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Julia Thome is an associate in the Orange County office. Ms. Thome represents both individuals and employers throughout the United States and worldwide. Ms. Thome specializes in family-based immigration cases, employment visas and investor visas.
Ms. Thome earned her Juris Doctor degree from the George Washington University Law School. During law school, she was President of the Hispanic Law Student Association. She also served as a law clerk for the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, law clerk for the General Counsel to the Council of the District of Columbia, and was a student attorney for the Jacob Burns International Human Rights Clinic. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Thome attended the University of San Diego where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations & Spanish.
Ms. Thome is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French. Her language skills enhance her ability to guide her clients through the complexities of employment and investment immigration law. Ms. Thome enjoys seeing her clients benefit from immigration provisions that provide talented foreigners and investors with exciting opportunities in the U.S.
Ms. Thome is licensed to practice law in the State of California. She is also a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association and the California State Bar Association.
Practice areas
Ms. Thome represents both individuals and employers throughout the United States and worldwide.
Languages spoken
Spanish, French, English
1504 Brookhollow Drive #112
Santa Ana, CA, 92705
Higbee & Associates
1504 Brookhollow Drive #112
Santa Ana, CA, 92705
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Inactive | 2013 | 12/21/2018 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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GW Law School Merit Scholarship | GW Law School | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Supervising Attorney | Higbee & Associates | 2014 - Present |
Associate Attorney | HIgbee & Associates | 2014 - 2014 |
Law Clerk | Higbee & Associates | 2013 - 2013 |
Student Attorney | Jacob Burns Law Clinic: International Human Rights Clinic | 2012 - 2012 |
Law Clerk | U.S. Department Of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs | 2012 - 2012 |
Law Clerk | Office of the General Counsel, Council Of The District Of Columbia | 2011 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Hispanic National Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Immigration News, ImmigrateFast.com | How to Get a U.S. Visa through Investment | 2014 |
Immigration News, ImmigrateFast.com | Immigration Options for International Students | 2014 |
Immigration News, ImmigrateFast.com | Activities Allowed with a B-1 Visa | 2014 |
Immigration News, ImmigrateFast.com | H-1B Visa Cap - Odds of Success and Alternatives for the Unlucky | 2014 |
Immigration News, ImmigrateFast.com | The P-1A Visa: For Internationally Recognized Athletes | 2014 |
Immigration News, ImmigrateFast.com | Expanding the Annual Cap for H-1B Visas | 2013 |
Immigration News, ImmigrateFast.com | The L-1 Visa Program: Economy-Booster or Opportunity for Fraud? | 2013 |
Immigration News, ImmigrateFast.com | Should You Use the TN Visa as an Alternative to H-1B? | 2013 |
Immigration News, ImmigrateFast.com | The O-1 Visa: Who qualifies as “extraordinary”? | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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George Washington University National Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
University of San Diego | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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O-1 Extraordinary Ability in Athletics | Approved |
TN Visa for Mexican Professional | Approved |
H-1B Cap-Subject Petition | Approved |
H-1B Transfer Petition | Approved |
TN Visa for Canadian Professional | Approved |
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Michael Cefali, Immigration Attorney on Jan 23, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Julia is a passionate advocate. She loves helping people and achieves excellent results. I fullly endorse this lawyer.
Katherine Sandoval, Immigration Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Ms. Thome is is extremely passionate about the works she does for her clients. She is professional, knowledgable and highly skilled in this practice of law. I would recommend her representation to anyone who is seeking legal help with immigration matters.
Michael Cefali, Immigration Attorney on Jan 23, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Julia is a passionate advocate. She loves helping people and achieves excellent results. I fullly endorse this lawyer.
Katherine Sandoval, Immigration Attorney on Oct 18, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Ms. Thome is is extremely passionate about the works she does for her clients. She is professional, knowledgable and highly skilled in this practice of law. I would recommend her representation to anyone who is seeking legal help with immigration matters.
Maria Hernandez, Immigration Attorney on May 26, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Julia is one of the most honest and ethical attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. Julia goes above and beyond to research the law prior to providing any legal advice. She is extremely competent on all areas of Immigration Law and she truly cares about each and every client she deals with. Julia is a superb attorney and would recommend her to anyone needing Immigration assistance.
Julianne Vandergrift, Immigration Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Julia is an intelligent and diligent advocate for her clients. She is thoroughly committed to excellence in her representation and goes above and beyond for her clients to ensure they have the highest level of representation. I highly endorse this lawyer!
Jenna Thorne, Immigration Attorney on Mar 31, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Ms. Thome is a very knowledgeable attorney and pays attention to the details of every case. She is a great advocate for her clients. I highly endorse Ms. Thome.
Paul Hecht, Immigration Attorney on Mar 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Thome is an unbelievably hard working professional. She provides superior representation for complex immigration matters. She would be my first call if I needed any assistance regarding immigration matters.
Natasha Buchanan, Immigration Attorney on Mar 20, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Ms. Thome is well versed and knowledgeable in the areas of immigration. She works well with clients and a client would be lucky to have her counsel.
Mathew Higbee, Immigration Attorney on Mar 20, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Ms. Thome does an outstanding job at getting to understand the needs of her clients and solving their problems in a timely and efficient manner. She is one of the best.
Jacqueline Shi, Immigration Attorney on Mar 19, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Julia is a multifaceted and talented immigration attorney who constantly seeks the best solutions for her clients. Her knowledge, expertise, and experience in business and employment-based immigration are outstanding. I endorse her work without any reservations.
Isabel Cueva, Immigration Attorney on Mar 19, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Ms. Thome is one of the best immigration attorneys I have come across. She was mentored by highly-regarded pioneers in the employment-based industry at George Washington University, giving her an unparalleled advantage. Ms. Thome is very knowledgeable in the areas of investor visas such as EB-5 and E-2, and employment based visas such as L-1, H-1Bs, TNs, and EB visas. Ms. Thome is compassionate, attentive, and intelligent . I can't recommend a better attorney than Julia Thome.
Mark Naugle, Immigration Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Ms. Thome is a highly professional lawyer. Her attention to detail and passion for her work is unmatched.
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