Richard M Costa

Richard M Costa

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 50 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration

18 Tremont Street, Suite 601, Boston, MA

About Richard

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Representing corporations, academic, and research institutions as well as individuals from more than 160 countries in employment or family based immigration matter.

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 50 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1975

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard M Costa

18 Tremont Street, Suite 601, Boston, MA, 02108

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Richard M Costa's Reviews

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40 Client Reviews

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Posted by J Kim | November 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best team

Mr. Costa and his team (Ellen and Jonathan) helped my greencard process, EB1a case. The level professionalism was outstanding. Whenever I had (sometimes redundant and silly out of anxiety due to long wait) questions, I was provided with very detailed answers. They prepared all of supporting documents... very prudently. I recommend them highly to anyone with immigration related issues.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Helped us with I-485 (Green Card) process through marriage

We had a pleasant experience end-to-end from our discussions in preparation for filing the petition/assembling documents, through the filing process, status updates on the petitions (EAD/AP/Interview scheduling), all the way to what to expect on the day of the interview. Attorney Richard, Laurie, and... paralegal Kate were very thoroughly professional and helped inspire confidence in the whole process, especially given the vagaries of processing on the USCIS end.

Posted by James | September 29, 2021 | Immigration

Very helpful with visa and green card questions

Richard was extremely helpful in answering all of my queries relating to my visa and green card and didn't ask for any payment. This shows his commitment to providing quality immigration advice.

Posted by Gus | February 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Experienced hardworking Richard & team delivers results!

Richard and his exceptionally professional, hardworking and friendly team successfully managed the family immigration process for myself and my wife in a timely and orderly manner. We obtained our green cards and naturalisation citizenship seamlessly. We are grateful for their friendship and experi...enced diligence in delivery all the successful outcomes we required in a well-managed engagement. Fully and enthusiastically recommend Richard and his fine team.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2018 | Immigration

Excellent assistance with our marriage-based green card application

I met with Richard to go over the basics of what was needed for my husband and I to apply for a marriage-based green card. The meeting was incredibly helpful, and I walked away with a much better sense of the materials I needed to file. Richard also shared handouts for us to use as our guide, which w...e relied on heavily while navigating the heavy paperwork. Much appreciated!

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Richard M Costa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Hannaford

Immigration lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Costa is an extremely knowledgeable and well versed lawyer and I would strongly recommend him."

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Kenneth Dobson

Immigration lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled immigration attorney who maintains high ethical standards."

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Ellen Susser-Kief

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Partner, Costa & Riccio, LLP

1982 - 1995

Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law, Lesley College

1976 - 1979

Naturalization Attorney, US Immigration Service

1972 - 1979

Immigration Officer, US Immigration Service

Associations

1979 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chapter Chair 1985-1986

Sample of Legal Cases

Cases Handled Successfully by Costa & Riccio

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Education

1975

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Boston College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Wellesley College

Immigration Options After Graduation

2015

Harvard University

Immigration Options After Practical Training

2015

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Temporary and Permanent Immigration Options

2015

Brandeis University

How To Obtain A Green Card

2014

Tufts University

Immigration Options After Practical Training

2012

UMASS Lowell

Immigration Options After Practical Training

2011

Boston Bar Association

Counseling The Exchange Visitor

2011

10th New England Immigration Law Conference

Extraordinary Ability Visa Petitions

2009

Brown University

How To Obtain A Green Card

2003

AILA New England Conference

Nonimmigrant Options for Physicians

Publications

1999

Immigration Law Basics-MCLE International Students and Exchange Visitors

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