Sharon Ames

Our practice is limited exclusively to Immigration Law. Sharon Ames has been a member of AILA (the American Immigration Lawyers Association) since 1999. Ms. Ames is fluent in Spanish.

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

New York

Since 1983

AMES IMMIGRATION LAW, PLLC

Current

Ms. Ames has been a sole proprietor of her own law practice since 1984. She recently formed Ames Immigration Law, LLC, a single member limited liability corporation under the laws of New York.

Syracuse

Syracuse University College of Law

J.D.

1980 - 1982

St. Lawrence University

B.A. | Government, Spanish

1975 - 1979

Honors: Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Government and Spanish, Phi Beta Kappa

Onondaga County Bar Association

Volunteer Lawyers Project: Immigration Law Clinic

2013 - Current

Activities: Consultations for indigent clients seeking help with immigration matters

AILA Upstate NY Chapter

USCIS Buffalo DIstrict Liaison

2010 - Current

Activities: Communication with the Buffalo District Offices of USCIS regarding policies and procedures

Central NY Women's Bar Association

2001 - Current

Vera House

Monday Night Legal Clinic

2001 - Current

Activities: Free consultations for victims of domestic violence

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Upstate NY Chapter

1999 - Current