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J Craig Fong

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J Craig Fong has been an attorney for over 35 years.  His practice is devoted exclusively to immigration and nationality law issues.  His law firm, Fong & Aquino, handles family immigration, citizenship and nationality, investment visas, company transfer visas, and removal / deportation issues.  Fong & Aquino has offices in Pasadena and Palm Springs in California.  The firm handles immigration cases throughout the entire United States.  Mr. Fong is also available for consultations in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Practice areas

AsylumImmigration
  1. Immigration: 95%

    Small-investors. Company transfers. Citizenship. Family immigration: our firm prides itself on our work for same-sex couples, non-traditional families, and unusually-shaped families. Of course, we regularly handle less-difficult cases, too.

    38 years

  2. Asylum: 5%

    38 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, French

Contact

709 East Colorado Blvd, Ste 250
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Law Offices of J Craig Fong

709 East Colorado Blvd, Ste 250
Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Law Offices of J Craig Fong

777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste. 328
Palm Springs, CA, 92262

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILAdministrative - Not Authorized to Practice198307/06/2019
CAActive198212/12/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
SuperLawyerSouthern California Super Lawyers2011
Community Leadership AwardAsian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team2003
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerFong & Aquino, LLP2013 - Present
PartnerFong & Chun, llp2003 - 2013
AttorneyLaw Office of J Craig Fong1997 - 2002
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Federal Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember1997 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember1989 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Los Angeles County Bar Association"Other Nonimmigrant Visas." Immigration Law Training Course. MCLE Training Materials2008
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationInvestors & Traders: Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visas (E-1/E-2 & EB-5). MCLE Training Materials2006
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationNon-Immigrant Visas: E Treaty Trader / Investor Visas. MCLE Training Materials2004
Columbia University Press"Building Alliances: The Case of the Japanese American Citizens League Endorsement of Same-Sex Marriage." Overcoming Heterosexism and Homophobia: Strategies that Work. Ed. James T. Sears & Walter L. Williams.1997
Asian Pacific American Legal CenterHIV and the Legalization Applicant. MCLE Training Materials1989
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Facultad de FilologíaCert.1984
Univ of Pennsylvania LSJD - Juris Doctor1981
Yale UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1977
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
LACBA Immigration Law CourseLecturer: Non-Working Visas2017
Representing LGBT ImmigrantsBest Practices for Working with LGBT Clients and for Representing before the Government2011
Representing LGBT ClientsMarriage-Based Immigration & LGBT Couples2011
FBA Annual Immigration ConferenceAsylum for Gay Men and Lesbians2011
US Conference on AIDS - Annual ConfClosing Speaker: "Immigrants, HIV/AIDS: Do You Remember the Time?"2007

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IMMIGRATION REVIEW

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I arrived in the USA from South Africa to set up home here with my daughter and son-in-law. From the first consultation J Craig Fong was absolutely incredible. Very open and friendly, yet completely professional. Every detail of the Immigration process was explained to me, and when I had any queries, J was just an email away. I am ecstatic to now have my Green Card and definitely recommend Fong & Aquino to anyone needing help with Immigration.
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Excellent & Knowledgeable

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We worked with J. Fong and his staff throughout our immigration process. They were patient and helpful, never too busy to take the time to answer our many questions. What could have been a stressful time, was not and for that we are most appreciative. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent immigration legal team. G&G
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Elliot Yi, Immigration Attorney on Sep 26, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.

Romben Aquino, Immigration Attorney on Jan 23, 2011
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Whenever I get stumped, I usually call J, who has always been generous with his time, insights, and experience.

Heather Poole, Immigration Attorney on Oct 21, 2010
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I refer all my Investor visa cases to J. He has vast experience in this area. He easily explains complexities and shares insight to both clients and fellow attorneys who seek his advice on challenging CIS requests. He is easy to talk to, friendly, and very approachable.

Daniel Huang, Immigration Attorney on Sep 21, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. He is highly respected by other immigration lawyers for his expertise in family based immigration matters.

Lucy Avedissian, Immigration Attorney on Sep 18, 2010
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I full-heartedly endorse this lawyer's work. He is extremely knowledgeable, has been a trustworthy mentor for fellow attorneys, and fiercely advocates for his clients.

Maltaise Cini, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 17, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Attorney Jay Fong has a strong work ethic and thorough understanding of immigration law. He is a great source of knowledge and a pleasure to work with. I would use Attorney Fong for all my client's immigration needs.