My Story

Growing up, I was always fascinated by other cultures and languages. While my peers were playing with dolls, I was digging to China in my backyard and teaching myself the Chinese alphabet. This desire to connect with the global community led me to Cornell Law School and a career as an Air Force JAG.

Now, as an immigration lawyer, I have the opportunity to bring couples and families together who have been separated by immigration laws and distance. My passion for this work is personal, as I have experienced the pain of separation firsthand. When I was deployed to Iraq with the Air Force, I fell in love with an Iraqi member of my security detail. We planned to marry and spend the rest of our lives together.

I understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with seeking help from an immigration lawyer. When I returned from deployment, I wasn't sure where to turn or what to do. I received conflicting information and was even told by some to give up. But I refused to accept that as the answer. I used my law degree and experience navigating the US government bureaucracy to learn about the immigration process and successfully file a fiancé visa petition on my own. Unfortunately, our plans to marry were dashed when the Iraqi government recalled my fiancé to active duty, leaving us no choice but to part ways.

I opened my immigration law practice in 2010 to help other families reunite and overcome the legal barriers separating them. Since then, I've assisted hundreds of families in bringing their loved ones to the United States. My own painful experience has fueled my passion for this work, and I am dedicated to helping you too.