Katia Jamaica Teirstein

Katia Jamaica Teirstein

also known as Katia Jamaica Leiselsen

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

575 Fifth Ave, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Currently Registered

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Location

Law Office of Katia Teirstein PLLC

575 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, 10017

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Katia Jamaica Teirstein's Reviews

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178 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paula | April 30, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent on all counts.

Katia Leiselsen Esq. from the Law office of Katia Leiselsen NYC, NY is excellent on all counts - personally, ethically and professionally. She personally handled the 0 - 1 Immigration Visa process for two of our Artists. She is a friendly, energetic and genuine professional who immerses herself i...nto her projects. Katia leaves no stone unturned to attain positive results. She is most knowledgeable of Immigration Law and followed through on updates to keep us all informed on the progress. She handle two of our 0 - 1 Visa Applications and both were successful. It was a pleasure working with such a pleasant professional who truly knows her "stuff". We highly recommend her without reservation. Last Rites Tattoo Theatre. Paula Booth-Ellis Administrator of the Last Rites Tattoo Theatre and Gallery

Posted by Alexander | April 27, 2015 | Immigration

Fantastic immigration lawyer

We hired Katia about 3 years ago to handle all the green card files of the subsidiary I was in charge of, including mine. She has done an outstanding job. In addition to be extremely knowledgeable and professional, she is going the extra mile by being always available, by looking at all the available... options whenever it is necessary and by assisting her customers throughout the entire process. She also showed true interpersonal skills which made our entire work relationship even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend Katia.

Posted by Emilie | January 02, 2015 | Immigration

Highly recommended!

Katia helped me filed a change of status for a E2 visa and I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. She was very responsive and professional and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. We did everything according to the timeline she gave me initially. Paperwork is very daunting for me ...and it was a relief to see I could rely on her as she was handling the case seriously.

Posted by Allegra | November 11, 2014 | Immigration

Highly Recommend

Had a great experience working with Katia. She was very organized and helpful throughout the whole Green Card process for my husband and I. Would highly recommend her.

Posted by Robynne | August 21, 2014 | Immigration

E2 Visa Application For International Start Up Business in Digital PR Sector

Katia was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful in all areas while we were applying for the E2 visa. She was reassuring and realistic with how our case would be processed and handled. We met to discuss what needed to be done, what was needed and a few times thereafter to finalize submitting al...l the paper work. She was always available and we managed very well with remote communication via phone, email and skype. She was hugely supporting of the company application for the E2 status as well as myself, the individual personally affected by the process. I would thoroughly recommend Katia! She knows what the various options are should one not be applicable and what the best visa is to go for.

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Katia Jamaica Teirstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Leiselsen's number one priority is to protect her clients' best interests and to provide highly knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive representation on their behalf. A highly recommended immigration lawyer."

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Jillian LaCroix

Immigration lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katia is an experienced immigration attorney and a lovely person to work with. When I began practicing immigration law she was generous with her time and advice. As a practicing attorney it is wonderful to have a colleague that I can consult with on complicated cases and strategic issues. I fully endorse Katia and believe that she an exceptional attorney."

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Deborah Nilson

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Katia Leiselsen for her immigration work. We have worked together on several files and the clients are very happy with her results."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Public Interest Fellow, Yeshiva University

2006

Certificate of High Scholarship, University of Washington

2005

Deans List Award, University of Washington

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Senior Attorney, Managing Parnter, Tattoo Visa

2012 - Present

Founding Partner & Attorney at Law, Law Office of Katia Leiselsen

Associations

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

E-2 Change of Status

Approved

family-based green card

Approved

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Education

2010

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

How to Live and Work in NY as a Foreign Creative Immigration for Artists

Languages

French

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