North Dakota Immigration Lawyers
Looking for employment-based U.S. immigration support? Beyond Border helps founders, executives, researchers and technology professionals explore pathways such as the O-1 visa, the EB-1A green card and the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). It works with independent U.S. immigration attorneys under separate attorney-client agreements.
North Dakota has a relatively small immigration legal market, with established immigration practices concentrated in Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck. Some attorneys focus exclusively on immigration and nationality law, while others handle immigration alongside business, criminal or general legal matters.
North Dakota immigration attorneys and legal practices
1. Megan D. Carranza, Carranza Immigration Law, PLLC
Office: 1500 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 303, Bismarck, ND 58501; also 1128 Westrac Drive, Suite C, Fargo, ND 58103.
Carranza Immigration Law is dedicated exclusively to U.S. immigration and nationality law. Its official website identifies Megan Carranza as the firm's attorney and lists offices in Bismarck and Fargo. The firm handles family-based immigration, citizenship, naturalization and humanitarian immigration matters. Its team offers services in English and Spanish. The North Dakota Court System lists Megan D. Carranza as an active attorney, admitted to the North Dakota Bar on April 20, 2023.
2. Anna Marie E. Stenson, Immigration Law Professionals, P.C.
Office: 112 N. University Drive, Suite 316, Fargo, ND 58102.
Stenson practices exclusively in immigration law through Immigration Law Professionals, P.C. Her work includes advising individuals on immigration matters and helping criminal defense attorneys understand the potential immigration consequences of criminal convictions.
Her firm also handles immigration-related legal questions involving family petitions, employment matters and other immigration procedures. The North Dakota Court System lists her as an active attorney, with admission to the state bar on October 1, 2001.
3. David J. Chapman, D J Chapman Law, P.C.
Office: 1121 Westrac Drive, Suite 206, Fargo, ND 58103.
David Chapman has worked in U.S. immigration law since September 1997. His professional background includes business law and serving as in-house general counsel for Global Electric Motorcars, a DaimlerChrysler company.
According to his American Immigration Lawyers Association profile, his current work includes defending attorneys in ethics proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review and USCIS, as well as representing plaintiffs in attorney malpractice matters. His practice is therefore relevant to people seeking immigration-related legal assistance and attorneys dealing with professional responsibility issues.
4. Sue Swanson, Swanson Law Office
Office: 118 Belmont Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201.
Swanson Law Office focuses exclusively on immigration law and its implications for criminal, family and business law practitioners. Sue Swanson handles immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters, family-based immigration, green cards, naturalization, business immigration, deportation defense and humanitarian relief.
The firm's listed employment-based immigration categories include H, L, O, P and TN visas. Swanson has also served as an adjunct professor of immigration law at the University of North Dakota School of Law and has participated in immigration law conferences.
5. F. Snyder Gokey, Gokey Immigration Law Office
Office: 1129 5th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103.
F. Snyder Gokey operates Gokey Immigration Law Office, an immigration practice serving individuals, families and businesses. His American Immigration Lawyers Association profile lists business and employment immigration, family immigration, consular processing, naturalization, investor immigration, student and exchange visitor matters, and healthcare-related professional immigration.
His profile also identifies bar admissions in Minnesota and North Dakota and AILA membership since 2004.
6. Kyongbin Baek, Law Office of Kyongbin Baek, P.C.
Office: 1104 10th Street SW, Minot, ND 58701.
Kyongbin Baek is an immigration attorney based in Minot. His public attorney profile lists immigration as his practice area, covering asylum, citizenship, deportation defense, family visas, green cards, immigration appeals, investment visas, student visas and work visas.
His profile identifies North Dakota, New York and New Jersey bar admissions and lists Korean as a language spoken and written. He is also associated with the American Immigration Lawyers Association's Minnesota/Dakotas chapter.
7. Ward K. Johnson III, Ward K Johnson Law
Office: 215 3rd Street North, Suite 208, Grand Forks, ND 58203.
Ward K. Johnson III is an attorney with a practice in Grand Forks. His firm lists immigration law alongside business, criminal, family and military law. His professional background includes service as a former adjunct law professor at the University of North Dakota and as a senior attorney with the U.S. Department of Defense.
The North Dakota Court System lists Johnson as an active attorney, admitted to the North Dakota Bar on October 4, 1988. Individuals considering the firm for immigration representation should ask specifically about the attorney's experience with their visa or immigration matter.
8. Ruo-Ci Shu Miller (Rachel Miller), Immigration Attorney
Location: Bismarck, ND; the North Dakota Health and Human Services directory publishes her telephone and email rather than a complete street address.
Rachel Miller is included in the North Dakota Health and Human Services directory of private immigration service providers. The Refugee Welcome Collective's North Dakota resource page identifies her immigration services as including family-based immigration, fiancé visas, adjustment of status, naturalization, employment authorization and travel documents.
Her Avvo profile uses the name Ruo-Ci Shu Miller and identifies her as an immigration attorney in Bismarck. The publicly available profile lists New York licensure, so applicants should independently verify her current authorization to practice and the scope of her federal immigration representation.
9. Olufemi O. Adisa, Immigration Attorney
Office: P.O. Box 1099, Chanhassen, MN 55317.
Olufemi Adisa is listed by North Dakota Health and Human Services as a private immigration service provider. Although his published mailing address is in Minnesota rather than North Dakota, the state directory includes his contact details as a potential resource for individuals seeking immigration assistance.
His inclusion is relevant for North Dakota residents who are open to consulting an attorney based outside the state. Prospective clients should confirm the attorney's current bar admissions, services and availability for their particular case before retaining representation.
How to choose an immigration lawyer in North Dakota
Choosing an immigration lawyer requires understanding your case requirements and finding an attorney with relevant experience. Not every immigration practice handles employment-based petitions, family sponsorship, asylum or deportation defense.
1. Check the license: Use the North Dakota Court System attorney directory to verify an attorney's licensing status and professional information.
2. Match the attorney to your case: Ask whether the lawyer handles your specific application, such as an O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, family petition or removal defense.
3. Understand the fees: Request a written fee agreement covering attorney fees, government filing charges, translations and other expenses. For example, Carranza Immigration Law publishes a $300 initial consultation fee, while Ward K Johnson Law lists a $100 consultation fee. These are examples, not statewide fee estimates.
4. Ask about communication: Confirm who will handle your application, review supporting documents, respond to questions and provide updates.
5. Confirm the office location: Some attorneys offer virtual consultations or serve clients across state lines. Verify the current address and appointment arrangements before visiting.
How Beyond Border helps with U.S. immigration
Beyond Border focuses on employment-based immigration pathways, including O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, L-1 and E-2. Its services are designed for founders, executives, technology professionals, researchers and other skilled individuals.
Depending on the engagement, Beyond Border can:
- Review a professional background to identify possible immigration pathways.
- Help organize professional achievements and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate case preparation for review by an independent U.S. immigration attorney.
- Explain the preparation process and help individuals understand the next steps.
Disclaimer
This article is general information, not legal advice, and creates no attorney-client relationship with Beyond Border or any attorney named.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start by identifying your immigration needs and reviewing attorneys in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot. Check their professional credentials and experience before scheduling a consultation.
Yes. An attorney experienced in employment-based immigration can assess O-1 eligibility, review evidence of extraordinary ability and assist with preparing the petition.
Yes. Immigration law is federal, and qualified attorneys may represent clients in federal immigration matters across state lines, subject to applicable professional rules and authorization.
Yes. Eligible individuals may contact Legal Services of North Dakota, the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota or community organizations such as Global Friends Coalition to explore available assistance.
No. The attorneys and legal service providers are listed for informational purposes only. Their inclusion does not indicate an affiliation, endorsement or recommendation by Beyond Border.
