Kristina K Rost

Kristina K Rost

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration

92 State Street, 7th floor, Boston, MA

About Kristina

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Our practice is limited to US Immigration & Nationality Law focusing on business / employment (85%) and family immigration (15%)

26 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2000

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Maged & Rost, PC

92 State Street, 7th floor, Boston, MA, 02109

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Kristina K Rost's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by Emmanuel | September 21, 2010 | Immigration

Throughout your immigration matter Kristina's hard work and support will give you 'peace of mind'!

Kristina became my immigration lawyer in beginning of 2004. Since then she and her team have helped me transfer my immigration status as well as apply for my permanent residency. We all know how bureaucratic and unpredictable the immigration department can be here in the US. It's hard to totally focu...s in other areas of your life - professional, social - when you are constantly reminded how unstable your immigration situation is. For six years now, I have been extremely happy working with Kristina and I highly recommend her.

Posted by Steve | September 21, 2010 | Immigration

the "consummate immigration attorney" in the Greater Boston area

I've been a client of Kristina's for several years now and she handles all of the immigration work for our company. I use her exclusively for this type of legal work due to her indepth knowledge of the immigration process. Kristina is a consummate professional in all aspects of the term. She is ex...tremely responsive both to myself and the employees we sponsor for citizenship. Her communication style is very clear and she has a knack for breaking down sometimes complex immigration issues into layman's terms for our employees to understand. Kristina's work is always thorough, paperwork always in order and I've never had to resubmit any documents due to error or incompleteness. Also, Kristina took the time to get to know our business and our needs which steamlines the immigration process the next time I need her services. Finally, her fees are always fixed and identified upfront so I know exactly how much everything is going to cost me, both her professional fees and all filing fees.

Posted by Boris | September 21, 2010 | Immigration

Kristina Rost did a remarkable job for our company!

I greatly appreciate the work and high level of knowledge and experience demonstrated by Kristina Rost through all steps of Green Card process for one of my key employee. I was greatly impressed by the efficiency with which she handled our immigration case. Most communication was via e-mail, and all ...of our concerns and questions were promptly addressed either by our lawyer or by her assistant. In addition to her efficiency our attorney provided us with personal support and advice at a time when it was most needed. Great job and thank you very much.

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2008 | Immigration

Professional and knowledgeable, highly recommend

I became a client of Kristina's in 2001, when she assisted me with my immigration case. I can wholeheartedly recommend Kristina, since she is one of the most professional and knowledgeable attorneys. The immigration process is very complicated and frustrating, and she handled my case with great att...ention and courtesy throughout. All and any of my questions got answered in detail and in understandable terms, I was always comprised of the status of my case and the next step. Kristina is always up-to-date with the most recent legal developments, which is crucial in immigration law. I highly recommend her services to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2008 | Immigration

best immigration lawyer

II am a former client. Maged and Rost had represented my husband and me in obtaining our green cards through employment. We got our green card about a year ago. Kristina is VERY PROFESSIONAL and BRIGHT. She knows a lot, always updated. She had always proactively contacted us, so we didn't have to cal...l to find out the status of our case. I find it very important that this firms practices immigration law ONLY, since immigration laws are very complicated and the changes are ongoing. Kristina is also very trustworthy and honest. If she thinks that she cannot represent you for this reason or another - she will tell you this right away. She only takes cases that she feels confident about. Your future depends on professionalism of your lawyer: it is very hard to control what are they doing, you have to trust them. You have to believe that they know what are they doing because in real life there is DELETE or Cancel button. Their mistakes may change your life. Unfortunately, there are many examples of ruined lives because of the wrong decisions made by lawyers. Our case was very complicated so it took about 6 years all together. It could have taken much longer if it wasn't Kristina's brilliant ideas! I strongly recommend this firm - you won't be disappointed with their service and the result.

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Kristina K Rost's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Immigration lawyer | Feb 20

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"Kristina is an extremely competent, reasonably-priced lawyer of high ability. You would do well to avail yourself of his services."

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Howard Lewis

Immigration lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rost is one of the finest immigration Lawyers in MA. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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Anjali Stevenson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristina Rost is, hands down, the most knowledgable immigration attorney I have had the pleasure to know over the years."

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Matthew Kolken

Immigration lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elena Tsizer

Immigration lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristina is very knowledgeable and agressive while, at the same time, very kind, which is a rear and priceless combination."

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Vikas Dhar

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Marc Breakstone

Immigration lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kristina for close to 8 years, and have watched her develop from a young lawyer with the gumption to open up her own law practice to a seasoned professional who has been recognized as an Up & Coming Lawyer by the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and New England Super Lawyers Rising Star. She is a competant, personable and effective advocate. I would not hesitate to recommend her for any type of immigration need, whether simple or complex. I know that she will get the job done with grace and aplomb."

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Bradley Maged

Immigration lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kristina is highly ethical and achieves great results for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top 50 Women of Law, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

2011

Top Northeast Lawyers, Arrive Magazine

2010

Super Lawyers Rising Star New England, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyers, Rising Star New England, Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Super Lawyers Rising Star, New England, Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Up & Coming Lawyers, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

2007

Outstanding Immigration Lawyer, Brazilian Immigrant Center

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Co-founding Partner, Maged & Rost, PC

Associations

2016 - Present

Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers

Hearing Officer

2007 - Present

AILA NE Chapter

Chair, Ethics Committee

2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Practice Management Committee

2014 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Vice- Chair, Practice Management Committee

2014 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Distance Learning Committee

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

'13-'14 Annual Conference Committee

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

'13-'14 Practice Management Committee

2012 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

'12-'13 Annual Conference Committee

2007 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Chair, Ethics & Professionalism Committee

2006 - 2007

AILA

Member, Ehics & Professionalism Committee

2005 - 2006

Combined Jewish Philanthropies

Member, The Young Lawyers Group

2003 - 2004

AILA NE Chapter

Co-Chair, Young Lawyers Division

Education

2000

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. / M.B.A

1993

Crimean Academy of the Nature-Preserving & Resort Construction

Graduate Program

1991

Crimean Institute of Engineering & Construction

B.S. / M.S., magna cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2016

13th Annual AILA New England Immigration Law Conference Early Mornig Ethics Forum

2015

14th Annual Immigration Law Conference 2015 Ethical considerations in Immigration Practice

2015

12th AILA NE Immigration Conference

Ethical Issues for Immigration Practicioners

2014

11h AILA NE Immigration Conference

Ethics Forum

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association CLE Dual Representation in Employment-Based Cases

2011

2010

Investing in America - Making EB5 Work for Your Clients and Your Practice EB5 (Investment Immigration) Day Coordinator

2010

Immigration Law: MCLE BasicsPlus

Ethical challenges in immigration law practice

2009

Corporate Presentation

I-9: Helpful Tips for Your Organization’s Employment Verification Procedures

2009

AILA Web Seminar "Ethics for Immigration Lawyers" Deal or No Deal? Ethics, Clients, and Money

2009

AILA New Members Division Meeting

Ethical Issues in the Practice of Immigration Law

2009

AILA Annual Conference ' 09

The Best You Can Be (Practice Management & Professionalism)

2009

9th Annual Immigration Law Conference

Dual Representation: Ethical Issues for Business and Family Immigration Law Practitioners

2008

Massachusetts Continued Legal Education (MCLE)

E-Verify & Worksite Enforcement Trends in MA

2008

AILA NE Chapter Presentation

How to Deal with Ethical Dilemmas in Immigration Practice

2008

2008 AILA Annual Conference

Intro to Ethics Fundamentals

2007

Solving Your Employment Deficit Through International Recruitment

H-1B visa issues for cap-exempt non-profit organizations

2007

AILA Teleconference on Ethics

Help Me Help Myself: Why Managing Your Practice Well is Key

2007

AILA NE Chapter Presentation

Dual Representation - two approaches

2007

Advanced Citizenship Training

Advance Citizenhip Eligibility Issues

2006

ILW.COM Teleconference

Adjustment of Status in Immigration Practice Today

2006

2006 AILA Annual Conference

Avoiding Becoming a Defendant

2005

First National Conference on Brazilian Immigration to the United States

Types of US Non-Immigrant Visas

2005

AILA teleconference

Ethical Issues for Immigration Practicioners

2003

HR Legal Smorgasbord

Legal & Immigration Updates

Publications

2017

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. ("MCLE") Immigration Practice Manual - Adjustment of Status

2014

AILA Immigration Practice News Tips For Providing a Great Client Service

2014

AILA Immigration Practice News Law Firm Management: Phases of Staffing

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Retaining Your Clients & Law Practice without Losing Your Mental Health

2012

AILA Immigration Practice News Ethics of Paralegal Utilization and Management

2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Key Practice Concerns in Utilizing Paralegals

2009

Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook 2009-10 The Best You Can Be: Practical Tips to Enhance Your Performance

2009

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. ("MCLE") Dual Representation Issues in a Business Practice

2008

ILW.COM Engagement Letter For Beginner Practitioners: More Than Just A Fee Agreement?

2008

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. ("MCLE") Employment Verification Under Revised Form I-9 and e-Verify

2007

Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook Managing Ethical Conflicts in a Business Practice

2006

Immigration Law Today Ethical Dilemmas: A Never Ending Quandry

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Kontact Monthly Column

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Kurier Legal Column Contributor

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

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