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Melissa Vincenty

Licensed in US

Biography

With more than 25 years of experience in immigration law – and more than 30 years of involvement in defending immigrant rights – we offer a proven philosophy and work ethic, client dedication and a very unique perspective on US immigration. Have a look below to get to know us a bit better and feel free to contact us to see what we can offer you. Interesting fact: Melissa was the first legal clerk for the Supreme Court of the Tibetan Government in Exile in McLeod Ganj, India in 1998. Melissa has practiced US immigration law in both Hawaii and Australia. Her qualifications are extensive, having graduated from William S Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii, as well as earning a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from Australia National University. With over 20 years of experience in migration law, Melissa has worked for numerous law firms, including the world’s largest US immigration firm, and has also owned her own practice for many years. She has spent a large portion of her career representing victims of human trafficking rings and was actively involved in refugee matters having served as a Country Specialist (China and Tibet) for Amnesty International USA for more than 15 years.

Education

  • “Seeking Discretionary Benefits in the Time of COVID-19” AILA University Video Roundtable (October 2020). “Hot Topics from the USCIS HQ Committee: What Happens Now with Public Charge?” AILA University Video Roundtable (November 2019 and March 2020).