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Karin Wolman
also known as Law Office of Karin Wolman, PLLC, KWVisaLaw.com
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Biography
Karin Wolman is a leading business immigration attorney licensed in New York. She earned her degrees from Columbia University and UCLA School of Law, and began handling employment-based visas for performing artists at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. With nearly three decades of experience in immigration law, Ms. Wolman serves a diverse client base, ranging from large corporations and nonprofit institutions to individual professionals, artists and scientists. She advises individuals and institutions on employment-based and family-based immigration, workforce planning and retention strategy, career planning for students and professionals, through permanent residence and US citizenship. Highly regarded for her skills in assisting outstanding individuals in the arts, design, business, technology, and the sciences, Ms. Wolman also actively contributes to the legal community as a published author and respected speaker. She serves on committees and task forces for various chapters of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and continues to influence the field through active engagement at the local and national level.
Do you have questions about how to obtain a visa, a green card or US citizenship? Are you looking to sponsor an employee or relative? Karin Wolman has answers.
In U.S. immigration, the law does not change frequently, but regulations and agency interpretations change fast and often. Contact Law Office of Karin Wolman to find out how the rules apply to your case.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2024 2018 2017
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2016 2012
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Kenneth | August 1, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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Highly reccomend Karin!
I had a great experience working with Karin on an immigration query. She was professional, clear, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her advice was not only accurate but also reassuring at a time when I really needed clarity. I’d highly recommend Karin to anyone looking for expert legal support, she was a...
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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Business Immigration Lawyer Recommends Business Immigration Lawyer
I have known Karin Wolman for three decades and recently consulted her on a challenging EB-1A RFE. She is a creative and thoughtful lawyer and a person of the highest integrity. If you are an immigrant seeking assistance with employment-based immigration law, you will not do better than consultin...
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Replied last August 26, 2025Thank you, Charles. It was a pleasure to work with you.
Posted by Kabore | September 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
She gets results!!!
When we conatct Ms Karin with our organization P3 application we did know much about the process. She took the rime to go over all the steps, and she was thorough with the application making sure we get approved on the first submission. She is wonderful lawyer, patient and very knowledgeable. I wou...
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Replied last September 9, 2023Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you.
Posted by Nicola | August 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing to work with!
Karin was amazing to work with! I had a relatively unique case that many other immigration lawyers were unsure about - I won the Green Card Lottery and filed an AOS from my existing student visa - but she knew exactly what to do and my turnaround was so fast. Incredibly responsive and kind, most high...
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Super Lawyer for Extra-Ordinary Visa Petition
Karin is very knowledgeable and thorough about EB1A Petition. Karin is a great immigration lawyer. We took her help regarding the RFE response. She paid attention to every detail of our petition and the petition was successful. She was very professional, prompt, and responsive. I highly recommend Ka...
Karin Wolman's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Karin is remarkably astute, sharp, and well-versed in her expertise of immigration law. As a business immigration lawyer, she can be trusted with any matter, and she possesses the requisite experience to handle any client's needs safely. My full endorsement.""
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"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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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."
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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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wolman is one of the finest immigration attorneys in her state. I highly recommend her legal services."
"Ms. Wolman is at the 'top of her game' and I endorse her without hesitation."
"This lawyer truly cares about clients and helping others. I endorse this lawyer."
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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."
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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Congress of Fellows, Center for International Legal Studies
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
President's Commendation, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Servant of Justice Award, Episcopal Diocese of New York
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
NY Metro SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2012
for contributions to the Daily News Call-In & Citizenship Day, The Daily News & CUNY Citizenship Now!
2010
for service on Citizenship Day Committee, AILA, New York Chapter
2008
for service as NY Conference Handbook Editor, AILA, New York chapter
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Karin Wolman
1998 - 2006
Senior Associate, Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.
1996 - 1998
Associate, Law Office of Susie Kim
Associations
2024 - Present
International Bar AssociationGeneral member
1996 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
Education
1990
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
RDC-EMEA Fall Conference 2025, Frankfurt
Rules of the Autobahn: Navigating Tech and AI in Immigration Law
2025
Global Mobility - Fueling the Winds of Change
Tech-enabled Immigration Services: Skirting the Pitfalls
2025
Ethically and Competently Navigating the Attorney-Client Relationship
Ethically and Competently Navigating the Attorney-Client Relationship: Establishment, Flat Fees, Use of Automation & Technology
2025
Consular Processing for Third Country Nationals: Where to go, What to do (RDC Distance Learning webinar)
Consular Processing for Third Country Nationals: Where to go, What to do
2025
Central Florida Chapter Conference
Working with Extraordinary Clients: High Level Strategy for O, P, EB1 & NIW
2025
Annual Philadelphia Chapter Conference
Challenging Difficult RFEs: How to Push Back on Difficult RFEs with Litigation in Mind
2024
LACC Conference 2024: Staying Ahead of the Game
Is Your Client Extraordinary or in the National Interest?
2024
45th Annual AILA South Florida Chapter Conference
EB2 NIW Advanced Topics - Avoiding Pitfalls & Solidifying Strategy
2024
23rd Annual AILA New York Chapter Symposium
Mergers & Acquisitions - Impact on I-9, H-1B, L-1, E and Successor in Interest
2021
Extraordinary Ability & National Interest Waiver Petitions [webinar]
Extraordinary Ability & National Interest Waiver Petitions
2021
AILA Fall Conference: ACES & Business Hot Topics
Here We Go Again: RFE Trends
2020
UK Immigration webinar
Consular Processing for O/P visas in London
2020
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2020
Temporary Visas
2020
Business Immigration and COVID-19
Business Immigration Issues and COVID-19: Addressing Central Concerns for Employers, Employees & Their Families
2020
AILA Rome District Chapter Webinar
Government Responses to COVID-19
2020
AILA Central Florida Chapter Conference
Introduction to the J-1 Visa, Two Year Home Residence Requirement, & Waiver Options
2020
ACES [Athletics, Culture, Education & Sciences] Conference 2020
O1A - How Extraordinary is Extraordinary?
2019
AILA NY Symposium 2019
Hot Topics - Recent Changes
2019
AILA Central Florida Chapter 33rd Annual Conference
Extraordinary Challenges in Extraordinary Ability
2018
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2018
Nonimmigrant Visa Categories
2018
AILA Annual Conference 2018
Extraordinary Polymaths
2017
AILA RDC-EMEA Chapter Fall 2017 Conference
Pitfalls & Current Issues with Immigrant Visas & Adjustment of Status
2017
AILA New York Chapter Meeting
O-1/P, EB-1 & NIW: How Extraordinary Are Your Clients?
2017
AILA Annual Conference 2017
Exceptional / Extraordinary / Outstanding: Where Do You Fit?
2017
Advanced Naturalization Issues CLE
Issues of Physical Presence & Continuous Residence
2016
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2016
Naturalization
2015
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2015
Naturalization
2015
2015
AILA NY Chapter Citizenship 101
Ethics & Screening for Naturalization
2015
AILA Annual Conference 2015
The Extraordinary, Outstanding & Exceptional RFE
2014
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2014
Naturalization
2014
Advanced Corporate Immigration Conference
Ethical & Practical Concerns in I-140 and Adjustment of Status
2013
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2013
Naturalization, Employer Sanctions, and Overview of NYC Office
2013
AILA NY Symposium 2013
Anchors Aweigh - Non-PERM Immigrant Visa Options
2013
AILA Annual Conference 2013
Globalization, Technology & Telecommuting: Does Where You Are Mean Anything Anymore?
2013
Advanced Corporate Immigration Conference
Hot Topics - Nonimmigrant Visas
2012
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2012
Naturalization, Employer Sanctions & Overview of NYC
2012
NYSBA Immigration Law Update 2012: Basics & Beyond
Naturalization
2012
AILA Audio/Web Seminar
ABCs of Immigration Law: Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
2012
AILA Annual Conference 2012
Song for a Star: Strategies for Athletes, Artists & Entertainers
2011
ILW.com CLE AudioSeminar
Illuminating the Dark Ages: Disturbing Trends & Pleasing Solutions in Employment-Based Immigration
2011
AILA NY Chapter Naturalization 101 CLE
Naturalization
2011
AILA national Audioseminar
Currrent Issues for Artists & Entertainers
2009
Austrade Digital Media Mission 2009
US Visa Issues for Australian Media Firms
2009
AILA Annual Conference 2009
Corporate Changes, Immigration Status & Options
2009
ABC's of Immigration Law: Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
Employment-Based Immigrant Visas
2009
12th Annual AILA NY Symposium
Tax & Financial Issues for Immigration Lawyers
2008
Austrade Digital Media Mission
US Visa Solutions for Australian Media Firms
2008
AILA NY Chapter - CLE Seminar
Business Visas 101: E1/E2, O-1, H-3 & J-1
2008
AILA New York Chapter meeting
Heaven & Hell: Immigration Consequences of Mergers & Acquisitions
2008
AILA Audio/Web Seminar
Immigration Options for Nurses
2008
AILA Annual Conference 2008
Employment-Based Immigration
2007
Nursing in the USA - Information Seminar
Planning Ahead- Understanding Citizenship, Nationality and Immigration Issues
2007
Consular Processing of Immigrant Visas, NYIC
Consular Processing of Immigrant Visas
2007
AILA Annual Conference 2007
Immigration for Nurses & Allied Health Care Workers
2007
10th Annual AILA NY Chapter Symposium
Nobody's Perfect - managing client expectations
2006
AILA Annual Conference 2006
NIV Overview: Unlawful Presence
2006
9th Annual AILA NY Chapter Symposium
Immigration for Nurses & Allied Health Care Workers
2004
7th Annual AILA NY Chapter Symposium
Crime & Immigration Consequences
Publications
2024
AILA LACC: Staying Ahead of the Game
How to Assess, Deconstruct & Reconstruct a Pro Se Employment-Based RFE
2024
23rd Annual AILA NY Chapter Symposium Handbook
The Art of the Possible
2021
AILA Fall Conference, ACES & Business Hot Topics
Wait, Why Don't You Think I'm Extraordinary? Current RFE Trends & Hot Topics
2020
PLI Basic Immigration Law 2020
ABC's of Nonimmigrant Visas
2019
2019 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Fundamentals
O and P Nonimmigrants
2019
1st ACES Conference Handbook
Permanent Residency: EB-1 or NIW?
2017
2017 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Practice Pointers
Finding the Right Fit for Superlative Individuals
2017
AILA NY chapter CLE materials, "Advanced Naturalization Issues" March 6, 2017
Issues of Physical Presence & Continuous Residence for Naturalization
2016
PLI Basic Immigration 2016
The Long Road to US Citizenship
2015
2015 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Practice Pointers
How to Handle RFEs for the Extraordinary Worker
2013
AILA NY Symposium Handbook
Practice Pointers for Non-PERM Cases
2013
2013 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Practice Pointers
Globalization, Technology and Telecommuting: Does Where You Are Mean Anything Anymore?
2012
2012 AILA Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Practice Pointers
The O-1 to EB-1 Transition: A Leap of Faith
2012
AILA NY Symposium Handbook
Walking the Line - Approaches to Dual Representation in the Immigration Context
2009
AILA NY Symposium Handbook
Payment of Foreign Nationals
2009
Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, 2009-2010
Off With Their Heads! The Impact of M&A on Nonimmigrant Employees
2007
Maintaining the Melting Pot Without Getting Burned, 10th AILA NY Symposium Handbook
Nobody's Perfect, But Perfection is Still a Worthy Goal
2007
2007 AILA Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, Volume I
A Guide to the Immigration of Nurses and Allied Health Care Workers
2004
Immigration's New Age, 7th AILA NY Symposium Handbook
Crime and Immigration Consequences: A Snapshot
2002
PLI 35th Annual Immigration & Naturalization Institute
Mergers & Acquisitions Update
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Answers
Q&A
Marital Union eligibilty for N-400 applicatiom
30 Dec 2025
Q&A
I got married to a f1 student where im a us citizen.. how can i apply for his green card ..
18 Sep 2025
Q&A
Job portability after I-485 filing
11 Sep 2025
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Vaccination Requirements for Travel to the US after the COVID-19 Travel Bans
09 Nov 2021
Legal Guide
H-1B Compliance Under COVID-19 National Emergency & State Shutdowns
27 Mar 2020
Legal Guide
Red Flags for Naturalization - Reasons to Consult a Lawyer Before Filing Form N-400
20 Feb 2015