Elaine M. Calderon

Dedicated immigration lawyer based in New York, NY, committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. With a strong background in employment-based and family-based immigration, provides strategic legal guidance on visa applications, green cards, naturalization, and EB-5 investor immigration.

A proud graduate of New York Law School, also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bucknell University. Their deep involvement in the immigration law community is reflected in their leadership roles, including serving as Secretary of the USCIS District Director Liaison Committee within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) – New York City Area Chapter. Additionally, they contribute to the New York City Bar Association, the Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York (where they have held multiple officer positions), and the National Filipino American Lawyers Association, where they are a lifetime member.

Recognized for their expertise, she has been a featured speaker at industry conferences, including the NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference 2016, where they spoke on EB-5 immigration and its economic impact. They also serve as Speaker of the House for BNI Chapter One New York City, further highlighting their leadership and advocacy skills.

Features

• Asylum and Refugee Applications
• Citizenship and Naturalization
• Deportation Defense
• Employment-Based Immigration
• Family-Based Immigration
• Green Card Applications
• Immigration Appeals
• Visa Applications (Work, Student, Family)

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 2005
  Currently Registered
  
• Associations
  American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area Chapter) - Secretary, USCIS District Director Liaison Committee
  New York City Bar Association - Member
  Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York - Membership Secretary, Former Recording Secretary
  National Filipino American Lawyers Association - Lifetime Member
  BNI Chapter One New York City - Speaker of the House
• Education
  - New York Law School - Juris Doctor
  - Bucknell University - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Speaking Engagements
  2016 - EB-5, Immigration, and the Economy - NAPABA Northeast Regional Conference 2016
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

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