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Dedicated Immigration & Litigation Attorney.

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: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, St. Lucia, Senegal, South Africa, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Venezuela, and United Kingdom.

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

LitigationImmigration
  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).

    16 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.

    16 years, 250 cases

Languages spoken

English, Portuguese

Client's Choice 2020
Client's Choice 2019
Top Contributor 2019
Client's Choice 2018
Client's Choice 2017
Client's Choice 2015
Top Contributor 2015
Client's Choice 2014
Top Contributor 2014

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Contact

570 Broad Street
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Baldassare & Mara, LLC (NJ and NY)

570 Broad Street
Suite 900
Newark, NJ, 07102

Office (973) 200-4066

Website

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

Baldassare & Mara, LLC (NJ and NY)

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

Office (973) 200-4066

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 200712/06/2019
NJActive200401/14/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers700
Legal guides6
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top ContributorAvvo2019
Recongnizing Exellence in Immigration LawLawyers of Distinction2019
Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2017
Top ContributorAvvo2015
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
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
In re Marriage Petition (Green Card Application)GRANTED
In re Removal Proceedings, Newark Immigration CourtCASE TERMINATED
In re I-601A Waiver ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Jamaican National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Jamaican National Asylum ApplicationPending
In re LGBT Ukraine National Asylum ApplicationPending
In re Removal Proceedings, Immigration Court ReSection 216(c)(4)(B) Waiver GRANTED
In re LGBT K-1, Fiance Visa ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Same-Sex Marriage PetitionGRANTED
In re Removal Proceedings, Immigration Court RePending
In re Green Card, Consular (NVC) ProcessingGRANTED
In re TN1 NAFTA Visa ApplicationGRANTED
In re Motion to Reopen NJ Immigration Court ProceedingGRANTED
In re LGBT Belarus Asylum ApplicationPending
In re LGBT Honduran National Asylum ApplicationAPPROVED
In re Adjustment of States as AsyleeGRANTED
In re LGBT Tunisian National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
N-400 Naturalization ApplicationGRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage PetitionGRANTED
In re Motion to Reopen NJ Immigration Court ProceedingGRANTED
In re LGBT Korean National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re IntraCompany L1A Visa TransfereeGRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage PetitionGRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage PetitionGRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage PetitionGRANTED
In re LGBT Colombian National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Ugandan National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re Adjustment of Status by AsyleeGRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage PetitionGRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage PetitionGRANTED
In re Adjustment of Status by AsyleeGRANTED
In re LGBT Fiance K Visa ApplicationGRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage PetitionGRANTED
In re LGBT Chinese National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Colombian National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re 2-Year LGBT J-1 Residency WaiverGRANTED
In re LGBT Turkish National Asylum CaseGRANTED
In re Adjustment of Status by AsyleeGRANTED
In re IntraCompany L1A Visa TransfereeGRANTED
In re LGBT Indonesian National Asylum CaseGRANTED
In re LGBT Fiance K Visa ApplicationGRANTED
In re Same-Sex Marriage PetitionGRANTED
In re LGBT Chinese National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Cameroonian National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Colombian National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Brazilian National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Brazilian National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Jamaican National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED
In re LGBT Moldovian National Asylum ApplicationPending
In re BOND HearingsGRANTED
In re LGBT Russian National Asylum ApplicationGRANTED

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Super Lawyer!!!!

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Mr. George Tenreiro is a real life superhero! From day one when you first step through his office doors, he and Derek are very welcoming, respectful and go above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable and important. He is so understanding, witty and knowledgeable. He turns all negatives into a positive. If you choose him to represent you, I guarantee you won’t regret it! George is the reason I am united with my family in freedom and in peace everyday! Thank you so much! I can’t express in words how much I appreciate the hard work and dedication you put into my case. One word: SUPERLAWYER!!!! Hello!! (That was actually x2 words, but you get the point!)
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1st Class Experience

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George not only helped me solve an RFE request promptly, he educated me about the process. I highly recommend George.
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Green card

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George is a nice professional lawyer, he helped us and he give us all the instructions to get my green card. Thank to him and Derek.
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Great Immigration Lawyer

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My green card case was pending for 3.5 years before I met George. Over these years I tried everything, called USCIS at least 100 times, went to info pass 5 times, visited/emailed the senator a dozen times. I hired a lawyer before, but he did not do nothing but sending me bills. But the only response I get is "your case is pending". I was so tired and frustrated. After I hired George, my case started moving, and within 4 months, I got my green card. Finally my long ordeal is over. George is a great immigration lawyer. He is very responsive, and most importantly, he gets things done.
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Very helpful and knowledgeable

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George helped with my green card application (marriage based) and the whole process went smoothly with me getting my green card faster than I expected.
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The Best Immigration Lawyer Ever!

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It is very hard to find hard-working, affordable lawyers, such as George, who deliver on their word. George communicates around the clock with his clients to keep us informed of the progress of our cases. I would recommend him to everyone who wants results. I thank George for being an honest person. May God continue to bless him!
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I Highly Recommend Mr. George Tenrerio

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Mr. George is a great attorney. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and positive. He was available throughout the entire process to answer any questions we had. Since day one we felt we made the right decision hiring him. His office staff are very friendly (especially Derek!). Our case went very smoothly . I strongly recommend Mr. George!! Thank you!!
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Professional, courteous, and helpful!

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I reached out to George Tenreiro (via telephone) 2 years ago with questions about immigration law. He took the time to answer all my questions and offer some valuable suggestions on what steps I can take. I was so pleased with my initial contact with him that one year later I hired him to assist me with helping a family member become legal in the US. He took us step-by-step through the paperwork and the items we would need to build our case. The firm was able to put us on a payment schedule to help with legal costs. He was professional and courteous throughout the entire process. We appreciated his honesty and support with all of our questions. He always followed-up promptly on emails and calls. I would recommend George to someone who needs an immigration lawyer that truly knows his craft. He cares about his clients and tries to do what he can to really help them during this difficult process.
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Super Excellent, Knowledgeable, Respectable and Patient Attorney

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George Tenreiro is super excellent, knowledgeable, respectable , patient, honest, and kind. Our F2A case was filed by a local attorney, and has been pending for almost 2 years. When George accepted our case and he guided us through every step and made sure that all our questions were answered, as well as helped file our concurring case in time. Although we are in Texas. We couldn't have asked for better legal representation and would definitely recommend him to anyone who is considering filing immigration, no matter in local or remote.
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Best immigration lawyer ever

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I Will recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs a very good immigration lawyer. I found out about him through my nephew. I hired him at last minute when my previous lawyer decided to abandon me. This lawyer took my case and the rest history!!!! green card was in my hand less than 2 weeks
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Attorney endorsements

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David Weinstein, Contracts and agreements 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.

Elena Denevich, Immigration Attorney on Nov 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

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

Michael Noriega, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Molly Full, Immigration Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Mark Rafidi, Car accident Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

George is an asset to his clients and the legal community. George has my endorsement!

George Gellis, Business Attorney on Jan 28, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Paul Hannaford, Immigration Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Eugene Opoku-Serebuoh, Immigration Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Jennifer Mara, Litigation Attorney on Mar 24, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 24, 2015
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the law.

Judd Nemiro

Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer.

Oleg Otten, Immigration Attorney on Jan 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer for his hard work and willingness to provide free advice to those in need.

Ryan Fishman, Debt collection Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jeffrey Kilmark, Immigration Attorney on Oct 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Mr. Tenreiro. He is a knowledgeable immigration attorney as his answers and comments on Avvo clearly show.

Gregory Connor, Business Attorney on Oct 10, 2014
Relationship: Other

I strongly endorse Mr. Tenreiro. Excellent attorney.

Francisco Alvillar, Immigration Attorney on Oct 8, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Tenreiro is a consummate professional who provides thoughtful and insightful advice on Avvo.

John Rogers, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 6, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

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