Edward G Shulman

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Edward G Shulman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Immigration Lawyer at Elmwood Park, NJ
Practice Areas: Immigration

619 River Drive, Second Floor, Suite 220, Elmwood Park, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Edward

Biography

2023 IMMIGRATION LAWYER OF THE YEAR. RATED AS SUPER LAWYERS & BEST LAWYERS FOR IMMIGRATION LAW.

2023 IMMIGRATION LAWYER OF THE YEAR. RATED AS SUPER LAWYERS & BEST LAWYERS FOR IMMIGRATION LAW.

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Application for Permanent Residence Battered Spouse Petitions Consular Processing Criminal Deportation / Removal Defense Non-Criminal Deportation / Removal Defense Employment-Based Cases Family Based Visas Fiancée Visas Gay & Lesbian Immigration Issues H, L, E Visas Board of Immigration Appeals / Federal Court Litigation Labor Certifications Naturalization Political Asylum TN Visas

31 years | 10,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 31 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Shulman Law Group, LLC

619 River Drive, Second Floor, Suite 220, Elmwood Park, NJ, 07407

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Edward G Shulman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Team!

A good immigration attorney can make all the difference to your case. The Shulman Law Group and his team possess knowledge, skill and professionalism for any immigration needs. I am so grateful to Mr. Shulman and his Team for everything that they have done on my case. They were always honest and prof...essional. From the initial consultation, through the entire process of Green Card and Citizenship, Mr. Shulman and his Team was encouraging, clear, detailed and helpful in explaining every step of the way and wanted us to be successful with our case. We are very grateful for this firm. I highly recommend them.

Posted by Patricia | June 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney

I have been a client of Mr. Shulman since 2014. He is the best immigration lawyer I have ever met. I was referred to him by my friends who used him in the past and had successful outcomes with him. Mr. Shulman and his team have the best knowledge and will guide you through the whole process.They are... always available to answer your questions before, during and after your process. He is honest and will tell you exactly how much you will spend during your case with no surprises. I have used him for myself, my parents and referred him to many friends.

Posted by Nikolay | April 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very knowledge

Mr Shulman and his team possess knowledge, skill and professionalism to tackle cases that others would not even consider. Mr Shulman is very honest and will not give false hope to collect more money. This trait was very important in my case. My immigration saga lasted for 25 years in total. First... 20 yeas I spent paying for the false hope while having my documentation messed. Mr Shulman; Had explained what to expect and not to. Had provided a wealth of knowhows we can use to help my case along. Was very diligent in soliciting case updates and trying to hurry the process as much as possible. Never stopped working till my case was finished. My latest filling was fully paid for 2 years before completion. However, Mr Shulman’s ferocity had not stopped after the final payment. In conclusion, the immigration lawyer is a very important choice that can either make you or break you. If you have doubts, set up a consultation and see for yourself.

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

BEST IMMIGRATION LAWYER WHO GOT ME CITIZENSHIP

Mr. Edward Shulman is one of the top immigration lawyers not just in the State of New Jersey, but in the country. I live in Ohio and a friend suggested that I consult with him via Skype to see if he is worth creating a longdistance business relationship with. He helped a friend get her Green Card i...n a very difficult and complicated marriage so I was intrigued to see what he could do for me. From the very first second of our conversation, I felt as if I finally found an immigration attorney who is not only smart, saavy, detail-oriented, and professional but very creative. I was drawn to the way his mind thinks and how he will consider all possibilities to help a person "adjust" their status in the United States. I immediately knew Mr. Shulman would be able to tackle the intricacies of my case...and he certainly did. Through his brilliance and expertise, I was able to finally obtain my citizenship for which I am deeply grateful. I give him my absolute highest recommendation, particularly for people who may not live locally. It is worth it to hire him. I owe my life to him and am deeply appreciative for his care, concern, intelligence, and overall kind manner.

Posted by Kim | May 05, 2014 | Immigration

The Most Amazing Immigration Attorney!!!

Edward Shulman was the absolute best choice for my husband, Michael's, transition into becoming a U.S. Citizen. From start to finish, Ed was a true professional who was completely on top of the immigration process and the management of our endless paperwork. He is particularly knowledgeable, depen...dable and knew exactly what to do--guiding us through all of my husband's meetings and making sure everything was in place until the very end. His turnaround time was not only quick but extremely efficient. He is definitely the "go to" attorney for anything related to immigration. We cannot say enough about the wonderful experience we had with Ed! He made it easy and alleviated any stress or worry in what to expect and is a results-driven attorney. We both highly recommend Ed Shulman!!

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vimal Shah

Immigration lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed Shulman is a consummate professional. He helped me in a matter. His communication was fast, effective and concise."

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Yaniv Lavy

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Irina Lust

Immigration lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Edward Shulman is a wonderful and very personable immigration attorney. He handles extremely complex cases with ease and confidence and always gets the best results for his clients. I highly recommend this attorney!"

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Galit Moskowitz

Immigration lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With a practice limited to Family Law Matters I have felt great comfort in referring my immigration cases to Edward Shulman of the Shulman Law Group. Without exception he has guided my clients through challenging immigration scenarios. He is an experienced, highly skilled and well rounded immigration law attorney . Edward's's extensive knowledge of immigration law along with his sincerest compassion for his clients and his exceptional presentation in Court distinguishes him amongst his peers. Among other prestigious accomplishments Edward is a distinguished speaker for the New Jersey State Bar and has presented many Continuing Legal Education seminars about immigration law. Without exception, all of the clients I have referred to Edward Shulman have expressed their sincerest gratitude and have been nothing but pleased by their experience in being represented by him."

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Michael Schwartzberg

Immigration lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Edward Shulman for many years. He is one of hte most honest, hard-working and competent attorneys that I know. He is well-respected in his field. He is a great man and I think that clients would be lucky to have him as their attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Leading Immigration Attorney in United States, Time Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Leading Immigration Attorney in United States, Newsweek

2011

Super Lawyer, NJ Monthly Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, NJ Monthly Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Best Lawyers for Immigration Law in NY Area, New York Magazine

2009

Best Lawyers for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Best Lawyers for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Best Lawyers for Immigration Law in NY Area, New York Magazine

2007

Best Lawyers for Immigration Law in NY Area, New York Magazine

2007

Best Lawyers for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Founder, The Shulman Law Group, LLC

Associations

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Mentor

2011 - 2012

New Jersey State Bar Association, Immigration, Naturalization and Americanism Section

Chair

2005 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Vermont Service Center Liasion

2003 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter)

Chair

Education

1991

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

AILA Annual Conference

The Dreaded NTA—From Bond to Victory

2012

New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Conference

Immigration Law

2012

AILA Annual Confererence

Waivers

2011

NJ Bar Association Annual Conference

Immigration

2011

AILA Annual Conference

Waivers

2010

NJ State Bar Association - Annual Meeting

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2010

NJ ICLE

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2008

When your Client faces Deportation

Deportation

2008

Bergen County Bar Association

Criminal Immigration

2008

Annual Conference

Deportation

2007

Fall Conference

Family-Based

2007

Annual Conference

Deportation

2006

Annual Conference

Family-Based

2005

Annual Conference

Deportation

2004

Annual Conference

Family-Based

2003

Annual Conference

Family-Based

Publications

2017

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine Consequences of Marital Separation on Conditional Permanent Residency

Languages

French

Spanish

Portuguese

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