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Katia Jamaica Teirstein
also known as Katia Jamaica Leiselsen
About Katia
Biography
Originally from Seattle, Katia is a New York State licensed attorney. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) and she has been named a “Super Lawyer” for many years in the practice area of Immigration.
In her free time, she enjoys long-distance running, snowboarding, and watching the New York Yankees. She is fluent in French.
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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
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Location
Law Office of Katia Teirstein PLLC
575 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, 10017
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Posted by Kristina | December 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent work!
With Katia I got my O-1 visa as a tattoo artist. Whole cooperation was easy and friendly. Initially, I was worried that I can’t be able to do everything on my own with paper work, but the explanations and support from Katia’s office all the way were detailed and accessible. At every stage, I felt t...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2023 | Immigration
Aprobación de visa
Muy agradecido por los servicios de la abogada quien me ayudo mucho en la aprobación de mi visa 0-1 ,me siento muy satisfecho por todo el proceso ,fue rápido y siempre me guiaron de la major manera .
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
O-1 Visa
Katia and her team were very professional and efficient ! I highly recommend their service !
Posted by Anna | December 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
0-1 and 0-2 USA Visas
I would like to say a big thank you to the whole team at Tattoo Visas. What they have done for myself and my husband has been nothing but amazing, nothing was to hard for them and they had answers to any question we asked and that was also at any time of the day and night. The team is extremely...
Posted by Ivan | November 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
A great experience.
I had a very good time with Katia and her work team in general, they are very attentive, friendly and everything went perfect. I definitely recommend them.
Katia Jamaica Teirstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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
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 AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
E-2 Change of Status
Approved
family-based green card
Approved
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I resubmit the same N400 application with the markings on the bottom after USCIS rejected it for incorrect fee?
06 Jul 2017
Q&A
Do I qualify for EB1A?
07 Jul 2017
Q&A
Will I lose my immigration status if I leave my husband and his house? Do I still have a right on some money in case if divorce
08 Jul 2017