New York Immigration Attorneys & Lawyers
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Umar Farooq
Eric West
Donya Gordon
Daniel Schwarzl
Omer Rasheed
Angelo Macdonald
Jason A. Dennis, Esq.
Neil Jalota
David Titus
Sidd Sinha, Esq.
New York Immigration Lawyers
Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
More than three million or more foreign-born people live in New York City, based on current estimates. That is more than any other city in the world. In fact, close to 40 percent of the city's population is from other countries. The Big Apple's diverse population didn't happen by accident; many of the people living there used a top immigration attorney to help them settle in the U.S.
Whether you are a business that wants to hire foreign workers, or you're looking to make the U.S. your permanent home, you too may need to look for the best immigration attorneys in the city. These lawyers can help you:
- Discern which method of getting a green card is best for your situation.
- Understand the different visa types that are applicable to your situation.
- Explore your options if you have overstayed your visa and are in danger of being deported.
- Return to the U.S. if you have already been deported.
- File petitions to bring your spouse, close relatives, and extended family members to the U.S. to live with you.
- Come to the U.S. or stay in the U.S. even if you have committed a crime.
- Change your visa status.
- Renew your visa or get it extended.
- Apply for citizenship after you get your green card.
Immigration law is extremely complex, and the current political environment in the U.S. means that the laws may be on the verge of experiencing radical changes. Your best chances of getting and keeping the status you want lie with a top immigration attorney who knows your situation. A surprising 40 to 60 percent of fiancé visa petitions are not approved; an experienced immigration lawyer can improve your odds.
An attorney may even be able to save you money. If you make a mistake with your visa, you may have to start the process over again and resubmit filing fees. It is better to get things right the first time.
You may want to hire an immigration attorney for either transactional or litigation purposes. Transactional processes involve filling out and filing necessary paperwork, whereas litigation deals with sorting out tricky immigration issues and may involve court hearings.
How to Find the Best Immigration Lawyer in New York
The state of New York has over 170,000 lawyers; there are roughly 87 attorneys per 10,000 people. Thousands of those lawyers specialize in immigration. Instead of picking the first legal representative you come across, you have to do your research.
First, make sure that the attorney is a member of the New York State Bar Association. Members of the bar must pass a rigorous exam before they begin to practice law in the state. You should also:
- Read lawyer reviews. You can do an online search for the best immigration attorneys in New York. You may find information on sites like Martindale.com and Yelp. Martindale.com charges a fee, but the peer reviews are more trustworthy than what you might find on other websites.
- Seek professional referrals. If you live in the suburbs of New York City, you may be able to use the referral service of the New York State Bar Association. However, within the city itself, you can use different referral services, including the Brooklyn Bar Association or the New York City Bar Legal Referral Service.
- Seek personal referrals. In a city full of immigrants, it should be relatively easy to find someone else who has used the services of an immigration lawyer. Ask about the person's experience.
Before you commit to a New York City immigration attorney, you should:
- Understand who will be helping you. Will you be working mostly with the attorney you initially speak to, or will other lawyers or a paralegal have a large role in your case?
- Understand the billing structure. A lawyer may charge a flat fee for some services, but in more complex situations, a retainer or an hourly rate may be required.
- Understand how the lawyer communicates. You want to work with someone you can easily reach when you have questions.
Questions to Ask Your Immigration Lawyer
- How much experience do you have? Are you more comfortable dealing with certain types of visas?
- Based on your experience, do you think my case will be a success or a failure? What obstacles might we meet along the way?
- Do you mostly handle immigration transactions, or do you have court hearing experience?
- What kind of timeline are we looking at for what I want to do?
- Are there any fees I should expect to pay beyond your hourly rate?
The federal regulations that govern immigration into the U.S. are complex. A top lawyer in New York City can help you navigate this detailed section of the law, whether they do so by assisting with paperwork or by representing you in court.
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Our New York immigration attorneys & lawyers can help you or your company secure a work visa for business-related matters, such as advising you on obtaining a short-term visa for business trip or a work visa that will allow an employee or executive work within the United States or abroad for an extended period of time.
Some of the types of visas that the New York immigration attorneys on UpCounsel have helped clients obtain include: H-1B visas, which is for temporary employment in specialty occupations, O-1 visas, where an individual possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, L-1, which is for employees of an international company with offices in both the United States and abroad, E-2 visa, which is for investors, along with several other popular work visas.
Whether you or your company requires advice on obtaining a work visa for an executive, employee, or foreign national in regards to U.S. immigration or matters abroad such as: visitor visas, employee work visas, legal permanent residence (green cards), investor visas, and citizenship - our immigration attorneys can help you throughout the entire process.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 60 reviews for Immigration attorneys in New York
Assist with Other Immigration Matter
"He is simply best. Thanks"
Amit B
.
Astoria,
NY,
3 months ago
Assist with Other Immigration Matter
"Wayne was a great find! His attention to detail has been extremely valued. While we have not yet seen the conclusion of this immigration case, I am pleased by the response time and competence, and hopeful that the action will be brought to a good conclusion. The fixed rate structure was also very palatable, as we knew exactly what we would need in advance. Wayne is true to his word, a true gem."
Carla S
.
Jersey City,
NJ,
5 months ago
Assist with Other Immigration Matter
"Excellent communication and knowledge"
Oscar N
.
New York,
NY,
9 months ago
Review H-1B Visa
"Thank you for going the extra mile"
Ali S
.
New York,
NY,
10 months ago
Other Immigration Matter Services
"In a world were legalese is often ambiguous , Wayne helped us cut through it all to get clear and direct alignment. Very efficient. A+"
Ryan S
.
Hicksville,
NY,
12 months ago
Green Card Services
"It was a useful session with Mr Wayne. He heard me patiently and answered all my queries. Above all, it served the purpose of taking this session. Thank you Wayne. I wish you more success"
Inayat Q
.
Bohemia,
NY,
about 1 year ago
Immigration Consultation
"Wayne is great. Very thorough, knowledgable and approachable"
Andrew L
.
Brooklyn,
NY,
over 1 year ago
Assist with Other Immigration Matter
"Beata was fantastic to work. Highly recommended."
Assaf R
.
Glen Cove,
NY,
over 1 year ago
Review Green Card
"I had an hour consultation, it was clear and helpful. I would consider hiring Wayne for the job."
Kate S
.
Ridgewood,
NY,
over 2 years ago
Other Immigration Matter Services
"I worked with Wayne on my green card related documentation. I worked with many attorneys in past but I can bet Wayne is most efficient professional I have ever seen. Wayne did work very quick in time as expected also he made sure all my expectations met. Wayne was very open for feedback and updates to work if any. Appreciate his expertise and prompt work delivery. Would love to hire him again in future requirement."
Prasad P
.
Poughkeepsie,
NY,
over 4 years ago
Other Immigration Matter
"We had a great experience working with Ursula. She was very patient with us and has helped us immensely over the last 2 years!"
Zachary W
.
Dansville,
NY,
almost 5 years ago
15 Minute Immigration Consultation
"Knowledgable and personable."
Eric M
.
New York,
NY,
about 5 years ago
File Green Card
"Wayne was very clear and concise in responding to our particular queries. He had all the information at his fingertips which was very reassuring"
Tendai K
.
Long Island City,
NY,
over 5 years ago
15 Minute Immigration Consultation
"Very clear and concise"
Lydia P
.
New York,
NY,
over 5 years ago
File H-1B Visa
"Mina and her partner Summer are top notch. Very clearly explained the process for us and were able to put together an application package for my employee that we feel puts our best foot forward. Great dynamic duo for small businesses looking to sponsor any H1B Visas."
Patrick L
.
New York,
NY,
over 5 years ago
Green Card Services
"Wayne was very helpful and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and concerns. I will definitely stay in touch should any further legal issues arise. Thank you, Wayne."
Alia A
.
Howard Beach,
NY,
over 5 years ago
File H-1B Visa
"Very knowledgeable and efficient! Thanks for helping me to prepare the H1b petition."
Shi B
.
New York,
NY,
over 5 years ago
15 Minute Immigration Consultation
"Oleg quickly understood our problem and provided a clear idea of what the options are and what his suggestions are. Would work with him again!"
Atul S
.
Brooklyn,
NY,
over 5 years ago
File H-1B Visa
"Excellent lawyer. Very knowledgeable and helpful."
Anthony M
.
Oceanside,
NY,
over 5 years ago
Assist with L Visa
"Julie, is very knowledgeable and prompt in her work. She was able to address all my queries on documentation prepared for my work. As per timeline she dedicated time and completed work very promptly. I will like to work with Julie for future requirements, if any. Thanks Julie for your work on this requirement."
Prasad P
.
Poughkeepsie,
NY,
almost 6 years ago
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