RHODA WILKINSON DOMINGO has been a practicing San Francisco Immigration Lawyer for twenty years. She is dedicated to helping both immigrants and shorter-term visitors to the United States, and she enjoys meeting and working with people from all parts of the world, in all walks of life.

All Aspects of Immigration Law

• Appeals at the Board of Immigration Appeals, Federal District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeal and the United States Supreme Court
• Lawful Permanent Residency
• Family Petitions
• Asylum and Convention Against Torture Cases
• Deportation Defense
• Visas for those with internationally recognized abilities (Extraordinary Alien Visas)
• Investor Visas, both Temporary and Permanent
• Inter-Company Transfers
• Temporary Business Visas
• Labor Certificates under the PERM as well as experience with RIR and Traditional programs

This practice has expertise in filing appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Fifth, Seventh, Ninth and Eleventh Circuit Courts and the United States Supreme Court, reflecting its long experience in taking – and winning – cases with difficult or complex issues.

Background

Ms. Domingo is a tireless advocate for those who are seeking protection, who are fearful of being deported, and who want to keep their families intact. She is also a knowledgeable counselor to those who want to lawfully live and work in the United States.

Among her many achievements are five published decisions including most recently Canales Vargas v. Gonzales (March 21, 2006, 9th Circuit) which established new law in the area of asylum, as well as the groundbreaking cases she won in 2004, having to do with the Convention Against Torture and its application to women and girls (Azanor v. Ashcroft and Kay v. Ashcroft). Ms. Domingo is also responsible for changing the law in 1990, making it possible for children to remain with their parents, who received amnesty. Ms. Domingo has also contributed to the efforts of the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights, and she has regularly acted as Pro Bono attorney at court proceedings.

In addition, Ms. Domingo has been very successful in obtaining visa approvals for persons of exceptional ability who are internationally recognized for their achievements in their specialized fields. Ms. Domingo has experience with obtaining visa approvals for performers too.

The Law Office of Rhoda Wilkinson Domingo is located 1 block from the Immigration Service, 6 blocks from the Immigration courts, in the historic Jackson Square district of downtown San Francisco. It is staffed with two associates and legal administrative support personnel. This is a practice that stresses caring, responsive service for each client. In addition, several staff members are Spanish speakers.

Make an Appointment for a Consultation and meet with Ms. Domingo to discuss what she can do to help. Call to arrange for a one-hour consultation at a cost of $200. Consultations by telephone are available. Visa & Master cards are accepted. Tel: 415-986-1121, FAX: 415-986-1122 and email: