Peer-selected as a Top Immigration Lawyer in New JerseyWe strive to provide the absolute best immigration service to our clients.
As an immigrant myself, I can relate to my clients on a different level because I have gone through the process with my family. As a child, I saw how difficult it was for my parents to raise three small children in a foreign country. My father's disappointment with attorneys who could not deliver on their promises is a salient memory for me as a child. I remember translating the lawyer's bad news to my father, which made me so sad. As a child, it was this experience that made me want to become an attorney (in my mind a superhero) so I can help my father.
Today, I see my father in all my clients, which gives me the power and persistence to obtain the proper result. Although I wasn't able to help my father as a child, I get so much satisfaction in getting results for my clients even if it means taking the government to federal court to get it done.
- I dedicate my practice in immigration law to the memory of my father - Barkev Asatrian.
Practice areas
Strasser Asatrian LLC was founded by Harry Asatrian and Judge William Strasser, Ret., one of the most prominent Immigration Judge's in the nation. Judge Strasser was in Immigration Judge for almost 30 years and his legacy is continued by Mr. Asatrian We handle complex federal litigation of immigration issues, business and family immigration as well as deportation defense. Our clients range from publicly traded multinational corporations to indigent minors, which we take on Pro Bono basis.
Languages spoken
Armenian, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Strasser Asatrian, LLC
140 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Fifth Floor, North Tower, Ste. 560
Paramus, NJ, 07652
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 2006 | 02/24/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2002 | 03/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 1052 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
---|---|---|
10 BEST IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY - NEW JERSEY | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2018 |
(201) 2017 TOP LAWYERS IN THE FIELD OF IMMIGRATION LAW | (201) Magazine | 2017 |
Top Immigration Lawyer | (201) Magazine | 2016 |
Rising Star | New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Rising Star | New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Partner | Strasser Asatrian LLC | 2005 - Present |
Associate | Proskauer Rose LLP | 2000 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Federal Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Armenian Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Lexis Nexis’s Emerging Issues | To E-Verify or Not to E-Verify | 2011 |
New Jersey Law Journal | Advance Degree Exemption Opens Door to Foreign Experts | 2006 |
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel | Are Foreign Companies at a Higher Risk of National Origin and Race Discrimination Liability for Appointing Essential Expatriates in Their U.S. Subsidiaries? | 2003 |
International Legal Strategy | Twenty-First Century Act of 2000: Unresolved Issues and Implications of September 11th | 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Seton Hall University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Ramapo College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
28th Annual Immigration Seminar | Visa Waiver Program and Adjustment of Status | 2011 |
International Institute of New Jersey Immigration Seminar | Employment Based First Preference Immigrant Visas | 2007 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference | Special Immigrant Juveniles | 2007 |
6th Annual Seminar for Criminal and Immigration Attorneys | Violence Against Women's Act and Child Status Protection Act | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
---|---|
Kocharian v. Holder | Petitioned Denied in Part, Granted in Part and Remanded |
Ibis v. Gonzales et al., | Remanded |
Kassa v. Chertoff | Asylum Granted |
Bradley v. Atty Gen United States | Cert. Denied |
Herrera-Molina v. Holder | Petition Denied (Deferred Action Granted) |
Posted by Allen
October 22, 2013
Posted by Sergio
October 21, 2013
Posted by anonymous
April 11, 2022
Posted by anonymous
May 3, 2021
Posted by anonymous
April 15, 2021
Posted by anonymous
April 13, 2021
Posted by Yolanda Narvaez
March 22, 2021
Posted by anonymous
March 2, 2021
Posted by anonymous
January 3, 2021
Posted by NV
November 30, 2020
Michelle Gergerian, Immigration Attorney on Jan 5, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Harry Asatrian is a tenacious and skilled immigration attorney. Our law firm hired him to navigate a complex matter at the local USCIS district office. He jumped right in and his zealous advocacy was what brought the win home for our client. I highly recommend him.
Joseph Lagana, Immigration Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Michelle Gergerian, Immigration Attorney on Jan 5, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Harry Asatrian is a tenacious and skilled immigration attorney. Our law firm hired him to navigate a complex matter at the local USCIS district office. He jumped right in and his zealous advocacy was what brought the win home for our client. I highly recommend him.
Joseph Lagana, Immigration Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Gary Didieo, Immigration Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Aug 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Compton, Immigration Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Harry is a professional, highly skilled and well-respected attorney. I consulted with him frequently on the immigration consequences of criminal dispositions for my clients. His straightforward, professional demeanor and highly valued legal advice earns the respect of his clients and of his legal peers.
Abraham Cardenas, Immigration Attorney on Nov 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Very good and through answer. An experience attorney and therefore I endorse this lawyer.
Lindsey Weller, Immigration Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Working for Harry Asatrian has been a wonderful experience as he is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of immigration law and I have learned so much from him. He treats his clients with the utmost level of respect and professionalism. He takes his role as an advocate for his clients very seriously and will go above and beyond to ensure a successful outcome.
Frederick Strasser, Immigration Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Harry is a talented lawyer with impeccable training from one fof the best law firms in the country. Harry balances his expertise in corporate immigration law with an additional expertise in family based immigration, detention and removal and federal court appeals. Harry has appeared before the Board of Immigration Appelas, the United states Court of Appeals for the 2nd and 3rd Circuits, and has submitted a brief to the United States Supreme Court. Harry is unmatched in his ability to prepare applications for Individuals of Extraordinary Ability at both the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant levels. I give him my hioghest endorsement and rating.
Victor Rotolo, Immigration Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. We have worked on a substantial number of matters together. I have handled the family, civil or criminal aspects. I refer everyone with an immigration issue to Harry. He has tremendous knowledge, a ton of experience, is highly respected in his field and is a man of character and integrity.
Valarie McPherson, Immigration Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He has handled complex immigration court matters that have been cited in professional circles as well as the media. He handles business immigration for large companies and has more than a decade of experience.
Sedrak Yenikomshuyan, Immigration Attorney on Jan 30, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
As one of the most knowledgeable immigration attorneys in the country, Mr. Asatrian is a merit to the legal community. Having personally worked with Mr. Asatrian, I have learned that he is highly skilled in preparing immigrant visa petitions in the most difficult categories such as, Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Researcher. In my experience with him, Mr. Asatrian provides his clients with only the highest quality legal services and delivers results through humility and compassion. I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Steven Vosbikian, Immigration Attorney on Jan 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Harry is one of my mentors. He is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced immigration attorney with a passion for immigration law. I endorse him wholeheartedly.
Eric Mark, Immigration Attorney on Dec 21, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Harry is a sharp and talented lawyer with incredible experience in all levels of the judicial system, including the United States Supreme Court. When I need assistance, it's good to know I can turn to Harry to help me out.
Howard Bailey, Immigration Attorney on Jun 6, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr.Asatrian is an expert in his field, and a lawyer whose opinions are frequently requested by fellow lawyers. Our firm has an extensive criminal defense practice, and we frequently have clients who are not only facing criminal charges, but the prospect of deportation. All of the clients we referr to Mr. Asatrian, praise his knowledge, his deameanor and the results he obtains for them. Our clients, and all of his, are fortunate to have such a capable immigration lawyer representing them.