Wayne Scott Massey

Wayne Scott Massey

also known as Wayne S. Massey, Wayne Massey

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Unknown

185 West Broadway, New York, NY

About Wayne

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Practice encompasses a broad range of matters, including family or employment-based benefits, temporary visas, citizenship, asylum and other forms of humanitarian relief, and relief from removal (deportation) proceedings.

14 years | 350 cases

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

100 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Safe Passage Project

185 West Broadway, New York, NY, 10013

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Wayne Scott Massey's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Rachel | May 18, 2016 | Immigration

Incredibly Knowledgable, Thorough, Kind, and Professional

Wayne is incredibly thorough and knowledgeable about a wide array of immigration issues that come up. He is punctual, compassionate, and very organized, walking us through the steps involved, forms we needed to file out, what to expect, documentation needed, and the risks to pursuing different types ...of relief. He attends interviews and hearings with you, is incredibly well prepared, and seeks to put his clients at ease. He is available by phone and email when you need him.

Posted by Diana | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer

Wayne called and returned phone calls as scheduled. He was professional and kind, answered questions and allayed fears. His conscientious attention to detail was impressive and the outcome was favorable. We recommend him, highly, and would rehire him if need be.

Posted by JAMES | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

HIGHEST RATING

Mr. Massey is the attorney representing me and my same-sex, foreign-national spouse. Because of his outstanding knowledge and perseverance, we were successful in obtaining a fiancé visa (K-1) and, after our marriage, a permanent resident card ("Green Card). He guided us every step of the way. Ou...r case was tricky and labor-intensive. Mr. Massey was consistently there for us. He returned phone calls in a timely manner and kept us informed. When it comes time for the next step in my partner's march towards citizenship, we shall, with all confidence and certainty, continue with Mr. Massey as our attorney.

Posted by Michael | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Life made simpler

My partner and I heard about Atty. Massey immediately after the Supreme Court Justices ruled that the government could not discriminate against gay marriages in the U.S.. We contacted him for a consultation and he immediately reviewed our case. He asked us all the pertinent questions to see how best ...to represent us. Everything was done very quickly and timely without any hesitation or delays. When it came time for the interview with Immigrations he even had a representative fly up here to attend the interview with us. It went so smoothly that the interview lasted five minutes and the Immigration Officer said "Congratulations you will have your Green Card in about four weeks. It has been almost 2 1/2 years since receiving the Green Card and we our going to continue with Atty. Massey assistance to make my partner a US Citizen later this fall. We have already referred Atty. Massey to a friend so I guess that would say they we are very pleased with his service. We would also like to give our sincere thanks to the entire staff as they are all very professional, polite and they all know what they are doing and how stressful this could be for the clients.

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Massey is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation."

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Noemi Masliah

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Wayne is a thorough, attentive and very dedicated associate. He handles complicated case matters independently and excellently. We are privileged to have him on our team."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Presidential Management Fellowship Finalist, U.S. Office of Management and Budget

2001

Penn Leadership Award, University of Pennsylvania

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Senior Staff Attorney, Safe Passage Project

2012 - 2018

Attorney, The Masliah Firm (formerly Masliah & Soloway)

2009 - 2009

Legal Intern, American Bar Association

2009 - 2010

Legal Intern, U.S. Department Of Defense

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, U.S. Department Of Justice, Criminal Div.

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Member

2014 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

EOIR/OPLA/Asylum Liaison Committee

2014 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association

AILA National Asylum and Refugee Liaison Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Cruise Vacation vs. 10-Year Unlawful Presence Bar

GRANTED

Visa Waiver Overstay & Removal Order

GRANTED

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Education

2012

Fordham University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2010

George Washington University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

2019 National Immigration Law Competition Moot Court Competition Judge

2018

2018 National Immigration Law Competition Moot Court Competition Judge

2016

Trump and the Future of Refugee Law Refugee & Asylum Law

2015

On The Record with Greta Van Susteren K-1 (Fiance) Visa

Languages

English

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