Jennifer Adele Minear

Jennifer Adele Minear

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

P. O. Box 796, Richmond, VA

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Focus on business immigration and some family based cases. I do not handle deportation and removal defense.

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Law Offices of Jennifer Adele Minear

P. O. Box 796, Richmond, VA, 23218-0796

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Jennifer Adele Minear's Reviews

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20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amit Patel | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Dedicated Immigration Attorney Who Truly Cares!

I am delighted to give Jennifer Minear a five-star review! Over the past ten years, she has been an invaluable partner in helping me successfully file multiple immigration petitions. What sets Jennifer apart is her incredible availability and commitment to her clients. No matter the time—whether i...t was 4:30 PM on a Friday or any other day—I could always rely on her to answer my questions and provide guidance. This support made navigating the immigration process so much easier and less stressful. Thanks to Jennifer's expertise and dedication, I feel secure in my immigration status. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of an immigration attorney who truly cares and delivers results!

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2019

Appreciate answer

I like her because she is very responsive! Many of lawyers are not as responsive as her. I would go for her if I need any legal advices:) Thank you.

Posted by RJ | November 29, 2015 | Immigration

She is one of the best personality and immigration attorney i ever worked with

I am fortunate to work with Ms. Minear regarding a confusion in my J1 waiver application. My J1 waiver application was a bit complicated. The employer's attorney made it more complicated and that forced me to consult other attorney's including Ms. Minear. Every other attorney gave me the answer but t...hey couldn't provide any reference for the answer. Ms. Minear is the only one provided me the exact reference and that made the application easy. She didn't charge me any fee even after repeatedly asking her. She answered all email in time and guided me through the situation. I am feeling bad as i couldn’t pay her and decided to write this review. This is my first online review about anything. She is one of the best personality and immigration attorney i ever worked with. I Strongly believe world must know about personality like her and should feel the difference.

Posted by Arthur | January 31, 2014 | Immigration

National Interest Waiver processing

Jennifer got me and my family our permanent resident status through the National Interest Waiver route. She answered all my concerns and gave me advice instrumental in getting our green cards without having to compromise the quality of employment I otherwise would not have known I'm entitled to. She ... always responded in a very timely manner and provided me with notifications throughout the whole process. I am very grateful.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2012 | Immigration

CLIENT

I had another lawyer, handling my pending H1 to green card case for last 11 yrs before switching to Jennifer Adele Minear; and that was the best decision made. Her professionalism took me step by step through each stage. She was always available to listen my concerns and help me out in time. Thanks J...ennifer!!

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Jennifer Adele Minear's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is an excellent immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Michelle Funk

Immigration lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a fantastic immigration attorney, and is well-respected by her colleagues. She is extremely well-versed in the intracicies of immigration law, particulary regarding J-1 waivers. I would not hesitate to recommend her!"

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Suzanne Seltzer

Immigration lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer has an exceptional command of issues related to physician immigration. She authored an excellent article on national interest waivers that I continuely reference. She is also a wonderful speaker on the subject."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Who's Who in Corporate Immigration Law, Who's Who Legal

2010

"Rising Star", Super Lawyers (Virginia)

2007

"Legal Elite" in Immigration Law, Virginia Business Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, McCandlish Holton, PC

2001 - 2004

Attorney, Hunton & Williams

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Department of State Liaison Committee

2010 - Present

International Medical Graduate Taskforce

Chair, Liaison Committee

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyer's Association

Chair, Healthcare/Physicians Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Kutty vs. United States Department of Labor

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Education

2001

Cornell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

AILA National Conference

J-1 Clinical Waivers for Physicians

2012

Discussion Leader for CLE course

J-1 Waivers In Depth

2012

AILA National Conference

Representing Non-Profit Employers

2011

Counseling Nonimmigrant Physicians from Pre-Residency through Attending Physician Immigration

2011

Cornell Law School Continuing Legal Education Course

What Every Lawyer Needs to Know about U.S. Immigration Law

2011

Coping With The H Cap H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas

2010

Virginia Association of Medical Staff Services Annual Conference

Hiring and Credentialing Foreign Medical Graduates

2010

Physicians for Experts

Physician Immigration

2009

AILA Physician Conference

J-1 Clinical Waivers

2009

AILA 2009 National Conference

J-1 Clinical Waivers

2008

J Waiver In-Depth

Clinician Specific J-1 Waivers

2007

Virginia Association of Medical Staff Services Annual Conference

Hiring and Credentialing Foreign Medical Graduates

2005

New Issues for Doctors, Nurses, Etc.

Nonimmigrant Visa Options for Foreign Physicians

Publications

2011

The Physician Immigration Book Threading the Needle: Counseling the International Medical Graduate on Options for Lawful Permanent Residence

2011

Immigration Options for Academics & Researchers (2d Ed.) How Do You Solve a Problem Like ACWIA?: Prevailing Wage Conundrums for Academics & Researchers

2009

AILA 2009 Immigration Law Handbook Clinical J-1 Waivers - A Primer

2009

Immigration Options for Physicians Getting a Green Card on the Five-Year Plan: National Interest Waivers for Clinical Physicians

Languages

English

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