Amy M. Wax

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Amy M. Wax

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration

100 State Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA

About Amy

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

All kinds of immigration cases including green card applications, deportation defense, family petitions, asylum, relief for victims of domestic violence, temporary visas, NACARA and TPS.

26 years

100%

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Awards

Client's Choice
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2025 2023 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Amy M. Wax, P.C.

100 State Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109

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Law Office of Amy M. Wax, P.C.

129 Concord Street, Suite 29, Framingham, MA, 01702

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Amy M. Wax's Reviews

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97 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sophia | January 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Absolutely amazing

I consulted with Amy after she had success with my mothers immigration case and this was by far the best thing I have ever done. She is so professional, intelligent, and kind. Although an immigration process can be stressful she made it stress free she is truly the best and I would go back if ever ne...eded.

Posted by Kimleng | August 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and knowledgeable as they come

From the first consultation with Amy I knew right away that I found the right person to help with my citizenship application. I had tried on my own in the past but was unsuccessful due to 1 small discrepancy. I explained this to Amy and she said, that shouldn't be a problem. I spent 8 years trying to... apply and Amy got it done in under a year. It would've been sooner if not for Covid. She is one of the nicest person I've met with. She wants her clients to succeed from what I notice. Amy gave me all the information I needed to prepare for the Civics exam and even tested me. I failed. That lit a fire under my butt. Amy guided me and gave me loads of advice to prepare for the real exam. I answered 6 correctly in a row! And I'm not a history buff at all. The only regret that I have is, I wish I had known about Amy alot sooner! Would I recommend Amy M. Wax to my friends? 100% YES!

Posted by Edward | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Strongly Recommend!

From our 1st consultation until the day my wife became a citizen Amy displayed a strong knowledge of the law and an honest steady approach to our challenging process. Every step of the process Amy explained what to expect and there were never any surprises for us. We also appreciated her hard work, h...onesty and always being transparent. Her knowledge of the law and the immigration process is impeccable! I certainly would not hesitate to seek Amy’s assistance if needed in the future and recommend her highly!

Posted by Karim | April 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

By far the best Lawyer for the job

Attorney Amy helped me out big time, felt at ease during the whole process. She explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience. I highly recommend her to any one seeking to get his permanent resident card. I am very grateful for the help I have received from Amy Wax... regarding receiving my permanent resident (Green Card) and the help that she still offers for me applying for the naturalization. I also do not want forget to thank her office team that were very professional and helpful walking me through any issue I face in the process and make it clear and understandable ... My case was a little bit complicated she took it and convert everything to benefit me...the results are my witness

Posted by Yotam | August 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, Kind and Optimistic - Exactly What You Need from Your Immigration Lawayer

This is a warm recommendation for Amy, and I would take her again in a heartbit. Here's why. Amy helped me and my husband with our naturalization process. It was a rather unique case, because we knew ahead of time that we need to spend a lot of time abroad during our 5-year physical presence requi...rement, and we were also worried about quiestions regarding our continued residency. It ended up being a 3 year affair, in which we consulted with Amy about every step of the process - how do we count the days for the 5 years? What do we need to do in advance to increase the chances we will pass the interview? How often do we need to be in the US to make sure we keep our residency... and so on. Amy was amazing. She patiently expalined all the risks of each step we take and gave helpful tips on avoiding hard questions. She told us which documents to obtain and when, and helped us assess where we stand at any part of the process. Both of our interviews were tough - a lot of hard questions, asking for more documents, putting us in very stressful positions of potentially having to fly back and forth several times for more interviews (during COVID!). But Amy didn't stress out, was assertive and helpful. Together, we were able to complete the interviews, including the additional documents, on the same day. All in all - this is what we were looking for - someone with the right advice and a helpful, optiomistic approach through a very stressful process. After 3 years of going through this, I'm happy to recommend Amy to anyone. Thanks Amy!

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Julio del Olmo

Immigration lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is a knowledgeable immigration attorney, well respected by her peers due to her work ethics and experience. I endorse this lawyer."

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Eneida Roman

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Amy is a warm and knowledgeable immigration attorney who cares about her clients' outcomes and delivers excellent results which impact her clients' lives in a positive manner."

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Kira Gagarin

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a great and honest advocate for her clients and has a deep understanding of the law in her area of expertise - Immigration."

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Kenneth Dobson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Other lawyers seek her advice on matters involving immigration court. I recommend her without reservation."

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Hema Sarang-Sieminski

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy and I have consulted with one another on cases involving options for survivors of crimes. I endorse her work."

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Adrienne Vaughan

Immigration lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. She is very knowledgeable about a very complicated area of immigration law. She is accessible and willing to explain concepts clearly and succinctly. I am confident in her abilities and ethical standards."

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Mahsa Khanbabai

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy does great work and I endorse her fully."

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Matthew Gilson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. As corporate counsel to a Boston-area health care company, I have relied on Amy to help my company understand and comply with the maze of immigration laws, filings and procedures. Amy is a thorough professional and an expert in her area. Amy responds well to time pressures and prioritizing what needs to be done. She has been an asset to my company and I recommend her without reservation."

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Antonio Viana

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Laura Murray

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Eneida Roman

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Melissa Bordeaux

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Rhonda Roselli

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Adrienne Vaughan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Amy M. Wax, P.C.

2005 - Present

Adjunct Professor/Clinical Supervisor, Boston College Law School

2006 - 2010

Partner, Wax & Kenney, P.C.

2004 - 2008

Staff Attorney, Catholic Charities

2000 - 2004

Attorney, Committee on Refugees from El Salvador

Associations

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member and Young Lawyers Division Co-Chair from 2005-2006

Education

2000

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Tufts University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

National Lawyers Guild Street Law Clinic

Immigration Law

2010

Advanced Topics in Temporary Protected Status

Temporary Protected Status

2008

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS and Asylum

2007

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS and Asylum

2006

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS and Asylum

2005

Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Law

Immigration Law

2005

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS, and Asylum

2004

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS and Asylum

2004

Careers in Justice

Immigration Law Careers

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

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