André Matias, Esq.IMMIGRATIONDC Bar

André Matias

U.S. Immigration Law

Immigration LawNon-Immigrant VisasPermanent ResidencyBusiness Immigration

Languages

EnglishSpanishPortugueseFrench

André Matias is an immigration attorney at Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., regularly advising individuals and companies on all aspects of U.S. immigration law, including obtaining non-immigrant visas and permanent residency (green cards). He represents clients in the United States and abroad, from executives seeking personalized immigration advice to entrepreneurs, engineers, doctors, academics, and artists.

Mr. Matias is often called upon to evaluate the existence and possible civil violations of U.S. immigration law, drawing on his experience in successfully defending matters before USCIS and providing pragmatic, tailored solutions to complex and irregular situations.

An Olympic athlete and an immigrant himself, Mr. Matias brings both personal and professional insight to every client relationship, understanding firsthand the challenges of the immigration journey. He is a native speaker of Portuguese and French and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
  • B.A., Hamilton College

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia Bar (2021)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2022)

Focus

Practice Areas

Immigration LawNon-Immigrant VisasPermanent ResidencyBusiness ImmigrationUSCIS Proceedings