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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 Duncan | March 08, 2011 | Immigration
Pain free greencard
Maria was exceptionally helpful and efficient and to date, the best attorney I have ever worked with in the UK and US. She gave me great advise and my immigration was approved promptly despite the changes in my circumstances that Maria had to deal with. I would certainly recommend her.
Posted by Vipin | December 26, 2010
Immigration case
Ofcourse i will recommend Maria, she's been very helpful patient and very knowledgeable.
Posted by Sohan | October 19, 2010 | Immigration
H1B Process related work
I am so overwhelmed with the results that I got from her that I am not able to find words to say thank you. I am so glad I did choose her as my attorney. Well, as the title suggests, it was about my H1B transfer process. Let me provide you some background. Well, I came to USA last year and my p...
Posted by Dov | September 02, 2010 | Immigration
The very best in the area. No question.
I did my research trying to find the best immigration lawyer in the area. I lucked-out coming across Maria Glinsmann. She took the time to sit my wife and I down to explain our options. She was always available to answer questions (whether by appointment, phone or email) and went above and beyond to ...
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2010 | Immigration
Employment authorisation/extension of I94/B1 visa
Maria is advising myself and my housekeeper on B1 visa, EAD, extension of stay. She is knowledgeable (and very up-to-date on current regulations/practices etc), meticulous, responsive and has very good judgment. She is professional and very responsive to follow-up enquiries from us as client.
Immigration lawyer
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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