I am your advocate and advisor in overcoming marriage fraud findings, obtaining waivers (for fraud/willful misrepresentation, unlawful presence, crime-related bars, immigration violations), challenging expedited removal orders and visa refusals, and getting complex naturalization applications approved. I help you resolve immigration issues related to living, studying and working lawfully in the U.S. and acquiring U.S. citizenship.
Dyan Williams Law PLLC provides personalized service, tailored solutions, and attention to details that make or break your case. For more information, check out the Dyan Williams Law website.
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Acquired: 2005
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80 S. 8th Street, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
The US Consulate incorrectly denied my Immigrant Visa in 2023, and I was under immense stress trying to understand my options. I spent countless hours searching online, looking for anyone with real expertise in handling the (6)(C)(i) inadmissibility bar—especially since I did not have the option to f...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Attorney Dyan Williams is very knowledgeable. She helped me navigate a complicated application. She is also very detail-oriented and keeps track of everything we have discussed. I highly recommend Attorney Dyan Williams to anyone who needs help with complex immigration cases!
Posted by Aga | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Working with Dyan Williams was a truly positive experience from beginning to end. She demonstrated a deep understanding of the law, a sharp attention to detail, and a calm, confident approach that immediately put me at ease. What impressed me most was her ability to simplify complex legal issues and...
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is long overdue, but I’m happy to finally write it now that my H-1B visa has been approved under a waiver. My case was far from straightforward—the U.S. consulate took an entire year to process my application, and my situation was made even more complicated by my ex-fiancé’s mishandled EB...
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I can’t thank Dyan Williams enough for the incredible work she did on my I-192 waiver case. I had been previously denied a waiver, and I felt hopeless for years. When I started working with Dyan, everything changed. She was honest, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable from the start. She took the...
"Dyan is an impressive and exceptional immigration attorney. She goes above and beyond to serve her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Williams is a fine, knowledgeable and effective attorney. She is an asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I am pleased to endorse Ms. Williams as immigration attoreny. The quality of her outstanding, thorough, highly detailed, and very informative responses to a wide variety of questions in this forum demonstrates a thorough and impressive proficiency in the complex and challenging area of immigration law. It is clear to me, as a fellow immigration lawyer with over 19 years of experience, that Ms. Williams approaches the practice of immigration law with the type of dedication that truly benefits her clients."
"Dyan is a great attorney. She is an expert at helping people prove the validity of a real marriage when the government is alleging marriage fraud, and at helping people to become citizens in complex naturalization cases. She is a very good writer and has worked on many successful appeals. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or client to Dyan. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration lawyer
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American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2020 - 2022
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember - National Lawyer Wellbeing Committee
2019 - 2021
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember - National Legal Ethics Committee
2016 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)Co-Chair - Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Committee
2009 - 2012
Lawyers Concerned for LawyersMember - Board of Directors
reverse and remand to the district court for further review
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sustained appeal; reversed the judgment of the district court
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The Art of Time Management
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Responding to and Avoiding Ethics and Bar Complaints
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Ethics in Light of Sineneng-Smith Case
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Focus & Flow: Dealing With Overwhelm, Distractions & Interruptions in Your Busy Law Office, Minnesota CLE, A Solo/Small Firm Paralegal’s Guide to Success, September 21, 2018
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Zeal Meets Zen: How Mindfulness Promotes Competence & Diligence in Law Practice
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The Trump Factor: Tackling Ethical Pitfalls and Stress in Unchartered Immigration Territory
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5 Business Mistakes that Solos and Small Law Firms Make (and the Ethical Solutions They're Afraid to Try)
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Managing Client Expectations (before and after representation begins)
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The Mindful Mediator: How to Stay Neutral in Conflict Resolution
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Immigration in the Workplace
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Failures, Screw-ups and Unknowns (and why they can be good for you)
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This Time It's About Us: Risk Management for Lawyers
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Opening Up to Difficulties & Disappointment: How to Get Unstruck and Recover from Setback
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Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout
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Embracing Change: Overcoming Resistance & Getting Unstuck
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The Engaged Lawyer: Paying Attention & Thriving in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty
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The Practice of Being: Mastering Stress and Finding Meaning as a Lawyer
2011
The Principles of Recovery and the Practice of Law
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Maintaining the Work-Life Balance: How Busy Lawyers Stay Sane
2010
Stress Mastery - Mindfulness for Lawyers
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Stress Mastery - Mindfulness for Lawyers
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05 Sep 2017
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29 Aug 2017
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18 Aug 2017