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

April 2020

May 2005

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business and Trade Laws

Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY

May 2005

January 2004

Post-graduate Diploma in Training and Development

Indian Society for Training and Development, New Delhi, India

January 2004

May 2001

South Asian Teaching Sessions on International Humanitarian Rights and Refugee Law

ICRC and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

May 2001

July 1994

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Constitutional Law

University of Mysore, Mysore, India

July 1994

April 1992

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Mangalore University, Mangalore, India

April 1992

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