Martins I. Imudia

Martins I. Imudia was born in rural Oza-Nogogo, Delta State, Nigeria, and was the first in his family to graduate from college, a milestone largely attributed to his late father’s strong emphasis on the importance of education for personal and social success. As an immigrant himself, Martins is deeply committed to defending the rights of individuals seeking asylum, family reunification, investment opportunities, employment, and other immigration-related needs.

Martins has been married for over 20 years to Dr. Anthonia N. Imudia, a former assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University who is currently an attorney with CFUIS and the managing partner of Imudia Law, a litigation firm. Together, they have a daughter and a son. In their free time, they enjoy traveling and exploring new cultures.

Education

Martins holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Tulane University Law School, a Doctorate in Business Administration from Walden University, and a Juris Doctor (JD) equivalent degree from Åbo Akademi University in Åbo, Finland.

Experience with CFUIS

Since 2014, Martins has served as the Director at CFUIS (Center for U.S. Immigration Services), bringing over 20 years of experience in immigration and nationality law. He is an expert in a wide range of immigration issues, including labor certification, deportation defense, employment and business visas.

Previous Law Experience

Prior to joining CFUIS, Martins practiced law at his firm, Martins I. Imudia & Associates, in New Orleans. During this period, he consulted on project management and investment with prominent development agencies, including the United Nations and the World Bank. Additionally, he served as a board member and managing director of the African Chamber of Commerce from 1995 to 1997.

Organizational Board Experience

Martins serves on the board of the Clifford Ojeriakhi Imudia Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing sustainable healthcare and education to vulnerable populations in Africa. He is also proud to contribute to several other boards.

Publications

Martins is a coauthor of the book Why Projects Fail in the Public Sector and the author of The Investors’ Guide to U.S. Immigration Law.

Associations and Memberships

Martins was admitted to the Louisiana Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in 1997. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter.