Immigration lawyers in New York

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Firm: Law Office of Rachel Einbund

118 E 28th St , New York , New York 10016

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“With Rachel's terrific work I have gotten my Green Card. I had 2 immigration cases with Rachel and the level of preparedness was incredible: impeccable...”

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“My husband and I consulted with several lawyers while seeking support for his N-400 marriage-based citizenship application, but from the moment we met Rachel, we knew we were in th…”

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Cohen Forman Barone, LLP

Firm: Cohen Forman Barone, LLP

950 3rd Ave , New York , New York 10022

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Criminal Defense, Immigration

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“Awesome job I will recommend mister Benjamin My case was a little different than every other case but he got it done he sent me with every single paper...”

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“As an F-1 international student in my final semester, I was suddenly faced with a complex legal situation that threatened my degree and my future in the U.S. I cannot express enoug…”

— M Lee

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Cory Forman

Firm: Cohen Forman Barone, LLP

950 Third Avenue , New York , New York 10022

Practice Areas: Immigration

As the lead attorney on matters of immigration at Cohen Forman Barone, Attorney Corey Forman is a seasoned veteran when it comes to furthering both corporate and individual interests in the navigation of these complex laws. He helps individuals facing deportation as well as those looking to immigrate into the country, and has represented thousands of non-citizens in their battle against criminal accusations. If you are in need of a New York City immigration attorney you can trust, now is the time to contact Cohen Forman Barone today and schedule your initial case consultation.

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“…ce and advisory, we were successful in filing an immigration petition and applying for adjustment of…”

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“Cory Forman's experience in immigration law is exceptional. His grasp of the legal concepts as well as his ability to argue them in court make him a top notch immigration attorney.…”

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Scott Legal

Firm: Scott Legal

2 Park Ave , Manhattan , New York 10016

Practice Areas: Immigration, Business

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“I needed independent advice on my immigration situation & visa options and was able to book an appointment for Monday morning last minute on Sunday night....”

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“Thank you for directing and assisting me on a successful E2 Visa Application. After being told by a different immigration lawyer that my case was likely not …”

— Steven Snary

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Nicolas Caraquel

Firm: Nicolas Caraquel Law Office

83-06 Queens Blvd. , Elmhurst , New York 11373

Practice Areas: Immigration

An immigrant himself, Nick understands the challenges and the complexity of going through the US immigration process. He luckily got his work visa in weeks and obtained his green-card after a year.. After passing the New York Bar in 2012, Nick has helped various clients all over the world obtain their respective US visas.. Nick is licensed to practice law in both jurisdictions of the Philippines and the State of New York.. Being an Industrial Engineer and in addition to his in-depth knowledge of US immigration, Nick uses his engineering skills to find practical solutions in his clients' US immigration concerns.

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“…e has guided us, making sure that every process is done in a precise and orderly manner. Thank you…”

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“Attorney Nick is passionate about our job which is primarily to help immigrants with their immigration concerns. He has a soft spot for them owing maybe to our being immigrants our…”

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“Atty. Caraquel and his staff are great. their pricing is competitive. I went around and some are cheaper but I went ahead with atty. Caraquel and I was not disappointed. the keep y…”

— Stephen DeGuzman

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Jeongyun Jo Attorney at law

Firm: Jeongyun Jo Attorney at law

305 Broadway , New York , New York 10007

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“Best experience we've ever had. I highly recommend Jeongyun. From day one that we start an applications until we got approved the case for green card - She...”

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“My wife and I had an outstanding experience working with Jeongyun Jo on my immigration case. From the beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. She…”

— kamonwan srithawat

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Malachovsky Law Offices PC

Firm: Malachovsky Law Offices PC

30 Wall St , New York , New York 10005

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“I just received my permanent green card approval and I'm over the moon! Obviously this came only to fruition through the extraordinary service by Shawn...”

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“I spoke with a few attorneys regarding a very complicated immigration matter for a close friend of mine, and Shawn immediately stood out from the rest. …”

— Danny Moyal

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Mark Bobb

Firm: The Bobb Law Firm PLLC

44 S Broadway , White Plains , New York 10601

Practice Areas: Contracts, Immigration, Family, Business, Contracts & Agreements

I pride myself on being goal and solution oriented and bring that approach to the firm. Every matter presents its own challenges and I'm committed to overcoming them. My commitment is present from a client’s first contact with the firm to the conclusion of their respective matter. Whether it’s a contract review or a TN Visa, I'm thorough every step of the way. The firm currently handles contracts, business law, immigration and family.. Currently, I am licensed in Ontario, Canada and New York State. In addition, I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and a Notary Public in New York, Ontario and Florida.

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“I have had the privilege of watching Mr. Bobb work first hand. His attention to detail and communication with clients is second to none. I highly re...DeeI have used Mark for consu…”

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“I was thoroughly pleased and would highly recommend Mark Bobb and his services. He is very knowledgeable in immigration law and helped my ministry apply and obtain work visas for m…”

— Lynda Fleurismond

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Elliot Rahimi

Firm: Rahimi Law Firm P.C.

305 Broadway , New York , New York 10007

Practice Areas: Immigration

Elliot A. Rahimi, Esq. is the founder and managing attorney of Rahimi Law Firm P.C., where he passionately advocates for individuals navigating the complexities of immigration law and criminal defense. With extensive experience handling a wide range of immigration matters, he regularly represents clients before Immigration Courts and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), fighting tenaciously to secure legal status and relief.. Mr. Rahimi’s immigration practice includes both affirmative and defensive asylum cases, providing comprehensive representation for individuals seeking protection in the United States. He also handles cancellation of removal and other forms of immigration relief for noncitizens facing deportation.. Additionally, he has a high success rate in obtaining grants of appeals, motions to reopen, and motions to reconsider before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His immigration practice extends beyond removal defense and asylum, encompassing family-based immigration, SIJS cases, naturalization, waivers, and employment-based petitions such as H-1B, L-1, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5, O-1, U-visas, and S-visas.. Known for his strategic litigation skills and dedicated client advocacy, Mr. Rahimi is a strong defender of immigrants’ rights and ensures that each case receives the personalized attention and aggressive representation it deserves.. Mr. Rahimi earned his Juris Doctor from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, where he served as a Staff Member of the Moot Court Honor Society and represented the school in the Price Media International Moot Court Competition in Oxford, England. He is admitted to practice in New York and is an active member of the New York Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

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“…tly responsive, providing timely updates and thoughtful guidance throughout. His thorough approach a…”

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“Elliot is an exceedingly competent attorney with a vast amount of experience under his belt. He will take the time to get to thoroughly know you and your immigration case to delive…”

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Brian Zuccaro

Firm: The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

300 International Dr. , Williamsville , New York 14221

Practice Areas: Immigration & Naturalization, Immigration

Brian D. Zuccaro is an U.S. immigration law attorney who focuses his practice on NAFTA TN work visas and related matters including green card applications, e.g. based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, and U.S. citizenship applications.

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“…ults in record time. He is an exceptional attorney--patient, detail-oriented, incredibly responsive,…”

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“Brian has a fantastic blog on TN Visas! It really helped me navigate the law and know what supporting documentation to include in my client's application. It was my first TN Visa a…”

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“Brian is truly exceptional. He handled my TV visa process with professionalism, clarity, and care. His expertise in NAFTA TN visas is remarkable,he knows the process inside and out…”

— Noman Khan

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Lisa Zheng

Firm: Lisa Zheng, Esq.

3515 Farrington St # 2 , Flushing , New York 11354

Practice Areas: Immigration

Lisa Zheng is a graduate from CUNY School of Law, and holds a Master of Science from Columbia University and Bachelor of Science from New York University. A life-long resident of New York City, Ms. Zheng’s love for this city translates in the deep attentiveness she gives to all her clients. She understands that New York is a global city and where many families from diverse backgrounds come to start or continue their life journey.. A house or business is often the first stepping stone. Ms. Zheng understands this intimately, and has successfully represented hundreds of clients, big and small, in a variety of transactions. In our modern globalized economy, Ms. Zheng has represented both domestic and foreign clients, and is familiar with the nuances such deals may entail. Ms. Zheng is fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.

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“Lisa, Peter and their whole team are fantastic to work with. We sold two properties with them and co…”

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“Lisa is a caring, passionate, tireless lawyer.”

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Dana Davidson

Firm: DAVIDSON LAW GROUP, P.C.

15 Glen Street , Glen Cove , New York 11542

Practice Areas: Immigration

Davidson Law Group (DLG) has over 20 years of experience and focuses primarily on all aspects of immigration and nationality law, as well as commercial and residential real estate.. DLG represents major multinational corporations, including computer software companies, financial institutions, internet services providers, pharmaceutical consultancies, religious organizations and other non-profit corporations.. DLG also represents individuals, including world renowned authors, cinematographers, models, journalists, entrepreneurs, artists and musicians, whom we advise on procuring temporary employment-based visas and permanent resident status in the United States.. We also advise on all regulatory and compliance issues attendant to this practice area, including but not limited to corporate, I-9, E-Verify, and all other human resources, USICS, and USDOL compliance.

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“…elped by the guidance provided on the next steps to be taken.”

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Jennifer Mazzei

Firm: Mazzei & Polk, LLC

953 Franklin Avenue , Garden City , New York 11530

Practice Areas: Immigration

Jennifer Mazzei, is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law and practices in the areas of criminal defense and immigration. Prior to co-founding The Law Offices of Mazzei & Polk, L.L.C., she was an Assistant District Attorney in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office for over five years. During that time, she prosecuted felony and misdemeanor crimes, conducted wiretap investigations, worked closely with detectives and police officers and assisted in several federal investigations.. Jennifer began her career in District Court where she handled traffic violations, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) related offenses and many other misdemeanors including assault, aggravated harassment, reckless endangerment, sexually based offenses and drug related offenses, trying several of them to verdict and conducting many evidentiary hearings in the process.. Rising up the ranks quickly, Jennifer was then promoted from District Court after only one year and was assigned to the Special Victim’s Bureau, where she exclusively prosecuted domestic violence cases for approximately one year and tried several of them to verdict.. Jennifer was then promoted again to the Grand Jury warrant rotation where she presented numerous cases to the Grand Jury and secured indictments in nearly every case. In addition, during that time, Jennifer assisted police officers and detectives in determining what crimes to charge defendants with and advised them on how to handle certain legal situations. Jennifer also handled all requests by detectives and police officers for search warrants in matters including homicides and vehicular manslaughter.. Again rising quickly, after approximately one year, Jennifer was again promoted to the elite Organized Crime and Rackets Bureau where she worked closely with local law enforcement as well as federal agents while she investigated and prosecuted cases involving organized crime, sexual abuse of children, child pornography, drug manufacturing and distribution, violations of the New York State Tax Law, witness tampering, gambling related offenses and enterprise corruption. On more than one matter, Jennifer worked closely with the United States Attorney’s Office for both the Eastern District of New York as well as the Southern District of New York to prosecute numerous defendants. While assigned to the Rackets Bureau, Jennifer conducted investigations involving court authorized eavesdropping warrants (wiretaps) on approximately seventeen different phones, earning her multiple awards from the federal government's various agencies including the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

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“…et answers where nothing was ‘sugar coated.’ Jennifer was a part of the team from Day 1 and has…”

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“Jennifer is a formidable trial attorney, bright, and crafty. Her results in the courtroom speak for themselves.”

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Michael Kohler

Firm: Law Offices of Michael Kohler, PLLC

445 Broadhollow Road, , Melville , New York 11747

Practice Areas: Immigration

Put a 12-year government immigration attorney to work for you!. Michael Kohler is a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and is admitted to the bar in New York and New Jersey. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and the District of New Jersey. Mr. Kohler is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and past Chair of the Immigration Law Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association.Mr. Kohler began his legal career researching asylum law issues for the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights. He was awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship in Public International Law and spent time at the Ministry of Justice in Israel researching and recommending mechanisms of dispute resolution in international law.Mr. Kohler was hired by the U.S. Department of Justice through the Attorney General Honors Program as a law clerk for the Executive Office for Immigration Review at the U.S. Immigration Court in New York. In this position, Mr. Kohler interpreted new laws and regulations and drafted decisions for numerous types of immigration law applications and petitions.Mr. Kohler spent 7 years as an Assistant District Counsel for the Immigration and Naturalization Service representing the government in administrative exclusion, deportation and removal proceedings. Mr. Kohler was responsible for all aspects of these hearings from case preparation to trial to appeal and also served as an integral member of the office's motions team. With the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003, Mr. Kohler was selected to spearhead the creation of a new legal division within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement focusing almost exclusively on customs and other law enforcement matters. Mr. Kohler quickly became an expert in issues such as customs border search and seizure authority, specifically as it relates to the seizure and forfeiture of currency, monetary instruments, cultural property and intellectual property rights - violative merchandise.Mr. Kohler advised on customs enforcement investigations relating to the misclassification of goods, undervaluation, transshipment/country of origin disputes, prior disclosure, NAFTA fraud, and more - and the fines, penalties and forfeitures related to such issues. The firm is equipped to assist you and your company if facing such an investigation and to ensure compliance with all laws relating to the import and export of merchandise from the United States.Mr. Kohler is an accomplished speaker and frequently presented at continuing legal education classes, training conferences, at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and lectured on issues relating to the seizure of cultural property and antiquities at the University of Pennsylvania's Museum of Archeology and Anthropology.. Please contact the Law Offices of Michael Kohler, PLLC to see how we can assist you

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“…for his client and I would like to thank you very much for helping my family stay together…”

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“I have known Michael for over a decade. We worked together at ICE before each of us entered private practice. He's a great lawyer who knows the law and takes great care of his clie…”

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Sonal Gogia

Firm: Gogia & Raj Law, PLLC

90 Newbridge Road , Hicksville , New York 11801

Practice Areas: Immigration

Sonal Gogia is a Partner in the law firm of Gogia & Raj Law, PLLC, concentrating his practice in deportation defense, family and employment-based immigration petitions and appeals. He is an active member of the New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, but represents clients throughout the U.S. in all Immigration matters. He has a deep understanding and interest in investor based immigration laws, especially in EB-5 and EB-1.. Sonal is a 2013 graduate of St. John’s University School of Law where he represented (under supervision) many immigrant clients for their immigration needs. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Investments from Baruch College, City University of New York. Sonal is fluent in English and Hindi, while he has some working knowledge of Mandarin.

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Svetlana Prizant

Firm: Prizant Law

118-21 Queens Blvd. , Forest Hills , New York 11375

Practice Areas: Immigration

Prizant Law is boutique NYC immigration law firm specializing in family petitions, marriage-based green cards, LGBT visa processing, deportation defense, visas, green cards, naturalization, asylum, VAWA, waivers, family and business immigration.. Svetlana Prizant is the Managing Attorney of the firm and has personal experience in the immigration and naturalization process as an immigrant herself. Svetlana Prizant was honored with a Super Lawyer Award of 2020 and designated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in the field of Immigration Law. In 2019, she was named one of the ten best attorneys in immigration law by The Legal Practice Magazine. In 2018 she was one of the Top Forty Under Forty Honorees by the American Society of Legal Advocates and received the client satisfaction award by the American Legal Counsel Institute.. Using legal experience combined with an understanding of the immigrant communities Mrs. Prizant represents, she has repeatedly obtained extraordinary results for her clients. Mrs. Prizant began her practice with the sole intent of providing one-to-one service to all her clients. Her interest in immigration law stems from her personal background as well as her belief in the essential role immigrants play and the positive contributions they make to American society. Having immigrated to the United States she has experienced first-hand all phases of the immigration and naturalization process.. While in private practice in the most densely immigrant-populated area of the United States, Queens, New York, Mrs. Prizant handled immigration matters ranging from tough criminal deportations, to political asylum, complex family petitions, appeals and motions to reopen as well as all business related immigration matters. As a New York immigration defense lawyer, she has worked with immigrants from all over the world, including Eastern Europe, (Russians, Ukrainians, Uzbekistanis, Georgians, Albanians); Latin America (Colombians, Ecuadorians, Dominicans, Mexicans, El Salvadorians, Hondurans, Guatemalans, etc.); the Middle East (Egyptians, Yemenis, etc.); The Caribbean, (Haitians, Trinidadians); and The Indian Subcontinent (Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis). Defending immigrants from incredibly diverse backgrounds in the bustling melting pot that is New York City has sensitized Mrs. Prizant to the specific needs and the cultures of clients from all these regions. Mrs. Prizant is admitted in the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Department. She is also a weekly columnist for the Ladies’ World Magazine and Queens Ledger newspaper.. Mrs. Prizant obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Queens College and her Juris Doctor from the St. John’s University. As a law student, she gained practical experience at two competitive Clinics: Asylum and Refugee Rights Clinic and The Child Advocacy Clinic.

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“…concise, and timely, ensuring I was always informed about the progress of my vawa case. They worked…”

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“I endorse this lawyer. Svetlana is a zealous and effective advocate for her clients.”

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“Ms. Prizant My sincerest thanks for your impeccable work on my immigration case. Your knowledge and guidance were key to the success of this process. I feel incredibly fortunate to…”

— Victor S Miranda

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Pouyan Darian

Firm: Darian Immigration Law

275 Route 304 , Bardonia (Rockland County) , New York 10954

Practice Areas: Immigration

I focus my practice on winning green card (permanent residence) and citizenship cases and am able to represent people in every city of the United States so that they don't have to worry about any mistakes which could lead to deportation. I handle the entire process from start to finish until the green card is in your hand and try to emphasize customer service so every client knows that their case means a lot to me, especially since they are putting their futures into my hands. I generally only work with clients if I'm nearly certain that I can win their case so that they do not waste money on a negative outcome, and I will sometimes reject cases if the chances of success are too low. I spend a lot of time on each case so that the chances of success are as high as possible, and my fees are flat-rate (not hourly) so you know what you're getting into, regardless of additional work which may be required along the way. I prepare all the intiial paperwork and evidence package and spend hours practicing with the clients before they go for the final interview, and will spend AS MUCH TIME AS IT TAKES to prepare the clients for the final interview without charging additional fees, because the priority is always to win. If you decide to schedule a consultation, any consultation fee will be credited to the total legal fee if you hire us within 30 can always call or text us at to schedule a consultation or you can book a consultation directly through our website. I also highly recommend viewing my youtube channel for informative guides which may answer your questions.

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“I worked with Pouyan Darian on my immigration and naturalization process, and I can confidently say he is an excellent attorney. Throughout the entire process, he was extremely dil…”

— Mikhail Fedotov

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Altin Nanaj

Firm: Nanaj Law Firm, PLLC

150 Grand Street , White Plains , New York 10601

Practice Areas: Immigration

Mr. Altin Nanaj, is the Principal Attorney and the founder of the Nanaj Law Firm, PLLC.. He is currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York; the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan; the United States Immigration Courts; the United States Board of Immigration Appeals; and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.. He is a member of the: American Immigration Lawyers Association; American Bar Association, and New York State Bar Association. Mr. Nanaj has extensive experience in immigration law.. Since 2000, he has worked in various capacities, as a Contract Immigration Court Interpreter, Immigration Paralegal, and as an Immigration Attorney. Such diverse exposure have equipped him with valuable experience put to use to the benefit of his clients.

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“Altin gave me hope. Amazing work and communication is top tier. Happy wirh our results . Thanks on…”

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“Mr. Nanaj is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation.”

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Inara Khashmati

Firm: Khashmati Law P.C.

69-06 Grand Avenue , Maspeth , New York 11378

Practice Areas: Immigration

Inara Khashmati is an accomplished attorney with a Master’s Degree from Touro Law Center in Long Island, New York, following her graduation from Girne American University in Cyprus. She has been practicing law in New York State since 2011 and has over 11 years of experience in immigration and real estate matters. As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ms. Khashmati has earned recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for four years running from 2018 to 2021. Beyond her legal acumen, she brings a multicultural perspective to her work, being fluent in both Russian and Turkish.

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“I endorse this lawyer. I commend her willingness to share her knowledge with fellow attorneys. Very grateful to have her as a fellow member/advocate for the immigration community!”

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Law Offices of Tenzin Wangyal

Firm: Law Offices of Tenzin Wangyal

4015 29th St , Long Island City , New York 11101

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Immigration, Personal Injury

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“Thank you so much Lawyer Tenzin la and team for helping me and supporting me in every steps to get my paper i am very honored to work with you keep...”

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“I cannot recommend this law office highly enough. We used their services for my mother’s green card application, and from start to finish the experience has been outstanding. …”

— Namgyal Choedon Newton

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The Yerman Group

Firm: The Yerman Group

225 Broadway 17th Fl , New York , New York 10007

Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate

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“I have referred dozens of clients to the Yerman Group and they've all been taken care of. They have over 20 years of experience in the immigration field and...”

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“I am very thankful with the Yerman Group. I received my green card replacement in less than a month! Ana and Joe were very helpful and patient all throughout the process. I am very…”

— Carmen Acosta

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Chris Gafner

Firm: Gafner Law Firm, P.C.

One Penn Plaza, 36th Floor , New York , New York 10119

Practice Areas: Immigration

Chris Gafner helps resolve the immigration issues of individuals and businesses. He represents clients in family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, and investor immigration matters.. Chris Gafner has authored work published in Bender’s Immigration Bulletin and has been a contributor to Immigration Law and Procedure – a leadingtreatise in immigration law. Articles that he has authored haveexamined the K-1 visa for fiance(e)s, EB 1-1 immigration status eligibility and unlawful presence. Additionally, his contributions to the Immigration Law and Procedure Treatise have focused on the K-1 visa, conditional permanent residency for newly married couples and unlawful presence.. Chris Gafner is a graduate of Cornell University and received his law degree from Notre Dame Law School. While at Notre Dame Law School he studied in London, England throughthe Concannon Program of International Law and was a recipient of theCliff Schmitthoff Memorial Scholarship. Following graduation from lawschool he served as a judicial clerk in the Northern District of New York,where he assisted federal judges in researching federal caselaw. Uponcompleting his clerkship, Chris Gafner worked in New York City andquickly determined that he would have a more meaningful and fulfillingcareer helping immigrants contribute to America’s economic and culturalgrowth. To that end, he founded Gafner Law Firm, P.C.

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“I endorse Chris. He is a highly skilled immigration attorney that is well respected in the legal community.”

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Melanie Abrams

Firm: ABRAMS LAW GROUP, P.C.

104-70 Queens Blvd , Forest Hills , New York 11375

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“Melanie is by far amazing, she truly went above and beyond. Throughout the process she was there for…”

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“Melanie Abrams is a superb attorney. Whenever a client needs immigration or personal injury assistance I refer them to Melanie and hear wonderful feedback. She has also helped me o…”

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Gottfried & Gottfried

Firm: Gottfried & Gottfried

122 E 42nd St , New York , New York 10168

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“A really awesome guy. I had 2 simple questions in regards to my k-1 visa process and he answered them without trying to charge me $300 and up for a...”

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“David was such an amazing person to work with. We did all the process with him, from green card to citizenship from 2021 to 2026. He was always super responsive, available and know…”

— Caterina Contreras Alfaro

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C.T. Lee & Associates

Firm: C.T. Lee & Associates

225 Broadway , New York , New York 10007

Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Real Estate

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“Mr. Lee's service was absolutely fantastic! He and his associate helped me get my H1-B in less than 50 days after my first phone call to his firm. My...”

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“I want to personally thank this talented team for helping me and my niece with her immigration case. They helped us with the sij case and i360 and i765. They were really helpful.”

— Eason Huang

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Shankar Ninan & Co.

Firm: Shankar Ninan & Co.

875 Ave Of The Americas , New York , New York 10001

Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Contract

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“Choosing attorney is very important for immigrant. I wanted to update the review although I wrote it. Very recently I got the green card!! I have no words...”

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“I am very happy to share that today my O-1B visa was approved. I had an excellent experience working with Attorney At Law SWEE Shankar and Mr. …”

— Prem Ganapathy

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Umit Gursoy

Firm: Gursoy Law Firm, P.C.

1624 Voorhies Avenue , Brooklyn , New York 11235

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.”

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Xu Law Group

Firm: Xu Law Group

One World Trade Ctr , New York , New York 10007

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“It is now just about 1.5 years since we filed our application. Unfortunately, COVID made it take twice as long as it would have otherwise. But my fiancé is...”

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“I highly recommend Xu law firm. I had my EB1A consultation & evaluation with them and had a great experience. Toni Xu is an expert in immigration matters, she provided me a good ev…”

— Pavan Yelleswarapu

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The Law Offices of Michael Z. Goldman

Firm: The Law Offices of Michael Z. Goldman

875 Avenue Of The Americas , New York , New York 10001

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“Michael Goldman is the best immigration attorney. He is patient , responsive, kind and each process goes so smoothly !! I recommend him to everyone I know...”

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“Michael is an outstanding immigration lawyer. He handled my wife’s and my family immigration case with exceptional professionalism and care. We received our green cards much faster…”

— Jong Lim

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Alena Shautsova

Firm: Alena Shautsova

2908A Emmons Ave , New York , New York 11235

Practice Areas: Immigration, General Litigation, Criminal Defense

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“Alena handles my immigration process. I am a widower, so my case isn't simple. Any question I have, any problem pops up, she is there for me. She fights...”

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“Thanks to Alena my father and I have US citizenships. I’ve never formally hired Alena as my attorney but I consulted with her multiple times since 2013. The advice she gave me resu…”

— Valentina Federico

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Navpreet Gill

Firm: Shiryak Bowman Anderson Gill & Kadochnikov, LLP

80-02 Kew Gardens Road Suite 600 , Kew Gardens , New York 11415

Practice Areas: Immigration

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Law Offices of Tsui H. Yee

Firm: Law Offices of Tsui H. Yee

15 Maiden Ln , New York , New York 10038

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“We 100% recommend hiring Tsui to represent your case. Dealing with USCIS and its documents was an intimidating (for no reason haha) process for us. We...”

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Lee Koch

Firm: Koch Law, PLLC

521 5th Ave 17th Floor , New York , New York 10175

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Sex Crime, Violent Crime

As a veteran of the United States Air Force, I hold the same core values of "Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do" as I did when I served. My training and expertise were in handling highly sensitive matters, computer systems, and developing technology to complete my mission. My Clients First, Justice Always approach to handling cases means I will be there for you when you need me the most.

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“…e did not.”

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“Lee is a tenacious lawyer - he will make sure all aspects of your case are looked at with a microscopic lens. Lee is personable, and will go above and beyond, to obtain a good resu…”

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“We had a fantastic experience working with Lee and his paralegal Paola on our marriage-based green card application. From start to finish, Lee was incredibly knowledgeable and guid…”

— Nicol Cruz

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Khashmati and Associates

Firm: Khashmati and Associates

69-06 Grand Ave , Maspeth , New York 11378

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Immigration, Real Estate

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“Inara is professional, intelligent, and very knowledgeable. During the stressful time of policy changes and COVID-19, Inara was responsive and kept us...”

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“I had the opportunity to work with Attorney Khashmati at Khashmati Law, P.C. on a joint client case, and I am very impressed with her professionalism and expertise in immigration l…”

— Keisha Taylor

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The Law Office of M Ray Arvand

Firm: The Law Office of M Ray Arvand

26 Broadway , New York , New York 10004

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“Arvand is, first and foremost, an amazing person. It was great working with him not only because he's very knowledgeable about the infinite intricacies of...”

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“I had an excellent experience working with Ray. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to my case. He took the time to explain everything …”

— Majid Karimi

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Paul H Lee

1115 Broadway, 12th Floor , New York , New York 10010

Practice Areas: Immigration, Real Estate

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Peter Jensen

Firm: Peter T. Jensen, Esq.

110 E. 59th Street , New York , New York 10022

Practice Areas: Immigration

Attorney Jensen is a graduate of Columbia College and the Columbia University School of Law in New York City. He has also studied Chinese law at Beijing University and business administration at the College of Insurance in New York. Mr. Jensen speaks Mandarin Chinese.. Mr. Jensen’s practice includes all types of immigration law. He represents a full range of clients in routine and complex immigration matters including individuals, small and medium sized companies and Fortune 500 companies. He has also served on the board of directors of a number of both for profit and not for profit corporations.. Mr. Jensen is in frequent contact with United States consulates in a numerous countries to keep abreast of their policies in order to best represent the interests of his clients.. He is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association and a past member of their Department of Labor liaison committee. He is also active in writing articles and lecturing on immigration law matters.

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“I had an excellent experience working with Lawyer Peter Jensen on my immigration case. I have to esp…”

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Wildes & Weinberg

Firm: Wildes & Weinberg

515 Madison Ave , New York , New York 10022

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“I had the privilege of working with Mayor Wildes for my family's immigration process to Canada, and I can't express enough how impressed I am with his...”

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“We had the privilege of working with Victoria on our immigration case, and I can say without hesitation that her expertise and dedication are truly exceptional. …”

— Rachel Ballen

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Dena Ghobashy

Firm: The Law Office of Dena Ghobashy, PLLC

3 Neptune Road. , Poughkeepsie , New York 12601

Practice Areas: Immigration

We believe it is important to take the time to get to know each client and their goals, answer their concerns and questions, and give straightforward advice with the pros and cons of each option, reaching the best legal decision for each specific case. Each case is different, each client is different, and it is our job to adhere to the changing fact patterns and applicable rules and laws to best serve YOU.

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“…y to immigrate to the US. She was patient and thorough during the whole process. Explaining in clear…”

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“I endorse this lawyer.”

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Siana McLean

Firm: Muscato & Shatkin, LLP

1520 Pine Avenue , Niagara falls , New York 14301

Practice Areas: Immigration

Siana J. McLean informs her practice of immigration law with a potent combination of personal and legal experience. Her personal experience is derived from her struggle entering North America as a Jamaican immigrant and eventually securing the right to live, receive a quality education, and work in America. She understands the struggles and hardships those wishing to enter the U.S. go through on a personal level, and this understanding plays a central role in the way she works with clients and practices immigration law.. Siana’s legal experience stems from countless hours spent aggressively and affordably defending clients regarding a range of immigration issues. She has successfully handled numerous immigration court matters and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals which resulted in asylum, protection under the Convention Against Torture, withholding of removal, and cancellation of removal for clients. Siana is especially adept at resolving matters relating to deportation defense, family-based immigration, and naturalization-focused immigration, among other related matters.. Beyond her legal experience, Siana’s strongest trait as an immigration law attorney is her tenacity as she fights for the rights of her clients and refuses to give an inch to opposing counsel. Additionally, just as no two immigration law matters are exactly the same, Siana recognizes that no two legal strategies should be exactly the same for her clients. This is why she works with clients to develop a custom approach to resolve immigration law matters.. Siana’s legal expertise has halted deportation and secured U.S. citizenship for numerous clients. Her legal services are highly accessible as her office is located nearby the U.S./Canadian border and she provides free consultations and affordable flat fees.

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“Almighty God, she fought very hardly to keep me and my family together and put a smile back on our f…”

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“Siana Jody McLean is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with her defending you.”

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Tamoor Law, PC

Firm: Tamoor Law, PC

420 Lexington Avenue - , New York , New York 10170

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Divorce & Family, Immigration

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“Mr. Tamoor was efficient and kind. He gave me the necessary advice that I needed to proceed to help my case.”

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“I want to sincerely thank my attorney for his excellent work. From the very first day, he was clear, honest, and fully committed to my case. He always answered my questions and mad…”

— rober martinez

TOP 5 Immigration New York

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Kyce Siddiqi

Firm: Law Firm of Kyce Siddiqi, P.C.

122 Plainfield Ave. , Floral Park , New York 11001

Practice Areas: Immigration

Kyce Siddiqi is a licensed immigration attorney, and a former (retired) NYPD Police Officer who served on behalf of the U.S. Department of State overseas. He is also a first generation immigrant.. With over 20 years of combined international, legal and criminal justice experience, Attorney Siddiqi is committed to provide each client with highly professional, personalized and responsiveness representation.. We take a personal approach with our clients. We get to know you, answer your phone calls and e-mails promptly and treat you like an individual - and not like a number. Your case will NOT be handled by a paralegal or a "document preparation" company. Rather, your case will be handled by a licensed immigration lawyer who is a proud and active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and who served on behalf of the U.S. Department of State overseas for numerous years. Available 7 days a week including nights. Our office is located in Floral Park walking distance from the Floral Park LIRR train station. Handling:

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“…ase.From our first meeting I knew I had found my clear choice for my attorney, and I ended up having…”

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“Mr. Siddiqi is very knowledgeable attorney. He is an exceptionally strong advocate for his clients. He is a pleasure to work with and is a great asset to the legal profession.”

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“EXCELLENT! Kyce Siddiqui is the absolute best! We switched from a terrible law group, consulted with another attorney and finally found Kyce. I can honestly say thanks to him, my h…”

— Lourdes B

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Milstein Law Group

Firm: Milstein Law Group

61 Broadway , New York , New York 10006

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“The best immigration attorneys. After going through lots of other attorneys not willing to take my case, I found Milstein Law Group. They were efficient,...”

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“After 7+ years of working together, I can honestly say that Milstein Law Group has been one of the most important partners in my immigration journey. What started with my O-1 visa …”

— Fe Martínez

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Norma A Potros Law Firm

Firm: Norma A Potros Law Firm

122 E 42nd St , New York , New York 10168

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“I had a fantastic experience working with Norma, my immigration lawyer. Her prompt responses, patient explanations of complex rules, and thorough review of...”

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“Norma is the best immigration lawyer I have worked with. She is experienced, professional, personable and patient. Norma cares about my case throughout the process and share views …”

— Jenny Jintian Lu

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Raisa Cohen

Firm: Cohen Immmigration Law Group, P.C

104 70 Queens Blvd., Suite 312 , Forest Hills , New York 11375

Practice Areas: Immigration

Raisa Cohen is a retired Immigration Judge with nearly a decade of experience presiding over cases at the New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court. Throughout her tenure on the bench, she handled a wide range of complex immigration matters, including removal proceedings, bond hearings, national security cases, and issues involving human rights violations. Her judicial career is marked by a deep commitment to fairness, integrity, and respect for every individual who appeared before her.. Before becoming a judge, Raisa served as Assistant Chief Counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where she gained invaluable experience advocating in immigration courts. She also has a background in private practice, which, combined with her judicial and prosecutorial roles, gives her a comprehensive understanding of the immigration process from every angle.. Raisa's journey as an immigrant from Uzbekistan inspired her to dedicate her career to immigration law. She understands firsthand the challenges faced by immigrants and uses her unique perspective to craft effective and compassionate legal solutions for her clients.. Now in private practice, Raisa continues to leverage her extensive knowledge and experience to assist individuals and families navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, passion for justice, and dedication to her clients, Raisa Cohen is a trusted advocate who strives to make a meaningful difference in every case she takes on.

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“I came for a second opinion on my asylum claim. Raisa told me the potential problems that could be…”

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“As a former Federal Judge presiding over immigration cases, Raisa has the knowledge, care, and understanding of how to help clients navigate the turbulent waters of Immigration pra…”

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“3/32026 Amazing, there’s no other words besides this. Honestly found Ms. Cohen through …”

— Zhen

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Changhee Nam

Firm: Law Office of Nam & Associates P.C

3554 170th St Fl 1 , Flushing , New York 11358

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“…l few days before the materials were due. Very caring and kind compared to other lawyers I've worked…”

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“Attorney Nam is kind and dependable. Highly recommend working with him. He has guided me through different legal appointments and requirements—for both marriage and immigration law…”

— Tommy Song

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Kamran Parandian

Firm: Parandian Law Firm

245 Main Street, Suite 610 , White Plains , New York 10601

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate, Immigration & Naturalization, Probate, Real Estate, Wills, Immigration

I am the founder and principal of the Parandian Law Firm. I am a dynamic, results-driven attorney with substantial experience in immigration, real estate, corporate, litigation and wills, trust and estates . I have represented and advised many individual and corporate clients on a wide range of matters helping them achieve success. I have represented clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, software, international trade, health, construction, and manufacturing.. I spent my early years as an attorney practicing corporate law at a large New York firm, and then went on start the Parandian Law Firm, a boutique law firm with a solid track record representing small to mid-size businesses and individuals. Prior to that, I served as served as a judicial intern with the Hon. John E. Babiarz, Jr. at the Delaware Superior and Chancery Court.. I enjoy playing tennis and spending time with my family.

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“…understand my situation, but I gave it a try. I explained my situation doubting that anyone would un…”

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“I have long been a firm believer that attorneys need to re-invent themselves to be more than just experts on legal matters but rather counselors that look beyond the legal issue at…”

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“One of the best decisions I ever made in my life was to utilize Kamran Parandian's legal services. I was looking for an immigration lawyer in 2009, and I opened the yellow papes. F…”

— Deborah Asirifi

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Karen Solis-Murphy

Firm: Solis & Murphy Law Group, PLLC

309 Madison Street , Westbury , New York 11590

Practice Areas: Immigration

Karen Solis-Murphy is a New York immigration attorney and the founder of Solis & Murphy Law Group, PLLC. She specializes in Immigration and Nationality Law and is a passionate advocate for immigrants’ rights. Karen also has experience handling family and matrimonial matters.. As a Peruvian American, Karen understands firsthand the challenges immigrants face in the U.S. She immigrated from Peru when she was a child and witnessed her family’s struggles as immigrants. Inspired by these experiences, she pursued a legal career to give a voice to those who often feel unheard.. After graduating from law school in 2016, Karen was hired through the prestigious Attorney General Honors Program as a judicial law clerk for the U.S. Department of Justice. During her clerkship, she assisted Immigration Judges in New York Immigration Courts with deportation and removal proceedings. This experience provided her with unique insight into how immigration judges evaluate and decide removal cases, which has greatly informed her legal strategies and approach to advocacy.. In 2018, Karen served as an Asylum Officer at the New York Asylum Office after successfully completing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Asylum and International Operations Directorate Training Program. Working as an Asylum Officer and undergoing extensive training provided her with valuable insight into how the Department of Homeland Security evaluates and decides whether an asylum case should be approved or denied. This unique perspective has further strengthened her ability to craft compelling cases and strategic arguments on behalf of her clients.. Following her time as an Asylum Officer, Karen worked as a supervisory litigation immigration attorney at a private law firm in New York City for four years. She successfully represented hundreds of clients before Immigration Courts and USCIS, winning cases involving asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers of inadmissibility, VAWA petitions, U-Visas, withholding of removal, adjustment of status, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Karen has represented clients from Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Bangladesh, Belarus, and more.. With a high success rate and a reputation for taking on complex and “unwinnable” cases, Karen prides herself on delivering strategic and results-driven legal representation.. In April 2023, Karen launched Solis & Murphy Law Group, PLLC to provide personalized, competent, and diligent services. Unlike larger firms, we prioritize quality over quantity. At Solis & Murphy Law Group, your case will not be handed off to an unfamiliar associate or paralegal—you will work directly with Attorney Karen Solis-Murphy, ensuring your case receives the attention and care it deserves.. We recognize that hiring an attorney is often one of the most significant financial decisions in a person’s life. For this reason, Attorney Karen Solis-Murphy is deeply committed to advocating for immigrants and protecting their rights with the care and dedication they deserve.

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“I cannot recommend Karen highly enough. If you are looking for a knowledgeable immigration attorney who will fight for you tirelessly, even behind the scenes, and who is genuinely …”

— Agi Ndella Joof

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Yao Law Group

Firm: Yao Law Group

143 West 29th St , New York , New York 10001

Practice Areas: Immigration

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“Yao law group helped me with my O1B visa. I am a graphic designer and I was able to succesfully receive my visa. Their team was responsive and helped with...”

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“CONFIDENT. HUMAN. EFFECTIVE. YaoLawGroup is exactly that. From the very beginning, everything was explained clearly and professionally, giving a strong understanding of the visa pr…”

— PROJECT

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Roland Godfrey Ottley

1063 Winthrop St , Brooklyn , New York 11212

Practice Areas: Immigration, Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury, Uncontested Divorce, Consumer Protection, Car Accident

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“Driving home from work one evening after getting laid off from my job because my Green Card expired, I was feeling sad and lost my thoughts racing tow...R. Williams…”

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“I tried to speak to them briefly about my lease agreement and how to get out. All they tried to do was sell me a consultation which is $150.”