Michael Cataliotti

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Michael Cataliotti

4.3
29 reviews
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Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Corporate & Incorporation, Entertainment

77 Water Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY

About Michael

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 50%

50%
Business 20%

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

20%
Entertainment 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2017

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Cataliotti Law P.C.

77 Water Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10005

cataliottilaw.com/

Michael Cataliotti's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Approved EB-1A for a non-standard case — grateful for Michael’s exceptional work

I worked with Michael Cataliotti on my EB-1A petition — a complex and non-standard case that involved two overlapping professional fields. Many lawyers may have considered such a profile difficult to fit within the EB-1A criteria, but Michael approached it with deep understanding, strategic thinking,... and complete confidence. He carefully positioned both professions as interconnected and essential to my extraordinary ability case. When we received a Request for Evidence (RFE), his response was detailed, well-structured, and compelling. He clearly articulated how my career, though multifaceted, was consistent and met the legal standards. We didn’t opt for premium processing, so the process took about a year and a half from start to approval. Michael remained responsive and thoughtful throughout the entire time — always keeping me informed, never rushing, and making sure everything was done thoroughly and professionally. In the end, my case was approved — without premium processing and with a challenging profile. I’m grateful for Michael’s expertise and highly recommend him, especially to those with unconventional backgrounds or complex cases.

Posted by Victor | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Successful EB-2 NIW

I had a positive experience working with Michael on my EB-2 NIW case. From the very beginning, he demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to my case. The process was complex, but Michael was consistently available to guide me, address my concerns, and ensure that everythi...ng stayed on track. His reliability and strong communication were invaluable throughout the process. I highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking a reliable and skilled immigration lawyer.

Posted by Luisk | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Cataliotti the best

Sin duda el mejor abogado la mejor persona el mejor ser humano me ayudó con mi proceso de visa y desde el principio estuvo muy atento me colaboró en cada cosa que necesite siempre había una buena respuesta una hermosa actitud y viviré agradecido pues el proceso que llevaba lo logró solucionar en tiem...po récord siempre agradecido de haber contratado sus servicios Michael cataliotti y su equipo sin duda alguna son los mejores

Posted by Theodore | November 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The BEST attorney! Amazing experience!

I'm a musician and Michael was my attorney who got involved with the whole process of getting my O1 visa. The whole procedure run smoothly from the beginning till the end. Michael was very helpful with all and with whatever question I had he was there to help and respond back immediately. I would def...initely recommend him to everyone and he will be my attorney for my next visa!

Posted by Denis | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Business visa for professional athlete

I am a Russian professional athlete. I was offered a job at a sports club in the United States in the summer of 2016. My first conversation with Mr. Cataliotti was in August 2016 and it took 5 months for me to receive my visa. This was the perfect amount of time for me to attend the world champions...hip in February 2017 in California. First he analyzed my resume and suggested the type of visa I should applied for. We started to work on it right away. I felt no stress working with Mr. Cataliotti because he knew exactly what forms unneeded to fill out and his instructions were always clear and on time. He knows exactly what documents were needed for me to get my specific type of visa and how long it takes to get them and process them. Any questions I asked were answered clearly and right away. You can feel his caring and professionalism through the whole process. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Cataliotti. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with him.

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

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Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section

Member

Education

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St. John's University School of Law

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