Julia Thome

Julia Thome

Higbee & Associates
  • Immigration Law
  • California
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Julia Thome is an associate in the Orange County office. Ms. Thome represents both individuals and employers throughout the United States and worldwide. Ms. Thome specializes in employment visas including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and investor visas including E-2 and EB-5. Ms. Thome earned her Juris Doctor degree from the George Washington University Law School. During law school, she was President of the Hispanic Law Student Association. She also served as a law clerk for the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, law clerk for the General Counsel to the Council of the District of Columbia, and was a student attorney for the Jacob Burns International Human Rights Clinic. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Thome attended the University of San Diego where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations & Spanish. Ms. Thome is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French. Her language skills enhance her ability to guide her clients through the complexities of employment and investment immigration law. Ms. Thome enjoys seeing her clients benefit from immigration provisions that provide talented foreigners and investors with exciting opportunities in the U.S. Ms. Thome is licensed to practice law in the State of California. She is also a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association and the California State Bar Association.

Practice Area
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free 30 minute consultation.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • French: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Higbee & Associates
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Represents both individuals and employers throughout the United States and worldwide in immigration matters, specializing in employment visas including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and investor visas including E-2 and EB-5.
Law Clerk
Higbee & Associates
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Student Attorney
International Human Rights Clinic, George Washington University Law School
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Law Clerk
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs
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Law Clerk
General Counsel, Council of the District of Colombia
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Education
The George Washington University Law School
J.D. (2013) | Immigration Law, Human Rights Law, Refugee & Asylum Law, International Business Law, Corporate Law
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Activities: President, Hispanic Law Student Association Student Attorney, GW Law International Human Rights Clinic Law Clerk, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs
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University of San Diego
B.A. (2010) | International Relations, Spanish
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Honors: Dean's List Honor Roll
Activities: AChA (Association of Chicana Activists)
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Professional Associations
Iranian American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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California Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Hispanic National Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The P-1A Visa: For Internationally Recognized Athletes
ImmigrateFast.com
H-1B Visa Cap - Odds of Success and Alternatives for the Unlucky
ImmigrateFast.com
Activities Allowed with a B-1 Visa
ImmigrateFast.com
Immigration Options for International Students
ImmigrateFast.com
How to Get a U.S. Visa through Investment
ImmigrateFast.com
The O-1 Visa: Who qualifies as "extraordinary"?
ImmigrateFast.com
Websites & Blogs
Website
ImmigrateFast
Blog
Immigration News from ImmigrateFast.com
Contact & Map
Higbee & Associates
1504 Brookhollow Dr.
Suite 112
Santa Ana, CA 92705