour
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
12 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877-2912
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Posted by Karini and Sherman | October 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney
We Highly Recommend Maria Glinsmann
Working with Maria Glinsmann and her team was a great experience. The process was quick and easy to follow. They are very responsible and profesional. We are really glad we found them because we never had a problem in our case. Maria is very kind and knowledgeable. Overall, we are very satisfied a...
Posted by Orlando | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Seriedad y Confianza
Estoy muy agradecido con la Abogada María y todo su equipo, en todo momento me sentí confiado porque vi con la seriedad y profesionalismo que trabajan; y cada obstáculo que se presentó siempre me dieron la confianza que se solucionaría y buscaron soluciones precisas para que mi caso vaya por buen c...
Posted by Cleona | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
She knows what she is doing. Trust her.
I came across Maria and her team on a Avvo.com review site. I read through her about profile and noted that she not only specialized in immigration but complex ones too. The positive reviews were very impressive to read. But what struck me to pick her for my case is her expertise in answering legal q...
Posted by Saratu Leigh | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Hire Maria Glinsmann
I hired Maria to help me sponsor a family member. Maria is the best immigration lawyer that you can find. She is thorough, professional and very accessible. I highly recommend her.
Dear Saratu, We are so grateful to have been able to represent you and your family on this journey. Thank you for trusting us with your loved ones.
Posted by Gbornyenoh | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Thanks and appreciation
The entire team (Maria, Karla) provides excellent service from the initial consultation to the end. I had several questions through out the process and they were addressed promptly. I highly recommend this firm and am grateful to God for their guidance and assistance through the process!!!!
Immigration lawyer
2025
Regional Rankings, Washington, D.C., Tier 1, for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2025
National Rankings, Tier 1 for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Regional Rankings, Washington, D.C., Tier 1, for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2024
National Rankings, Tier 1 for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report
2023
"Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® Immigration Law, US News and World Report
2022
Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report
2021
Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report
2020
Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report
2020
AV Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report
2018
Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report
2018
Best Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2018
AV Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2001
Outstanding Section Chair - Immigration, Bar Association of Montgomery County
1995 - Present
Managing Partner, Glinsmann & Glinsmann, Chartered
1993 - 1995
General Counsel, International Data Products, Corp.
2017 - Present
Bar Association of Montgomery County MarylandImmigration Section Chair
1995 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Member
2000 - 2001
Bar Association of Montgomery CountyImmigration Section Chair
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
2011
2009
Ethics in Employment Based Immigration
2008
Naturalization and Atuomatic Acquisition of US Citizenship
2008
Business Ethics
2001
New Developments in Immigration Law
2009
2008
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Top Contributor
Maria earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Do I need original birth certificate for marriage base green card interview?
10 Mar 2011
Please can i get a greencard through my cousin?
30 Jan 2011
Question 15: N - 400 Application Have you ever been a prostitute
25 Jan 2011
What to Expect in Marriage Based Green Card Application
24 Feb 2021
What Happens at a Marriage Based, Green Card Interview?
24 Feb 2021
How to respond to a notice of intent to deny US citizenship
02 Apr 2016