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

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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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5.0 /5.0

97 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Immigration Attorney

I am truly grateful to Attorney Amy for her outstanding work on my immigration case. Her deep knowledge of immigration law, prompt communication, and attention to detail made the process smooth and clear. She handled my case with professionalism and compassion, understanding the sensitive nature of m...y situation as a victim of domestic violence. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, my case was approved and I am now a permanent resident. I highly recommend Attorney Amy to anyone in need of a skilled and trustworthy immigration attorney.

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Phenomenal!

I hired Amy for my husband’s green card case and it was a difficult one since we had to use my medical history and childhood history to get him a waiver for his green card due to a technicality. It was a very intense process for me as an American not knowing what to expect, Amy and her staff explain...ed everything and answered questions timely and with great clarity. Without a lawyer this would not have been possible to even navigate. And Amy was very knowledgeable of what to do and what affidavits to proceed with. Immigration did grant him a green card within a short time period to my surprise and we will be able to apply for citizenship shortly! I share Amy’s info with everybody I know looking into getting a lawyer. She is by far the best immigration attorney I have come in contact with. Hire her you will not be disappointed!

Posted by Jahaira | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer

After so many years of dealing with my husband's case Amy and her team were always on top of everything. Loved the dedication to the smallest detail, the communication, even to the smallest update was always there. Graciously responded/listened to our questions and suggestions and always advised u...s on the best approach without dismissing our fears and doubts. We had many denials and my husband's case was a little weird and not clear on USCIS side as to why they were denying his residency. Even if months passed by with no update from USCIS Amy and her team always touched based with us. After seven years and Amy's guidance we had a happy result and now my husband is a legal resident . Cannot recommend her enough. Her expertise and professionalism is always something that will stay with us forever.

Posted by Fernanda Ivo | June 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Competent, experienced, agile, excellent services.

Since the first appointment, first meeting, She explained everything clear and everything happened as her orientations. Her assistants Samantha and Tyler were always quick, helpful and friendly. A friend recommended her to me, I recommended her to other people and I highly recommend Amy. She is very ...professional, friendly, experienced, and competent.

Posted by Eliane | April 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best of Seven.

On my first consultation with Amy Wax I was very distressed, agitated and my "heart was weeping". After she reviewed the facts and documentation in my immigration case; she gave me TWO solutions. So I hired her. But she had only nine days to answer USCIS in Texas before removing procedures. She a...lways answered my emails and explained in English, Portuguese or in Spanish language; over and over in how the law was by my side. I recognize that I was a disturbed client. When we went to the USCIS office for the permanent Resident card interview, she was dressed very professionally but, with a huge and heavy black backpack, I asked her what she had inside it, and she replied: BOOKS! because if they do not understand your case, I will explain it to them. Today Thanks to her professionalism and knowledge of USA immigration laws I am a American Citizen! Just one thing I never told her. That before knocking into her office's door I have consulted with six (6) immigration lawyers, none of them had a positive answer for my case. I will forever recommend her to any immigration issues to the people I know. Thanks a million times Dr Amy Wax!!!

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Amy M. Wax's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Eneida Roman

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Melissa Bordeaux

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Rhonda Roselli

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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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