Neil Stephen Dornbaum
Immigration attorney · Roseland, NJ · Admitted New Jersey 1978
About this attorney
Neil Stephen Dornbaum is a distinguished immigration attorney with over four decades of legal experience, widely regarded as one of New Jersey's leading authorities in the field. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Corporate Immigration and Global Mobility practice group at Connell Foley, providing strategic counsel to multinational corporations, domestic enterprises, and individuals navigating complex cross-border mobility issues.
Prior to joining Connell Foley, Mr. Dornbaum built an esteemed career as a founding partner at Dornbaum & Peregoy, where he spent decades guiding clients through all facets of immigration law. He earned his Juris Doctor from Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law in 1981, following his undergraduate studies at the City University of New York, Hunter College. His legal excellence has consistently earned him accolades, including repeated selections to Super Lawyers and Top Lawyers for Immigration Law.
Known for his thorough and client-centered approach, Mr. Dornbaum combines in-depth statutory knowledge with practical problem-solving to help businesses secure essential talent and assist professionals in achieving their immigration goals. He remains committed to responsive communication, ethical standards, and high-quality advocacy throughout every stage of the legal process.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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