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Donald Kyle Sheppard
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Biography
Mr. Sheppard is certified as a specialist in Immigration and Nationality law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has 10 years' experience in immigration and nationality law and represents both corporations and individual clients in all aspects of immigration law. Donald was recognized as a Top Attorney for Immigration in San Diego by the San Diego Metro Magazine, February 2011 edition. His practice includes:
Employment-Based Immigration: Represents corporate clients in regards to nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions filed on behalf of foreign national employees. Advises corporate clients in matters of I-9 compliance and audits. Representative cases that Mr. Sheppard has filed on behalf of corporate clients include H 1B, TN, E, H 3, B 1, L 1, O and P visa classifications. Also represents corporate clients with green card processing for foreign national employees to include employment-based immigrant petitions, such as labor certifications, multinational executives/managers, extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, and national interest waiver petitions.
Family-Based Immigration: Represents individual clients filing petitions for alien relatives with adjustment of status and consular process. Assists with waiver applications when applicable and fianc? visa petitions.
Removal Defense: Represents individual clients that have been issued a notice to appear before the Executive Officer for Immigration Review with presenting their case and filing for any available relief.
Naturalization/Citizenship: Represents individuals filing for naturalization or certificates of citizenship based on derivate citizenship claims.
Mr. Sheppard is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association which is an immigration bar with more than 11,000 members. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and participates in advocacy issues. He previously served as the Chair of the San Diego Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Associations and is currently a Liaison Chair with the local USCIS office.
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Practice Area
Immigration
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25 years
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Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
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Location
Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP
401 West A Street, Suite 2600, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by Dan | July 18, 2018
Best Lawyer I have Ever Worked With
He is the most generous lawyer I have ever worked with, he understands the law very well and provided me with lots of information that I missed doing my own very thorough research.
Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2013 | Immigration
The best lawyer for employment based immigration
Hi, a year ago I was looking for a lawyer that could help me in get a green card through EB-1 or NIW. I visit multiple offices of lawyers in San Diego area. Finally, I choose Donald, I think was the correct choice, I get my green card, he is always available, friendly and very knowledgable. I recomme...
Posted by CECILIO CALAYAG | September 04, 2012 | Immigration
Donald Kyle Sheppard: A Superb Immigration Lawyer
Donald Kyle Sheppard is an excellent lawyer, and I would like to recommend him to all my friends, relatives and colleagues. Donald has solved my immigration problem for 8 years. During those years, 8 lawyers handled my case that was given a solution. I was already frustrated until I've met him. ...
Posted by Hunan | August 31, 2012 | Immigration
Excellent Immigration Lawyer
Donald Sheppard is an excellent immigration lawyer he is very knowledgeable. Before we hired Donald we had three other lawyers that couldn't finish the case but he did with his knowledge and experience. I strongly recommend Donald Sheppard for immigration matters.
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Experience
Honors
2012
Best Attorney, SD Metro Magazine
2011
Best Attorney, SD Metro Magazine
2008
Certified Specialist, Immigration and Nationality Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP
2006 - 2009
Senior Associate, Larrabee Mehlman Albi & Coker LLP
2004 - 2006
Attorney, Law Offices of Jan Joseph Bejar, A PLC
Associations
2009 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Japan Society of San Diego & TijuanaMember
2009 - Present
Society for Human Resource Management / SD ChapterMember
2001 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChapter Chair of San Diego Chapter
Education
2000
New York Law School
Juris Doctor
1997
Marshall Univ
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2008
GIA Jewelry Career Fair
Immigration
2008
21st Annual California Chapters Conference
Nonimmigrant visa processing
2007
GIA Jewelry Career Fair
Immigration
2007
20th Annual California Chapters Conference
Adjustment of Status/Child Status Protection Act
Publications
2008
21st Annual California Chapters Conference Handbook
Nonimmigrant Visa Processing in Canada and Mexico
Languages
English
Activity
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