About Susan
Biography
I have been working in the field of immigration law since 1999. I work in ALL areas of immigration law and travel throughout the US to represent my clients. I first started practicing in the field of business immigration and then expanded my knowledge to include family immigration law, asylum, deportation, and naturalization. I have worked with universities, a professional football team, Olympians, and professional athletes. I am one of two attorneys in the state of ND to provide advice to ND criminal defense attorneys as to the immigration consequences of criminal charges and/or convictions. I love to figure out complex immigration issues. Call me to learn how I can help you.
As stated above, I work in all areas of immigration law. My clients never leave my office without an answer. I work with many different businesses assisting them with their employment needs, families who want to sponsor their loved ones, individuals who want to become citizens, and people who find themselves placed into deportation proceedings. I work with criminal clients in municipal, district and federal courts and file federal actions for clients who find their immigration cases unduly delayed. I love to travel, eat food from around the world and learn new customs.
I am a three-time graduate of the University of North Dakota graduating with bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, and International Studies. I have a Masters of Business (MBA) and a Juris Doctorate in Law. I have lived and worked in Antigua, Guatemala, Central America during its civil war and after the war ended, as well as studied in Bogota, Columbia, South America. I started my career in banking and finance working as a commercial and private lender. I then become Associate Director of International Programs for the University of North Dakota where I was introduced to immigration law. It was there that I discovered my passion for immigration law. My husband and I moved to Jacksonville, FL and while living there, I worked for one of the top immigration attorneys in northern Florida. My husband and I decided to return to North Dakota so I could attend law school. I opened Swanson Law Office in May 2010 and have loved every minute of it. I am an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Dakota School of Law and teach Immigration Law.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
16 years
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Dakota for 15 years
State: North Dakota
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Swanson Law Office
118 Belmont Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58201-4732
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Susan Aileen Swanson's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sam | December 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Susan Changed My Life For Ever
I applied for asylum in 2009 when I first arrived in the United States. Susan Swanson accepted my case in a very difficult time of my life and did what I thought would be impossible after working with other attorneys. I am now a very successful American citizen because of what Susan did for me. I wil...
Posted by Alfian Lo | November 14, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Great lawyer!
Good lawyer great capability and wide knowledge.. very strict and honesty thats what u need from a lawyers not a sweet promises.. she will tell u what u need to do and what u dont..
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
Susan Swanson helped me gain a TN Visa to work in the United States. She did a great job with the application and was very efficient. There were a few complications while trying to find a border crossing that would accept the application. This in turn, added additional legal fees and expenses on my p...
Posted by Gary | April 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Sue Swanson Personal Recommendation
Sue handled my permanent resident application and process. This application and process is very detailed and requires a considerable amount of effort. Sue performed an extremely good job at this. There are numerous steps in this process and Sue not only educated and informed me on all the issues b...
Posted by Nicola | August 9, 2013
Professional great lawyer for your immigration needs
susan was a very professional and informative lawyer who greatly helped us for our immigration case. we were always very well informed about what the process would be like to apply for spousal sponsorship would involve and cost.
Susan Aileen Swanson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Swanson is extremely knowledgeable on immigration issues. She is professional and cares about her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Our firm has used Susan's services to assist our criminal defense clients in their potential immigration issues. Susan is extremely knowledgable and educated in immigration law, and is a great asset if one of your clients may have potential immigration consequences. I endorse this lawyer."
"Susan is a lawyer I endorse without any reservations. As part of a small community of immigration lawyers in North Dakota and a fellow member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, I have found her insight and dedication to her clients to be exemplary. I have had opportunities in the past to discuss immigration law issues with Susan and she has tremendous insight on the area. Anyone who is considering hiring Susan or her firm can rest assured that my colleague in the immigration law area will definitely be an asset to their case."
"Susan is a very intelligent and hard working lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Immigrant Advocate Award, AILA Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Swanson Law Office
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University Of North Dakota School Of Law
2001 - 2005
Legal Assistant, David R. Fletcher, PA
1999 - 2001
Associate Director of International Programs, University of North Dakota
Associations
2015 - Present
ND Bar Assodication - Inquiry Committee NortheastCommittee Member
2011 - Present
Grand Forks Immigrant Integration Steering Committee
2010 - Present
Randy H. Lee American Inn of Court
2010 - Present
Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2008 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta
2007 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Criminal charges dropped, USCIS VAWA and LPR approved
Education
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
MA - Masters
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Sentencing to Avoid Immigration Consequences
2013
Immigration Law
2012
Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
2012
Immigration Law for the Non-Immigration Attorney
2012
What Does Legal Look Like, Working with Other Cultures. Elimination of Bias for Legal Practitioners
2011
Form I-9, It's Just One Page
2011
Human Resource Issues & the Importance of Form I-9
Publications
2011
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers