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Ms. Milstein has been practicing immigration law for over two decades, focusing on “extraordinary ability” visas and green cards. While she also handles all types of immigration matters, including standard business visas/green cards and family based cases, she has extensive experience resolving complex immigration cases in federal court, as well. She prides herself on finding creative solutions for her clients to allow them to live, work and/or train in the U.S. Ms. Milstein completed her bachelor’s degree in Art History from Bard College and continued to Cardozo School of Law where she achieved her Juris Doctorate. Ms. Milstein is admitted to the bar in New York, the District of Columbia, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, District of Colorado, District of Nebraska and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She also is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and American Immigration Lawyers Association. Ms. Milstein regularly volunteers for the Lawyers for the Arts association and is the President of the Center for Art Law. She is also a regular speaker on immigration matters at Columbia University, NYU Tisch, Stanford Business School, amongst many others. Outside of Work, Ms. Milstein enjoys running, reading, word puzzles, and traveling!
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State: New York
Acquired: 2004
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2010
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Posted by Alexei | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding attorney, great team
Rakhel and her team have done an amazing job by having my petition prepared and approved quickly and with no RFEs. Great support throughout the process. Always responds to emails, very polite, mature and professional. Superb, result-oriented service.
Posted by Chris | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Top Notch Immigration Lawyer
For anyone looking for an immigration lawyer in NYC, stop the searching and contact Rakhel Milstein. Rakhel was referred to us by friends to assist in helping my daughter, a performing artist, apply and acquire her O1 visa after her OPT expired earlier this year. It is not a simple process, cons...
Posted by Viktoriia Pshenychko | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
The Best Immigration Lawyer for Success
I had a great pleasure having Rakhel and her team working on my O-1 petition that was approved right away. I was very worried at first since I’ve been in the USA on different visas and my OPT was close to expiring. While other lawyers said I don’t have enough time and were hesitating to take on my ca...
Posted by Mitchell | October 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Experience
I used Rakhel for my EB1 application, which turned into a fantastic experience with the case being approved. She was able to look at all my supporting documentation and recommend that I apply for an EB1 Green Card. Rakhel was able to think outside the box with my case and see something that previous ...
Posted by William | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
SIMPLY THE BEST
Rakhel Speyer Milstein is by far the best immigration lawyer I have worked with. She is professional, meticulous and was ALWAYS available when I had a question or concern about my case. Her staff was also knowledgeable and extremely helpful during this lengthy process. I highly recommend Rakhel and...
"Ms. Milstein is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse her without reservation."
"I had the pleasure of meeting Rakhel Milstein recently. We worked on a pro bono matter and brain stormed creative solutions to her current immigration issue. I was impressed with Rakhel's diligence as a practitioner, her energy and unrelenting desire to take care of her clients. I thoroughly endorse this Rakhel!"
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2003 - Present
Partner, Assadi & Milstein
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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