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Prior to joining the Giron Kirby Law Group, Sophia worked as an attorney with two of the nation’s largest immigration law firms practicing solely in the area of immigration law. Sophia believes in diligently helping others achieve their immigration goals in a transparent, reliable, and cost effective manner. She provides companies with long term solutions to retaining contributing employees. She is a strong advocate for immigration reform. Sophia is proud to continue her life’s passion of representing all clients with the Giron Kirby Law Group.
Sophia focuses her practice on U.S. family and business immigration law. Sophia provides advice pertaining to nonimmigrant visa petitions, including B-1 OCS for employees working in the Gulf of Mexico (Outer Continental Shelf); Treaty/Trader Investor: E; Specialty Occupations: H-1B; Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers: H-2B; and Intra-company Transferees: L-1. Sophia also advises on permanent residency applications, including PERM labor certification applications, multinational manager/executive priority workers, outstanding researchers, and National Interest Waivers. She partners with corporate clients of all sizes, from small and medium sized companies to Fortune 500 corporations, across a variety of industries including the energy and information technology sectors. Sophia also represents companies seeking exemptions from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Outer Continental Shelf manning requirements.
In addition to practicing immigration law, Sophia loves traveling and spending time with her wonderful husband, sons, and two active rescue dogs.
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Acquired: 2010
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9700 Richmond Avenue, Suite 105, Houston, TX, 77042
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2015 | Immigration
Excellent and knowledgable attorney
I have reached out to Sophia for multiple immigration related advice and filings over last four years and every single time Sophia went above and beyond to make sure everything is take care of and all the paperwork is timely submitted. She is very knowledgable, articulate and extremely patient while...
Posted by E. Philip | March 31, 2015 | Immigration
Review of Services provided by Mrs. Johnykutty
I have never written a review before, so here goes... I have been living in the States for some time and wanted to establish myself as a citizen. Growing up I had a few scrapes and issues and thought my record would have an impact on being granted citizenship. I was a bit embarrassed with ...
Posted by James | February 10, 2015 | Immigration
Excellent Service
My experiance with Sophia has been with obtaining the various Letters of Determinations I required (with being a British Citizen) for joining various rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Sophia was very professional and always gave good information in a very timely manner, at all stages I was kept well infor...
"Sophia is a bright and talented attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable of immigration law and procedure; a true asset to her clients. She is a highly capable advocate and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking immigration assistance."
"Sophia is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of both business and family immigration, having over 8 years of experience working at two of the largest immigration firms in the U.S. She is a great source of knowledge especially for those seeking exemptions from the U.S. Coast Guard's Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) manning requirements. Having worked closely with immigrants for many years even before going back to pursue her law degree, Sophia has a knack for helping ease a client's anxiety about the complicated process and serving as a true advocate along the way."
Commercial real estate lawyer
Immigration lawyer
2012
Rising Star, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2010
Student Public Interest Grant, Student Public Interest
2015 - Present
Attorney, Giron Kirby Law Group
2014 - 2015
Associate, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
2010 - 2014
Attorney, Foster, LLP
2005 - 2007
Paralegal - Immigration, Quan, Burdette, & Perez
2015 - Present
Brazilian Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
AILA Probono CommitteeMember
2011 - 2014
South Asian Bar AssociationMember
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
2015
2015
2005
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