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Debra J. C. Dowd
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Biography
Lead Immigration Attorney
I counsel and assist employers, associations, individuals and families on immigration policy, compliance, visa processing, consular processing, etc. We work to ensure clients get the right visas for their international employees; developpolicies that work well with a multi-national work force and otherwise counsel clients on compliance with our challenging immigration-related laws.
My team and I love what we do – working with employers and interacting with individuals from around the globe makes every day interesting and a growth opportunity. That ernest enjoyment and commitment shines through in our client relationships.
Call me to talk about having a relationship with your Immigration Team that is both expert and meaningful!
Specialties
Immigration, including (i) employer compliance (policy development, I-9 Process, E-Verify, etc.), (ii) compliance for colleges and universities (SEVIS), (iii) employment based temporary visas (H-1Bs, L-1A/Bs, Es, etc.), (iv) employment based permanent residency (PERM Labor Certification, EB1s, EB2 NIWs, etc.), (v) investment-based immigration (E-2 and EB-5s) and (vi) family based immigration.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
38 years
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Licensed in Virginia for 37 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1988
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Location
Law Offices of Debra J. C. Dowd
812 Moorefield Park Drive, Ste 210, Richmond, VA, 23236
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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
green card application was obviously never worked on
7 years ago i applied for a green card and had to make a big downpayment. of I was told to wait 7 years for a result. These are now over, after various mails and phone calls I was not able to get a contact to the attourney. I send a few mails, which were never answered and I tried by phone which were...
Posted by mo | January 12, 2015 | Immigration
Awesome Lawyer
I consult with her for an advice on my citizenship- She responds quickly with helpful information. She is trustworthy and honest, and an excellent attorney. I highly recommend her.
Debra J. C. Dowd's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Debra is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With her extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, she is bound to invest her time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."
"Debra is an excellent immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."
"I am happy to endorse Ms. Dowd for her knowledge of immigration law. She is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney who is able to assist her clients with the many intricacies and pitfalls that face those new to our country."
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"I endorse this lawyer for her experience and knowledge in immigration law."
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Experience
Honors
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2009
Influential Women of Virginia, Virginia Business Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2005
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2001
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Dowd & Company PC
2007 - Present
Shareholder, LeClairRyan
2002 - 2007
Partner, Kaufman & Canoles
1991 - 2001
Officer, LeClairRyan
1988 - 1991
Associate, Hirschler Fleischer, PC
Associations
1988 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
I-9 Audit
Client is I-9 compliant and happy!
Education
1988
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Mercyhurst College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2009
Indide the Minds - Aspatore
Navigating the Department of Labor's Certification Requirements
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am a US citizen and my mother is in US as well on F-1 visa for the last 1 year can I sponsor her from USA
30 Nov 2021
Q&A
How can i fight this in court?
30 Nov 2021
Q&A
Motion to reopen or motion to reconsider or file to reopen and reconsider simultaneously
08 Nov 2021