Immigration Attorney - Qualifications and Background
Meet Gloria J. D'Souza, A Trusted Immigration Attorney in New York
Gloria J. D’Souza, Esq., is an accomplished attorney at the helm of the renowned Law Offices of Gloria J. D’Souza, P.C., with a reputation as a leading immigration lawyer in New York.
Gloria began her legal training and career in India. She taught international law and constitutional law at Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Mangalore University (India), and has been a practicing immigration attorney in the United States since 2008. Her distinct background and experience, coupled with a continuing passion for working with immigrants, make her very sensitive and understanding towards the needs of her foreign and national clientele.
Gloria cares. She has prepared herself with the knowledge, tools, degrees and experience to commit her life’s work to helping those who want to live, work or visit in the adopted country she loves. Outside of her career, Gloria is an avid traveler, photographer, and gardener. Notably Gloria is fluent in English, Hindi, Konkani and Kannada.
Ms. D’Souza has previously worked with leading IT/Management Consulting companies and law firms in the United States and Canada. She helped clients from businesses and industries gain temporary and permanent visas for their employees and executives. Previously, Ms. D’Souza taught international law and constitutional law at Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Mangalore University, in India. Her distinct background and experience, coupled with a continuing passion for working with immigrants, make her very sensitive and understanding towards the needs of foreign national clientele.
The firm is based in White Plains, New York but offers global consultation and representation. We have represented a broad array of clients, appearing on their behalf before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Labor, and the Department of State.
Large and small businesses, religious and educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and individuals have all benefited from Ms. D’Souza’s legal services in obtaining temporary work visas, study and training visas, lawful permanent residency, and citizenship in the United States, among other areas.
Gloria cares. She has prepared herself with the knowledge, tools, degrees and experience to commit her life’s work to helping those who want to live, work or visit in the adopted country she loves. Gloria is an avid traveler and photographer, and is fluent in English, Hindi, Konkani and Kannada.
Educational Background
April 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, India
May 2005
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business and Trade Laws
Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY
January 2004
Post-graduate Diploma in Training and Development
Indian Society for Training and Development, New Delhi, India
May 2001
South Asian Teaching Sessions on International Humanitarian Rights and Refugee Law
ICRC and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
July 1994
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Constitutional Law
University of Mysore, Mysore, India
April 1992
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Mangalore University, Mangalore, India
Bar Admission:
- New York
Languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Konkani
- Kannada
Professional Affiliations:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association