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Karin Wolman

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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed for 29 years
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About Karin

My business immigration practice serves a diverse range of corporate and individual clients in the sciences, healthcare, finance, business, social service and religious organizations, architecture, arts & design. I have served on a wide variety of committees for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), both locally in New York, the largest chapter, and for the national organization, including over a decade as moderator of the O & P visa message board on AILA InfoNet, a forum for immigration lawyers to share information on current legal issues & agency trends about visas for artists, performers, athletes, and other aliens of extraordinary ability. I have also moderated the AILA InfoNet forums on L and E visas. My longstanding pro bono service commitments include the Episcopal Diocese of New York and the CUNY Citizenship Now Volunteer Corps.

 

If you are an employer, I can help you get the right type of work visa or permanent residence for the foreign workers your organization needs to hire and retain, and can help plan for immigration consequences to your workforce of mergers, acquisitions and other changes to corporate structure.

 

If you are an individual, I can advise on which visa categories may be available to you, and can help obtain the right visa status for your needs, and help you plan long-term visa strategy to accommodate career & personal plans, which may involve visas, residence, & citizenship, for yourself and your family.

Practice areas

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

    I handle employment-based immigration matters for employers and individuals, as well as family-based cases and naturalization.

    26 years

Languages spoken

English

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48 Wall Street, Fl.11
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Law Office Of Karin Wolman

48 Wall Street, Fl.11
New York, NY, 10005

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYDue to Register within 30 Days of Birthday199112/09/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides7
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Servant of Justice AwardEpiscopal Diocese of New York2017
for contributions to the Daily News Call-In & Citizenship DayThe Daily News & CUNY Citizenship Now!2012
for service on Citizenship Day CommitteeAILA, New York Chapter2010
for service as NY Conference Handbook EditorAILA, New York chapter2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PrincipalLaw Office of Karin Wolman2006 - Present
Senior AssociateWildes & Weinberg, P.C.1998 - 2006
AssociateLaw Office of Susie Kim1996 - 1998
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member1996 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2020ABC's of Nonimmigrant Visas2020
2019 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, FundamentalsO and P Nonimmigrants2019
2017 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Practice PointersFinding the Right Fit for Superlative Individuals2017
AILA NY chapter CLE materials, "Advanced Naturalization Issues" March 6, 2017Issues of Physical Presence & Continuous Residence for Naturalization2017
PLI Basic Immigration 2016The Long Road to US Citizenship2016
2015 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Practice PointersHow to Handle RFEs for the Extraordinary Worker2015
2013 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Practice PointersGlobalization, Technology and Telecommuting: Does Where You Are Mean Anything Anymore?2013
AILA NY Symposium HandbookPractice Pointers for Non-PERM Cases2013
AILA NY Symposium HandbookWalking the Line - Approaches to Dual Representation in the Immigration Context2012
2012 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Practice PointersThe O-1 to EB-1 Transition: A Leap of Faith2012
AILA NY Symposium HandbookPayment of Foreign Nationals2009
Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, 2009-2010Off With Their Heads! The Impact of M&A on Nonimmigrant Employees2009
Maintaining the Melting Pot Without Getting Burned, 10th AILA NY Symposium HandbookNobody's Perfect, But Perfection is Still a Worthy Goal2007
2007 AILA Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, Volume IA Guide to the Immigration of Nurses and Allied Health Care Workers2007
Immigration's New Age, 7th AILA NY Symposium HandbookCrime and Immigration Consequences: A Snapshot2004
PLI 35th Annual Immigration & Naturalization InstituteMergers & Acquisitions Update2002
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of California at Los Angeles School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1990
Columbia UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1987
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
UK Immigration webinarConsular Processing for O/P visas in London2020
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2020Temporary Visas2020
Business Immigration and COVID-19Business Immigration Issues and COVID-19: Addressing Central Concerns for Employers, Employees & Their Families2020
AILA Rome District Chapter WebinarGovernment Responses to COVID-192020
AILA Central Florida Chapter ConferenceIntroduction to the J-1 Visa, Two Year Home Residence Requirement, & Waiver Options2020
ACES [Athletics, Culture, Education & Sciences] Conference 2020O1A - How Extraordinary is Extraordinary?2020
AILA NY Symposium 2019Hot Topics - Recent Changes2019
AILA Central Florida Chapter 33rd Annual ConferenceExtraordinary Challenges in Extraordinary Ability2019
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2018Nonimmigrant Visa Categories2018
AILA Annual Conference 2018Extraordinary Polymaths2018
AILA RDC-EMEA Chapter Fall 2017 ConferencePitfalls & Current Issues with Immigrant Visas & Adjustment of Status2017
AILA New York Chapter MeetingO-1/P, EB-1 & NIW: How Extraordinary Are Your Clients?2017
AILA Annual Conference 2017Exceptional / Extraordinary / Outstanding: Where Do You Fit?2017
Advanced Naturalization Issues CLEIssues of Physical Presence & Continuous Residence2017
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2016Naturalization2016
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2015Naturalization2015
AILA PodcastO-1 Visa Petitions in the Fields of Motion Pictures & TV2015
AILA NY Chapter Citizenship 101Ethics & Screening for Naturalization2015
AILA Annual Conference 2015The Extraordinary, Outstanding & Exceptional RFE2015
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2014Naturalization2014
Advanced Corporate Immigration ConferenceEthical & Practical Concerns in I-140 and Adjustment of Status2014
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2013Naturalization, Employer Sanctions, and Overview of NYC Office2013
AILA NY Symposium 2013Anchors Aweigh - Non-PERM Immigrant Visa Options2013
AILA Annual Conference 2013Globalization, Technology & Telecommuting: Does Where You Are Mean Anything Anymore?2013
Advanced Corporate Immigration ConferenceHot Topics - Nonimmigrant Visas2013
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2012Naturalization, Employer Sanctions & Overview of NYC2012
NYSBA Immigration Law Update 2012: Basics & BeyondNaturalization2012
AILA Audio/Web SeminarABCs of Immigration Law: Employment-Based Immigrant Visas2012
AILA Annual Conference 2012Song for a Star: Strategies for Athletes, Artists & Entertainers2012
ILW.com CLE AudioSeminarIlluminating the Dark Ages: Disturbing Trends & Pleasing Solutions in Employment-Based Immigration2011
AILA NY Chapter Naturalization 101 CLENaturalization2011
AILA national AudioseminarCurrrent Issues for Artists & Entertainers2011
Austrade Digital Media Mission 2009US Visa Issues for Australian Media Firms2009
AILA Annual Conference 2009Corporate Changes, Immigration Status & Options2009
ABC's of Immigration Law: Employment-Based Immigrant VisasEmployment-Based Immigrant Visas2009
12th Annual AILA NY SymposiumTax & Financial Issues for Immigration Lawyers2009
Austrade Digital Media MissionUS Visa Solutions for Australian Media Firms2008
AILA NY Chapter - CLE SeminarBusiness Visas 101: E1/E2, O-1, H-3 & J-12008
AILA New York Chapter meetingHeaven & Hell: Immigration Consequences of Mergers & Acquisitions2008
AILA Audio/Web SeminarImmigration Options for Nurses2008
AILA Annual Conference 2008Employment-Based Immigration2008
Nursing in the USA - Information SeminarPlanning Ahead- Understanding Citizenship, Nationality and Immigration Issues2007
Consular Processing of Immigrant Visas, NYICConsular Processing of Immigrant Visas2007
AILA Annual Conference 2007Immigration for Nurses & Allied Health Care Workers2007
10th Annual AILA NY Chapter SymposiumNobody's Perfect - managing client expectations2007
AILA Annual Conference 2006NIV Overview: Unlawful Presence2006
9th Annual AILA NY Chapter SymposiumImmigration for Nurses & Allied Health Care Workers2006
7th Annual AILA NY Chapter SymposiumCrime & Immigration Consequences2004

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Excellent attorney

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Our experience with Karin was excellent. She paid a lot of attention to every detail of our petition, replied very quickly to any question we had and was very pleasant to work with. She finished the petition quickly and explained the process to us in great detail. Even after filing our petition she kept us updated all the time. We highly recommend her services.
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I contacted the attorney Karin Wolman with a specific question and in short time she provided me a respond that was helpful for me.
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O-1 visa related question

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I am thankful to Karin for promptly responding, and elaborating enough the answer to a question about an O-1 visa clarification. I will definitely hire her if further assistance is needed.
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Outstanding Consultation

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My consultation with Karin was exemplary through all stages: from her prompt reply to my enquiry for an appointment, to her request for documents pertaining to my situation so that she could be totally prepared to provide the best advice during my consult, to her critical evaluation of my case, and her clear advice about go-forward strategies, with a follow-up email recapping major points. Karin is sharp, searingly honest, and all the while very human. Karin earns my highest recommendation.
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H-1B and EAD

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I talked to her about my interest to start a company on my EAD; she gave very good answers. She seems to have really good knowledge of it.
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Tough NY Lawyer who knows her stuff

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We engaged Karin to help us with an L1B visa for an employee joining us from Oz. Karin was great in laying out exactly what we needed, highlighting the issues she knew from her experience would cause delays, and providing answers whenever we needed. I'd definitely recommend Karin for any small business looking to accomplish the same goal.
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The super lawyer

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Ms. Wolman is the best immigration lawyer I know in NYC. My O-1 case is very complicated due to an inappropriate action that I and my sponsor took against USCIS. The visa got denied at the embassy in Japan but Ms. Wolman really dedicated herself and worked very hard to overturn the decision. The final judgement has not been made yet but either I get it or not I can definitely recommend one Ms. Wolman for someone who is looking for a really good immigration lawyer.
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Ms. Wolman is an amazing Immigration Lawyer!

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Karin Wolman is the best Immigration Lawyer in NYC, according to my experience. She is not only extremely professional and attentive, but also knows exactly how to help you, whatever your case. Before meeting Karin, I visited countless firms and immigration lawyers, and they all rejected to represent me, arguing that my case was "too complicated," "impossible to achieve", or because they lacked immigration experience or knowledge on cases like mine. I visited countless lawyers and paid many consultations only to be told that they couldn't help me. Karin took my case and helped me recover my American citizenship after having relinquished! - something that is extremely hard to achieve. Since my first consultation with her, she was extremely honest, and instead of rejecting me like all other lawyers or giving me false hopes, she clearly stated that it would be difficult, yet not impossible, and said it was worth trying. She was very specific and clear about the procedure and all the possible outcomes, and explained with exhaustive detail every possible scenario. She immediately inspired me great trust, and in the end she won my case!, She accomplished to recover my citizenship, even after all the lawyers and all the experts I'd consulted before had told me that I practically didn't stand a chance. I also value and appreciate her being attentive and responsive in every way possible, and that she was always helpful, available, and promptly responded to all of my inquiries. I highly recommend her services and will definitely retain her as my immigration lawyer in the future.
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Personable and highly knowledgeable

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I worked with Karin through a plethora of extraordinary immigration events in my life and she handled it all with calm competence. Her deep knowledge of the law is clear in all her communications and she is great at making it simple for the foreign layman to understand. Karin is quick to reply to all requests, never misses a beat, is very patient and reassuring. I cannot recommend her enough.
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a lawyer that transmits confidence professionalism and friendship

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I met Karin approximately 8 years ago, through her I obtained two O1 visas, an O1 green card and ultimately my citizenship. Few attorneys transmit a feeling of confidence and trustworthiness as Karin did from the first time I met her. I referred several friends of mine to her and the feeling they got was the same as I got. I could not recommend anyone so openly as I do Karin.
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Debbi Klopman, Immigration Attorney on Feb 19, 2014
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I have gotten to know Karin over the last few years and have come to appreciate her both for her stunning intellect and her honest concern for her clients. I am grateful always to be able to brainstorm with her and marvel at her special gifts. I heartily endorse Karin Wolman.

Stuart Reich, Immigration Attorney on Jun 9, 2008
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I have had the privilege of serving with Karin on several committees and on continuing legal education panels, and I have consistently been impressed with the breadth of Karin’s knowledge and her devotion to immigration practice. I have found her comments and advice in her editorial role invaluable, and admire Karin a great deal for her wisdom and integrity.

Elena Denevich, Immigration Attorney on Nov 7, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Molly Full

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Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Rachel Sabo, Immigration Attorney on Jun 1, 2016
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Ksenia Maiorova, Immigration Attorney on May 10, 2016
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Ms. Wolman is well-known within the immigration community as one of the country's "go-to" lawyers for Extraordinary Ability cases. I have personally benefited from her mentorship, and as a result, so have my clients. If you have a complex Extraordinary Ability case, Ms. Wolman should certainly be among the attorneys you consider hiring.

Stacey Simon, Immigration Attorney on May 4, 2016
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Michael Block, Immigration Attorney on Jan 28, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Alexander Ivakhnenko, Immigration Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
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Attorney Karin Wolman brings decades of stellar legal expertise to dissect any complex immigration situation to a clear, precise and practicable plan for action giving a prospective client a valuable service of selecting the best legal option under the circumstances. Highly recommended.

Howard Lewis, Immigration Attorney on May 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wolman is one of the finest immigration attorneys in her state. I highly recommend her legal services.

F. Capriotti, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2015
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Ms. Wolman is at the 'top of her game' and I endorse her without hesitation.

Judd Nemiro

This lawyer truly cares about clients and helping others. I endorse this lawyer.

Hovanes Margarian, Immigration Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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Gina Famularo, Immigration Attorney on Jul 2, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Kevin Landry, Immigration Attorney on Jul 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Wolman's responses to complicated legal matters. Her thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that she has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her.

Temitope Habib, Immigration Attorney on May 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on May 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

L. Ehrens, Immigration Attorney on Apr 30, 2014
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Karin is a star and is one of the brightest minds in immigration law. Regardless of how long we have been practicing, immigration lawyers often face complex or new issues that we must discuss with other knowledgeable lawyers. Karin has always been a dependable source of trusted expert advice. She is able to resolve the most obscure or complicated immigration puzzles. Her love for the challenge benefits not only her clients, but also the immigration lawyer community.

Debbi Klopman, Immigration Attorney on Feb 19, 2014
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I have gotten to know Karin over the last few years and have come to appreciate her both for her stunning intellect and her honest concern for her clients. I am grateful always to be able to brainstorm with her and marvel at her special gifts. I heartily endorse Karin Wolman.

Elliot Yi

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Lindsay Curcio, Immigration Attorney on Sep 3, 2012
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I am very familiar with Karin's outstanding work in immigration law through our membership on various bar association committees and through her pro bono efforts. Karin has a comprehensive knowledge of immigration law. She is ethical and devoted to helping her clients as well as giving back to the community. I highly endorse Karin.