Rhonda DeJean
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Immigration Attorney representing clients defensively in the Immigration Courts in the 2nd, 3rd, and 9th Circuits in asylum, cancellation of removal and adjustment of status cases. I am representing clients affirmatively before USCIS with adjustment of status in family based and employment based cases within the United States and around the world through consular processing. I have represented clients since 2009. In 2010, I worked with the New York Attorney General’s office as a lead witness and whistleblower in the largest immigration fraud case. Additionally, I have represented clients pro bono on a case by case basis.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Attorney
Rhonda DeJean Immigration Law
01.2009 - Current
- Represents clients for preparation of non-immigrant and immigrant visas in the United States, including family-based petitions, employment based petitions, adjustment of status and other applications for relief from deportation/removal.
- Represents clients in proceedings before the Immigration Court and before legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service.
- Responsible for research and preparing briefs before the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Customs Immigration Services
- Works with public and private agencies to refer and educate immigrants on laws, community resources and options for various needs
- Prepares and files pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings
- Interprets laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
Education
J.D. -
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, CA05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.1973
Skills
- Immigration inquiries
- Immigration case file strategies
- Visa applications
- Global immigration filings
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Discovery processes
- Investigation skills
- Case analysis
- Document filing
- Efficient researcher
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
Affiliations
California Bar Association 1992-Present.
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA): 2009-2021
Immigration Law Mentor: 2010-Present: I have been a mentor for fellow Immigration lawyers since 2010.
Dean's List: Top 10% Southwestern Law School and invited to join Law Review.
Whistleblower/Lead Witness: NY Attorney General in shutting down largest immigration fraud organization in 2010
Timeline
Immigration Attorney
Rhonda DeJean Immigration Law
01.2009 - Current
J.D. -
Southwestern Law School
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loyola University New Orleans
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