Former Consular Officer and Immigration Attorney
Travis Feuerbacher
During more than six years as a career U.S. Diplomat assigned to China and Mexico, as well as a brief assignment to Guatemala, Travis interviewed thousands of business executives, students, tourists, employees, investors, and immigrants seeking visas to travel, work, study or migrate to the United States from across the globe.
Through these interactions, Travis developed a deep understanding of how Visa Officers conduct interviews and ultimately reach their decisions. He realized that visa applicants often failed at their visa interview because they didn’t understand the nuanced requirements or simply did not know how to effectively convey their personal and professional situations to the Visa Officer.
With Travis’ expert guidance, applicants can now fully prepare for the U.S. visa process to ensure they have the best chance of a successful outcome.
After retiring from the U.S. Government, Travis worked in the tech sector, where he focused on launching and scaling impactful emerging technologies with Apple, the world’s most successful technology company, and Argo AI - an autonomous vehicle company which was backed by Ford and Volkswagen. Travis obtained his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, and he is a licensed U.S. immigration attorney.
U.S. Government experience
Former career U.S. Diplomat and Consul, U.S. Department of State Consular Commission
- U.S. Consulate General, Matamoros, Mexico:
- American Citizen Services Chief
- Manager, Fraud Prevention Unit
- U.S. Embassy, Beijing, China:
- Consular Officer
- Staff Assistant to Gary Locke, U.S. Ambassador to China
- Awarded State Department’s Meritorious Honor Award for work on 2012 U.S. – China Consular Bilateral Consultations which resulted in an extension of validity for many visa classes from 1 to 10 years
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA
- J.D., May 2007
- Admitted to the State Bar of California
- Baylor University, Waco, TX
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing and International Business, 2003
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice Law
Admitted to the State Bar of California
Practices U.S. immigration law in all 50 states
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “Document Fraud, Ethics and the DSO Role.” NAFSA Association of International Educators RIII Conference, Shreveport, Louisiana.
- Speaker, “Best Practices and Tips for 212(d)(3) Waivers for DACA Beneficiaries.” American Immigration Lawyers Association.
- Speaker, “When to Call for Help for International Students.” NAFSA Association of International Educators Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA
- Speaker, “Passports for U.S.-Born Minors Living in Mexico.” Televisa Noreste, and Grupo Mi Radio 1310 AM – Matamoros, Mexico
- Speaker, “Visa Ineligibilities and Waivers.” Grupo Mi Radio 1310 AM – Matamoros, Mexico
- Keynote Speaker, “Education USA in China: Connecting U.S. Institutions to the Chinese Market.” Education USA Internet Broadcast – Beijing, China
- Keynote Speaker, “Overview of Student Visas.” AP China Annual Education Summit – Beijing, China