Junghoon Kim is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. District Court for Maryland. He is a highly knowledgeable and experienced attorney, known for his unwavering integrity, tireless work ethic, and exceptional reputation in the legal community. With extensive expertise in immigration law and business transactions, he has successfully represented clients in complex proceedings before various immigration courts and government agencies, including USCIS, ICE, and the EOIR Immigration Court. His commitment to excellence and client advocacy has earned him the trust and respect of both clients and peers, solidifying his reputation as a dedicated and effective legal professional.
Key Accomplishments:
- Secured adjustment of status in removal proceedings for diverse clients, including: Battered spouses through I-360 petitions
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- Individuals entering under INA 245(i)
- Employees with denied I-140 petitions utilizing AC21 provisions – Defended undocumented clients in removal proceedings at multiple immigration courts, including Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; El Paso, TX; Honolulu, HI; Miami, FL; and Philadelphia and York, PA.
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- Successfully obtained cancellations of removal and prosecutorial discretion from DHS.
- Successfully represented kinship adoption cases and obtained adoption decrees from MD Circuit Court hearings in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s Counties
- Represent immigration matters involving E (Investment), F (student), G (International Organization), H (Specialty Occupation), J (Exchange Student), K (finance), L (International Employee) and R (Religious Workers) Visas – represent E2 applicants through the USCIS and the Seoul, South Korea and Toronto, Canada consulates
- Represent both family-based and employment-sponsored immigration matters and successfully granted permanent resident status (Green Card)
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- I-130 Petitions for family members of U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents
- I-130 Petitions for spouses (Green Card by Marriage), children and parents of U.S. citizens
- I-130 Petitions involving misrepresentation through Humanitarian Waiver (I-601)
- I-360 Petition for Pastors and Other Religious Workers (Pianist, Conductor and Church Program Director)
- I-140 Petitions for EB-1 Professors and Researchers – EB-1 Professors and Researchers, EB-2 Master’s Degree and National Interest Waiver, EB-2 MBA Managers, EB-2 Attorneys, EB-2 Acupuncturists
- EB-3 PERM Cases: Adult Daycare Caregiver, After-School Tutor, Alarm Technician, Alteration Tailor, Auto-Body Mechanics, Auto Window Tainter, Baker, Billing Clerk, Bookkeeper, Carpenter, Computer Programmer, Construction Masonry Worker, Cook, Dental Assistant, Displayer (Stock), Food Preparation Worker (Restaurant), Information System Analyst, Loan Officer, Office Clerk, Receiving Clerk (Supermarket and Warehouse), Roofer, Siding Installer, Taekwondo Master, Web Designer, Etc.
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- Represent citizenship at USCIS Field Office Interviews applicants with criminal records such as Theft (Petty Crimes), DUI, Solicitation of Prostitution, Battery, Trespassing, Etc
- Represented Franchise Owners: Auntie Annes Pretzel, AT&T Dealer, CA Tortilla, Exxon Gas, Five Guys, Parcel Plus, UPS Store, Salad Works, Tous Les Jours Bakery, Etc