Amber L. Weeks

Amber L. Weeks is a partner at Vrapi Weeks and manages the firm’s Albuquerque, New Mexico office. Her practice focuses on family-based immigration, business visa petitions, green card applications, naturalization, J-1 waivers, and H-1B and PERM filings. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law.

Ms. Weeks earned her Juris Doctorate summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2010. She also received her Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of New Mexico in 2004, graduating summa cum laude. Her academic achievements include Clinical Honors and the Highest Academic Achievement award.

Ms. Weeks is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where she serves on the National USCIS Field Operations Committee and co-chairs the Distance Learning Committee. She regularly speaks at immigration conferences and has authored numerous practice advisories on waivers, naturalization, and marriage-based petitions.

Throughout her career, Ms. Weeks has helped countless individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Her client-centered approach aims to eliminate uncertainty and provide a clear path to legal status, empowering people to live and work in the U.S. without fear.

Recognized for both her legal expertise and dedication to immigrant rights, Amber L. Weeks uses her experience to influence policy, educate other attorneys, and deliver exceptional legal service. Her bilingual skills and community background further enhance her effectiveness as an advocate for immigrant communities.

Through strategic legal counsel and tireless advocacy, Ms. Weeks continues to help clients achieve their immigration goals and secure a stable future for themselves and their families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Vrapi Weeks
• Co-Chair, AILA National Distance Learning Committee
• Member, AILA National USCIS Field Operations Committee
• Past Board Member, State Bar of New Mexico, Immigration Law Section

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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