Jeanne T Anderson

Jeanne T Anderson

Hamton Roads, Virginia immigration attorney
  • Immigration Law, Bankruptcy, Divorce
  • Virginia
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Biography

Jeanne primarily focuses her practice on immigration law. Jeanne has personal experience with applying for benefits through the former INS- now U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. She understands the angst that foreign clients feel when faced with an unfamiliar and confusing set of laws. Jeanne's goal is to make the law accessible to her clients and to make the process as seamless as possible.

Practice Areas
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
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4th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Jeanne T. Anderson, P.C.
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Attorney
Cowardin, Kim, Smith, Anderson & Riddle
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Attorney
Cowardin & Kim, PLC
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Education
College of William and Mary
J.D. | legal studies
Activities: Journal of Women and the Law, Phi Alpha Delta, Black Law Students Association (secretary), writer for school newspaper Amicus Curiae
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University of Virginia
B.A. | sociology and government
Activities: Honor Committee, Office of African American Affairs Peer Advisor Program, Performed in play: Joys of War, Black Voices choir
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Professional Associations
York-Poquoson Social Services Board
Board Member
Current
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American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington, DC
Co-liaison (Norfolk CIS)
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American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington, DC
Member
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Newport News Bar Association
Member
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Victory YMCA
Board Member
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American Bar Association
Liaison to Commission on Homelessness & Poverty
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American Bar Association
Member
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Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. I never got my I-94 when I entered the U.S should I file for the I-94 first or at the same time as the I-130 & I-485?
A: You must show proof of your legal entry when you appear for your adjustment of status interview. Do you have a stamp in your passport showing legal entry? You should file for replacement I-94 to show proof of legal entry.
Q. Our I-130 has been approved. We are trying to bring my in-laws to the U.S. from Mexico. What is our next step?
A: Are you trying to bring your spouse's parents to the United States? You may not petition for his (or her) parents. When s/he becomes a U.S. citizen s/he may petition for the parents. You should consult with an attorney for further assistance.
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Contact & Map
P.O. Box 12922
Newport News, VA 23612
Telephone: (757) 806-4771