Jill L. Velt,
Of Counsel

Jill L. Velt advises individuals and organizations on immigration and nationality law. She helps secure temporary visas, permanent residence, citizenship, and other immigration benefits for foreign nationals, employers, and family members seeking to sponsor foreign nationals. She represents clients in filings before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of State.  

Since 2001 Jill has been uniting foreign nationals with family members in the U.S. through adjustment of status and consular processing. She has helped numerous individuals become U.S. citizens.  Jill has helped foreign nationals obtain specialized visas, including U visas and VAWA. 

Email: jvelt@rosenblumimmigration.com

Education

• Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, J.D. 2001; Law Review: Washington University Journal or Law and Policy: Associate
• Brandeis University, B.A. Politics, Spanish minor; Legal studies, Cum Laude, 1998
• Universidad de Salamanca: Junior semester abroad 
  

Bar Admission

• Virginia
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia 
• United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Westerns Districts of Virginia

Professional Experience

• Velt Immigration Law Firm, PLLC: owner and attorney 
• Immigration and Naturalization Service: law clerk

Professional Affiliation

• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)