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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80 S. 8th Street, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A True Champion in Navigating 212(d)(3) Waiver Cases and Any Immigration Matters
I’m absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to share my experience working with Dyan on my 212(d)(3) waiver case and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of intricate immigration issues or any other immigration-related matters. My husband and I came across her website during our e...
Posted by Richard | April 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Dyan Williams counseled me on the 212(d)(3) waiver and I-212 process
I was barred from entering the United States for ten years due to an unlawful presence which arose due to the Covid Pandemic which made crossing back into Canada a challenge . I did some basic research on the issue and interviewed about ten different lawyers who all specialized in US Immigration L...
Posted by Gabriella | May 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful Motion to Reconsider Inadmissibility Bar
Hiring Dyan was one of the best decisions of my life. My husband found her YT channel, when we were looking for information about misrepresentation charges, what I was dealing with. We consulted one lawyer before finding Dyan, and we were told we didn’t have a lot of chances to get the bar removed or...
Posted by Pedro | March 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
US Visa with 212(d)(3) waiver for the inadmissibility
Dyan Williams has thorough knowledge of the immigration law and the processes. Her advice and hands on approach to my case was indispensable for a positive outcome. I would strongly recommend Ms. Williams as an US immigration attorney.
Posted by Claire | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Approved waiver 212(d)(3)
Thanks to Dyan Williams for assisting me with getting my waiver 212(d)(3) a couple of months ago in 2021. I was convicted on a charge of possession of 19 grams of cannabis in 2003 in South Africa and therefore I was inadmissible/barred from entering the United States. My husband was offered a tran...
"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."
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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
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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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