Bernard P. Wolfsdorf is the past President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Mr. Wolfsdorf has been named the "most highly rated immigration lawyer in the world” for six of the past 7 years including 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010 by theWho's Who Legal. “[Mr. Wolfsdorf] received more votes from clients and peers worldwide than any other lawyer.”The California Edition of Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers recognized Mr. Wolfsdorf as "an undoubted leader" and as “one of the prestigious names in the field” who “knows his stuff back to front.” The Chambers Global World's Leading Lawyers for Business guide noted Mr. Wolfsdorf’ s "outstanding consular law practice" and called him a "cutting-edge thinker." The Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings have consistently given Mr. Wolfsdorf an “AV” rating, the highest possible rating in ethics and competence. He previously received the AILA Service Excellence Award for his contribution to AILA and its members.Mr. Wolfsdorf is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America, Martindale Hubbell's Pre-eminent Specialist Directory, Southern California Super Lawyers, Chambers USA and the Chambers Global World's Leading Lawyers for Business.Mr. Wolfsdorf is a California State Bar-Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been Managing Partner of the Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group since 1986.Mr. Wolfsdorf has authored numerous publications on immigration law and frequently lectures on visa matters. He is renowned for his knowledge of immigration law and his ability to successfully navigate complex immigration matters. Mr. Wolfsdorf’s leadership, vast experience and national prominence have been vital to keeping the firm at the cutting edge of immigration practice. Email: bernard@wolfsdorf.com

Established in 1946, the American Immigration Lawyers Association is the national association of over 11,000 immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.

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