Ioana C Hyde

Ioana C Hyde

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Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at London, United Kingdom, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

30 Moorgate, EC2R 6PJ, London, United Kingdom, WA

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Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

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American Immigration Law Office LTD

30 Moorgate, EC2R 6PJ, London, United Kingdom, WA

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64 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Legal Mastery in Overcoming Immigration Challenges

Securing my visa to the USA was a tricky and challenging endeavor, and I am immensely grateful for the outstanding support and expertise provided by Ioana Hyde. Navigating through the intricacies of the immigration process can be overwhelming, but Ioana's deep understanding of the law and commitm...ent to excellence made all the difference. She tackled each hurdle with precision, ensuring that every aspect of my case was thoroughly examined and addressed. Throughout the entire journey, communication was seamless. The attention to detail exhibited during the application process was exceptional. I wholeheartedly recommend Ioana to anyone facing challenging immigration scenarios, as Ioana's ability to navigate complexities with skill and determination is truly commendable. She turned what seemed impossible into a reality.

Posted by Vlad | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extremely pleased, would recommend

My wife and I really enjoyed working with Ioana, she was very organized and thorough, and the visa process went smoothly. When we had the introductory consultation, Ioana provided detailed personalized information about our case, explained our options, and gave us realistic expectations in terms of o...ur process and how long it might take. Ioana made sure we were prepapred for everything. At each step of the process, Ioana gave us a detailed roadmap of what we have to do and the worst case scenario. For example before the visa interview, Ioana organized all the paperwork and through her due diligence, I gained confidence that everything would go well. She also provided detailed summaries of our discussions which was very useful because there is a lot of information to understand and we would need to refer back to past discussions. Ioana also was good at keeping the process moving so we didn't waste too much time when the ball was in our court. When we encountered an unexpected problem on the part of the visa center (nothing to do with our application) she was able to quickly resolve the issue, and without her responding so proactively we could have faced a longer delay. Overall, we were extremely pleased with the outcome and we are confident that Ioana did her very best for us.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Delightful experience

I initially engaged with a different lawyer to work on my case, but I found that this individual was not consistent and I had to keep chasing them, even though I had expressed interest about using their services. I decided to search for a different firm/lawyer, and I came across the American Immigrat...ion Law Office. Their receptionist, Liane, was the first point of contact and she was very friendly, responsive and informative. I immediately had a good feeling about the firm after my engagement with her. When I spoke to Ioana for my initial consultation, she was also helpful and knew what she was talking about. I decided to hire Ioana to take on my case with regards to my student visa. She was friendly, patient and kind, and always explained things to me in detail, keeping me up to date with everything that was going on. I felt rest assured and confident that she was doing her best to get the best possible outcome for me. When I had queries, she would answer promptly and was also realistic with me about the possible outcomes, never over promising and keeping me aware of the different scenarios that could arise. I managed to get my visa and felt prepared on the day about what could/would happen, and I can confidently say that I would not hesitate to use Ioana's services again. I don't really write reviews, but felt it necessary to write one as my experience was very positive and I have come away with a smile on my face, and so I would recommend her firm in a heartbeat. It was overall a delightful experience, and I am happy that I came across the firm.

Posted by Mark | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent!

Ioana was amazing. She was there every step of the way and was always professional and friendly. She is very knowledgeable and organised in every aspect. With her help I felt confident and prepared going to my interview and she prepared all of my paper work in a easy to navigate and understand portfo...lio to bring with me to my US embassy meeting. Highly recommended for your US immigration/ visa needs!

Posted by Samreen | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Impeccable Service!

We chose to hire Ioana Hyde to represent and support us with our IR1 US visa application. She is extremely knowlegable with regards to immigration law, and was prompt with all her correspondence. With her assistance, we were able to achieve the result we wanted. I can not fault her! An extremely comp...assionate individual, who you would be lucky to have in your corner, given the current climate within US immigration. Excellent lawyer!

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Government lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ioana and I practiced together for several years with the Washington State Attorney General's Office. Ioana impressed me with her good judgment, keen insights, and passionate advocacy. I was sorry when Ioana moved to England to obtain her LLM degree. She is an asset to her employer/clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Outstanding Efforts Award as Chair of the LPM Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association, RDC Chapter

2010

Bentham Scholarship (Academic Merit Scholarship), University College London

2005

Top 5.3% of graduating class, Golden Gate University School of Law

2004

Joseph and Ruth Zukor Memorial Scholarship, Golden Gate University School of Law

2003

Witkin Award, Golden Gate University School of Law

2002

Honors Lawyering Program Scholarship, Golden Gate University School of Law

2002

Witkin Award, Golden Gate University School of Law

1998

International Cultural Service Program Scholarship, Oregon State University

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, American Immigration Law Office LTD

2012 - 2013

US Attorney At Law, Solutions in Law Ltd

2011 - 2012

UK Law Work Experience, Leigh, Day & Co, Human Rights Litigation Department

2011 - 2011

Law and Policy Volunteer, Amnesty International

2010 - 2012

Researcher/ Legal Adviser, Seafarers' Rights International

2010 - 2011

Research Assistant, The Centre for International Courts and Tribunals

2007 - 2008

Immigrant Youth Mentor, New Youth Perspectives, Lutheran Community Services

2006 - 2009

Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General of Washington

2005 - 2005

Law Clerk, Liangco Law Offices

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, The Epstein Group

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Johnson P. Lazaro & Associates

2003 - 2003

Volunteer, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2003 - 2003

Volunteer, Tenderloin Housing Clinic

Associations

2014 - Present

AILA Global Migration Section

Member

2013 - Present

England and Wales

Solicitor (non-practising)

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

AILA Rome District Chapter

Member

American Women Lawyers in London

Member

2014 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Rome District Chapter, Law Practice Management Committee

Chair

2004 - 2005

Law Review

Environmental Law Journal Editor

2004 - 2005

Jessup Moot Court

Member

2003 - 2004

Law Review

Member

2003 - 2004

Moot Court

Member

Education

2010

University College London

LL.M - Master of Laws

2005

Golden Gate University School of Law

J.D.

2002

Oregon State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Productivity hacks: Doing more in less time. Podcast with David Allen

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association RDC Rome Conference

I Spy, Speaker/ Discussion Leader

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association RDC

Using technology in law practice management: Running a law firm on the go

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association RDC

Legal Representation Fees

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association RDC

Billing Technology podcast, Moderator

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association RDC

Ethics and Technology podcast, Moderator

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association RDC

Growing your practice: Recruitment Issues podcast, Moderator

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association RDC

Growing your practice: General Considerations podcast, Moderator

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association RDC

Paperless Office podcast, Moderator

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association RDC

Brown Bag Series, Data Protection Act

Publications

2014

Fair Trial Manual (Second Edition) Amnesty International

Languages

Romanian

Spanish

English

German

Activity

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