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We have successfully represented many clients obtain many forms of immigration relief, and we now increasingly specialize in representing asylum and LGBTIQ+ clients across the United States. My immigration experience includes successfully defending individuals in immigration court proceedings before an Immigration Judge, including with defensive asylum cases, VAWA petitions, and Form I-751 Waiver Petitions. We continue to handle all types of family-based visas. This includes, but is not limited to, applications to obtain lawful permanent resident status (i.e., obtain a green card) through marriage, together with Fiancé (K1) and Joint Form I-751 Petitions. We also have a proven record of accomplishment in assisting LGBTIQ+ and other clients obtain affirmative asylum relief at all eight Asylum Offices throughout the country, including Asylum Offices located in Arlington, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, and San Francisco. And we represent clients obtain U.S. Citizenship by filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, with the USCIS (generally, we see NATZ interviews scheduled within 6-9 months).
All clients are welcome, and we have successfully and gladly represented diverse clients obtain all types of immigration relief from many, many countries, including: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Panama, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, St. Lucia, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, United Kingdom, and Zambia.
We also have been successful with numerous mandamus actions where we successfully sued the USCIS and other federal agencies in federal court to compel the Government to schedule interview appointments or issue decisions on cases that were languishing and taking too long.
You can trust us to effectively and humanely handle your immigration matter, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Here to help you with your immigration needs.
We are here to help you with your immigration needs. Life is difficult these days and immigration can be complicated. We bring a calming, professional approach to all immigration matters, including, but not limited to, marriage and fiancé petitions, together with Joint I-751 Petitions.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Immigration
50%
17 years | 2,500 cases
LGBT+ Law
30%
17 years
Asylum
20%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2023 2022
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Licenses
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Tenreiro Law, LLC
(973) 200-4654
Mobile
75 Livingston Avenue, Suite 101, Roseland, NJ, 07068
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Posted by Sajid | August 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Immigration Team – Truly the Best!
George, Isabel, and Kara are an exceptional team—highly skilled, dedicated, and genuinely caring professionals who are passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. Their deep knowledge, insightful guidance, and unwavering support make Tenreiro Law a top-t...
Posted by R Mamaclay | April 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very helpful and highly recommended
George and his team, including Isabel are very professional and knowledgeable of immigration process. They made sure my case was well founded and competently explained everything. It was easy communicating and setting up appointments with them. They were very responsive to queries and constantly gave...
Posted by Vina | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great experience
George and Isabel are great. Felt super comfortable working with them and my wife was naturalized 6 months after hiring him! Thank you both for helping us cross that bridge!
Posted by Jeremy | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommended!
The entire team at Tenreiro Law are highly skilled, driven, caring, concerned, helpful, and well-seasoned professionals that are dedicated to educating and expertly guiding clients through the US Immigration System. Their knowledge, insight, and support, along with a comprehensive understanding and ...
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Immigration
I was referred to George Tenreiro by a friend that used his immigration service and was pleased with the experience and result. I contacted MrTenreiro about my immigration situation and right on that very first call he was able to advised me. This man is very knowledgeable in his field. He walked my ...
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David Weinstein
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Macarena Santos
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Michael Noriega
Immigration lawyer
Guy Menahem
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Gregg Wagman
Criminal defense lawyer
Molly Full
Immigration lawyer
Paul Hannaford
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Top Contributor, Avvo
2019
Recongnizing Exellence in Immigration Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Safe Haven Award, Immigration Equality
2004
Samuel Rubin Merit Scholarship, Samuel Rubin
2004
Articles Editor (Title), The Rutgers Law Review
2003
Honorable Distinction, M. Greenberg Writing Competition
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Owner, Managing Partner, Tenreiro Law, LLC
2012 - 2022
Of Counsel, Baldassare & Mara, LLC
2008 - 2012
Associate, Saul Ewing
2004 - 2008
Associate, Saiber LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationApproved Member
2013 - Present
No More FearBoard Member
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National LGBT Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New YorkMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Bond Hearing
GRANTED
In re Unlawful Presence Waiver Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Algerian National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Overseas Spousal Sponsorship
GRANTED
In re K1, Fiance Visa
GRANTED
In re Marriage Petition (Green Card Application)
GRANTED
In re Removal Proceedings, Newark Immigration Court
CASE TERMINATED
In re I-601A Waiver Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Jamaican National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Jamaican National Asylum Application
Pending
In re LGBT Ukraine National Asylum Application
Pending
In re Removal Proceedings, Immigration Court Re
Section 216(c)(4)(B) Waiver GRANTED
In re LGBT K-1, Fiance Visa Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Same-Sex Marriage Petition
GRANTED
In re Removal Proceedings, Immigration Court Re
Pending
In re Green Card, Consular (NVC) Processing
GRANTED
In re TN1 NAFTA Visa Application
GRANTED
In re Motion to Reopen NJ Immigration Court Proceeding
GRANTED
In re LGBT Honduran National Asylum Application
APPROVED
In re LGBT Belarus Asylum Application
Pending
In re Adjustment of States as Asylee
GRANTED
In re LGBT Tunisian National Asylum Application
GRANTED
N-400 Naturalization Application
GRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage Petition
GRANTED
In re Motion to Reopen NJ Immigration Court Proceeding
GRANTED
In re LGBT Korean National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re IntraCompany L1A Visa Transferee
GRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage Petition
GRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage Petition
GRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage Petition
GRANTED
In re LGBT Colombian National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Ugandan National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re Adjustment of Status by Asylee
GRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage Petition
GRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage Petition
GRANTED
In re Adjustment of Status by Asylee
GRANTED
In re LGBT Fiance K Visa Application
GRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage Petition
GRANTED
In re LGBT Chinese National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Colombian National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re 2-Year LGBT J-1 Residency Waiver
GRANTED
In re LGBT Turkish National Asylum Case
GRANTED
In re Adjustment of Status by Asylee
GRANTED
In re IntraCompany L1A Visa Transferee
GRANTED
In re LGBT Indonesian National Asylum Case
GRANTED
In re LGBT Fiance K Visa Application
GRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage Petition
GRANTED
In re LGBT Cameroonian National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Chinese National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Colombian National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Brazilian National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Brazilian National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Jamaican National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re LGBT Moldovian National Asylum Application
Pending
In re LGBT Russian National Asylum Application
GRANTED
In re BOND Hearings
GRANTED
Education
2004
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark (S.I. Newhouse Center for Law & Justice)
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Rutgers University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Panel Member -- Seton Hall Law School CLE Presentation
Cross-border Issues Affecting Immigrant Families: Concentration on Immigration and Family Law
2012
Panel Member
LGBT Asylum
2012
Gusest Speaker
LGBT Asylum
Publications
2017
New Jersey Lawyer
What the DACA2 and DAPA Programs Say About Executive Immigration Reforms Moving Forward
2015
Odyssey
LGBT Immigration News
2013
Odyssey
LGBT Immigration News
2012
dot429.com Magazine
LGBT people throughout the world seek asylum in the United States
2004
NJSBA Banking Law Section
E-Discovery: If It is Recoverable, It Is Discoverable
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
George earned significant contribution points in 2024.
Legal Answers
Q&A
I mailed my asylum to to Chicago office. i called uscis. they said they have have any control over asylum. how to check the st?
28 Apr 2024
Q&A
I have a pending asylum case in US. But is it possible for me to work in Canada?
29 Apr 2024
Q&A
Immigration court has a clock for asylum filed.. the clock provide number of date to file work permit. will there be a clock?
29 Apr 2024
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Five Things To Increase Your Likelihood of Success on Asylum Case
06 Feb 2024
Legal Guide
Waiver Petitions on Form I-751 (Removing Conditions on Temporary, Two-Year Green Card)
10 Nov 2019
Legal Guide
Immigration Court Proceedings: Five Things To Know
21 Jul 2019