Pablo Gabriel Velez

Pablo Gabriel Velez

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

347 5th Avenue, Suite 810, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2009

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Location

Velez & Cipriano, PLLC

347 5th Avenue, Suite 810, New York, NY, 10016

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Pablo Gabriel Velez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paddy | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fantastic experience, highly recommended!

From start to finish, Pablo was the consummate professional and our advocate through the K1 visa process. He was thorough, patient, knowledgeable and level-headed thorough the ever-changing circumstances, while also being compassionate to our needs, available and a pleasure to work with. Our proce...ss was very drawn out thanks to covid but Pablo was always on hand to answer questions, reassure us and keep us on top of any issues we faced. He always communicated quickly, and was only too happy to jump on zoom calls, even over different time zones. My K1 visa application was eventually successful, and Pablo talked us through every step that followed, from entering the US, to adjustment of status, to my green card interview which he attended in person with us, to the next steps now that I have my green card in hand. What would have been a highly stressful process was made as simple and painless as it could be, thanks to Pablo. We cannot recommend Pablo highly enough, and would hire him again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Pablo!

Posted by Kira | May 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, reliable and efficient

Pablo was able to quickly assist my husband in submitting a personal statement needed to supplement an application for a visitor visa. He was generous with his time and attention to detail. He answered all questions thoroughly and quickly and even sent a follow up email to check in. Happy ending: vi...sitor visa was granted! Will definitely be using Pablo again in the future.

Posted by Nertila | March 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

FANTASTIC! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

It was a pleasure working with Pablo. He is an excellent attorney who really goes above and beyond for his client. He was very straight forward and told me what to expect each step of the way and all the required documents needed. The whole interview preparation and the interview itself went very s...moothly. There were no surprises and everything went as excepted. The case was for parents green card.

Posted by Sev | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great lawyer

If you’re seeking good communication during the hard immigration process, Pablo is the right attorney for you. Responds emails and calls immediately which I think is a superpower.

Posted by Vikram | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience working with Pablo!

I worked with Pablo for an H1B visa transfer case with a strict deadline. Pablo was quick to communicate and act. We managed to go from first phone call to approved H1B within a month! Highly recommend Pablo to others needing assistance with similar immigration related cases.

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Pablo Gabriel Velez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly capable attorney committed to providing his clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Natalie Elisha

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pablo is a SUPERSTAR immigration attorney. He will go out of his way for his clients and carries himself with such professionalism. Unlike other immigration attorneys, Pablo is wholisitic in his approach. He ensures that his clients' tax, real estate and corporate issues are all taken care of in a cohesive fashion by working collaboratively with outside counsel on areas of the law outside of immigration. More immigration attorneys should follow Pablo's lead and take the wholistic epicenter approach to international clients. Bravo Pablo!"

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Philip Kusnetz

Immigration lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Velez is highly regarded and provides his clients with effective representation. I recommend Mr. Velez for your legal needs."

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Jeffrey Jacobson

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Crane

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pablo Velez is a top flight immigration attorney. Whenever I have clients that have immigration issues, I refer them to Pablo. He is always prompt to return telephone calls, schedule appointments and clients who return always thank me for the referral. I highly endorse Pablo."

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Jason Rosenblum

Immigration lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Pablo has been an excellent resource for my clients and my practice in the area of Immigration law. I have picked his brain on numerous occasions for advice to assist me in issue spotting for my own clients. Pablo is always quick to respond with a clarifying answer. He is friendly and easy to get along with and adds a genuine touch to the relationship. I highly recommend Pablo."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Associations

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

2009 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Education

2009

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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