Alfredo Murga

I started practicing immigration law in 2004. At that time, HIV + individuals were banned from the US, loving couples lived in exile because our country did not recognize marriage equality, and gender markers on passports/IDs did not match the correct identity for our transgender clients. I also advised corporate clients in bringing talent from around the world, with a focus on having their same-sex domestic partners seek appropriate visas. And I've worked on pro-bono cases addressing the widespread scam of "notarios" targeting my community.

Today, the HIV ban is lifted, Defense of marriage Act (DOMA) is now overturned, and obtaining the correct gender marker on IDs are less cumbersome. However, as we see a concerted effort to strip away these achievements, we stand ready to fight for our client's rights. Join us in this journey.

Education

New York Law School (J.D.2004) * commendation for excellence in the field of Human Rights

Fordham University (B.A. 2000)

Admission/Membership

State of New York

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2006

AILA-NY, Co- Chair of LGBTQ/Diversity Committee (2021-2022)

AILA-NY, Past Chair of LGBTQ Committee (2017-2019)

AILA-NY, Past Co-Chair of Asylum Liaison Committee (2017-2019), Member

AILA-NY, USCIS District Director Liaison Committee (2016-Present), Member

AILA-NY, Past Co-Chair of Citizenship Day Committee (2015-2018)

Speaking Engagements

AILA-NY Chapter Meeting Panelist - LGBTQ Issues in Immigration (2017)

Gay Center (NY) Guest Speaker - Basics in Asylum Law (2010)

Volunteer

LGBT Bar NY Foundation - Pro Bono Attorney (ongoing)

Hispanic Federation Citizenship Drive - Pro-Bono Attorney Screener (2017-2019)

CUNY Citizenship Now! Campaign - Pro-Bono Attorney Screener (2012-2017)

City Bar Justice Center (NYC) - Pro-Bono Attorney (2009)

Languages Spoken/Interests/Hobbies

Spanish

Travel

Long Gun Antique Aficionado & Target Shooting

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