Reviews

I was just reminded of this lawyer recently and I had say something to warn people. I had started a green card petition years ago (back in the 90's) with him, and I remember then he wanted retainer plus monthly payments to get the ball rolling. Well he had no problem taking the money but did he start the ball rolling? No. In fact, he's a master of delaying and dropping the ball. After 1.5 years of not doing anything, I stopped the petition and got another lawyer. I asked for my money back (to that point I had paid him $1500) he said that he would minus his admin costs. I got back $250! What a joke of lawyer.

Upon agreeing on terms for Green Card petition, he requested a payment of 50% his fees upfront. He forgot about my case due to personal issues. None from his staff informed me about delay until I myself asked him about the case. He was supposed to file a petition in February 2002. In fact, it was filed 6 months later, in August 2002. It caused my Green card case delay until 2008. This is not the only reason I'm giving a lowest possible rate to Mr. Chernick. He filed EB-3 petition suggesting it would be the fastest way to GC. However, in 2005 it became clear EB-3 petitions could be stack forever. I haven't heard from Mr. Chernick about that - I was on my case much better and informed than him - it certainly seemed this way. In the late of 2006 I requested a meeting with him and we met in a couple of weeks. I came up with suggestion we convert my case from EB-3 into EB-2. His response: "Hm, it might be a good move! Let's do it." And we did. I got my CG in November 2008, 7 years after I payed him his fee. Ridiculous! If you have a choice, go elsewhere.