Carol Lynn Pelton
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Carol Lynn Pelton is an accomplished immigration attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, with over 15 years of dedicated experience in the field. As the co-founder of Pelton + Balducci, she has a profound commitment to advocating for immigrants and refugees. Prior to establishing her private practice, Ms. Pelton honed her skills at various non-profit organizations in Chicago and the Washington, D.C. area, where she made significant contributions as the coordinator of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Pro Bono Project at the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). In this role, she provided invaluable guidance to practitioners nationwide on complex immigration appeals. Ms. Pelton’s extensive experience also includes serving as the Director and staff attorney at the Immigration Program at Chicago Legal Clinic, Inc., where she delivered critical legal services and education to underserved communities. Her background encompasses work with a national refugee resettlement agency and teaching English as a second language in Seoul, South Korea. Fluent in Spanish, thanks to her studies in Mexico and Uruguay, Ms. Pelton effectively communicates with a diverse clientele. Her primary focus is on family immigration, particularly in reuniting families through the I-601A unlawful presence waiver and consular processing. She is also adept at navigating Immigration Court removal proceedings, including appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and filing Motions to Reopen or Reconsider. Ms. Pelton holds a Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and International Business from the University of Iowa. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Federal Bar Association, underscoring her commitment to excellence in immigration law.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.