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29 Jan, 2025 by Victoria worsman
Hart’s firm is impeccable. They took control of everything and helped me remain calm throughout the entire process. This being my first offense, I didn’t know who to turn too.
Answered all my questions; great communication.
Speedy with updates.
Amazing team.
My case ended up being dismissed! I will forever trust and recommend Hart’s firm.
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27 Jan, 2025 by Patrick stewart
They did a great job with my settlement. Made it very easy and had good communication
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24 Jan, 2025 by Donny danyluk
The service that I have received has been excellent and I was treated with great care. At o point did I have to worry about what was going on and they were in constantly contact me the entire step of the way. I was very happy with the settlement and the team is awesome
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07 Oct, 2023 by Simone
Mrs Ghobrial assisted me in the process for my )-1 Visa first and after that in the process to obtain my Green Card. Very professional and helpful.
Always available to answer my questions and to explain me every single step we did.
Thank you for everything you did!
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02 May, 2022 by Carine hennawi
I have worked with Ghobrial law for my case. Mrs Christine is highly knowledgeable, professional, and very client service-focused. She is an ethical and conscientious attorney.
I highly recommend her
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03 Sep, 2020 by Teddy
I hired Christine to help me in my green card application. She did an amazing job guiding and helping me. She is such a professional and nice attorney. She was always the first one to let me know about anything happening with my application. When I had a question, she responded to my texts and emails immediately.
I would highly recommend anyone to Christine.
Thank you so much for everything..
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16 Nov, 2022 by Charl
Avi and his team walked with and guided my family and I through the immigration process without missing a step. From my H1B visa through to permanent residence.
An absolute blessing to have found not just the right firm, but hands down, the best firm and team of experts. Avi and his team at Wolfsdorf Rosenthal explained each step of the process to us beforehand and it played out just as they explained. They fought the fight for us and left us assured so we could focus on taking care of daily life. We cannot recommend them enough. We couldn't domit it without them.
Thank you again to Avi, Bernie and the Wolfsdorf Rosenthal 'army'. You are the best!
The Visagie Family.
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17 Jul, 2022 by Miguel
I am a green card holder and living in the U.S. thanks to Avi and his team. My immigration visa application (spouse sponsor) was refused at Cd. Juarez. It was an unexpected and disheartening result for me and my family. Avi and Anastasia quickly identified the issue preventing me to get my visa and prepared the documentation needed to correct it. They are not only knowledgeable, they are very professional and respectful of their clients. I strongly recommend their services.
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24 Dec, 2020 by Fazeel
Avi is a great immigration lawyer. I have been his client since 2008 and have used his help in filing successful petitions for J1, O1, H1 and EB2 applications. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He is honest and tell me what approach would or would not work. I recommend him to any one without reservations.
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12 Jun, 2017 by Kavi
I was dealing with a rather complicated green card application process which Bernard and his team helped me navigate in a smooth and professional fashion. Worth every penny, especially for the peace of mind that these individuals have seen it all before. 100% would work with again.
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29 Apr, 2017 by Bob
I just used Bernard and Robert at Wolfsdorf Rosenthal for my citizenship and my company uses them for work related visas. I highly recommend them. They are very thorough, provide a high level of personal service, and a pleasure to deal with.
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07 Aug, 2016 by Pramod
I had the pleasure of interacting with Bernie, Shelly and their firm for the I-829 petition of my daughter. Quick response and in depth knowledge instills confidence in the client and I would strongly recommend their firm to an EB5 applicant.
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09 Jan, 2018 by Sophie
I highly recommend Allison Claire Acker at Wolfsdorf Rosenthal. She helped me during the last 8 years in my US adventure as an expat from Belgium. She first helped me to get my work visa and recently to adjust my status. I just got my permanent resident card, I finally got my green card, thanks to her ! I am extremely grateful to Allison who always answered my questions with kindness and patience. She is a brilliant attorney with a lot of empathy and knowledge in immigration. She always knows which way to go and is straightforward ! I do appreciate that quality. One more thing, she is, most of the time, available and promptly answers texts, event at night or while traveling ! Her reassuring presence has been a gift and made a big difference. We can now celebrate my green card ! I will never forget Alli's smile ! She rocks !
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09 Jan, 2018 by Alex
In short, Allison was amazing. She was there to quickly answer all our questions (I swear she doesn’t sleep) and made what (to me) felt like a confusing and complicated process amazingly simple. She made sure we understood ever step we were taking and what to expect from each step. We highly recommend her and for all your immigration needs.
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09 Jan, 2018 by Stephen
I met Alli in early 2016 when I was first embarking on a journey to go from A2 visa to Green Card (I'm a UK expat living in LA). Given my personal situation at the time I figured my options for staying in the US permanently were going to be limited. However upon meeting and consulting Alli (and a number of other attorneys who I talked with at the time) I sensed her strategic approach and knowledge of latest immigration policy would pay off (Alli was up on new policy which other attorneys whom I vetted missed, which would later have caused me issues). I hired Alli and her team and we worked together over 2 years which saw me successfully (in a very short time!) go from A2 to O1 to Green Card (EB1). Alli was communicative throughout, thoughtful and above all very strategic in her approach to every detail of my case. Alli's supporting team are also a well oiled machine meaning I felt that everyone at the office was invested 100% in my case. I never felt like 'just another client', rather I always felt like Alli was doing everything she could to develop a strategy for 'THE' outcome we planned for. Thank you Alli, no doubt your expertize, coaching and strategic approach to my case has won me my secure future in the US. Thank you so much - I never hesitate to recommend you and your team! Stephen
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31 Jan, 2020 by Hokali
Mr. Mohan and his staff helped me with my FBAR compliance. Worked with me and the IRS to bring my filings to compliance and saved me significant penalties. Highly recommend his services.
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12 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I recently worked with Attorney Mohan on my EB1A case. He got my case approved under premium processing at NSC in 7 days from filing. Extremely happy with the outcome.
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14 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Mohan represented me in my very difficult J1 Waiver case. He went over and beyond to guide me through the case preparation process, conducted the necessary legal and factual research and was able to present my case in a highly persuasive manner. I was successful in obtaining the waiver. He then helped me with my EB1(a) case (also successful). His greatest quality is his patience with anxious and incompletely informed (regarding the legal issues) clients like myself. He is thorough with his job and will spend hours to get the relevant case facts.
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10 May, 2020 by Louis
It's always great when you hire a professional for a task and the experience is better far above what is expected. I am late in my review and just realized when I looked up Juliana's contact information that I never put in a review which is long overdue & warranted.
Just that, professional, knowledgeable & made our experience a wonderful one. We used her services for immigration and recommend her highly. We have a referral for her now and know she will handle it excellently as she did for us. Thanks again!
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11 Jan, 2012 by Chris
Juliana is very knowledgeable and helpful. She works well with the immigrant community and is able to interact seamlessly with Chinese. (she speaks both Chinese and English very well.) I needed some immigration help and she helped me get all of the necessary paperwork in very quickly. She's very respectable, kind, understanding and well composed. I would recommend her to anyone, but especially Chinese.
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07 Jan, 2025 by Daniel thomer
24 Dec, 2024 by John waldman
WR Immigration is fantastic, we couldn't have asked to be treated better or with more professionalism. If we are able to do this another time, we will definitely reach out to them.
Just loved working with Richard and his team. They made it so easy compared to what I thought and have heard how difficult it can be. The advice, guidance and teamwork were handled extremely well by their team.
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07 Nov, 2024 by Wafaa nasir
Over the past 6 years I had the pleasure of working with Richard Yemm and his team on all my immigration cases. This excellent team of attorneys has helped me with cases from OPT STEM through H1B and extension to finally the permanent residency. 6 years is a long time! And throughout all these years I have seen nothing but professionalism, attentiveness, experience and in-depth understanding of the cases, but most importantly, genuine wanting to help me. All my questions were answered promptly, all paperwork completed smoothly and timely, consultations available whenever needed, no errors in any submission. I’m grateful for all the help I received and would recommend their stellar services to anyone embarking on their immigration journey!
Thank you so much Richard, Arvin, Jorge and team, you helped provide me with a lot of stability and security throughout these years.
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31 Aug, 2018 by Arkar soe min
He is the good lawyer. I won the asylum with his help. I recommend Burmese people to hire him because he has a lot of experience and he knows very well about Myanmar
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07 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
This lawyer is very bad. You will be lucky if he is good with you. He use his secretary to do the paperwork and she even forgot to sign the paperwork and my paperwork got request for evident and I have to pay for him to go to interview with me.
Please don't use him.
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10 Oct, 2019 by Ann
Hi,
I hired as immigration attorny while I was working for a company in Pasadena, forgot to submit financial statement until a reference letter was sent to her, I paid her extra $1000, but never get it proved or sent me a copy.
She pissed me and my family off entirely till this day, I've suffered so much for her representation and lost everything, she didn't even give me a copy of her filing or the records after! We are new in this country, trusted her, but
she's a irresponsibile, poorly experienced, kept asking for pay and not good at filing it properly which result in me lost everything in my life and my son couldn't pursue higher education.
Ann
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What an Immigration Lawyer Can Do for You
An immigration lawyer specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complex immigration process. These lawyers provide legal guidance on various immigration matters, such as obtaining visas, gaining permanent residency (green cards), applying for citizenship, and defending clients in deportation or removal proceedings. Immigration lawyers also assist with employment-based immigration, asylum applications, and resolving issues related to visas or immigration status.
Whether you're trying to immigrate to the U.S., facing deportation, or sponsoring an employee or family member for a visa, an immigration lawyer can help you understand your legal options and navigate the often complicated legal system.
When Should I Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
Hiring an immigration lawyer is beneficial in many situations where you are dealing with U.S. immigration laws, whether for personal or business reasons. Common reasons to hire an immigration lawyer include:
- Visa applications: If you need assistance applying for a visa, whether it's a work visa (H-1B), student visa (F-1), or tourist visa (B-1/B-2), a lawyer can help ensure the application is properly completed and submitted.
- Green card applications: If you're seeking permanent residency, an immigration lawyer can guide you through the process, whether through family sponsorship, employment, or the Diversity Visa (lottery) program.
- Deportation or removal defense: If you’re facing deportation or removal from the U.S., a lawyer can defend your case in immigration court and seek to prevent removal.
- Asylum applications: If you’re seeking asylum due to persecution or fear of persecution in your home country, a lawyer can help you prepare a strong case and file for asylum.
- Family reunification: If you're a U.S. citizen or permanent resident looking to bring family members to the U.S., a lawyer can assist with the family sponsorship process.
- Citizenship and naturalization: If you're ready to apply for U.S. citizenship, a lawyer can help you navigate the naturalization process and ensure you meet all the requirements.
- Business immigration: If you're an employer seeking to hire foreign workers, a lawyer can assist with employment-based visas, labor certification, and compliance with immigration regulations.
- Special immigration categories: Immigration lawyers also handle complex cases, such as visas for victims of human trafficking (T visa), crime victims (U visa), or those seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Hiring an immigration lawyer early in the process can help you avoid delays, errors, and possible denials due to incomplete or incorrect applications.
What Does an Immigration Lawyer Do?
An immigration lawyer provides a wide range of services to help clients with their immigration needs, whether personal or business-related. Their tasks often include:
- Assisting with visa applications: Helping clients fill out and submit visa applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
- Filing for green cards and permanent residency: Guiding clients through the process of applying for a green card, including family-based, employment-based, or other forms of residency.
- Defending against deportation or removal: Representing clients in immigration court who are facing deportation and working to prevent removal from the U.S.
- Preparing asylum cases: Assisting clients in applying for asylum based on fear of persecution in their home country due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
- Handling citizenship applications: Helping lawful permanent residents apply for naturalization and ensuring they meet all the legal requirements for U.S. citizenship.
- Employment-based immigration: Assisting employers with the process of sponsoring foreign workers for temporary or permanent visas, including H-1B, L-1, and EB-1 through EB-5 visas.
- Representation in immigration interviews: Preparing clients for immigration interviews and attending interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices.
- Appealing denied applications: If a visa, green card, or citizenship application is denied, a lawyer can file appeals or motions to reopen or reconsider the case.
How Are Immigration Lawyers Paid?
Immigration lawyers generally charge for their services based on the type of immigration case and the complexity of the legal work involved. Common payment structures include:
- Flat fee: Many immigration lawyers charge a flat fee for specific services, such as preparing a visa application, green card petition, or citizenship application. Flat fees help clients know upfront what the legal costs will be for a particular service.
- Hourly rate: For more complex cases, such as deportation defense or appeals, some lawyers charge by the hour. Hourly rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and the complexity of the case.
- Retainer: For ongoing immigration matters, some clients may need to pay a retainer, which is an upfront payment billed against as the lawyer works on the case.
- Pro bono or sliding scale: Some immigration lawyers or nonprofit organizations may offer free or low-cost services for clients with limited financial means, particularly in asylum or humanitarian cases.
It’s essential to discuss the fee structure with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand the costs and payment arrangements.
How Much Does an Immigration Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an immigration lawyer varies based on the type of legal service required, the lawyer's experience, and the complexity of the case. General cost estimates include:
- Visa applications: For help with visa applications (e.g., H-1B, L-1, F-1), legal fees may range from $2,000 to $7,500, depending on the complexity and the type of visa.
- Green card applications: Fees for family-based or employment-based green card applications typically range from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the case.
- Deportation defense: For defending clients in removal proceedings, costs can range from $5,000 to $15,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the case and how long the case takes.
- Asylum cases: Asylum applications may range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on whether the case is defensive (in removal proceedings) or affirmative (not in removal proceedings).
- Citizenship applications: Legal fees for filing a naturalization application usually range from $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the client’s immigration history.
- Business immigration services: Fees for assisting businesses with employment-based visas (such as H-1B or EB-5 visas) often range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more.
Always ask for a clear breakdown of costs and fee arrangements before proceeding with legal services.
Top Questions to Ask an Immigration Lawyer
Before hiring an immigration lawyer, it's essential to ask questions to ensure they have the experience and expertise to handle your case effectively. Important questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with immigration cases like mine?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it’s family-based immigration, employment visas, or asylum. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a flat fee, hourly rate, or retainer, and ask for a detailed estimate of the total cost. -
What is the likelihood of success in my case?
Ask for an honest assessment of your case and the potential outcomes, including any challenges you might face. -
How long will the process take?
Immigration cases can take time, so ask how long it may take to process your application or resolve your legal issue. -
Will you handle my case personally?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of your case. Make sure you know who will be working on your case directly. -
What documents do I need to provide?
Ask the lawyer about the documentation required to support your case, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or employment contracts.
How to Check the Credibility of an Immigration Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable immigration lawyer, take the following steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- Check their state bar status: Confirm with your state bar association that the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for specific immigration law experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in immigration law and have experience handling cases like yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and success rate.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients who can speak to their ability to handle immigration cases.
- Check for industry affiliations: Membership in organizations like the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) can indicate the lawyer’s expertise and commitment to immigration law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with an immigration lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- Passport and immigration documents: Bring your passport, visa, and any documents related to your current immigration status.
- Family documents: If you're applying for a family-based visa or green card, bring marriage certificates, birth certificates, and proof of family relationships.
- Employment information: For employment-based visas, provide your employment contract, offer letter, or other documentation of your job.
- Criminal records (if applicable): If you have any criminal history, bring copies of court records and other relevant documents.
- Timeline of events: Provide a clear timeline of any prior immigration applications, visas, or issues with immigration authorities.
- List of questions: Prepare any questions you have about your immigration case, the process, costs, and the likelihood of success.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer understand your case more effectively and get the best possible legal advice on how to proceed.
