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Law Offices of Gloria J. D’Souza, P.C., is a New York-based immigration law firm with deep expertise in all facets of U.S. immigration, citizenship, and nationality law. Our mission is to provide compassionate, strategic, and results-driven legal representation to individuals, families, and organizations navigating the complexities of the immigration system.

Family Immigration Services:
We proudly support families in:

  • Marriage-based immigration
  • Family-based petitions
  • Citizenship and naturalization
Employment & Business Immigration
We assist individuals and entities with:
  • Work authorizations and employment visas
  • Investor visas (E-2, EB-5)
  • Student visas (F-1, J-1)
  • Employment-based permanent residency (EB categories)
  • Immigration solutions for startups, small businesses, corporations, educational institutions, and nonprofits

Humanitarian Relief
We also provide legal support for:

  • Asylum and refugee applications
  • Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
  • Humanitarian parole and other relief programs

Outbound Immigration & Global Representation
In addition to U.S.-based immigration services, we assist clients with outbound immigration matters and cross-border legal strategies. Our global representation includes:
  • Advising U.S. citizens and residents on immigration requirements for other countries
  • Coordinating with international legal partners to facilitate work, study, or investment abroad
  • Supporting multinational corporations with employee relocation and compliance across jurisdictions
Whether you're seeking refuge, reuniting with family, expanding your business, or relocating internationally, our firm offers the legal guidance and advocacy you need to move forward with confidence.
With a global reach and a personalized approach, we are committed to helping our clients achieve legal status, work authorization, and U.S. citizenship. Whether you're seeking to reunite with loved ones, grow your business, or start a new chapter in the United States, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Gloria J. D’Souza – Founder & Principal Attorney
Gloria J. D’Souza is the founder and Principal Attorney of the firm, bringing in over two decades of legal expertise and a deeply personal connection to the immigration journey. Originally from India, she immigrated to the United States in 2003, giving her firsthand insight into the hopes, challenges, and complexities faced by individuals seeking legal status, work authorization, permanent residency, and citizenship.
Throughout her career, Ms. D’Souza has guided individuals and families navigating personal immigration matters, domestic and international corporations managing employment-based work visas and immigration. Ms. D’Souza’s legal expertise spans key pillars of U.S. immigration law, including:
  • Employment-Based Visas: Assisting professionals, skilled workers, and employers with temporary and permanent work visa solutions.
  • Change-of-Status & Visa Adjustments: Guiding clients through transitions between visa categories and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.
  • Humanitarian Reliefs: Asylum, TPS, VAWA, DACA
  • Permanent Residency (Green Cards): Supporting individuals and families in securing lawful permanent resident status through employment, family, or other qualifying paths.
  • Citizenship & Naturalization: Helping eligible immigrants navigate the final steps toward becoming U.S. citizens.
  • Outbound Immigration & Global Representation: Advising clients with outbound immigration matters and cross-border legal strategies.
Ms. D'Souza has 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.
Based in New York, Ms. D’Souza offers global consultation and representation, serving clients across borders with precision and care. Ms. D’Souza is licensed to practice law in New York. She has successfully represented clients before key federal agencies, including United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of State (DOS).
Her unwavering commitment to justice, empathy for immigrant experiences, and sharp legal acumen make her a trusted advocate for those navigating the U.S. immigration system.

Qualifications


Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, India
April 2020

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

Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY
May 2005

Post-graduate Diploma in Training and Development

Indian Society for Training and Development, New Delhi, India
January 2004

South Asian Teaching Sessions on International Humanitarian Rights and Refugee Law

ICRC and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
May 2001

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

University of Mysore, Mysore, India
July 1994

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Mangalore University, Mangalore, India
April 1992

20

Years of Experience
Welcome

Gloria is Your Best Partner for Legal Solutions

We are highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of immigration law, servicing all of your corporate, small business, individual, non-profit, institutional, or family immigration needs.

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Investigation

Our skilled team conducts thorough investigations to uncover critical facts, assess risks, and build strong cases. With a meticulous approach and attention to detail, we ensure accurate findings that support informed decisions and effective strategies.

Case Fight

Our dedicated attorneys are relentless in defending your rights and interests, both inside and outside the courtroom. With strategic thinking and aggressive representation, we fight every case with determination to achieve the best possible outcome for you.