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Originally from Hawaii and raised across the U.S., I’ve always connected deeply with diverse families and cultures, especially while living in Weslaco, TX and Miami, FL. After earning a degree in International Relations from Florida International University, immigration law became a natural calling. At my firm, I focus exclusively on U.S. immigration law—especially K-1 fiancé visas, adjustment of status for spouses and children, family-based green card petitions, employment-based visas, and consular processing for families abroad. Most of my clients are couples who want to get married and start their lives together in the U.S., and I pay special attention to immigration paths that include children, stepchildren, and blended families. I assist with ex-pats who need tax advice, as well as help strategizing when they can return to the US with their spouse and family in light of their US financial situations. The bulk of my clients are entreprenuers and business owners. With a 100% approval rate in family-based petitions over the past five years, I bring strategy because I have a heavy background in litigation as a former prosecutor and assistant attorney general. Compassion, determination, and scrutiny is how I approach each case, and I don't take every case. I help clients navigate the complex immigration process with clarity, empathy, and results. Would you trust a lawyer who has never had a jury trial with your case? If that lawyer hasn't won a jury, how will they win an immigration officer or judge? A client recently told me he hired me because a woman in a male-dominated field would outwork a man just to prove herself. And sure—I proved myself, but he later admitted I went above and beyond. Maybe that’s not about proving anything. Maybe people go above and beyond when they actually care.