At Donald Gross Law Group, we assist French businesses, professionals, families, and investors in achieving long-term U.S. visas and green cards. Based in Washington, D.C., with attorneys licensed to practice in France, we provide precise, cost-effective immigration solutions tailored to your goals—whether you’re seeking residency, employment, investment, or family-based visas with comprehensive French-language support and deep understanding of French legal systems and cultural contexts.
Why Choose Donald Gross Law Group France
- Licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., France, and Colombia with legal training from Cornell, University of Chicago Law School, GW University Law School, and the Sorbonne
- Over 30 years of combined experience representing French clients before USCIS, the Department of State, and U.S. embassies worldwide
- Attorneys licensed in France providing unique understanding of French legal systems, civil law principles, and French documentation requirements
- Recognized by CNN, MSNBC, Fox Business News, Voice of America, and The Wall Street Journal for authoritative legal insight
- Native French-speaking attorneys ensuring precise legal communication and cultural understanding throughout your immigration journey
- Offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Mexico City, Bangkok, and Europe, enabling comprehensive support across North America, Europe, and Asia
Our Practice Areas for French Clients
- US Permanent Residency and Green Cards From family, marriage, and employment-based categories to humanitarian waivers, we handle all pathways to permanent residency, including EB‑1, EB‑2 NIW, EB‑3, and family reunification cases with expertise in consular processing at U.S. Embassy Paris and understanding of French legal documentation.
- US Visas Through Employment We assist with work visas for French professionals, executives, and skilled workers, including H‑1B, L‑1, O‑1, E‑2 investor visas, and comprehensive employment authorization strategies leveraging French educational excellence and professional qualifications.
- Marriage, K‑1 Fiancé(e), and Family Immigration We support French spouses, fiancé(e)s, children, and parents through both adjustment of status and consular processing, with deep understanding of French family law, civil partnerships (PACS), and cultural considerations.
- Investors & Entrepreneurs We advise on investor visa categories like E‑2, EB‑5, and startup-focused pathways for French business leaders and investors seeking to establish or expand operations in the United States.
- French Professional Excellence Programs We provide specialized guidance for French professionals with Grandes Écoles degrees, research backgrounds, and expertise in luxury goods, fashion, culinary arts, and other sectors where French excellence is internationally recognized.
- U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization We guide French permanent residents through the naturalization process, addressing dual citizenship considerations under French law and helping achieve U.S. citizenship while maintaining French nationality and European connections.
How We Work with French Clients
- We begin with a complimentary consultation in French to understand your immigration goals, assess your French educational and professional background, and develop strategic approaches considering French legal frameworks and cultural contexts
- We develop a strategic plan tailored to French documentation standards, professional credentials, and the specific visa or green card pathway most appropriate for your French qualifications and circumstances
- We prepare and submit comprehensive documentation leveraging our French legal licensing and understanding of French civil law, educational systems, and proper authentication procedures for French documents
- We support you throughout the process with native French communication, cultural sensitivity, and expert guidance from initial filing through final approval, including coordination with U.S. Embassy Paris and French consular services
Specialized Services for French Nationals
French Legal System Expertise: Our attorneys licensed in France understand French civil law, Code Civil, family law structures, business formations, and educational systems, ensuring proper document preparation and legal analysis for U.S. immigration purposes.
French Document Authentication: We provide comprehensive guidance on French document authentication, Apostille procedures, certified translations by sworn translators (traducteurs assermentés), and compliance with both French and U.S. legal requirements.
Grandes Écoles and French Education Recognition: For French professionals with degrees from Grandes Écoles, universities, and specialized French institutions, we provide strategic positioning for employment-based immigration, emphasizing the prestige and rigor of French higher education.
French Business and Investment Immigration: We advise French entrepreneurs and investors on establishing U.S. operations, leveraging France-U.S. business relationships, E-2 treaty investor opportunities, and employment-based immigration considering French tax and business law implications.
Consular Processing at U.S. Embassy Paris: With extensive experience at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, we understand specific procedures, cultural expectations, and documentation requirements for French applicants across all visa categories.
French Cultural and Professional Sectors: We provide specialized guidance for French professionals in luxury goods, fashion, culinary arts, wine and spirits, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors where French expertise and cultural knowledge provide competitive advantages.
Testimonials
“Donald Gross Law Group m’a accompagné tout au long de ma demande de carte verte EB-2 NIW. Leur compréhension des systèmes juridiques français et américains ainsi que leur maîtrise parfaite du français ont été essentielles à mon succès.” — Dr. Marie Dubois, Chercheuse en Biotechnologie
“The team’s French legal licensing and cultural understanding helped us navigate the marriage green card process seamlessly. Their bilingual expertise made complex procedures clear and manageable.” — Pierre and Sarah Laurent
Contact Our French Immigration Services
Serving French Clients Worldwide Providing comprehensive U.S. immigration services for French citizens with French-licensed attorneys and native French-speaking staff understanding French legal systems and cultural contexts.
Primary Office: Washington, D.C. | Office: Los Angeles | International Offices: Mexico City | Bangkok | Europe
Schedule a Free Consultation
Whether you are in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Bordeaux, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, or anywhere in France or worldwide, Donald Gross Law Group is here to guide you. Contact us today to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with French-licensed immigration lawyers who understand both French and U.S. legal systems.
Services d’Immigration en Français
Nous offrons des services complets d’immigration en français, notamment :
- Consultations spécialisées avec des avocats licenciés en France
- Préparation de documentation française pour les dossiers d’immigration américaine
- Coordination avec l’Ambassade des États-Unis à Paris et les consulats américains
- Compréhension approfondie du droit civil français et des considérations culturelles
- Planification stratégique d’immigration à long terme
- Expertise en systèmes éducatifs français (Grandes Écoles, universités)
Avantages Français pour l’Immigration Américaine
Excellence Éducative Française : Les diplômes des Grandes Écoles et universités françaises sont hautement respectés aux États-Unis, particulièrement pour les catégories EB-1 et EB-2, offrant des avantages significatifs pour l’immigration basée sur l’emploi.
Expertise Professionnelle Reconnue : L’excellence française dans les secteurs du luxe, de la mode, de la gastronomie, des vins et spiritueux, de l’aérospatiale et des sciences fournit des fondations solides pour les demandes de visa O-1 et EB-1A.
Innovation et Recherche : Le secteur français de la recherche et de l’innovation, soutenu par des institutions prestigieuses et des entreprises leaders, offre d’excellentes opportunités pour les demandes EB-2 National Interest Waiver.
Relations d’Affaires Franco-Américaines : Les relations commerciales établies entre la France et les États-Unis créent d’excellentes opportunités pour les visas d’investisseur E-2 et l’immigration d’investissement EB-5.
Contactez-nous dès aujourd’hui pour une consultation gratuite et découvrez comment nos avocats licenciés en France peuvent vous aider à réaliser vos objectifs d’immigration américaine.