Immigration Attorney in Bethesda, MD
At Legacy Immigration, we believe that you should have the opportunity to make your American Dream come true. Our legacy is to help you make that dream a reality.
Legacy Immigration has maintained a 100% approval rate in family-sponsored petitions and employer-sponsored petitions filed on behalf of our clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Legacy Immigration is a law firm that represents foreign nationals from all walks of life in their pursuit of the American Dream. Having represented companies and foreign nationals located domestically and internationally, Legacy Immigration’s tireless and effective legal representation has resulted in issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, lawful permanent residence, naturalization, and authorized status for foreign nationals of all backgrounds.
Your Case Matters!
At Legacy Immigration, we will advocate passionately and vigorously for you. No immigration case is too complex, too small, or too insignificant for us to handle. We devote equal time and attention to each client’s case ensuring that every matter is handled meticulously, methodically, and thoroughly.
We give clients the confidence they need to feel that they are in safe hands so they can sleep soundly at night instead of worrying about the status of their case. For more complex matters, we pull out all of the stops and go the extra mile to do what it takes to win your case. Fueled by the belief in equal rights and opportunities, we confront stand steadfast in the face of governmental adversity instead of shying away from it
Legacy Immigration Named Among Top Lawyers In Washington, D.C. 2017 to 2021
Legacy Immigration’s Dawn C. Sequeira was named among “Washington’s Top Lawyers” by Washingtonian Magazine 2017 to 2021 (current issue) acknowledging the top 1% of attorneys in the D.C. metro area. Dawn C. Sequeira was chosen as one of the top immigration attorneys.
We wanted to be sure that all documents and paperwork were completed fully, accurately, and thoroughly, so we opted to use an attorney. We chose the Legacy firm because we knew from reviews that she could handle complicated cases, and when you call, you speak directly to Dawn. During the preparation of our documents to send to USCIS, Dawn provided us with and required from us a very exhaustive list of supporting documentation that strengthened our case substantially. When we received an RFE, she was very quick to respond and prepared our paperwork within days. The interview process was a stressful one, so to ease our worries, we hired Dawn for a very thorough and informative prep session. This meeting provided valuable information so we could over prepare for our interview. Additionally, we wanted representation with us during the interview in case there we had to face the unexpected. Dawn was SO supportive during this time, telling us what to expect each step, easing our anxieties while waiting, and giving us confidence as we went through the process. Though the thought of an interview was overwhelmingly stressful, the process was straightforward. We also experienced a quick turnover from filing our case at the end of September, attending the interview at the beginning of May, and receiving the greencard the next week. We would HIGHLY recommend the use of an attorney to file a case and Dawn should be your pick!
Dawn was very easy to work with, communicative, and provided sound advice and recommendations throughout my entire I-130 and I-485 application and approval process. I would highly recommend her services.
My wife and I needed the best of the best to help her navigate the overwhelming path toward receiving her Green Card. Dawn paid attention to us, was always available, and leveraged her extensive legal knowledge to design the best plan possible for our immigration needs; my wife received her Green Card last October!
We can't thank Dawn enough, wish we had started the immigration process with her in the first place. After filing for a status change in 2019 with uscis with a service because we were nervous to invest in a lawyer we waited 5 years with basically no responses after countless requests for information and back and forth. In 2024 we finally received a letter from uscis saying we needed to do a I-601 waiver and it was due in just a few months. I was also due with our baby in just a couple months and our lease had run out and we needed a new place all in the same timeframe. We didn't know what to do, it was so overwhelming but thankfully Dawn was refd to us by another friend she helped and even with the short notice we had and our circumstances she knew just what to do. It is not an easy process but if you follow her instructions and the professionals she recommends then it will be as easy as it can be. We expected to wait another few years to have a response due to provided waiting times with uscis but we just got approved this month! After 6 years, that wait is over! Thank you to Dawn for her priceless help! It can be daunting to commit to a lawyer, we tried other routes but they really don't work, in Dawn's hands you'll be safe, her work speaks for itself.
I highly recommend Legacy Immigration,LLC. Attorney Dawn C. Sequeira Has made my immigration journey smooth and easy, used her services twice and both times it was the most stress free experience I had. I was so confident that she would get it done I just sat back and waited for my approval notices. I will be using her services again in the future, recommended others to her and I hope whoever is looking for help to contact her also.
I had the privilege of working with Attorney Dawn on one of the most complicated legal matters I have encountered, and I can confidently say that she is one of the best attorneys I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Her knowledge is vast, and her approach to handling legal cases is both thorough and empathetic. What truly sets Attorney Dawn apart is her genuine care for her clients. From our first interaction, I felt as though she treated my case as her own, offering thoughtful advice and ensuring that every detail was meticulously addressed.Attorney Dawn is incredibly easy to reach and always makes time to explain the complexities of the legal process in a way that is easy to understand. She is not only a highly skilled professional but also a compassionate individual who listens and provides guidance with the utmost respect and understanding. It’s clear that she values her clients and works diligently to protect their best interests.One of the things I appreciated most was her honesty. This level of transparency and integrity is rare in the legal field, and it made me trust her even more.Having spoken with over 100 lawyers about my case, Attorney Dawn stood out as a true gem. Her guidance was invaluable, and I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney to work with. If you are seeking a knowledgeable, reliable, and caring lawyer, I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Dawn. She is, without a doubt, one of the best in her field. Lastly, Thank you, Attorney Dawn, for your exceptional support and expertise! Dhanraj and Dhruvi Patel.
My wife and I got to know Dawn via Google. I got married to my wife who was a non U.S. citizen and we sought Dawn’s legal services. At the outset itself, we knew she was the one for us. We were able to count on her because she was so friendly and very clear in communicating what documents we had to produce . She sent us a map which indicated each step of our document process. Once, we had not sent the exact version of the document she wanted. However, Dawn spotted the issues and foresaw the negative outcome. Then we painstakingly sent the original document instead of only the translation. At times, one might think she is over scrupulous when getting into detail of each document. But lo and behold! her attempt was to save us from future pain so that we wouldn’t have to rummage through papers amidst busy work schedules. The good news is my wife got the conditional social security number and the work permit in three months. It took only 8 months for her to get the permanent residence card and neither did we have an interview. Thank you so much Dawn, we appreciate your great commitment !
I highly recommend Dawn for your immigration cases. She is very professional and easy going! The knowledge she has is unparalleled to any other immigration lawyer I have ever spoke with. If you want someone that will fight for your case like it was her own - this is the place. Thank you for everything Dawn!
I chose to use an attorney for my N-600 USCIS application due to the complexity of my situation. A friend highly recommended Dawn from Legacy Immigration, and I'm glad I reached out to her.From our first conversation, Dawn impressed me with her understanding and expertise. She listened carefully to my situation and provided clear, helpful guidance. Her professionalism and attention to detail were evident from the start. She reviewed all my documentation thoroughly, ensuring everything was accurate and complete, which greatly eased my concerns.Thanks to Dawn's dedication, what could have been a stressful process was smooth and manageable. Remarkably, I received my Oath Ceremony letter just four months after she submitted my application, even though the typical processing time is 9 to 14 months.I am very grateful for her help and highly recommend her to anyone dealing with immigration issues.THANK YOU SO MUCH DAWN!!! 🙂
*Long Post* - What an incredible, emotion-filled, blessed journey – I'll start from the beginning. I was here in the U.S on an F1 visa and had just completed my first year of OPT through a STEM subject in 2019. My international DSO informed me that my degree was eligible for a 2-year extension, so I filed the paperwork, wrote the check, and sent it in. Later that year, my world crumbled when I received a denial letter stating that my extension had not been approved.I broke down. After a few minutes and a phone call with my girlfriend, I decided to start looking for immigration attorneys to assist me with my case. I called around and spoke to Dawn second. After a brief call, I contacted a few more places, but for some reason, my mind kept going back to Dawn. So I called back, initially thinking I was speaking to the office manager for Legacy Immigration; turns out I had been speaking directly with Dawn all along. I explained my situation, and we agreed to an in-person assessment of my case.During the assessment, with only 60 days of grace period remaining, we developed a plan. We decided to file for a training visa that would allow me to remain in the U.S. for 12 months to continue my education. Dawn cautioned me that this would be a challenging case requiring extensive work and evidence. Undeterred, we had less than 60 days to compile everything for filing. The professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional. We submitted our filing and fast forward to later in 2020, my visa was approved!During this time, a company wanted to sponsor me, so Dawn began the process of filing for my green card through EB3 sponsorship. Again, this was no easy task and demanded substantial effort. Dawn was knowledgeable, accessible, and at times, pushed me hard to ensure we presented the strongest possible case. Within a year, we received an RFE for the PERM application, to which we responded promptly, securing approval soon after. From there, we obtained my I-140 approval and, this year, my green card approval (without any further RFEs)!Dawn has been an immense blessing in my life, and I truly believe I could not have navigated this journey without her. She is a diligent professional who dedicates all her energy to her clients. Honest and sometimes brutally so, she will never mislead you. She fights for you and stands by your side throughout the process. Most importantly, she is incredible at what she does.Dawn, thank you for being not only my immigration attorney but also for guiding me through a complex and difficult journey. I am honored to call you my friend and could not recommend a better immigration attorney in the entire DMV area.
Everyone said It’s impossible for 20 years, and Dawn did it successfully within 3 years.My dad’s case was very complicated involving a deportation order. Our family went through many immigration attorneys. No one was ever confident and professional as Dawn. When I emailed Dawn for the first time, she said It’s possible and she wanted meet us at her office. Dawn took her time to listen to our story and explain every possible scenarios to us. Dawn was very honest and eager to help us. After meeting her, we felt so relieved and decided to work with her. We had to go through Motion to reopen, motion to terminate and finally i485 application. Every single step, Dawn was very knowledgeable, professional and personable. She even looked up the civil surgeon and made an appointment for my dad. When we received the request of immigration physical exam, Dawn predicted that my dad probably would get his green card without an interview. And yes, she is a psychic. My dad received his green card two weeks after his physical exam without an interview. We thank God letting us find Dawn.
I had a Great Experience with Dawn C. Sequeira I used her firm for first and second marriage base green card and my naturalization. She was very efficient, detailed oriented and highly professional. She is very knowledgeable, thorough, a great communicator, and truly represents best interests of her clients. If Dawn takes your case, you can be confident that she'll do everything and will win it. I am very happy with her work. I would highly recommended Dawn for any immigration casesThank You very muchVarsha Patel
Dawn is absolutely amazing! She has done all my visas over the last few years, from F1 to H3, H3 to H1B and recently just got my H1B extension approval without premium processing and all without any RFEs!! It was such a quick process and Dawn is so thorough, knowledgeable and just a great person!! Thank you Dawn for all you have done!!
She was awesome, knowledgeable and great to speak to. Perfect attorney for any case. Thanks
I was looking for an immigration attorney who came highly recommended by her clients as well as held accolades that showed they were one of the best in their field. After a lot of research, I came across Dawn’s firm which encompassed all of what I was looking for. I was amazed at how many great reviews and success stories she had. After contacting Dawn, and discussing my case with her, I knew immediately I wanted her to represent me. Unlike my previous attorney, she responded promptly and explained the filing process to me to keep me informed and educated. On the day of my naturalization interview, she called me to go over the process and answer any questions I had. This helped calm my nerves and I was able to go to the interview with confidence. Dawn is not only knowledgeable about complex cases, but she shows compassion towards her clients by giving them moral support and encouragement. I highly recommend Dawn to anyone who needs assistance and guidance in their immigration journey.
