Kristine Marie C. Vinluan

Education

• University of the Philippines, Diliman, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, 2007
• Seton Hall Law School, New Jersey, Juris Doctor, 2022

Bar Admissions

• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court of New Jersey

Professional Affiliations

• American Immigration Lawyers Association, New Jersey Chapter
  • Member
  • Co-Head, Mentor Committee
  • Co-Head, Naturalization Clinic

Kristine is a Senior Associate Attorney at Brown Immigration Law with more than a decade of experience in corporate immigration, removal defense, and appellate advocacy. She advises individuals and organizations, from small businesses to Fortune Global 500 companies, on complex immigration matters.

Throughout her career, Kristine has worked with employers in a multidisciplinary array of fields, including software, finance, luxury retail, media, healthcare, and more. Her experience includes H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, E-3, TN, E-2, and O-1 petitions, as well as PERM Labor Certification, I-140, Adjustment of Status, and EB-1 petitions. She also handles specialized National Interest Waivers for foreign physicians.

In addition to her corporate practice, Kristine has significant experience in immigration court and humanitarian matters. She has represented individuals and families in removal defense proceedings and bond hearings. Her clients have included those seeking asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U visas, and other forms of humanitarian relief. Earlier in her career, she also gained trial advocacy experience in municipal and family courts in New Jersey. As a result, she understands that effective immigration advocacy requires both strong legal skills and compassion.

Beyond her client work, Kristine is committed to supporting the next generation of immigration attorneys and expanding access to legal resources. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s New Jersey Chapter. There, she serves as Co-Head of the Mentor Committee and Co-Head of the Naturalization Clinic.

Kristine earned her B.A. in Sociology from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, and her J.D. from Seton Hall Law School. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. She has native proficiency in Tagalog and Pangasinan and is fluent in English.

Outside of her legal practice, Kristine enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and cats. She also loves family gatherings, karaoke, and participating in dragon boat races with her New Jersey/New York team.