Christine J. Alden
Miami
(305) 347 2363
Christine J. Alden provides customized immigration solutions for a global clientele. As a naturalized citizen herself, she recognizes the importance of U.S. citizenship and the opportunities and security it brings. She is also able to identify with each and every one of her clients, no matter the situation or walk of life.
Christine serves individual clients, especially unique and complex cases, as well as business and corporate clients across a variety of industries – in the U.S. and abroad. Over the last two decades, Christine has helped countless individuals successfully immigrate to the U.S. including foreign nationals and entrepreneurs investing in the U.S. and creating jobs. She has helped meet the business needs of American companies in securing visas to bring their skilled workers, multinational executives and managers to add to their workforce and contribute to the U.S. economy. Additionally, she has helped individuals who qualify to self-sponsor in the extraordinary ability and national interest waiver categories obtain permanent residence. She has also been honored to help reunite families and loved ones, creating a positive impact on their lives and helping strengthen their communities.
Her entire career has been focused solely on immigration.She is currently the President of the South Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), an association of over 900 immigration lawyers. AILA South Florida’s membership covers a large area, from Vero Beach to Key West and across the State of Florida to the West Coast, Naples. Counties covered include Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe, Collier, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, Highlands and Glades.
As President of one of the largest and most active chapters of AILA in the country, she oversees all operations of the chapter including all Board meetings, approximately 30 committees including Liaison with different Government agencies, Congressional advocacy, Education and CLE for members.
Within AILA South Florida, she has been the Chair of Budget for the association and also was the Chair of the AILA South Florida 40th Annual Immigration Law Update (2019), one of the largest immigration conferences in the country. She is the former Coordinator of National Day of Action, which consists of organizing lobbying efforts to implement common sense immigration reform, former Vice Chair of the Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee, and former Vice Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion committee.
Christine is also the Chairwoman of the British American Business Council of Miami and very involved with the local European Union Chamber joint events.
What Clients Can Expect
Christine understands that when it comes to immigration, there is no cookie-cutter approach. She explores all options and dives into every detail, all the while remaining realistic about the possible outcome for her clients. She is a great listener and will always work to provide clients with short-term and long-term goals based on their individual situation.
Immigration law is a calling. I feel privileged to experience all that comes with each day and making a difference in the lives of the clients we represent. To have the opportunity to reach and positively affect so many lives while being so content has allowed me to lead a very fulfilling life.
Outside the Office
Christine was born in England to a British father and Jamaican mother and has resided and been schooled in the U.K., U.S. and Jamaica. She has a huge extended family with over 30 first cousins. She is the first attorney in the family.
She is a proud member of Sigma Kappa Sorority and her passions involve cheering on the Florida Gators, exercise and travel.
Note: Practice in Florida limited to immigration matters
Education
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D., 1996, Writer and Research Editor, Law Review, Thurgood Marshall School of Law (1993-1996)
Institute on International and Comparative Law, Magdalen College; Oxford, England, 1994
University of Florida, B.S., 1993, Finance
Admissions
Texas
Affiliations
American Immigration Lawyers Association, South Florida Chapter - President
Previous AILA positions: President-elect, 2018-2019; Chair of Budget Committee, 2018-2019; Chair of AILA South Florida Annual Conference, 2018-2019; Vice President, 2017-2018; Vice-Chair, Customs and Border Protection Liaison, 2017-2018; Vice-Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 2017-2018; National Day of Action Coordinator, 2017-2018; Chapter Secretary 2016-2017; Board Member at Large, 2013 - 2016; Co-Chair, Congressional Liaison Committee, 2016 - 2017; Co-Chair, UPL Liaison Committee, 2014 - 2016; Co-Chair, Practice Management Committee, 2015 - 2016; Co-Chair, Office of the Chief Counsel Liaison Committee, 2013 - 2014; Practice Management Committee, 2014 - 2015; UPL Liaison Committee, 2013 - 2014; CBP Miami Liaison Committee, 2013 - 2014; USCIS Miami Liaison Committee, 2012 - 2013 and 2007 – 2008
American Immigration Lawyers Association, member of chapters: South Florida, Latin America, Bangkok, Rome
British American Business Council of Miami - Chairwoman, 2019-2021; President, 2017-2019 term; Director, January 2015 - January 2017; Business Networking International, Circle of Trust Chapter; Previously held positions: President, Vice President, Mentorship Coordinator, Ethics and Challenges Coordinator and Visitor Host Coordinator
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, China Delegation
2016 Delegate, America’s Linkage Business Development Mission to Hong Kong and China
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