Margaret W. Wong

Margaret W. Wong is an award-winning immigration attorney and the founder and managing partner of Margaret W. Wong & Associates, LLC, with offices in nine cities across the United States. With over 40 years of experience, Margaret has built one of the nation’s most prominent immigration law practices, assisting individuals, families, and businesses in navigating complex immigration and nationality matters.

Margaret earned her Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law in 1976 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology from Western Illinois University. She is admitted to practice law in multiple jurisdictions, including Ohio, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and the District of Columbia, as well as several U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeals.

Margaret has helped clients secure work permits, green cards, and U.S. citizenship throughout her distinguished career. Her practice covers employment-based immigration for executives, family reunification, asylum, deportation defense, and investor visas. She has represented many clients, from multinational corporations and government agencies to individuals seeking opportunities in the United States.

Margaret’s expertise is widely recognized. She is listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America and holds a “Preeminent AV” rating from Martindale Hubbell. She has received numerous honors, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame induction, and recognition as a “Trailblazer” by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).

Beyond her practice, Margaret is an adjunct immigration law professor at Case Western Reserve University Law School and has authored The Immigrant’s Way, a guide to U.S. immigration available in multiple languages. She serves on various boards and committees, including the Cleveland State University Foundation and the NAPABA.

Known for her commitment to her clients, multilingual staff, and unwavering dedication, Margaret W. Wong has made an indelible mark on the, empowering clients to achieve their American dreams.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Managing Partner, Margaret W. Wong & Associates, LLC
• President, Federal Bar Association, Cleveland Chapter
• Charter Member, Ohio Supreme Court
• Member, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
• Co-chair, Annual Immigration Law Association
• Board Member, Cleveland Bar Foundation
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Ohio
• Illinois
• New York
• Michigan
• Georgia
• North Carolina
• Tennessee
• District of Columbia

Education

• State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Western Illinois University
  BS in Chemistry/Biology

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