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I began working in the field of immigration law in 1992, well before venturing into law school. I have worked in the field for both private firms, public institutions, and government agencies. I have been with Irani & Wise since 1998. I have a passion for assisting clients through this stressful process with attention to detail and personal, responsive service.
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Acquired: 2001
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900 Victors Way, Suite 170, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
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Posted by Mark | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Residency & green card. Excellent service
Dawn wise I’m a brutish citizen, moved to Ann Arbor in 2016 to live with my spouse. We spoke with 3 immigration lawyers, Dawn Wise was on recommended by the University of Michigan, so we decided to go with her. The first meeting with Dawn was very helpful, she made everything very clear, answer...
Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Immigration Attorney
I hired Dawn for my permanent residency from F1 to Green Card through marriage. She is very professional, Kind, friendly. She patiently & promptly answer all of your questions in person during the review and later by emails. She will guide you at every step of the process with all the possible option...
Posted by Meilu | October 11, 2010 | Immigration
Outstanding Service
Dawn explained each stage of the immigration process very clearly at our first meeting. She was informative, knowledgeable, and approachable. Throughout the ten months, she always clarified my questions efficiently till I understood everything. As a result, the paperwork was easy to manage. There was...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2010 | Immigration
You get what you pay for
Took nine months to file an LC, and they almost blew 180 day deadline because they forgot when the first ad was placed. Not always responsive (at times took weeks to get a simple answer). Not willing to work with the self-pay beneficiary even after specifically instructed by HR not to bother the empl...
I am disheartened to read this anonymous and highly misleading review. As this is the only negative review I have received in 9 years, I would love the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your concerns. I can only speak generally since you haven't provided your name, but we have never forgotten when ads were placed with regard to a PERM filing. We have a meticulous PERM planning system, calendar back-up, and weekly case review which allows even clients with a one-day window for filing to rely on our process confidently. It is our policy to respond to all correspondence within 24 hours of receipt. Personal service is what sets us apart from our competition and while we may indeed charge less than large firms, that is in response to our commitment to keeping costs down in order to provide our clients with affordable fees—it in no way reflects a lack of service as you can see from all other posted reviews, which specifically note our responsiveness, attention to detail, and professionalism. As for requesting extensive documents at the beginning of the case, it is true that we meticulously prepare for the I-140 stage of processing prior to filing the labor certification. While this may seem inconvenient, our planning for all stages of processing and screening for potential pitfalls early on is what allows us to claim a nearly 100% I-140 approval rating. We can’t afford to get through labor certification only to find out that the employee can’t verify that they have the required prior experience, for example. That the information didn’t end up being needed may mean we over-plan, but I am committed to preparing for all eventualities, even the ones that don’t come to fruition. That lack of planning would be inexcusable. Further, it would have been impossible (or I should clarify illegal) for you to file your own I-140 as the beneficiary, nor could you have “fired” me as I was not representing you at that time. By law, we represent primarily the employer in the first two stages of green card processing (PERM and I-140) because those are employer-sponsored steps and you are the beneficiary. We cannot provide copies of PERM or I-140 filings to the beneficiary without the express written consent of the petitioning employer. This is true regardless of who is paying the bills and reflects the legality of the situation, not an unwillingness to work with self-paying beneficiaries. Similarly, employers cannot state that they don’t wish to be involved in a process which they are sponsoring. Beneficiaries don’t drive the process—it is important that employers accept responsibility for their stages of processing. I am not aware of ANY situation where we missed a priority date as we have a triple-checked computerized and human system of tracking dates the day that each month’s visa bulletin is released. I genuinely care about each of my clients. If you have not gotten that impression, I am truly sorry. It sounds like there were misunderstandings which likely could have been addressed had you come to me directly. I am not aware of anyone “firing” me so I can’t track down who you are. I wish you all the best and I’m sorry that we weren’t able to satisfy your expectations.
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2009 | Immigration
Immigration made easy
Dawn and her team are fantastic. We have been using them for years and have always been more than satisfied. Our cases are always handled promptly and accurately. The team makes me feel as though they are my own in house immigration attorneys. I have100% faith in thier firm and never worry about ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is the best combination of a lawyer--extremely knowledgeable and caring. These attributes show through in her overall professioinalism and qulaity of work. She is thorough in all case preparation, takes time to explain to clients the entire process, and keeps all informed of progress."
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2019
Best Lawyers 2019, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyers 2018, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who
2018
Best Law Firms, U.S. News - Best Lawyers
2017
10 Best Immigration Law Attorneys for Michigan, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Best Lawyers 2017, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Best Lawyers 2016, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Top Lawyers, DBusiness
2015
Best Lawyers 2015, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers 2014, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Business Immigration Law Firm of the Year in Michigan, Corporate Intl Magazine
2013
Best Lawyers 2013, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Michigan Attorneys, Crain's Detroit Business
2012
Best Lawyers 2012, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Law Firms 2011-2012, U.S. News & World Report
2011
Best Lawyers 2011, Best Lawyers In America
2010
Best Lawyers 2010, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Best Area Lawyers, Crain's Detroit Business
2009
Michigan Rising Stars, Michigan Super Lawyers
2009
Best Area Lawyers, Crain's Detroit Business
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
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Best Lawyers 2015, Best Lawyers in America
1999 - Present
Owner, Irani & Wise, PLC
1999 - 1999
Judicial Law Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk, University of Michigan, Office of the General Counsel
1992 - 1998
Immigration Case Worker, Pierce & Hahn
2011 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenInvited member
2001 - Present
Washtenaw County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - 1999
Michigan Bar Association(Law Student Section Governing Council)Secretary
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
2013
Visa Options for Foreign National Visitors, Scholars, and Employees
2010
Global Awareness Panel on Immigration
2007
Cultural Visas: Immigration Barriers Confronting Artists, Athletes, and Entertainers
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Employment-Based Immigration Options
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Marriage to a U.S. Citizen: Green Card Process
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