Key Competencies Include
- Political Asylum Applications
- J-1 Physician Waivers
- VAWA and U Visa Applications
- I-601A Unlawful Presence Waivers
- Country Condition Research
- Acquisition of Citizenship Claims
- Immigrant/Nonimmigrant Cases for Consular Processing
Admitted To
- District of Columbia
Education
- J.D., Columbia Law School, New York, NY (1972)
- B.A., cum laude, (political science), Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ (1968)
Contact Charles
- Phone:(212) 629-8899
- Fax:(855) 527-1213
- Email:charles@dewan.lawOpens in your application
About Charles
Charles F. Printz, Esq., is of Special Counsel and is a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer with demanding diplomatic assignments and proven ability to negotiate with government and civil society leaders. Throughout his career he has employed resourceful judgment, analyzing host country intelligence products. Charles also brings extensive knowledge of indigenous cultures and gender issues. He applies critical thinking, legal education, and strategic planning skills to counsel on political security. Charles was also instrumental in developing the framework for resettlement of Indochina refugees.
Charles F. Printz, Esq. is of Special Counsel to Dewan & Associates, PLLC handling humanitarian immigration cases, CONRAD 30 physician waivers of foreign residence obligation, and waivers for visiting scholars. He is also an expert on O-1, EB-1 extraordinary ability and EB-2 outstanding professor or researcher immigrant visas. He is a Lecture on immigration and refugee law at universities and colleges and rated as expert on Vietnam by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) of Canada.
Diplomatic Postings
- American Embassy, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Permanent Mission of the United States to the United Nations (US/UN)
- American Embassy, Harare (Zimbabwe)
- Missions to African and Asian Countries
Professional Activities, Awards and Distinctions
- Guest Lecturer, Stanford University Medical School – Human Rights Medicine with Ami Laws, M.D.
- Guest Lecturer, New York University, School of Global Affairs – Lecture on United Nations
- Guest Lecturer, Kean University, School of Social Work - Immigration and Refugee Lecture
- Drafter, Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000, P.L. 106-207, May 26, 2000.
- Drafter, Amerasian Immigration Act of 1987, P.L. 100-202; 8 USC 1101, December 22, 1987.
- Planning Committee, Lao Veterans of America, Creation of a Living Memorial – Dedicated to the U.S. Secret Army in Laos 1961 – 1973, Arlington National Cemetery, May 15, 1997.
- Principal Negotiator: U.S. Admission of Amerasian Children from Vietnam.
- Certificate of Appreciation, Lao Veterans of America, Inc.
- Certificate of Appreciation, Montagnard Foundation, Inc.
- Certificate of Recognition, International Committee for Freedom to Support the Nonviolent Movement for Human Rights in Vietnam.
Professional Affiliations
- American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
- Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO)
- ABA Committees: Human Rights, Immigration, National Security
- Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada – Consultant on Vietnam