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Genie founded Avocet Law to meet the growing need for fast, responsive, and caring immigration counsel. She ultimately thrives on helping people with her knowledge, skills and experience in U.S. immigration law. We do things a little differently to help our clients navigate their U.S. immigration journey as stress-free as possible.
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1555 W Redondo Beach Blvd., Suite 200, Gardena, CA, 90247
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Posted by Nina | September 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Green card by marriage
Genie and her team followed up with us immediately after contacting them to find out what we needed from them. Genie responded quickly to any questions my husband and I had. She made me and my husband feel comfortable and at ease when speaking and dealing with our immigration case; she always kept us...
Posted by Sascha | May 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful Green Card Application
Genie and Amal from Avocet Law were wonderful to work with while they guided me through a successful green card application. Their instructions through the process were clear, concise and I always could rely on a quick response when I had a question. I was very happy that they even arranged for me to...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2022 | Immigration
Very knowledgeable and professional
She answered my questions about immigration visas perfectly and thoroughly! Highly recommended!
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2022 | Immigration
親切な対応
入国拒否に遭ってしまい、どうしたらいいか分からず相談にのってもらいましたが、日本語での相談にも対応していただき、助かりました。また、とても親切に寄り添って、話を聞いてもらえて、すごく前向きになりました。今回は相談だけでしたがぜひ正式な依頼ができたらなと思っています。
Posted by Vishaal | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
N-400 citizenship application
Attorney Genie, Amal and the entire team offered excellent service with my I-751 and we used their services again for my N-400 application. Throughout both processes they were very responsive and offered amazing resources, suggestions and feedback when we had questions or concerns. They have the ...
"I personally know how dedicated Genie is to the field of immigration and to her clients. She is a resource for myself and other attorneys. I strongly recommend and endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Genie goes above and beyond for her clients. She is knowledgeable and highly respected."
"I endorse this lawyer. Genie is an exceptional attorney. She is laser focused on the issues, and pays close attention to the details. I highly recommend her for immigration matters."
"Genie is a thorough and thoughtful attorney. She is easy to get along with and is knowledgeable. I highly recommend Genie in immigration matters."
"Genie is a brilliant immigration lawyer. She is an incredible advocate, genuinely cares about her clients, and her knowledge of immigration law is encyclopedic. I wholeheartedly endorse her work."
"Not only is Genie knowledgeable about immigration law, but she also genuinely cares about each and every client that she works with. I endorse this attorney because she will always put the client first."
"I endorse this lawyer. Other than knowing the law, she is a caring and thorough lawyer and that is half the battle to be successful on behalf of our clients and their cases in this area of practice."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Genie on several immigration cases. Her expertise, thoroughness, and positivity made her an excellent co-counsel. I highly recommend her services for anyone looking for a top-notch immigration attorney."
"Genie is a fantastic attorney. She's extremely knowledgeable, experiences, and well-spoken. Clients love her because she genuinely wants to help them with their situation, and she always presents the best solution for their needs. I would absolutely recommend Genie to my family and friends for any immigration matter."
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2020 Sports Immigration Lawyer of the Year, Sports Immigration Lawyers Conference
2019
Supporting Agency of the Year - Nominee, Esports Awards
2018
Immigration Law Rising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2018
Top 40 Under 40, Immigration Law, American Academy of Attorneys
2018
Supporting Agency of the Year - Nominee, Esports Awards
2018 - Present
Of Counsel, ESG Law
2017 - Present
President, Avocet Law, Inc.
2015 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez LLP
2015 - 2017
General Counsel, VP of Operations, Swenson He LLC
2014 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Valvo & Associates, Inc.
2025 - Present
Video Game Bar AssociationMember
2025 - Present
U.S. - Japan CouncilAssociate Leader
2018 - Present
Esports Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Japanese American Bar AssociationMember
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My STEM opt Extension was denied on 2/14/19 and received a mail on 2/19/19.My Initial Opt ended on 10/10/18.How long can I stay
23 Feb 2019
I am applying for a J1 internship visa. Will I be approved if i have a pending I-130 petition?
23 Mar 2018
Evidence for current employment if Stem OPT in RFE status?
15 Mar 2018