Merrill Robyn Cohen

Merrill Robyn Cohen

4.5
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 33 years

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

7 Penn Plaza Suite 1602, New York, NY

About Merrill

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 95%

Law firm specializing in complex business and family immigration and uncontested matrimonial matters. Our clients include research hosptials, large and small business as well as artists (actors, musicians, painters, etc.), athletes, research scientists and business people who have reached the very top of their field.

33 years | 500 cases

95%
Family 5%

Our firm also handles a substantial amount of matrimonial matters including prenuptial agreements, separation agreements and uncontested divorces.

15 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Merrill R. Cohen & Associates, PC

7 Penn Plaza Suite 1602, New York, NY, 10001

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Merrill Robyn Cohen's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Josh Benjamin | April 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB-1A Approved in 7 Days + No RFE!

I partnered with Merrill Cohen in July 2023 in the hopes of submitting an EB-1A self-petition green card application. Merrill assessed my case, highlighting its potential while candidly addressing areas requiring bolstering. It took me several months to secure additional examples to support my case, ...and in December 2023, Merrill and her associate, Tanya, began crafting my case. Navigating the USCIS Premium Processing fee hikes in February 2024 was a challenge, but Merrill and Tanya managed the added time pressure, and were extremely responsive throughout the process. The meticulousness with which Merrill and Tanya laid out my case left no doubt in my mind that we had presented the strongest possible case. My EB-1A self-petition case was submitted on February 26th 2024 and was approved with no RFE just a week later, on March 4th 2024. Merrill and Tanya also oversaw my I-485 Adjustment of Status, I-765 Employment Authorization and I-131 Travel Document applications, and were diligent about submitting before additional USCIS fee increases in April 2024, further showcasing their commitment to their clients. When it comes to immigration matters, nothing is guaranteed. Partnering with Merrill and Tanya provided the best chance of success. It is ultimately the responsibility of the individual to take their advice and collaborate with them to present the case in the most compelling manner to a USCIS adjudicator. I look forward to working with Merrill and her team when the time comes to naturalize as a US citizen. Merrill and Tanya, I can't thank you enough!

Merrill Cohen

Replied last April 10, 2024

Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to write such a detailed review - it was great working with you, too!! And I'm so happy for the fast Approval on your I-140, classifying you as someone at the top of your field! I hope it brings you much peace of mind, and paves the way for continued, great success!! You richly deserve it! Best, Merrill

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Merrill Robyn Cohen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Cohen is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation."

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Nicole Hartnett

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Merrill Cohen is an excellent attorney with expertise in all areas of immigration law. She is particularly adept at working with "extraordinary" foreign nationals in business, the arts, and athletics. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Cohen."

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Nicole Hartnett

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Two National Leadership Awards., Presidential Commission, Congressional Medal of Distinction, Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal

Associations

1998 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-1 Extraordinary Ability in the Arts, Sciences, Business, Education or Athletics

Approved

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Education

1991

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

City University of New York, Brooklyn College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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