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About George

I specialize in immigration law and business civil litigation.

My immigration experience includes successfully defending individuals in immigration court proceedings before an Immigration Judge, including, but not limited to, BOND hearings, Form I-751 denials, and defensive asylum cases, together with appeals to the BIA. We also handle all types of family- and employment-based visas.  This includes, but is not limited to, applications to obtain lawful permanent resident status (i.e., obtain a green card) through marriage or employment sponsorship, together with Fiancé (K1), H1-B, L1A/L1B/L2, B2 (Temporary Business Visa), and TN NAFTA (Mexico and Canada) visas. Additionally, we represent clients obtain US Citizenship by filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. I also am familiar with the labor certification process with the Department of Labor, as well as resolving administrative glitches or unique situations that require special, thoughtful attention (for example, waiver applications of any kind, including waiver of 2-year residency requirement on J-1 visa).

With the LGBT advances to immigration law since 2013 (and further reinforced in 2015), I represent many same-sex binational couples on marriage petitions and fiancé (K1) visas. Additionally, I have successfully represented LGBT (and other) applicants obtain asylum by filing affirmative applications to any one of the eight Asylum Offices throughout the country.  Asylum allows the individual to remain in the United States with employment authorization, federal/state benefits, and a path to citizenship.

All clients are welcome, and I have successfully and gladly represented diverse clients obtain all types of immigration relief. We have represented individuals from many, many countries, including:  Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, St. Lucia, Senegal, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, United Kingdom, and Zambia.

In addition to a full suite of immigration services, I also represent businesses in a broad range of complex litigation matters in state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York and am skilled in all phases of civil litigation.

And my partners in the firm specialize in criminal defense.

 

Practice areas

  1. Immigration: 80%

    I have successfully represented clients in immigration court proceedings, together with all forms of affirmative applications for lawful permanent status (i.e., a green card) and many types of nonimmigrant visas (for example, a fiancé visa).

    18 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Litigation: 20%

    My background focused on business litigation, and I have represented many businesses in a broad range of litigation matters in state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York.

    18 years, 250 cases

Languages spoken

English, Portuguese

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Top Contributor 2014

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Contact

Baldassare & Mara, LLC (NJ and NY)

570 Broad Street
Suite 900
Newark, NJ, 07102

Website
http://www.mabalaw.com/attorneys/george-tenreiro/ 

      Baldassare & Mara, LLC (NJ and NY)

      100 Church Street
      8th Floor
      New York, NY, 10013

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      NYDue to Register within 30 Days of Birthday200702/24/2022
      NJActive200403/22/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers735
      Legal guides6
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Recongnizing Exellence in Immigration LawLawyers of Distinction2019
      Top ContributorAvvo2019
      Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2017
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
      Top ContributorAvvo2015
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
      Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2014
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2013
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2012
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2011
      Safe Haven AwardImmigration Equality2006
      Samuel Rubin Merit ScholarshipSamuel Rubin2004
      Articles Editor (Title)The Rutgers Law Review2004
      Honorable DistinctionM. Greenberg Writing Competition2003
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Of CounselBaldassare & Mara, LLC2013 - Present
      AssociateSaul Ewing2008 - 2012
      AssociateSaiber LLC2004 - 2008
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Immigration Lawyers AssociationApproved Member2015 - Present
      No More FearBoard Member2013 - Present
      New York State Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
      National LGBT Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
      Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New YorkMember2005 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      New Jersey LawyerWhat the DACA2 and DAPA Programs Say About Executive Immigration Reforms Moving Forward2017
      OdysseyLGBT Immigration News2015
      OdysseyLGBT Immigration News2013
      dot429.com MagazineLGBT people throughout the world seek asylum in the United States2012
      NJSBA Banking Law SectionE-Discovery: If It is Recoverable, It Is Discoverable2004
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark (S.I. Newhouse Center for Law & Justice)JD - Juris Doctor2004
      Rutgers University BA - Bachelor of Arts1996
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Panel Member -- Seton Hall Law School CLE PresentationCross-border Issues Affecting Immigrant Families: Concentration on Immigration and Family Law2015
      Panel MemberLGBT Asylum2012
      Gusest SpeakerLGBT Asylum2012
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      In re Bond HearingGRANTED
      In re Unlawful Presence Waiver ApplicationGRANTED
      In re LGBT Algerian National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
      In re LGBT Overseas Spousal SponsorshipGRANTED
      In re K1, Fiance VisaGRANTED
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      Lawyer DanaLynn T. Colao

      DanaLynn Colao, Immigration Attorney on Sep 29, 2021
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      George is an excellent attorney that I endorse. He is knowledgeable, hard working and ethical. George does a good job listening to his clients and determines the best course of action for their individual situation.

      Lawyer Corey T. Lee

      Corey Lee, Immigration Attorney on May 18, 2021
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      Lawyer DanaLynn T. Colao

      DanaLynn Colao, Immigration Attorney on Sep 29, 2021
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      George is an excellent attorney that I endorse. He is knowledgeable, hard working and ethical. George does a good job listening to his clients and determines the best course of action for their individual situation.

      Lawyer Corey T. Lee

      Corey Lee, Immigration Attorney on May 18, 2021
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      Lawyer Peter Zhang

      Peter Zhang, Immigration Attorney on Nov 9, 2020
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      Lawyer Hui Zeng

      Hui Zeng, Immigration Attorney on Aug 29, 2020
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      Lawyer David A Weinstein

      David Weinstein, Litigation Attorney on Nov 17, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I have worked with George on several matters. He is a pleasure to work with and always very knowledgeable about the subject matter.

      Lawyer Elena Denevich

      Elena Denevich, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2017
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      Lawyer Macarena Francisca Santos

      Macarena Santos, Immigration Attorney on Sep 20, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer. A great advocate for his clients.

      Lawyer Michael Noriega

      Michael Noriega, Immigration Attorney on Jul 19, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer. George is an excellent lawyer. He is passionate about the work that he does and client's feel comforted, empowered and supported when George is in their corner. He works hard for each and every client and it shows in his results.

      Lawyer Molly Full

      Molly Full, Unknown Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
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      Lawyer Somair Syed Alam

      Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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      A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

      Lawyer Mark Anthony Rafidi

      Mark Rafidi, Immigration Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
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      George is an asset to his clients and the legal community. George has my endorsement!

      Lawyer George A. Gellis

      George Gellis, Litigation Attorney on Jan 28, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend his services. George is an exceptionally bright and skillful attorney. George and our sims have collaborated on a range of civil citation and immigration matters. His depth of knowledge and professional skills are very impressive and greatly compliment his personality. We definitely plan to continue our collaboration in the future.

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      Paul Hannaford, Litigation Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
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      Eugene Opoku-Serebuoh, Unknown Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
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      Lawyer Jennifer Mara

      Jennifer Mara, Immigration Attorney on Mar 24, 2015
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      Lawyer Jill L Rogers

      Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 24, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the law.

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      Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 2, 2015
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      Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Oleg Otten

      Oleg Otten, Litigation Attorney on Jan 19, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer for his hard work and willingness to provide free advice to those in need.

      Lawyer Ryan Jacob Fishman

      Ryan Fishman, Immigration Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
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      Lawyer Douglas MacMillan Borthwick

      Douglas Borthwick, Unknown Attorney on Dec 3, 2014
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