Christopher Richardson

Christopher Richardson is a seasoned professional with a vast background in immigration law, consular affairs, foreign affairs, public diplomacy, and strategic communication. Currently holding the position of COO and General Counsel at BDV Solutions, his expertise stems from a career as a U.S. Diplomat and Consular Officer in various U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. His roles have included American Citizen Services Chief, Immigrant Visa Chief, and Acting Nonimmigrant Visa Chief. Prior to his tenure at the Department of State, he practiced as an attorney specializing in employment and immigration law. Richardson's areas of specialization span a wide range of visa categories including immigration visas for immediate relatives, employment-based visas, non-immigrant visas like E-2 treaty trader and H1-B, and American Citizen Services covering passports, citizenship renunciations, and emergency services for U.S. citizens abroad. His legal expertise extends to employment laws such as Americans with Disabilities Act and immigration law covering visa application processing and USCIS queries.