Paul P Szeto

Paul P Szeto

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Immigration Lawyer at Edison, NJ
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Wills & Living Wills

190 Route 27, Edison, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul Szeto LLC

190 Route 27, Edison, NJ, 08820-3538

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Paul P Szeto's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 33 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Yili | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Experience

I had a great experience with this law office. The team was professional, attentive, and truly cared about my case. Thanks to their excellent preparation and support, my case was approved even faster than some premium processing cases! I really appreciate their dedication and expertise. Highly recomm...end their service!

Posted by Lorenzo D. | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

I hired Mr. Szeto to adjust the immigration status of my newly wed wife. We are deeply grateful to him and his office staff for their invaluable expertize and experience which resulted in a succesfull conclusion. They guided us throughout the whole process. I must also mention the friendly attitude. ...

Posted by Christina | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thanks for Paul’s excellent service

We are deeply grateful for the exceptional service provided by Paul and Alice. Paul is highly experienced, professional, and extremely helpful. Due to some family circumstances, we had delayed our application process, and we were at serious risk of losing our opportunity to obtain green cards. Thankf...ully, we reached out to Paul for assistance, and he immediately stepped in to resolve our issues. Throughout the process, he was highly patient, providing prompt and detailed guidance whenever we needed it. His practical advice and thorough understanding of immigration procedures were instrumental in navigating our complicated case. Thanks to his dedicated efforts and timely assistance, our entire family was able to successfully receive our green cards. We genuinely appreciate his professionalism and outstanding support. Without his help, achieving this milestone may have been impossible. We highly recommend his services to anyone seeking reliable, knowledgeable, and compassionate legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A True Advocate in Complex H-1B Matters

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Mr. Szeto’s exceptional support in helping secure approval of an H-1B petition—particularly after receiving a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). From the very beginning, Mr. Szeto approached the case with deep legal insight, strategic thinking, and un...wavering dedication. He carefully analyzed the NOID, addressed each point raised, and guided every step in developing a thorough and compelling response. He coordinated the collection of key documentation, ensured that legal arguments were clearly supported, and worked closely with credential evaluation experts to demonstrate that all eligibility requirements were fully met. What stood out most was Mr. Szeto’s calm and confident presence during such a high-stakes process. He remained accessible, explained complex legal matters clearly, and provided steady reassurance throughout. Thanks to his diligence and expertise, the petition was successfully approved—an outcome that would not have been possible without his leadership. Mr. Szeto is a rare professional whose knowledge is matched by his integrity and commitment to those he represents. I would strongly recommend him to anyone navigating complex H-1B challenges, especially those involving NOIDs or questions of degree and qualification equivalency. His contribution was truly instrumental to the success of this case.

Posted by Lubna Nazli | March 10, 2025 | Immigration

Outstanding Experience

I had an outstanding experience with Paul Szeto LLC - Former INS Attorney. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication made my immigration process very quick, smooth and stress-free. They provided clear guidance, timely updates, and exceptional support throughout. I highly recommend Paul Szeto L...LC - Former INS Attorney to anyone seeking expert immigration legal services. Thank you for your outstanding work!

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Paul P Szeto's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Almonte

Immigration lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Szeto as an experienced immigration practitioner and a valuable contributor to the AVVO forum."

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Mitchell Ignatoff

Immigration lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Otto Lee

Immigration lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer for his utmost integrity and professionalism. He has worked as an attorney for the US Immigration and Naturalization Service prior to his private practice helping immigrants. I have personally known him for over twenty years and he has two decades of specialized expertise in immigration matters."

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Paris Lee

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a superb attorney whom I regularly refer complex employment immigration matters to."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1996

Outstanding Performance Rating Award, U.S. Department of Justice

1994

Edward L. Dubroff Memorial Award, American Immigration Law Foundation

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Principal Attorney, Law Office of Paul Szeto, LLC

1994 - 1999

Assistant District Counsel / Trial Attorney, Department Of Justice / Former INS

Associations

2012 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Association

Co-Chair, Immigration Law Commmittee

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of F_L_

Waiver of inadmissibility & green card granted

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Education

1994

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

San Francisco State College

BS - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (magna cum laude)

Speaking Engagements

2022

NYU Moot Court Competition - 17th Annual Immigration Law Competition Withholding of Removal - Effect of Mental Illnesses and Persecutor's Motive

2021

Immigration Law Competition (Spring 2021) - Invited to serve as Moot Court Judge Due Process- Crime Involving Moral Turpitude and Right to be advised of Discretionary Relief

2015

Immigration Talk

General Immigration Law focusing on Naturalization, Citizenship and Green Card

2014

Immigration Court Proceedings, An Introduction (Moderator) Immigration Court Proceedings (Moderator)

2013

Employment-Based Immigration Employment-Based Immigration

2005

Immigration Options for Graduate Students, Scientists, and Engineers Immigration Options for Graduate Students, Scientists, and Engineers

Publications

2020

2020

American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com) - Immigration Daily The End of Preferential Treatment of Hong Kong

2019

Immigration Daily (www.ilw.com) Inadmissible as Totalitarian or Communist Member

2018

American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com) Immigration Daily Multinational Manager Green Card "1-in-3" Rule Tightened

2016

Immigration Daily (ILW.com) Sorry, But I Didn't Know!

2012

The Middlesex Advocate, Vol.27 No.3 An Introduction to the U.S. Immigration Process

2009

Immigration Daily (www.ILW.com) The I-485 Inventory Numbers Require Attention

Languages

Mandarin

Cantonese

English

Activity

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