About Reynolds Immigration PLLC

Compassionate and Professional Immigration Law Firm

We offer a full range of immigration services to businesses, their employees, and to families and individuals.  Our team focuses on delivering knowledgeable and thoughtful guidance throughout every step of the immigration process, based upon the needs of the company or client. Hiring the Reynolds Immigration firm means you will be guided every step of the way and updated regularly on your case until it is approved. We are regarded for our straightforward approach for businesses to make the complex sponsorship process smooth. We are appreciated by family and individuals for our compassionate, and "hands on" approach. We are regarded for our proactive approach with government agencies to avoid unnecessary delays. 

Meet Catherine Reynolds

Catherine Reynolds has over 25 years of remarkable success practicing as an immigration attorney and representing clients with matters at USCIS, at U.S. Consulates overseas, and clients in immigration court, at the Board of Immigration Appeals, and at federal U.S. Courts of Appeals. She has years of experience and a deep knowledge of the intricacies of the ever-changing immigration policies that she brings to every client. She is able to analyze an individual's immigration history or a difficult immigration case to provide practical advice either to the prospective individual client, or to a company considering sponsoring an employee. 

 

Catherine has an excellent reputation in her field and among her legal peers. She is dedicated and involved in the Immigration Bar, speaking at conferences, chairing immigration association committees, meeting and liaising with government officers, and advocating for fair immigration laws on Capitol Hill. 

Catherine Reynolds — Washington, DC – Reynolds Immigration PLLC

For businesses Catherine Reynolds represents a variety of employers and capable of advising on a wide range of business-related immigration matters. She represents employers sponsoring employees and prospective employees, either to be hired, transferred, or retained for employment in the United States. Catherine is well-versed on advising the best and most efficient route for either temporary (non-immigrant) or permanent (immigrant) employment. She has an excellent success rate for such petitions involving H-1Bs, E-2s, L-1As, O-1As, O-1Bs, NIWs, Extraordinary Ability EB1 visas, and Multinational EB1 visas. She also advises on employer compliance particularly related to I-9 records and employee work authorization in the U.S. 

 

For individuals and families Catherine has the depth of experience to strategize on what immigration option will serve the client's best interest so that their case will have the best chance of approval. Catherine has extensive years of experience with marriage-based cases and interviews and the sponsorship process from overseas. She has an excellent track record for asylum seekers and those seeking humanitarian relief, such as TPS, DACA, and Parole, or those in need of an immigration waiver. Catherine provides in depth advice to those permanent residents seeking to Naturalize to become a U.S. citizen, including those who may have a complicated immigration history.  The immigration process can be complicated and lengthy, and Catherine is able to help her clients decide which option is the safest approach to avoid unnecessary delays, or denials.  She keeps abreast of the changes of immigration policies and procedures in order to update clients and guide them throughout their immigration journey. 

Catherine's Immigration Career

Over 25 years practicing exclusively in immigration with a winning record for wide variety of immigration matters. Currently founder and lead partner in immigration firm. Previously led business immigration departments for past employers. Successful litigator in immigration court and federal court.  Leadership background with Executive Committee of American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington D.C. Chapter, and with government liaison committees.  

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • AILA D.C. Executive Committee 2013 – 2018
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

ATTORNEY BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Court of Appeals of Maryland
  • US District Court for the District of Maryland
  • US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • AILA D.C. Executive Committee 2013 – 2018
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

    • Maryland State Bar Association – Immigration Section. Current Member of the Board. 
    • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington D.C. (AILA DC) Chapter, American Immigration Council Ambassador, July 2018 – Present.  Educational Committee 2021-2022. 
    • AILA DC Chapter Executive Committee, Chapter Chair, May 2017 – May 2018.  Chaired award- winning committee, oversaw programs for attorney members, led immigration workshops, coordinated pro bono events, and improved government relations with the private bar.  
    • AILA DC Chapter Executive Committee, Chair-Elect, May 2016 – May 2017. In charge of government liaison activities, meetings, and updating chapter membership.
    • AILA DC Chapter Executive Committee, Vice-Chair, May 2015 – May 2016. Responsible for creating and coordinating all educational programs for the chapter, including Conference.
    • AILA DC Chapter Executive Committee, Secretary, May 2014 – May 2015. Responsible for Advocacy with legislative leaders, newsletter, and all communications with chapter members.
    • AILA DC Chapter Executive Committee, Treasurer, May 2013- May 2014. Responsible for coordinating chapter pro-bono activities and fund-raisers for indigent immigrants.
    • AILA DC Chapter, Fall Conference 2015. Lead Organizer.
    • AILA DC Chapter’s AIC Writing Contest Committee, 2011, 2012 and 2014.
    • AILA National Organization
    • AILA Board of Governors, June 2017 – May 2018.
    • AILA National Conference, Day Coordinator, 2015.
    • AILA’s National Day of Action on Capitol Hill; Oversight Committee 2015, Lobbying Participant: 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, & 2018.
    • AILA DC Newsletter, Put out Weekly newsletter for chapter, May 2014 – May 2015.
    • AILA DC Chapter’s Citizenship Day Committee, Site Coordinator, 2013 and 2014.
    • Equal Justice Works Conference Oct. 2013 – Pro Bono workshop on Immigration and Community Presentation on Protection from Unauthorized Practice of Law.
    • AILA National Conference, DC Chapter Event Coordinator, 2010.

  • SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

    • Panelist, Federal Bar Association, Business Immigration Webinar, January 2019 
    • Panelist, Panelist, AILA National Webinar, Oct. 2013, “Strategies for Success in Asylum Cases”
    • Panelist, Equal Justice Works Conference, Oct. 2013, “Representing Clients before EOIR”
    • Panelist, AILA Washington D.C. Chapter Fall Conference on Immigration, Nov. 2012, “Keeping the Hope Alive, Creative Ways to Obtain Benefits (Advanced Issues in Family Based Immigration)
    • Panelist, AILA National Conference, June 2011, “TRIG Related Inadmissibility Grounds in Asylum law”
    • Speaker, Law and Society Annual Meeting, May 2010, “Canadian and U.S. Asylum Law”

For further information about Reynolds Immigration PLLC, call (202) 630-1772.

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