Margaret W. Wong, an award-winning immigration attorney, came to America in 1969, with two suitcases and her sister, Cecilia. She worked in various jobs while pursuing her education. After graduating from law school, and being fired 3 or 4 times, she started her own law firm in 1977, with one desk and no secretary. In 40 years, she has built her immigration law practice into one of the top immigration law firms in the United States, with offices in Cleveland, Columbus, New York City, Nashville, Chicago, Memphis, Raleigh, Atlanta and Minneapolis. She is rated in US News Best Law Firms, is rated AV Preeminent, has three honorary Ph.D. degrees, is listed in Best Lawyers in US and Super Lawyers, and was an adjunct professor in Immigration Law.