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Maralyn D. Leaf

Partner

Presentation & Professional Experience

Maralyn D. Leaf is the founding partner of Leaf, Ferreira, de Araujo LLC. Ms. Leaf is a renowned immigration attorney with in-depth experience in business immigration, from basic “Green Card” petitions to the more innovative and complex National Interest and Extraordinary Ability petitions. Ms. Leaf has a long history, spanning decades, with the EB-5 program. She has successfully represented international investors seeking permanent residence through investment. She has achieved approval for “stand-alone” EB-5s, as well as with the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program. Her experience includes approval of BirchLEAF Miami 31, LLC, one of the first successful regional centers in South Florida, which provided substantial financing for the construction of the University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park.

Ms. Leaf provides a unique blend of professional excellence, assertiveness, and proven ability to manage and bring to fruition the most intricate and challenging immigration matters. She has worked extensively for Latin American, European, and Asian executives. In addition, she brings strong case management capabilities to any organization or individual, making possible the development of creative and sound strategies that expedite matters for individuals planning to immigrate to the United States.

Academic Education & Specializations

  • Akron University Law School | J.D.
  • University of Pittsburgh | B.A.

Professional Accomplishments & Memberships

  • Bar Admission: U.S. (Ohio), 1989
  • Award: AILA Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award, 1994
  • Membership: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)