Immigration Law offices of Marlon Wijesekara

About

Marlon Wijesekara is a licensed attorney in State of New York and District of Columbia. Marlon is authorized to represent clients in immigration matters in all 50 states and outlying territories of the United States. He is admitted to practice law before U.S. Immigration Courts. Marlon received Bachelor’s Degree from San Diego State University, California in 2008 majoring in International Security and Conflict Resolution. In 2011, Marlon received his Master's Degree in Public Administration also from San Diego State University. In 2016, Marlon received his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. When Marlon Wijesekara was fifteen years old, he and his family left their native country, Sri Lanka, and built a new life on the West Coast of the United States. Marlon completed his high school at Capistrano Valley High in Mission Viejo where he made the President’s Honor Roll, earning a place in Who’s Who among High School Students. He joined the Student Buddhist Movement in high school, and then at San Diego State University, he also joined the Methodist Campus Ministry, remaining active in both. The Wesley Foundation Director described Marlon as “a bridge person who, in his multi-national, multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-religious background, can see that there are different perspectives on all major issues that contribute to conflict among peoples and nations.” Proficiency in his major in international securities and conflict resolution came naturally to Marlon. In 2007, Marlon readied himself for his study abroad program since he was about to become an Associate Fellow at Oxford Institute of International Law And Justice. There, he compared European and British political systems and international law, focusing on migration, security, ethnicity issues, and political responses. He also met with prominent British diplomats and officials to discuss current issues, measures, and outcomes. Marlon had earned a certificate of international relations before heading over to Ireland for a brief study visit. In his travels during that time, he encountered certain resentments against Americans and recommends that we make efforts to break stereotypes and myths about US citizens. He advocates conscientious conduct while in foreign countries, because “in a sense, we are all diplomats in other nations.” Next, Marlon attended the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), again studying international relations. He represented the US at the International Student Festival in Trondheim, which was attended by young leaders from a hundred countries where he discussed and debated issues ranging from nuclear arms proliferation to global warming. Back in San Diego, he served as an intern for the World Affairs Council where he met influential individuals from various cultures, gained insight into international businesses, diplomacy, policy research, and NGO operations involving humanitarian work. Marlon Wijesekara is committed to making the world a better place. Moreover, Marlon worked as an intern for Senator Diane Feinstein for six months, tracking legislation and researching issues. He then received two scholarships and earned his master’s degree in public administration from SDSU. He next became a legal intern at the law offices of Gittel Gordon, followed by a community outreach internship at the mayor’s office in San Diego. Marlon understands the difficulties and frustrations that oftentimes accompany the immigration process so he ensures that every client is provided with personalized attention and diligent representation in order that they may achieve their immigration goals and aspirations.