Angela Antonia Torregoza

Angela Antonia Torregoza

also known as TORREGOZA LEGAL PLLC, LegalEase.us

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business

276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704, New York, NY

About Angela

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

We provide assistance in the following areas: FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION: Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Naturalization and Waivers EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS IMMIGRATION: O-1, E-2 and H-1B HUMANITARIAN: Asylum, T/U Visas VISITOR: B-1/B2

14 years

90%
Business 10%

We provide comprehensive assistance in E-2 Investor Visas, including ENTITY SET-UP, BUSINESS PLAN DRAFTING, and STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION. We also help nonprofits set-up their organization and obtain tax-exempt status.

11 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Torregoza Legal PLLC

276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704, New York, NY, 10001

TORREGOZA LEGAL PLLC

34-18 Northern Blvd, Suite 2-22, Long Island City, NY, 11101

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Angela Antonia Torregoza's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend for O1 visa approval

I had the privilege of working with Angela Antonia Torregoza as my immigration lawyer for my O1b visa application, and I cannot express enough how satisfied I am with her exceptional services. Angela's outstanding qualities and dedication to her work deserve recognition, and I am more than pleased to... provide a glowing review. Angela's communication skills are truly remarkable. Throughout the entire process, she maintained open and transparent communication, ensuring that I was informed at every step. Her promptness in responding to my emails was nothing short of impressive, consistently taking within a business day to address any concerns or queries I had. This level of responsiveness not only eased my anxiety during this crucial time but also demonstrated her commitment to her clients' needs. One of the standout qualities of Angela's service is her unwavering consistency in managing my visa application. From April to July, she meticulously monitored and guided me through the application process, ensuring that there were no hiccups along the way. Her ability to maintain this level of consistency is a testament to her professionalism and dedication to her clients' success. I am delighted to report that my O1b visa application was approved, and this success is largely attributed to Angela's expertise and meticulous approach. Her knowledge of the intricate details of immigration law, as well as her ability to conduct thorough research in my specific industry, is commendable. Her dedication to staying up-to-date with industry requirements and the legal aspects of the application process is truly impressive. Angela's professionalism, her capacity to set boundaries while maintaining a client-centered approach, and her consistent success rate make her an outstanding immigration lawyer. I genuinely appreciate her invaluable assistance and wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone in need of expert immigration counsel. Without a doubt, I will be referring my friends to Angela Antonia Torregoza, knowing that they will receive the same high-quality support that I experienced. She is truly an asset to the field of immigration law.

Posted by Maithili | May 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

O1-B visa Approval

I came to Angela during my 1 year OPT to get her help with applying for the O1-B visa. I am an illustrator and designer and wanted to continue working in the United States. I met with Angela for an initial consultation, where she'd already prepared an action plan for how we would shape my application... in the next few months. I loved this actionable approach and started working with her. Angela was helpful, quick to respond with detailed information to any of my questions and had a step by step agenda to help me complete my process. Once we had all the materials we needed, Angela was excellent in creating a well organized application which clearly explained my line of work. Having Angela as my lawyer truly took the weight off of my shoulders during this stressful process, she was kind, patient and reliable. I received my approval notice and will be sure to contact Angela for any future immigration services as well as recommend her work to anyone who may be interested.

Posted by Crischelle | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Helped my mom with her difficult immigration case

My mom is from the Philippines and she has been denied a tourist visa 3x because of a prior overstay incident. I hired Angela and Amir to apply for a tourist visa for her to attend my wedding in Colorado. Angela and Amir guided my mom & I to obtain important documents,filled out the forms correctly (...My mom may have answered tangentially all this time and did not understand what was asked),coached her and submitted the application on her behalf. During the visa interview,she was asked only 3 easy questions and got approved in less than 10 minutes!

Posted by Jon | July 25, 2017 | Immigration

In-depth and complete!

I consulted Angela for my immigration case last month. Even though we are located in different countries and different time zones (Manila and New York), our session went very well. Angela provided in-depth analysis and thorough explanation of the scenarios available for my case. In the end, she provi...ded her sound recommendations. During my session with her, I felt her willingness and drive to help people with their concerns and problems. This trait is what great lawyers are made of.

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Angela Antonia Torregoza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Francine Prewitt

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

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"Angela is easy to work with, caring and highly efficient. I fully endorse her."

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Sumaiya Khalique

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Angela is an inspiring mentor and immigration attorney! Her warmth, creativity, and personality combined with her thorough legal knowledge make her an excellent choice for an attorney!"

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Gary Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

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"Angela Antonia Torregoza is a fantastic attorney whose client-focused approach ensures excellent outcomes in her cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin McKie

Immigration lawyer | Apr 06

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"Angela Antonia Torregoza displays genuine concern in every question she answers on Avvo. Her answers reflect a solid understanding of the law and a quick grasp of the applicable law in every situation. I enjoy reading her replies and appreciate her willingness to contribute her knowledge."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Torregoza is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Everett Carbajal

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Angela is highly respected in the legal community."

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Ian Scott

Immigration lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Francine Prewitt

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Sumaiya Khalique

Immigration lawyer

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer

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Everett Carbajal

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Honored Listee, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Larry Levine Human Rights Fellowship, CUNY Law School Scholarship

2008

Summa Cum Laude, CUNY - City College of New York

2005

Celeste Ridgeway Scholarship Award, La Guardia Community College

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Founder, LegalEase.us

2015 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Scott Legal, P.C.

2012 - 2015

Attorney || Marketing and Web Development Consultant, The Law Office of Mercedes S. Cano

2012 - 2014

Executive Director, Kinding Sindaw Melayu Heritage

2011 - 2012

Legal Intern and Volunteer Coordinator, Centro Comunitario y de Asesoria Legal

2011 - 2012

Legal Intern, Legal Aid Society Of New York

2010 - 2010

Legal Intern, New York Supreme Court - Appellate Division, Second Dept.

2009 - 2009

Legal Intern, Innocence Project New Orleans

Associations

2025 - Present

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

2022 - Present

New York Women's Bar Association

Immigration Committee

2022 - Present

Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York

Member

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2023 - 2024

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2015 - 2021

New York City Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

O-1 Visa for Ecuadorian Comic and Social Media Influencer

O-1 B visa granted

Spousal Green Card with I-601 Fraud Waiver Approved

Permanent Residency Granted

Multiple entry visa granted for Filipino national with previous visa denials

10-year, multiple-entry visa granted

Undocumented client with prior deportation gets green card through 245(i)

Client received green card.

E-2 Visa for Pizza Franchise

E-2 visa granted for 5 years

Hypnotherapist granted E-2 visa at Toronto consulate

E-2 visa granted for 5 years

USCIS grants E-2 visa for grocery store

E-2 visa granted

E-2 Visa for Business Consultant with low investment amount

E-2 visa granted

601A Waiver for gay couple from Chile and Puerto Rico

Client received green card

Asylum granted for gay man from Colombia

Asylum granted.

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Education

2012

City University of New York School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

City University of New York, City College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

Tagalog

Filipino

Spanish

Japanese

Activity

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