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Karin Wolman

Immigration Attorney at New York, NY

4.9   35 reviews

also known as Law Office of Karin Wolman, PLLC, kwvisalaw.com

  • Licensed for 32 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

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About Karin

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

    28 years

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.

Because Avvo's limited menu does not allow me to provide this information in the Costs/Billing section, please note that employment-based, family-based, DV lottery, and citizenship matters are billed on a flat-fee basis. I do not set a case fee nor agree to take on a case without a detailed initial consultation to learn as much as possible about the fact pattern, the documentation available, and any legal or evidentiary hurdles that may affect case progress and likelihood of success. A consultation is not just a "meet and greet"; it's where legal options and case strategy are determined. My consultation fee is $500, due in advance of appointment. This covers one discussion of up to an hour, typically by Zoom or phone; my review of any supporting documents provided in PDF (but not immigration forms you have filled out & plan to file on your own); and one email within two weeks after for follow-up questions.

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Posted by Kabore | September 3, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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 would say she is the best immigration lawyer we ever work with! You want results Go to Ms Wolman!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!
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Response from Karin Wolman September 9, 2023
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you.
Posted by Nicola | August 30, 2022
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| Hired 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 highly recommend
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
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 Karin for Extraordinary Visa Petitions.
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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2021
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Straightforward advice
Karin has been great throughout the process. She provided no BS advice on my diversity visa (Green Card lottery)...and she helped me to get my Green Card. Highly recommend
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2021
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| Consulted Attorney
Very thoughtful lawyer
Gives precise and essential information. I was searching for answers for simple questions, she provided it, where as other lawyers were giving out open/half baked answers. Thank you
Posted by Alexander | October 15, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
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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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2019
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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.
Posted by Ami | November 30, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
O-1 visa related question
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.
Posted by Donna | February 1, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
Outstanding Consultation
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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Posted by Vineet Sharma | June 16, 2017
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H-1B and EAD
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.
Posted by Ceasar Chevalier | November 18, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Tough NY Lawyer who knows her stuff
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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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2016
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The super lawyer
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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Posted by Leticia Ch. | April 12, 2016
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Ms. Wolman is an amazing Immigration Lawyer!
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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Posted by Claudia | January 18, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Personable and highly knowledgeable
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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Posted by Ariel | January 14, 2016
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a lawyer that transmits confidence professionalism and friendship
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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Posted by Eduardo | November 9, 2015
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the best
Karin Wolman returned my faith in immigration attorneys after my immigration case was extremely mishandled by another attorney, Ms Wolman manage to put things right and obtain my Green-card she is a compassionate and humane professional with a deep understanding and respect for the law ,extremely truthful on her counsel and her estimation of the pros and conns of situations what she promise she delivers in a timely manner very punctual and prompt on answering questions and correspondence definitely the lawyer that I would recommend to any one in need of an Immigration attorney
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Posted by Andrew | May 29, 2015
Precise, Prompt, Reliable, and Straight-Talking
I couldn't recommend more highly. Ms. Wolman is extremely well informed about the latest changes, breath-takingly efficient, and refreshingly direct. One has the sure sense that she will tell you like it is, and, at the same time, act in your interest. I have the highest degree of confidence in her advice.
Posted by Laura | June 23, 2014
Karin Wolman is the best!
Karin has recently helped me to get my O-1B visa approved. During such a stressful and difficult process, Karin was nothing but wonderful. She was thoroughly knowledgable and incredibly patient in explaining to me how to best present the case. She went above and beyond in helping to prepare the materials and was always quick to reply to any questions. I feel very fortunate to have Karin work my case and cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Posted by Carlos | June 19, 2014
An outstanding professional and human being.
It was such a privilege and a pleasure to work with Karin. I was impressed from the first phone consultation by her knowledge and honesty, and also because she immediately understood my expertise and "got me". I knew we would work well together right then. She first got me through an O-1 application (and then renewal) successfully, and more recently through my permanent residence as an EB1. Her thoroughness to assemble a strong case unique to my expertise, and her deep knowledge of the law was impressive and a bedrock of trust. And very importantly, she understands that you are a person with hopes, fears, and aspirations -- not just a legal case. She was always encouraging while never giving false hope, and on more than one occasion helped me deal with my self-doubts and anxieties. I will forever be grateful for what she did for me, her work, and her humanity.
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Posted by Christine | June 19, 2014
The best help!
Karin Wolman was excellent in preparing and filing my work-visa applications. She always responded to my e-mails and was very patient with explaining what had to be done and how. My employers were also very impressed with her work. I would definitely recommend her to employees as well as employers.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal
  • Law Office of Karin Wolman
  • 2006 - Present
  • Senior Associate
  • Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.
  • 1998 - 2006
  • Associate
  • Law Office of Susie Kim
  • 1996 - 1998

Education

  • University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1990
  • Columbia University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1987

Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 1996 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Servant of Justice Award
  • Episcopal Diocese of New York
  • 2017
  • for contributions to the Daily News Call-In & Citizenship Day
  • The Daily News & CUNY Citizenship Now!
  • 2012
  • for service on Citizenship Day Committee
  • AILA, New York Chapter
  • 2010
  • for service as NY Conference Handbook Editor
  • AILA, New York chapter
  • 2008
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Publications

  • PLI Basic Immigration Law 2020
  • ABC's of Nonimmigrant Visas
  • 2020
  • AILA NY chapter CLE materials, "Advanced Naturalization Issues" March 6, 2017
  • Issues of Physical Presence & Continuous Residence for Naturalization
  • 2017
  • Maintaining the Melting Pot Without Getting Burned, 10th AILA NY Symposium Handbook
  • Nobody's Perfect, But Perfection is Still a Worthy Goal
  • 2007
  • PLI 35th Annual Immigration & Naturalization Institute
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Update
  • 2002
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Speaking Engagements

  • 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
  • 2021
  • 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?
  • 2020
  • AILA NY Symposium 2019
  • Hot Topics - Recent Changes
  • 2019
  • AILA Central Florida Chapter 33rd Annual Conference
  • Extraordinary Challenges in Extraordinary Ability
  • 2019
  • PLI Basic Immigration Law 2018
  • Nonimmigrant Visa Categories
  • 2018
  • AILA Annual Conference 2018
  • Extraordinary Polymaths
  • 2018
  • AILA RDC-EMEA Chapter Fall 2017 Conference
  • Pitfalls & Current Issues with Immigrant Visas & Adjustment of Status
  • 2017
  • AILA Annual Conference 2017
  • Exceptional / Extraordinary / Outstanding: Where Do You Fit?
  • 2017
  • Advanced Naturalization Issues CLE
  • Issues of Physical Presence & Continuous Residence
  • 2017
  • PLI Basic Immigration Law 2016
  • Naturalization
  • 2016
  • PLI Basic Immigration Law 2015
  • Naturalization
  • 2015
  • AILA NY Chapter Citizenship 101
  • Ethics & Screening for Naturalization
  • 2015
  • AILA Annual Conference 2015
  • The Extraordinary, Outstanding & Exceptional RFE
  • 2015
  • PLI Basic Immigration Law 2014
  • Naturalization
  • 2014
  • Advanced Corporate Immigration Conference
  • Ethical & Practical Concerns in I-140 and Adjustment of Status
  • 2014
  • 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
  • 2013
  • 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
  • 2012
  • AILA NY Chapter Naturalization 101 CLE
  • Naturalization
  • 2011
  • AILA national Audioseminar
  • Currrent Issues for Artists & Entertainers
  • 2011
  • 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
  • 2009
  • 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
  • 2008
  • 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
  • 2007
  • AILA Annual Conference 2006
  • NIV Overview: Unlawful Presence
  • 2006
  • 9th Annual AILA NY Chapter Symposium
  • Immigration for Nurses & Allied Health Care Workers
  • 2006
  • 7th Annual AILA NY Chapter Symposium
  • Crime & Immigration Consequences
  • 2004
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Attorney endorsements

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Immigration Attorney | Feb 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Immigration Attorney | Jun 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 05
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 07
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 18
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"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 | Jun 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | May 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Immigration Attorney | May 04
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 28
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Immigration Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wolman is one of the finest immigration attorneys in her state. I highly recommend her legal services."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Wolman is at the 'top of her game' and I endorse her without hesitation."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 22
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"This lawyer truly cares about clients and helping others. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 19
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 02
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Immigration Attorney | May 12
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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