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I am a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law with 18 years of experience in the field. I practice immigration law exclusively, including deportation defense for lawful permanent residents, cancellation of removal for nonresidents, fraud waivers, and applications for asylum. I handle complex matters involving family-based petitions, unlawful presence waivers, citizenship and naturalization matters.
In addition to my practice before the USCIS and Immigration Courts, I have extensive experience litigating immigration cases before various U.S. District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeal and the U.S. Supreme Court. I am admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Fourth Circuits, and the United States District Courts for the Central and Eastern Districts of California and the District of Columbia.
I am an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Executive Committee for the Immigration Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), and a member of the advisory committee for the Los Angeles Office of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND).
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Acquired: 2003
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510 West 6th Street, Suite 330, Los Angeles, CA, 90014
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Posted by Harry | March 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I cannot express enough gratitude for Amy's exceptional representation throughout my case. She demonstrated unparalleled expertise and skill in navigating the complexities of my situation, ultimately securing a favorable outcome by successfully addressing the NOID. Amy's patience and dedication were ...
Posted by Blanca | March 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I first met Amy during a stressful time of my life, I was going through removal proceedings and in desperate need of legal help. Her team and her knowledge made me feel at ease knowing I had the best to guide me and fight for me to stay in this country. Hiring her law firm was by far the best decisio...
Posted by Nilda | May 8, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
She is knowledgeable and skillful. Amy Prokop did not leave any questions unanswered and she was very friendly.
Posted by Palumbo Liliana | March 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I am grateful to Amy Prokop Lenhart! She is knowledgeable, warm and capable of eases the stress that everybody has when dealing with immigration. She was right and accurate about every step of my case.
Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My case was a complex and difficult one. My permanent status had been rescinded. I had asked for a hearing in Immigration Court and lost. I appealed the decision to the Bureau of Immigration Appeal and was rejected. I found myself in a situation where I would be permanently banned from ever be ab...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have asked Amy for her opinion on a number of issues and she was always very willing to take time out of her busy schedule to help me. Her advice was always useful. I highly recommend Amy to anyone with a complex immigration challenge."
"If I ever need an immigration attorney for my family, I would entrust our case to Amy. I have reviewed her work and, having taught immigration law at a local law school for over 10 years, can say, without any equivocation, that Amy is one of the top immigration attorneys in the country. She is very knowledgeable, conscientious, ethical and highly respected by government officers and judges."
"Amy is a brilliant attorney and a creative thinker. Many colleagues in the LA immigration legal community turn to Amy for advice and to strategize on particularly thorny immigration issues. Amy is always generous with her time and willing to help. I wholeheartedly endorse Amy!"
"I have seen the work product of Amy Prokop, including briefs to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. It is outstanding. Her legal writing and research skills are top notch. I highly recommend her for immigration issues, including complex and challenging ones."
Immigration lawyer
2014
Pro Bono Star, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2013
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2012
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2011
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2010
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2009
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2008
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2007
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2006
Chambers USA Guide, Chambers & Partners
2002
First Honors Award - Human Rights, Loyola Law School
2002
First Honors Award - Immigration and Criminal Law, Loyola Law School
2021 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Sabrina Damast
2016 - 2021
Attorney, Stone, Grzegorek & Gonzalez, LLP
2003 - 2016
Attorney at law, Law Offices of Carl Shusterman
2019 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
Member
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Member
2014 - 2016
AILA Southern California Chapter Litigation CommitteeLiaison
Petition for Review Granted
Board directed the IJ to consider Respondent’s application for adjustment of status and 212(h) waiver of inadmissibility.
The Administrative Appeals Office reversed a decision by the Santa Ana USCIS denying client’s I-601 based on a lack of extreme hardship. Waiver for misrepresentation granted.
The Administrative Appeals Office reversed the denial of an I-601 waiver for criminal inadmissibility. I-485 application for permanent residence granted.
On remand from the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Board of Immigration Appeals found client eligible for 237(a)(1)(H) waiver for marriage fraud and sent the case back to the Immigration Court. Immigration Judge granted waiver.
The Board of Immigration Appeals reversed USCIS denial of an I-130 petition for alien relative based on finding of marriage fraud. I-130 petition granted.
Granted (En Banc) - (Reversed by the Supreme Court)
Immigration Judge granted I-751 petition to remove conditions on residence after initial denial by local USCIS office.
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
Motions and Judicial Review
2021
Evidentiary Issues in Immigration Court
2020
Federal Court Demystified
2020
Filing Petitions for Review
2019
Exploring Habeas Corpus and Remedies in Federal Court
2019
H-1Bs: Preparing for District Court at the RFE Stage
2019
Federal Court Litigation Updates
2018
Litigation
2018
Citizenship Through Parents
2018
Introduction to Federal Court Litigation
2017
Litigation
2016
Overcoming Naturalization Delays and Denials
2015
Child Status Protection Act
2015
Litigation at the Ninth Circuit
2014
Child Status Protection Act Update
2014
Filing Your First Non Immigrant Visa Waiver
2014
Child Status Protection Act - Retaining Your Sanity
2009
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