Swanson Law Office

Swanson Law Office is an immigration law firm in Grand Forks, North Dakota, serving individuals, families, and businesses across family-based immigration, employment visas, humanitarian relief, and crimmigration matters. Led by attorney Sue Swanson, an adjunct professor at University of North Dakota School of Law and AILA conference speaker, the firm earned the 2017 "Justice for All" award for pro bono service.

About

Swanson Law Office is a dedicated immigration law practice based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, offering specialized legal services to individuals, families, and businesses navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Founded and led by attorney Sue Swanson, the firm brings extensive experience and a commitment to thorough client representation across a broad range of immigration matters.

The firm's practice encompasses family-based immigration, including green card applications, fiancée visas, and immigrant visas for spouses and family members. On the business side, Swanson Law Office helps employers and employees with H, L, O, and P visa categories, as well as permanent residency sponsorship for employees. The firm also handles humanitarian relief options such as Parole in Place and VAWA protections, federal court litigation including mandamus and habeas corpus actions, and immigration consequences of criminal charges and convictions—a specialized area often called "crimmigration."

Sue Swanson's professional standing reflects her deep knowledge of immigration law. She serves as an adjunct professor of immigration law at the University of North Dakota School of Law and has been invited to speak at North Dakota state attorney continuing education meetings and conferences. She has also addressed the Upper Midwest chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) at annual meetings and was a speaker at the AILA 2021 National Conference, demonstrating her recognition within the immigration law community.

The firm's commitment to the field and to public service is underscored by formal recognition. In 2017, Swanson Law Office received the MN/Dak AILA Chapter Immigration Advocate Award for outstanding contributions in opposition to the Refugee Absorptive Capacity Bill in North Dakota. That same year, the North Dakota State Bar Association honored the firm with the "Justice for All" award in recognition of providing 50 or more hours of pro bono services to the state in 2016.

In addition to direct client representation, Swanson Law Office provides immigration consultation services to attorneys nationwide, particularly those practicing in criminal, family, and business law who need guidance on immigration implications for their own clients. This referral-friendly approach has made the firm a trusted resource for the legal community across the region and beyond.

The firm maintains a 4.6 Google rating based on client reviews and operates from its Grand Forks location, serving clients throughout North Dakota and the Upper Midwest.

Overview compiled from the firm's website