David G. Katona

Leading expert in immigration law with extensive experience. He has been consistently recognized as one of the “Top Immigration Attorneys in New York” by Super Lawyers (2016-2020).

He earned his law degree from American University, Washington College of Law, and holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from American University’s School of International Service. He also studied at Wake Forest University.

He is actively involved in professional organizations and has held key positions within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), including Chair of the New York Chapter (2011-2012), Vice Chair (2010-2011), and Treasurer (2009-2010). From 2008 to 2010, he served as a New York Ambassador for the American Immigration Council.

He is a frequent speaker at major legal conferences, including the AILA Annual Conference, and has hosted radio segments on Aktina FM 91.5. He is also the author of legal publications, including “Applying for an Employment-Based Green Card: What You Need to Know” and “Inside the Minds: Working with Government Agencies in Immigration Law” (Thompson Reuters).

He is fluent in Spanish, Hungarian, and Portuguese.

Features

• Asylum and Refugee Applications
• Citizenship and Naturalization
• Deportation Defense
• Employment-Based Immigration
• Family-Based Immigration
• Green Card Applications
• Immigration Appeals
• Visa Applications (Work, Student, Family)

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 2001
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2020 - Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
  2019 - Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
  2017 - Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
  2014 - US (New York) - Immigration Law Firm of the Year, ACQ Global Awards 2014
  2011 - Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
• Associations
  2011 - 2012
  American Immigration Lawyers Association (NY Chapter) - Chair
  2011 - 2014
  American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chair, Customs & Border Protection Committee
  2009 - 2010
  American Immigration Lawyers Association - Treasurer
  2008 - 2010
  American Immigration Council - NY Ambassador
• Education
  - American University Washington College of Law -
  - American University's School of International Service - MA - Masters
  - Wake Forest University -
• Publications
  2008 - Employment-Based Green Cards in Three Steps
  Applying for an Employment-Based Green Card: What You Need to Know
  2008 - Understanding Modern Immigration Policies, Laws and Attorney Practices
  Inside the Minds: Working with Government Agencies in Immigration Law (Aspatore Books, Thompson Reuters)
• Languages
  Spanish - Native / Fluent
  Hungarian - Native / Fluent
  Portuguese - Native / Fluent

Location