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Washington DC Immigration Attorneys

The immigration lawyers at Siri & Glimstad are prepared to handle cases throughout the city of Washington DC.

OUR LOCATION:

1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007

Immigration Vaccine Waiver Specialization and More

Unique situations like needing a vaccine waiver for your green card can be a surprising discovery. Choose an immigration law firm who has the capability to guide Washington DC clients through complex cases with precision and clarity. We’re a cross-specialized team fluent in even the most uncommon facets of immigration law. Serving clients across Washington DC, we use an integrated strategy that unites these disciplines to move your case forward efficiently. Our transparent and ethics-driven process includes plain language guidance, clear documentation, and consistent updates to build trust at every step.

Our experienced Washington DC immigration attorneys regularly assist both individuals and companies with many types of immigration matters, including:

✅ Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visas
✅ Family Based Immigration
✅ Naturalization/U.S. Citizenship
✅ Consular Practice
✅ Vaccine Requirement Waiver
✅ Waivers of Inadmissibility
✅ Asylum

✅ Deportation/Removal Defense
✅ Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
✅ Crime Victim Visas
✅ Immigration Litigation, Appeals, and Federal Court
✅ Employment Visas
✅ Investor Status
✅ And more

✅ Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visas
✅ Family Based Immigration
✅ Naturalization/U.S. Citizenship
✅ Consular Practice
✅ Vaccine Requirement Waiver
✅ Waivers of Inadmissibility
✅ Asylum
✅ Deportation/Removal Defense
✅ Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
✅ Crime Victim Visas
✅ Immigration Litigation, Appeals, and Federal Court
✅ Employment Visas
✅ Investor Status
✅ And more

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Services Offered in Washington DC

Siri & Glimstad aligns strategy with your immigration goals while covering the full spectrum of services in the Washington DC area. We guide local clients through immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions, family-based immigration, and the path to U.S. citizenship with clear steps and attentive counsel. Our team’s specialties include consular practice and National Visa Center processing, complex waiver of inadmissibility matters, asylum protection claims, and deportation or removal defense – areas where careful preparation and advocacy are essential. We support young clients through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases and assist crime victims applying for U or T visas, always focusing on each individual’s safety and dignity. For employment-based matters, our attorneys help professionals secure employment, and we advise businesses and investors on EB-5 Investor Status planning that aligns immigration strategy with economic objectives. Clients in the District of Columbia rely on our consistent communication, thorough documentation, and guidance from start to finish. Whether your journey begins overseas or here in Washington DC, we coordinate filings and timelines so nothing falls through the cracks. Our attorneys are deeply familiar with the local landscape of federal agencies, USCIS offices, and nationwide policy shifts that shape outcomes. If your needs extend beyond these services, we tailor solutions to your unique path and goals.

From Our Immigration Clients

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Samantha was really helpful navigating me confidently during the process of my case. She was very attentive to my needs, friendly and always kept me informed of all my questions/doubts. Everything worked smoothly and I am very happy with the outcome of my case. I strongly recommend their work. With Samantha and her colleagues everything worked perfectly on time and efficiently. Thank you all for the great work you provide!

C.G.

We are grateful to Christina, who was willing to explain every single step of the process. We also want to give special thanks to Rocio, who paid close attention to every detail and made everything so much easier for us. Her constant support, follow-up calls, and attention to detail gave us great peace of mind at every stage. In our USCIS interview the officer mentioned that our attorneys had done an excellent job. We would 100% choose the firm again for any future immigration processes.

L.G.

I would like to thank Christina, Yesennia, Samantha and the entire team at Siri Glimstad for their patience and tireless efforts with our family's I-601 waiver. They were incredible. Their professionalism and expertise is beyond reproach. They made one of the most stressful experiences of our lives as painless as possible. Our case was approved which has invariably changed our lives, and our family tree forever. Your confidence and trust are in good hands with this team. Thank you again.

J.S.

Siri & Glimstad were so accommodating for my very very quick turn around due date. Samantha was very responsive, connected, and I felt very taken care of by her and the team. The firm is very knowledgeable and I definitely recommend this firm for your needs.

H.D.

We were nervous about our green card application since our whole family needed an I-601 vaccine waiver. Christina and her team were incredibly thorough, kind, and knowledgeable. They guided us through every step with clarity and care. Thanks to their expertise, our waiver was approved within just two months of submission. We’re so grateful and highly recommend their team to anyone needing a vaccine waiver.

Siri & Glimstad were a Godsend. My green card lawyer had no experience with vaccine waivers, so in a desperate time crunch, I found S&G. They guided me through the process with very clear instructions, answered all the questions I had, were extremely meticulous, attentive and even pro-active, following up with me. The preparation for the interview covered every possible aspect of what one could expect. I'm very grateful to have had these professionals' help.

Sandra

I contracted with Siri & Glimstad to manage the immigration paperwork to attain a Green Card for my mother. The vaccine religious exemption process had very specific dos and don'ts and Ms. Xenides and her paralegal, Yesennia Esparza were very helpful, knowledgeable and kept us on track with our paperwork and answered all our questions very promptly. My mother has her Green Card now.

Cathy

Our family is extremely grateful to Siri LLP for their expert guidance throughout our I-601 application based on religious and moral beliefs. Their attention to detail with the paperwork, timely filing, and clear communication made a complex process stress-free. Thanks to their thorough preparation, our case was approved by USCIS without even requiring an interview. We highly recommend Siri LLP to anyone navigating challenging immigration matters.

Sabeel

For over a year my husband and I searched for a competent attorney with a proven track record to handle my vaccination waiver for my green card. My green card interview was a success. Thanks to Christina and Samantha for your thoroughness and excellent preparation for my interview, it was a smooth process for a difficult task. From the beginning we were handled with care and attention. I can't recommend the firm enough.

Caroline H.

I am beyond thankful for the help that Christina and her team provided. My husband was applying for his greencard and our lawyer who was helping him with DACA for years didn’t have any confidence in the vaccine waiver. She suggested he simply get the vaccines and that would be the easiest path towards a greencard. I reached out to Siri Glimstad and they immediately helped us apply for the waiver and he officially got his greencard with no complications.

Nicole

Christina assisted me with my I-601 waiver for vaccination. She was very attentive, responding very quickly any time I had a concern or question which was very comforting. She was always confident in the waiver approval and my waiver was approved. Thank you Christina for your services!

R.G.

We are beyond grateful to the Siri Glimstad team. Our case involved vaccine-related waivers and had been stuck in limbo for months. Our lawyers developed a clear, strategic plan that helped reopen our I-485s, move our files to the correct field office, and ensure everything was properly linked and adjudicated. If you're facing a complicated I-601 or waiver-related issue, this is the team you want in your corner. We can’t recommend them highly enough.

Andy

I had the Blessing of having Christina Xenides as my attorney in obtaining the permanent residency ( Green Card ) . Christina and her partner Yesennia Esperanza were so professional from the beginning and fast in answer all the questions I had through the process. She also helped me obtain my waiver for vaccination along with the permanent residency. Words can not express my gratitude for them.

Claudia W.

We recently received our green card and we are overwhelmed with joy. Siri | Glimstad took great care of our case. They were on top of there communication game. Our case got some complications but Christine X is an amazing Lawyer. She fought front and center for our case. I recommend this Frim 1000times. Thank you for the amazing support and hardwork.

Rita

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Jessica Wallace and her team at Siri & Glimstad for their exceptional service and dedication to my case. Over the 5-year process, their communication was outstanding - they kept me informed every step of the way, ensuring I was never left in the dark. Their team made a complex and lengthy process remarkably easy to navigate, providing guidance and support whenever I needed it. I highly recommend Jessica Wallace to anyone seeking a legal partner.

Jessica

We are extremely grateful for the assistance and guidance that was provided to us by Siri and Glimstad. All of our applications were approved, all of our questions were answered (there were many!), and we felt safe and supported as we went through the process of a marriage based green card. We have already recommended them to family, and will continue to do so.

Lauren & Kyle G.

I am very grateful to the Siri & Glimstad firm; with their support, my vaccine waiver was approved at the same time as my green card. They have a highly efficient team and assist you with all your questions! I highly recommend them. Thank you Christina, Samantha, Paulina and Rocio I really appreciated your help!

M.B.

Thanks to Christina Xenides and Yesennia Esparza, I was able to successfully obtain my green card with an approved I-601 Vaccine Waiver. Both Christina and Yesennia were very responsive, professional and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. I cannot recommend them enough to anyone in need of their expertise. Thank you!

M.F.

The team at Siri Glimstad is world class to handle complicated immigration matters. They helped us with multiple waivers and other complicated issues in our case, we received all approvals within 6 months with minimal headaches. They are excellent at communicating, they know what they are doing, and they submit exactly all the evidence needed to get to the approval stage smoothly. 100% recommend!

G.G.

I needed legal help with I-601 Vaccination Waiver and Adjustment of Status. Christina Xenides and her team were very knowledgeable and professional throughout the process. They communicated clearly and were always available to answer my questions, which put me at ease. Thanks to their hard work and expertise, my case was resolved, my I-601 Vaccination Waiver was approved and I got my Green Card. I highly recommend Siri & Glimistad and specifically Christina for anyone needing legal assistance.

Danijela M.

Thank you Christina Xenides and Yesennia Esparza for helping me and my family obtain a Green Card WITH a full exemption. You and your team expertly guided me through not only all the boring administrative formalities and more importantly through all the pitfalls and maze of requirements. You and your team were always responsive, clear, supportive and kind. You exceeded my expectations!! I'm so glad I saw you in a national newspaper and kept your info to be used when I needed it. Thanks again!

BAS

My wife and I have been working with Siri & Glimstad on the I-601 Vaccination Waiver as a supplement to our Adjustment of Status (Green Card) application. Christina Xenides and her team were simply the best, very professional (timely and responsive), as well as empathetic. Her experience with the vaccine waiver was seen by her thorough high-quality work through the whole process. Going forward, I’ll be working with Siri & Glimstad (Christina and her team) for all my immigration needs.

Fareed

We used Christina Xenides and Paulina Hermosillo for our 601 religious exemption. They were very understanding, knowledgeable, thorough and swift in regards to getting our application in to US Customs. It was approved and turned around in 3 months. I would recommend these ladies and Siri to anyone looking for exemption help.

Melanie

Big thanks to Christina and Paulina with their help on our 601 applications. They successfully assisted us in getting a positive result and would recommend using their services.

Brad

They literally saved my family from being separated and saved me from a very stressful situation. I consider myself very lucky to have found Siri & Glimstad and had Samantha and Paulina as my representatives. I 100% recommend them and am forever grateful for all they did for me and my family.

Maryam

Siri & Glimstad has an amazing team. Attorney Xenides and Paralegal Esparza, they were great, professional, quick to respond, very helpful. We can't say enough good things about them. We definitely recommend them to anyone in need of their expertise.

A.Y.

We (husband and I) knew we couldn't do it alone. Then after working with Siri & Glimstad it was 100% confirmed, we wouldn't have been able to do what we needed to do without them! When we are ready to go forward with my Citizenship, we know who to call... no not ghostbusters. Siri & Glimstad! Thank you again guys for helping us get through a confusing time.

Sarah

I had the chance to work with them for a case of vaccine exemption. Very professional in advising me through all the steps of the process until it got approved. Special thanks to Samantha and Yesennia, they fully deserved this review!

Antonio

I'm very thankful to God for you Christina and Yesennia, you were the only ones that were willing to help us to apply for residency and for the religious waiver for vaccines. You helped us and guided us the whole process from across the country, we never met in person and to be honest that was a concern. But we trusted God, everything worked out great our paperwork was filed in August and we recieved our Green cards in December. YOU ARE THE BEST THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

Salvador G.

It was a privilege to work with Christina and Paulina who helped me through a rather complex legal process. They helped to simplify it and when I got stuck they quickly responded with the answers. I loved that they stayed in communication with me at all times. And best of all is that I got a positive outcome from the legal process that was being addressed. Yay!! Thank you ladies!

S.A.

My case was difficult. I asked for religious waiver I-601. I had a rude immigration officer who said he intended to deny me. But attorney Christina answered them properly and my case was approved shortly. I have used many attorneys so far on my long immigration journey, and this one is only one I am satisfied with. All recommendations. Now I can finally visit my family in Europe. Thank you, I am grateful.

Ivana

Another firm discouraged me when applying for a green card, telling me it would be impossible for a religious waiver. I felt doomed until I found Siri & Glimstad. They helped me write the waiver, answered all my questions and supported me through the entire process. I just got my green card and I really recommend Siri & Glimstad. They are the opposite of any bad stereotypes about lawyers. I'm so glad to have hired them!

Luiz

When looking for a company to assist me with my religious exemption I looked for those with great reviews and found that with Siri & Glimstad. Christina and her team didn’t disappoint. They where very professional, efficient and supportive throughout the process and would highly recommend them to assist you on your immigration journey.

Mark

I picked Siri & Glimstad because they were the most professional of all the firms I contacted to help me with my permanent resident application. I still think it was the best choice. Christina and Yesennia led me through the whole process. They were detail oriented and went out of their way to help with my vaccine exemption letter I had to submit. I ended up getting the Green Card 3.5 months after they submitted the application for me.

K.M.

I wanted to get permanent residency in the US to live with my wife and children. I did not want to take a covid vaccine and our attorney Christina helped us legally get my permanent residency while staying honest about our vaccine status. We are over the moon with the service we have received.

Matt

I am infinitely grateful to Siri & Glimstad for their help with my Green Card application with vaccine exemption. Christina and Yesennia worked very fast, responded to all my questions in a matter of hours, and were attentive and. We started working on gathering documents at the end of October 2022, and my Green Card was approved in July 2023 without any interviews! This is remarkable! Thank you for your professionalism and dedication!

K.K.

We are so grateful to have found Christina at Siri & Glimstad. She did an amazing job in helping us to secure a favorable outcome for our I-601 Vaccine Waiver application as part of my wife's Green Card application. She was a joy to work with, always maintaining a professional and positive attitude while being completely realistic about the challenges we were facing. They are doing amazingly important work and we would highly recommend them to anyone.

Jill & Marque

We had the pleasure of working with Christina Xenides and Yesennia Esparza for our 601 vaccine exemption for immigration for my husband's green card. We couldn't have done it without them and are so grateful that we were fortunate enough to find them during such a stressful time. Even more fortunate that their help got us approval! Such a weight lifted off our shoulders. I highly recommend working with Siri & Glimstad!

C.N.

I came to Christina after receiving a request for evidence and being deemed inadmissible for not getting a couple vaccines. She made it easy. In less than a month my permanent resident status was approved! I now have my green card after being in the country for 13 years! Christina was a godsend and I’m so happy I found her and her team, I wouldn’t have my green card if it wasn’t for them. Forever grateful!

Sofia

I highly recommend Siri & Glimstad! I worked with attorney Xenides and her team. It was an amazing and awesome journey. I'm deeply grateful to her, she's extremely professional and dedicated to cases, prompt to respond and provides clear information. With her great help, my case got approved very fast. Thank you all very much!

Sun V.

I’m deeply grateful to and appreciate attorney Xenides and her wonderful team’s help. My I-601 and green card got approved and much faster than expected…it only took 3 months. Attorney Xenides is very professional, kind, understanding and dedicated during the entire process. Attorney Xenides and her team is beyond excellent and I would highly recommend Siri & Glimstad to others…they are the true fighters for justice.

Yi S.

Such a great firm to work with! I ran into some complications with my green card application with another law firm once I found out I needed to take certain vaccines to even apply. I found Siri & Glimstad after doing some research and since the very first moment I spoke to them, they took my concerns really seriously. Today I received my Green Card!!! Thank you so much!!

M.L.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vaccines are required for U.S. immigration to Washington DC?

Vaccine rules for immigration are set at the federal level by USCIS and the CDC, so Washington DC follows the exact same nationwide requirements. Depending on age and medical history, applicants must show vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus diphtheria pertussis, varicella, Haemophilus influenzae type b for children, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rotavirus for infants, meningococcal, pneumococcal, and seasonal influenza.

How can families in Washington DC sponsor relatives for U.S. immigration?

U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can petition to sponsor qualifying family members for green cards. In Washington DC, we help families gather the required documents and file petitions (Form I-130) for spouses, children, parents, or other eligible relatives. Our attorneys guide you through each step of the family-based immigration process, from initial petition to consular processing or adjustment of status, making the complex procedures clear and manageable.

How do employment visas work for professionals in Washington DC?

Our team assists both employers and employees by preparing visa petitions, compiling supporting evidence of qualifications and job requirements, and coordinating with USCIS. Whether you’re a technology professional, healthcare worker, academic, or a government contractor, we help navigate the immigration rules so that talented individuals can work and contribute in the DC area.

How does the asylum process work for someone in Washington DC?

Asylum is a federal immigration relief available to people who fear persecution in their home country. In Washington DC, applicants typically file Form I-589 with USCIS or with an immigration court. We assist asylum seekers by preparing the application, gathering evidence of persecution, and representing them during interviews or court hearings. Our experience in asylum law helps Washington DC residents present a strong case for protection under U.S. immigration law.

What steps are involved in naturalization for Washington DC residents?

Naturalization is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. In Washington DC, eligible permanent residents can apply by filing Form N-400 with USCIS. We guide residents through eligibility requirements (such as residency and English proficiency), help complete the application, and prepare clients for the citizenship interview and test. Throughout the process, we provide support to ensure all documents are correctly filed and deadlines are met, helping DC residents move from green card holders to U.S. citizens.

What are my options if I’m facing deportation in Washington DC?

If you are facing deportation or removal proceedings, it’s critical to seek legal help right away. Our immigration lawyers provide defense and can file appeals or motions to reopen on your behalf. We explore all available defenses or relief, such as cancellation of removal or adjustment of status, and ensure your case is fully prepared. We work to protect your rights and keep you informed at every step of the process.

Representing All of District of Columbia

Our law firm provides dedicated legal representation throughout the District of Columbia. No matter where you are in Washington DC, from bustling metro neighborhoods and federal government districts to historic Capitol Hill and diverse urban communities, our attorneys are ready to offer knowledgeable and responsive legal guidance citywide.

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Christina Xenides – Immigration Lawyer

Christina Xenides is our experienced Head of Immigration. She has represented thousands of individuals in a variety of applications for both immigrant and non-immigrant status.

She is well-versed in all aspects of U.S. immigration law. She also has extensive experience litigating cases in immigration court as a removal defense attorney and has successfully appealed many cases to the Board of Immigration Appeals.

Christina is also a member of The American Immigration Lawyers Association.

This page was last updated on: October 30, 2025

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