John B. Buda - Kingsport, TN
Attorney at Hunter, Smith & Davis, LLP
Immigration Lawyers in Kingsport, TN
1212 North Eastman Road Kingsport, TN 37664
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Kingsport Immigration Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Immigration
- International Business
Attorney Information
Overview
John B. Buda’s practice specializes in Immigration and International Business Law. His goal is to help clients improve their lives and guide them through the difficult, often confusing area of U.S. Immigration. Thus, aiding and benefiting his client’s overall lives and work status.
Mr. Buda has many years of experience on the preparation of employer-based non-immigrant visas such as O, L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, E-2 and TN visas; as well as immigrant petitions such as NIW and PERM processes for EB1 and EB2. In addition, his practice also includes family-based immigration, such as fiancé visas and adjustment of status (LPR) for spouses and qualifying family members; as well as DACA and U Visas.
In addition to Immigration Law, Mr. Buda has years of experience in International Business. He is a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala and an English Teacher in South Korea. Before law school, he was a sales manager at an international shipping company. His law practice has benefited tremendously from his unique international experiences.
Mr. Buda is a member of the California State Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the East Meets West Parent Education Club located in San Marino, CA.
Education
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Legal Education
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Loyola Law School,
Los Angeles,
California
J.D.
Law Review: Loyola Law Review, 2003 - 2007
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Loyola Law School,
Los Angeles,
California
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Non Legal Education
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George Washington University,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1999
M.A.
Major: International Trade -
Warren Wilson College,
Swannanoa,
North Carolina
B.A.
Major: English Literature & History
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George Washington University,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors of the East Meets West Parent Education Club
- Peace Corps Volunteer
Ancillary Businesses
Criminal Defense as Related to Immigration Issues
Bar Admissions
- California
Other Affiliations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (Member)
- The Los Angeles County Bar Association
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