Employment-based visa application
Coordinated supporting records and filing preparation for an employment-based petition, helping the client track requests and deadlines throughout the process.
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ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Sophia
Laurent.
Associate Partner · 8 years of experience
Sophia advises individuals and families on immigration and family-law matters, helping them make sense of complex procedures and personal decisions. She brings an organized, compassionate approach to case planning and keeps clients informed as matters progress.
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Book a Free Consultation with Sophia A PERSONAL APPROACH
Guidance through
life’s transitions.
Sophia works with clients dealing with immigration applications, family changes, and overlapping legal concerns. She begins by understanding each client’s goals, deadlines, and support needs, then explains the available process in practical terms.
Her work is grounded in careful document preparation, candid conversations about next steps, and respect for the personal circumstances behind every matter.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
Training and
credentials.
Education
- Undergraduate
- New York University, B.A. in International Relations, 2012, magna cum laude
- Law school
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2016
- Honors
- International Law Journal, associate editor; Immigration Law Clinic
Bar admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Languages
English and French
Professional memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- District of Columbia Bar, Family Law Section
- New York State Bar Association, International Section
Awards & recognition
- Immigration Clinic Service Award, 2023
- Community Advocacy Recognition, 2021
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Representative matters.
Negotiated family parenting plan
Assisted parents with a proposed parenting schedule and settlement discussions that took school and caregiving responsibilities into account.
REVIEW EXAMPLES · NOT CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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EXAMPLE AVERAGE RATING
4.8 out of 5Based on 4 review examples
Nadine Haddad
“Sophia broke the filing into manageable steps and checked that we understood which records needed certified translations. Her updates helped us stay organized while we waited for the next notice.”
Camila Torres
“She listened to the practical details of our weekly schedule before suggesting options. The draft parenting plan reflected the school and work routines we had discussed.”
David Kim
“Sophia went through my application materials line by line and caught a date mismatch before filing. She explained what would happen after submission and when I should contact the office.”
Olivia Grant
“She helped me prepare a short list of priorities for mediation and explained what could be decided that day. I would have appreciated an earlier check-in before the final session.”