Virginia D. Gorostiaga

Virginia D. Gorostiaga is an immigration attorney and founder whose practice focuses on guiding individuals, families, and businesses through complex immigration processes. She advises clients on family-based immigration, asylum, deportation defense, and business and investor visas. Her work emphasizes strategic planning, compliance, and clear communication. Clients rely on her to navigate regulatory requirements, prepare filings, and pursue lawful status while minimizing risk and delay across multiple immigration categories nationwide.

Gorostiaga earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from DePaul University College of Law, where she was inducted into the Order of the Coif and served on Law Review. She also received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, graduating cum laude. Her academic training supports analytical reasoning, legal writing, and thorough case preparation in complex immigration matters and advocacy before courts nationwide.

Since beginning her legal career in immigration law in 2007, Gorostiaga has worked with prominent law firms, handling immigration and business matters for international companies. Her experience includes advising corporate clients, preparing visa petitions, and addressing compliance issues. She also collaborates with other firms on specialized matters, allowing clients to receive comprehensive representation tailored to specific legal challenges across jurisdictions and practice areas as needed.

Virginia D. Gorostiaga is known for a client-focused approach that combines empathy, preparation, and strategic judgment. She mentors interns and contributes to the legal community through education and collaboration. Her practice is dedicated to transparency, responsiveness, and ethical advocacy. Clients value her ability to explain options, manage expectations, and pursue solutions that support long-term stability, lawful presence, and compliance for families, businesses, and professionals across evolving systems nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Gorostiaga Law, PLLC
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania

Education

• DePaul University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina
  Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology-Liberal Arts

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