I am the managing attorney at JCL Immigration Attorneys, PLLC. I enjoy practicing immigration law because I can help people realize their dreams of living in the U.S., leading a productive life, and raising their children in a safe environment where they can realize their potentials.
I work with both business and individual clients. I help my business clients with work visas and “green card” processes for their talented employees. I advise my business clients on I-9 and E-Verify issues to ensure they follow federal law. When they are audited by ICE, I help them mitigate any penalties and design a system that will be effective and manageable in the long run.
My individual clients come from various backgrounds. Some are investors seeking to open businesses in the U.S. and want to obtain E-1 or E-2 visas. Some are interested in EB-5 investment “green card” immigration. I also assist families with marriage-based and fiancée petitions, as well as filing petitions for parents, siblings, and other qualifying relationships. I help individuals apply for “extraordinary ability”, “national interest waiver,” and “outstanding scholars and researchers” petitions as well.
When I was managing a consular practice in Hong Kong for a New York based law firm from 2006 to 2008, I developed valuable perspectives and skills in working with U.S. consulates and embassies, which have been tremendously useful even now when I live in the U.S.
Outside of the office, I enjoy traveling, cooking, and hiking.
on university campuses for international students to discuss work authorization before & after graduation, F-1 compliance and travel Issues, and other work and “green card” options:
- Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, November 2023
- Grand Canyon University, Glendale, AZ, November 2023
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, October 2021
- Guest lecturer at ASU Law School Immigration Class, ASU Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, Phoenix, AZ, March 27, 2026
- Immigration Updates for International Students, Arizona International Educator Conference, Glendale, AZ, March 6, 2026
- Immigration Process for Architects, American Institute of Architects, The Design School at Arizona State University, April 29, 2025
- Where Conferences, K-Dramas and Life Lessons Meet, APAC Newsletter, April 2025
- Reviewed and Updated Labor Certification Case Analysis Form and PERM Procedural Checklist, AILA Immigration Practice Toolbox, Fifth Edition, May 2023
- Obtaining Nonimmigrant U.S. Visas in China: How to Make a Good First Impression, The Consular Practice Handbook, 2020 Editions
