Peta-Gaye Ricketts is an experienced immigration attorney with over 13 years of practice in family and employment-based U.S. immigration law. Throughout her career, she has built a strong record of helping clients successfully navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system, securing lawful permanent residence, U.S. citizenship, and a wide range of nonimmigrant visas for her clients.
Peta-Gaye has represented individuals, families, foreign investors, multinational executives, employees of Fortune 500 companies, and businesses ranging from startups to established corporations across diverse industries. Her experience spans a broad range of immigration matters, including family-based petitions, employment-based cases, EB5 investor petitions, naturalization cases, and other complex immigration matters.
Known for her thoughtful, client-focused approach, Peta-Gaye provides clear, practical guidance tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and long-term objectives. Peta-Gaye is dedicated to delivering strategic legal representation while helping individuals, families, and businesses build secure and successful futures in the United States.
Education & Admissions
- J.D., The Washington College of Law of the American University, Washington D.C. (May 2006)
- M.A, International Affairs, (magna cum laude), American University School of International Service, Washington D.C. (May 2007)
- B.A., International Studies (major) and Spanish (minor) (cum laude), Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota (May 2001)
- Bar Admissions: Maryland and Jamaica (West Indies)