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

No misconduct found

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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5.0 /5.0

179 Client Reviews

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Posted by Eoghann | February 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely amazing team!

I cannot recommend these guys more highly! Truly incredible team! So hard working, so kind, and so attentive! I really couldn’t have completed my 01 process without these guys! They are all very knowledgable, supportive, and professional! 10/10 have already recommended many friends and colleagues!

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2024 | Immigration

Excellent/effortless experience with Katia

Katia is a top notch immigration lawyer who provided legal consultation to my husband for his re-entry to the U.S. (after 6 months away as a green card holder). Katia was very strategic, analytical and compassionate which you don’t get in one lawyer often. She was very patient and came up with an app...roach that helped minimize the potential risks to our situation. She instilled confidence in us with her expertise and knowledge which has helped us cope with the situation effortlessly. We highly recommend Katia!

Posted by Hans | January 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

O1 visa process

The whole process was made really easy with the help from everyone on the team and there app made it really easy to understand everything as well as communicate with them. Would definitely recommend them a million times!

Posted by Farid | January 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend!

I started this journey with a dream and little knowledge on how to approach this! Katia’s team helped me a lot in achieving my O1 Visa. I was really impressed on how detail oriented they are and how much effort they put into my case. Even with a few bumps on the ride, they never ceased to inform ever...ything and to tell me about the best way to approach each step. I highly recommend Katia’s work!

Posted by Allan | January 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney

O-1 VISA GRANTED

First of all I’m super thankful for you guys for helping me with this process. From the very first time I saw your company name from my google search I knew you are the right lawyers for me and somehow I knew I will be in good hands, I wasn’t wrong. You guys are very helpful and deals with your clien...t very well, I never felt intimidated by anything throughout this process because you guys are so good at making me understand every step. I will definitely recommend this company they are worth your time and money.

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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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Jillian LaCroix

Immigration lawyer

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William Forni

Intellectual property lawyer

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Stephanie Messas

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Emily Ayoob

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Regine Heiden

Immigration lawyer

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Aurelie Crystal

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Wildes

Immigration lawyer

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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