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Irene Vaisman

Immigration Attorney at New York, NY

5.0   82 reviews
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  • State Years
    New York - NY 18 years
    New Jersey - NJ 19 years
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 19 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 2004
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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EXPERIENCE. DEDICATION. PERSONAL ATTENTION. CALL (646) 681-5385

I am admitted to the New York State Bar, the New Jersey Bar and to the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. After gaining valuable experience in a busy immigration law firm, I started my own practice in 2009.  I fully manage the immigration practice of my firm and have build it to become one of the strongest and respected practice areas in the community. 

I am a very active attorney and get involved in all aspects of all immigration cases.  All of my clients know me personally and have their questions and concerns answerd almost immidiately.  I have conducted many immigration proceedings in various venues including, but not limited to master and individual deportation hearings in issues such as cancellation of removal and asylum. I am also very experienced with adjustment of status, INA 212(c) trials and throughout the years have been representing a large amount of clients with I-601 and I-601A issues, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, and Naturalizations proceedings and appeals. I have extensive experience with Criminal Immigration law.  My clients range from immigrants from the West Indies/Caribbean nations, Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South America. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and The New York State Bar association and strongly belive in continued professional education and growth regardless of years of experience.

Awards

Client's Choice 2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2015,2014,2013,2012
Client's Choice
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Top Contributor 2017,2015,2014,2013,2012
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Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Irene Vaisman is simply exceptional
Irene Vaisman is simply exceptional. I came across Irene after reading reviews from others, and I couldn't be more grateful that I did. 

From the moment I reached out to her, I knew I had made the right choice. Irene exuded professionalism and meticulous attention to detail. She not only instilled confidence in me but also guided me through every step of the process, working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for me. Working with Irene and her team has been a remarkable experience. They are a well-oiled machine, knowledgeable, and incredibly pleasant to work with. Irene's timely responses to my inquiries and concerns were a testament to her dedication to her clients. I wholeheartedly recommend Irene to anyone seeking immigration assistance.
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Posted by Evgueni | April 29, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer
We worked with Irene Vaisman to prepare and file immigration case for my wife and it was very positive experience. She was very professional and helpful at different stages of our case. In case of any questions, Irene replies very quickly and provides detailed answers. The case was successfully approved. She is an excellent lawyer and I would definitely recommend working with her.
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Posted by Natia | April 18, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Extremely professional
Irene is the best of the best immigration attorney! She and her team are such a professional. I had a difficult case but after 2,5 year she won the case. She totally changed my life and now I am Permanent resident of USA. If I can I would gave her 10 star! She is the best person and attorney and I’m extremely recommended her!
Posted by Nat | April 11, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellence & Compassion
I fretted over this review for a long time because it is extremely important to me that I share the gratitude and admiration I have for Attorney Vaisman. If you are looking for the best immigration attorney, she is the absolute best. I will try to be brief but that is hard, because the resolution of my husband’s case took 7 years. And Irene stood by our side for all of that time. My husband’s case was a cancellation of removal-a very difficult circumstance. I initially went to another law firm but that attorney did not see my husband the first 3 weeks of his case. For that and various other reasons I left that firm’s counsel and sought someone else. I came across Irene’s reviews and gave her a call. I explained my husband’s circumstances and she took the case. She met with my husband two days later. We were so happy with Irene’s expedient attention to our situation. But that’s Irene-she always handled our case with care, precision and definite expertise. Ultimately, we moved out of the state where Irene is licensed but she personally found us another stellar attorney, and continued to work with that attorney through the final successful resolution of our case. Again if you are looking for an immigration attorney, please look no further than Attorney Irene Vaisman. You will be in caring and brilliantly capable hands.
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Posted by Paula | March 30, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Exceptional Attorney and Service!!!!
My daughter hired Ms Vaisman on my behalf in the beginning of 2019 after much praying and seeking THE LORD guidance in finding an honest attorney that would do their due diligence to their client, and, after years and years of stress and waisted money with another “attorney” which got us nowhere. Ms Vaisman was very dedicated, committed, supportive and knowledgeable! She was very honest in her answers to our questions and concerns, she listens attentively, and always respond to us in a timely manner. She is very very professional. She kept us informed, step by step down to last minute of everything, even though she knew we would get updates directly from USCIS. I find her to be loyal, she’s care about her clients, and not just the money she’s being paid, she goes above and beyond, she fights for her clients and she gets results! In my personal opinion, Ms vaisman is an angel in disguise placed on earth to fight for people like myself and others dealing with the immigration system, and to help to keep families together. What the other “ attorney” failed to accomplish in well over 20 long drawn out years, Ms Irene Vaisman was able to accomplished with 2yrs!!!!!!!! She is my angel! People, you or your family members work hard for your money, some of you have to make some serious financial sacrifices for your loved ones to get their legal status in this country, ( at least my daughter did). If you want and are looking for an attorney that actually cares about your case and your loved ones, and not just your money, Ms Irene Vaisman Esq is that person! I’m not being paid in anyway shape or form for doing this review, I write this because I’ve been on both side, and my family and I have been blessed by Ms Vaisman’s service, and I just want to share with others! Hiring this attorney will bless you, you will have someone fighting for you as long as it’s within her power to do so! Ms Vaisman, once again, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU In my opinion, YOU ARE THE BEST AT WHAT YOU DO! And I say this without apology. Unfortunately this only allows 5stars, I would definitely give more if I could.
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Posted by Nina | March 15, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Asylum
My husband hired this lawyer for an asylum immigration case. Today we won our case. Our lawyer is the highest praise. I definitely recommend!
Posted by Cristina | February 4, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Happy client
I had the pleasure of working with Irene for both my asylum case and later for obtaining a green card through marriage to a US citizen. She provided exceptional service and guidance throughout both processes. Her honesty and integrity were greatly appreciated, as she never gave false promises and always kept me informed of the progress and any potential challenges. Additionally, she was always available to answer any questions and provide support whenever needed. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone in need of immigration services, as she truly goes above and beyond for her clients.
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Posted by Denis | January 22, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Great lawyer and high quality service
I have worked with Irene Vaisman for 5 years and I have had a very positive experience. with her. She is very well qualified and has been successful at helping me with my immigration case. Throughout the 5 years, she has always answered my questions and concerns thoroughly and in a timely manner. She is an excellent lawyer and I would definitely recommend working with her.
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Posted by Dmitry | January 12, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
excellent
After 2 useless attorneys and 5 years of bureaucracy Mr. Vaisman oversaw my wife finally getting her green card. Helpful, responsive and accessible, Ms. Vaisman is an expert in her field who cares about her job and her clients. I would hire her again in a second.
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best immigration lawyer!
I found Irene Vaisman through avvo.com and I am so glad that it happened. I think I got lucky! My asylum case was pending for many years and I needed representation at my individual hearing because the circumstances that were out of my control forced me to let go of my previous attorney. My case was already difficult and I expected that I was going to fail. I was stressed out, lost, and depressed, but hiring Irene Vaisman was the best decision I've made in my entire life. She is one of the best immigration lawyers and a very kind person. During the entire process, she always listened, responded quickly, and was highly professional and caring. I am extremely grateful for her hard work, attention to detail, and knowledge. With her help, I was granted asylum. I recommend her services to anyone who needs any immigration assistance.
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Posted by Denise | October 10, 2022
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By far. The best immigration attorney I know.
I met Irene Vaisman when I was at my lowest. I was so disappointed with my previous attorney and the fact that he didn't even make an effort to fight for me. I contacted two other attorneys that were recommended, but was also disappointed from the beginning. I felt hopeless, that is, until I met Mrs Vaisman. She did not hesitate to take on my case, and handled it with such professionalism. She was straight forward, honest, extremely knowledgeable about vawa cases, and caring. I could tell just from the consultation that Mrs Vaisman was very experienced and that she would fight for me. Even the people she works with - from the paralegals to the psychologist are excellent at what they do. Today, I am a permanent resident of the United States and I am ever so grateful and happy for the expertise of Irene Vaisman. I will recommend her and her team to anyone with any type of immigration case any day because she knows what she is doing, and will fight for her clients.
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Posted by Nick Cordero | April 18, 2022
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Best Immigration Lawyer on the Planet!!!!
Irene Vaisman is the best immigration lawyer, period. She knows her business and pay attention to all the details. She is caring, responsible and will not leave you hanging in the air. She took my close to impossible case and made it look like a breeze !! I am a US Citizen now, thanks to her work and dedication. Forever grateful!!!!
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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2022
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Simply put - outstanding
Irene is an intelligent attorney and a caring person. All the legal procedures for my asylum case (gathering necessary documents and further filling) were done in a timely manner and with a thorough attention to every detail. Moreover, throughout the whole process Irene showed great amount of support when I most needed it. I can’t stress enough how grateful I am for Irene’s work. Simply put - outstanding, couldn’t have asked for more.
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Posted by Akmal | February 16, 2022
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She is my good friend and also best attorney too
I short list two lawyer in 2017 for my asylum case.I meet both of them. But I select Mis irene just beacuse that time she have more experience in immigration. Later I come to know she is very professional and friendly person who can understand my pain.she prepared my all docments very professionally. Finally we have court in feb 2022 and I win my case just because of her. I remember on court date she was very worried for me like my own family member. And we win the case. I highly recommend. Her for any kind of immigration help. Once again irene ma'am you help me a lot. Now I have no stree no tension. Can live free of mind.
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Posted by David | November 15, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
The Best Immigration Attorney (without question)
A good friend of mine gave me Attorney Irene Vaisman’s info and we set up an appointment. Without any exaggeration, and with full honesty, working with Vaisman was the best decision we ever made. Vaisman was always clear, on top of everything, authentic, pleasant, and we truly felt she cared about us and our goals. She cares about her clients. Know-how + Honesty + Clarity + Communication + Proper Action & Understanding; that’s what you want from an attorney. Vaisman is a superstar attorney in all those areas. If you’re looking for an immigration attorney, look no further. Thanks so much for making our most important American dream come true. Eternally grateful, David Dib
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Posted by Milos | September 13, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
BEST IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY (no question about it)
Having Irene Vaisman by my side during my immigration process was one of the best decisions that i ever made. She was very professional,dedicated,and pay attention to every detail. You will not have a feel that she is your attorney ,more like she is your family member.Always there 24/7 with quick answer to every question. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
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Posted by Emin | August 21, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Best support that I could hope for!!
It was a true pleasure to work with Irene Vaisman, Esq., With her help I was able to complete my green card application process smoothly. She was very prompt in replying to my questions and clarifying my doubts and concerns. Irene is very knowledgeable and dependable and she was on top of things every step starting from preparation of my paper work through all the way to the interview where her support was exceptional. Her timely interventions during the interview with USCIS officer were key for having my case being approved right on the sport. I am so happy that I have chosen her to represent me. Irene is simply the best. I am going with her for the immigration case of my family member and I highly recommend her services.
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Posted by Denis | June 22, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
The BEST Lawyer!!!
Real review. I turned to Irina and hired her law office after a bad experience with another "Woe Lawyer". Thus, I need to correct the mistakes made by the previous lawyer and help me go through the immigration process. After a bad experience, I carefully approached the choice of a lawyer. Seeing Irene and Andrey at Work, I immediately realized that they were PROFESSIONALS and entrusted them to solve my immigration needs! Thank you! I wish YOU and your BUSINESS success and prosperity!
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Posted by Inara | June 10, 2021
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| Consulted Attorney
Amazing attorney
As a fellow attorney I can’t speak more highly! She is very detailed abs knowledgable.
Posted by Dr. Babs O. | May 4, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
An Excellent Top-Notch Immigration Lawyer
I fondly call her Irene. Irene is an outstanding, excellent, and top-notch immigration lawyer! She gives you a complete and undivided attention. One-on-one dedication and refused to allow anyone not even her paralegal staff to come between her and us (I meant my wife and me). Is like one hundred (100%) devoted to her clients. This is rare in New York City and even in New Jersey where we reside. I highly in a heartbeat as well as without any reservation strongly recommend Mrs Irene Vaisman as an Immigration lawyer or attorney. She handles my wife Green Card case with ease because of the difficulty of travelling to foreign US consulate office for interviews. Most people say it could take years. Irene did it exactly two (2) months. Bravo to her!! Additionally, she returns calls and emails promptly. Treat everyone with respect and highly family oriented. No suspense of any kind. She knows her stuff -immigration policies and ready to work with you by being so considerate. As a technocrat myself, trust me when I say this. you will not be disappointed if you approach Irene with your immigration issues. You get a rare FIRST class treatment. By the way, I still own Irene a good lunch in the city after Covid. Thank you Irene.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal Attorney
  • The Vaisman P.C.
  • 2009 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Kleyman Law Firm
  • 2009 - 2013
  • Associate
  • Spar & Bernstein, PC
  • 2004 - 2008

Education

  • New York Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2004
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2001

Legal Cases

  • In the matter of ENS
  • granted
  • In the matter of D. C.
  • adjustment of status granted
  • In the matter of M. K.
  • adjustment of status granted

Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Russian-American Legal Network
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Russian

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Top Women Attorney in New York
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • TOP WOMAN ATTORNEY IN NEW YORK
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Client's Choice Award
  • avvo
  • 2015
  • The Top Women Attorneys in New York
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • 2014 Top Contributor
  • AVVO
  • 2014
  • Client's Choice Award
  • Avvo
  • 2014
  • 2013 Client's Choice Award
  • AVVO
  • 2013
  • 2012 Top Contributor Award
  • avvo
  • 2012
  • Cient's Choice Award
  • avvo
  • 2012
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Publications

  • avvo legal guide
  • IMPLICATIONS OF JUDULANG V. HOLDER FOR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS SEEKING § 212(c) RELIEF
  • 2012
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Speaking Engagements

  • Know Your Rights
  • Basics in Immigration
  • 2015
  • QPTV public station forum
  • Violence against Children and Protections available
  • 2014
  • QPTV Legal Panel on Human Trafficking
  • Human Trafficking
  • 2014
  • Family Fun Day 2013
  • Immigration
  • 2013
  • Russian News program
  • Pregnancy and Birth in the United States without legal status or as a non-immigrant
  • 2012
  • morning radio show
  • Immigration and Naturalization
  • 2012
  • Legally Yours
  • Immigration and Naturalization
  • 2012
  • legal seminar
  • Immigration and Naturalization
  • 2012
  • speaking engagement on the updates in immigration law
  • Immigration & Naturalization
  • 2009
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Immigration Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | May 08
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I previously worked for Irene during law school. I highly recommend her for any immigration matter."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Sep 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Irene is a smart, experienced, and thorough immigration lawyer. I recommend her without hesitation."
Immigration Attorney | Jun 09
Relationship: Co-worker
"I worked closely with Irene on several criminal cases that included collateral immigration consequences. Her immigration advice and counsel was invaluable to my clients and me."
Immigration Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Mrs. Vaisman. Truly exceptional and caring immigration attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people in her area to contact her for help."
Immigration Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 20
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. An intelligent and an amazing attorney."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Irene Vaisman is an experienced and knowledgeable immigration attorney, dedicated to her clients' cases to obtain the best possible results."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 19
Relationship: Other
"Well respected in the community and known for effective advocacy for clients!"
Immigration Attorney | Nov 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Irene years ago and she is a very smart, caring attorney."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Vaisman is one of the most giving lawyers in Avvo history. Her record of providing help to people is beyond elite. Kudos. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Ms. Vaisman personally. She is a devoted advocate with an excellent grasp of Immigration law. She is an asset to the legal community as well as to her clients."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"The fact that so many lawyers recommend Ms. Vaisman is testimony itself of the quality of this lawyer's skills. She is dedicated to making sure members of his community have sound legal advice. Her answers on Avvo display expertise in the area of immigration law. I endorse her without reservation. She is an asset to the legal community."
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