Donald Gross advises clients seeking Green Cards or long-term visas to live, work, do business, invest or study in the United States. He has broad expertise in both business immigration and family immigration issues.
Don is committed to public service. He served in senior positions at the US State Department, US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and White House National Security Council. In the private sector, Don has been senior counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in Washington, international legal advisor to Kim & Chang in Seoul, Korea and senior advisor at Albright Stonebridge Group in Washington.
Don has published numerous articles on business, legal, and public policy issues, while serving as a commentator for CNN, MSNBC, Fox Business News, the Voice of America, the Wall Street Journal, and other leading media. Bloomsbury published his critically acclaimed book on U.S.-China relations titled The China Fallacy: How the U.S. Can Benefit from China’s Rise and Avoid Another Cold War.
Don is an active member of the Bar of the District of Columbia and has been admitted to practice before the United States Court of International Trade. He graduated with honors from Cornell University and the University of Chicago Law School.
Nacha Srinakarin is a lawyer and social worker with over a decade of experience in legal operations in international humanitarian settings. She has conducted research for the International Rescue Committee to develop resettlement guidance during the Syrian Refugee Crisis and managed pro bono asylum referral services for Human Rights First. She has worked at a variety of non-profit organizations in the fields of behavioral health, children’s rights advocacy, and financial literacy education.
Nacha gained extensive experience as a law clerk for a boutique immigration firm based in New York City and currently as a Special Counsel for DGL. Her immigration law experience includes employment based (EB) applications, asylum, J-1 waivers, and Department of Labor (DOL) filings. She enjoys working with clients and is dedicated to ensuring they have a positive experience with the American immigration system.
Nacha has a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies, cum laude, from the University of Washington; M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University; J.D. from George Washington University; and legal certification in culture law from Georgetown University.
Alicia Marie is an expert immigration attorney admitted to the Paris Bar (France) who has extensive experience in the global immigration law systems of Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
She graduated from the Sorbonne Law School (University of Paris 1- Panthéon Sorbonne) in International Business Law and has a Master’s degree in Law and Economics from the University Paris X – Nanterre. Her analytical skills, combined with strong communication and client relations capabilities, enable her to solve complex legal issues. She focuses her practice on family-based immigration (K-1 visas and Green Cards for family preference immigrants) and business-based immigration (EB-2 NIW, O-1) in the United States and as well as some time in Mexico.
Olivia is a Senior Paralegal with over 4 years of experience in immigration. She has handled a wide range of immigration case types throughout her career, and specializes in family-based and humanitarian-based cases. As a current Senior Paralegal with Donald Gross Law Group, she works on a variety of family-based immigration cases and complex case matters. She also performs various administrative and marketing tasks to support the firm’s operations and reach.
Olivia’s background is in language education; she holds a B.A. in Spanish from Michigan State University, a M.A. in Educational Leadership & Policy from the University of Michigan, and is a certified Spanish and English teacher in the state of Michigan.
Paula Cifuentes is a Special Counsel and Senior Case Manager at Donald Gross Law Group, bringing over 7 years of accumulated legal expertise, including 5+ years focused exclusively on U.S. immigration law. Known for her professionalism and meticulous attention to detail, Paula has a proven track record of delivering cost-conscious and highly effective legal solutions.
Focused in EB-1, EB-2 NIW, O-1, L-1, and E-2 visa categories, Paula provides personalized support to individuals and organizations navigating complex immigration challenges. Her approach combines strategic case structuring, rigorous legal research, and a deep understanding of evolving immigration policies to secure successful outcomes. With an outstanding success rate exceeding 95%, Paula has consistently helped clients achieve their goals efficiently and confidently.
Paula’s academic foundation from Universidad del Rosario, complemented by advanced studies at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and Universidad Pompeu Fabra de Barcelona, enhances her ability to provide culturally nuanced and responsive counsel. Fluent in multiple languages, she ensures clear communication with clients from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the firm’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
As a Senior Case Manager, Paula oversees complex workflows, from AoS applications to RFE responses, ensuring every case aligns with USCIS standards. Her project management expertise enables her to deliver streamlined processes tailored to clients’ needs while maintaining the firm’s high standards of service.
Paula’s work embodies the core values of Donald Gross Law Group: professionalism, responsiveness, and a dedication to helping clients achieve their dreams with clarity and confidence. Her ability to connect legal expertise with compassionate advocacy makes her a trusted advisor for those seeking a seamless and successful immigration journey.
Gabriela Rivas is an experienced Business Immigration Paralegal with a robust background in immigration law, she has demonstrated expertise in managing complex immigration cases and providing comprehensive legal support. Gabriela’s professional journey includes roles at several prominent law firms and organizations. Prior to this, she held similar positions at Employee Mobility Solutions, LLP in Miami and Colombo & Hurd P.L in Orlando.
Gabriela is proficient in both English and Spanish, allowing her to effectively serve a diverse client base. Her educational background includes a Paralegal Certificate from the University of Miami, a Master’s degree in International Trade and Customs Laws from Universidad Central de Venezuela, and a Bachelor of Law from Universidad Catolica Andres Bello.
Throughout her career, Gabriela has handled a wide range of immigration cases, including EB1A, EB2 NIW, O1 visa petitions, and various other non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories. Her expertise extends to preparing persuasive recommendation letters, case briefs, and ensuring all application materials meet USCIS standards. Gabriela’s technical proficiencies include INS Zoom, Immigration Tracker, Salesforce, Immigrant PRO, and various legal research tools. She is also adept at using Microsoft Office suite and other essential software for legal documentation.
Adela Balima is an immigration law professional with expertise in managing green card applications as well as H-1B work visas. She served as a Legal Research Fellow at the Library of Congress and provided assistance on human rights and asylum cases at the International Refugee Assistance Project in Washington, DC. She holds a Master of Laws in International Legal Studies from the American University Washington College of Law and is fluent in French, Czech and Slovak as well as English. She is a native of the Czech Republic.
Nana Sakvarelidze is an immigration law professional with more than five years experience preparing petitions for marriage-based green cards, fiancé(e) visas and green cards for family members. She has handled both affirmative and defensive applications for asylum and withholding of removal. Nana received a Master of Laws from Fordham University Law School and is fluent in Russian and Georgian as well as English. She is a native of Georgia.
Dr. Esteban Rosas, is a Cornell University-trained chemical engineer, with a Masters
in Science and a PhD in research and economics from Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. As Deputy Minister for economic development of the State of Durango, México for 18 years, he was responsible for the transformation of Durango’s economy into a dynamic industrialized auto parts hub.
Dr. Rosas’ experience with trade issues and attracting foreign investment makes him an especially valuable advisor to US, Mexican and international firms looking to benefit from the newly signed US México Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA). He heads the Unit of Economics Intelligence in Durango México, serves as a senior adviser to the Baden Business Institute in Baden Switzerland, and directs his own private office providing economic advisory services. He is is fluent in both English and Spanish.