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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179 Client Reviews

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Posted by Seth | December 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A really wonderful experience

Going through a green card process with your spouse is rough. The paperwork is labyrinthine, and the workload really can’t be understated. I’ve even spoke with others who’ve gone through it who told me they felt like the process was even subtly designed to damage their relationship. But this is all ...to say that we had a really great time, all things considered, and that this is totally due to having such a wonderful lawyer. Katia really knew the process inside and out, and was such a wonderful guide. She’s a very warm person to be around and a lot of fun to hang out with, which may not seem to be important qualities for a legal representative...but I can assure you, They Are. She was a shining beacon through treacherous terrain. We are so grateful for her work with us, and now my wife and I can go to Tahiti!

Posted by Rob | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Katia is the best!

We used Katia for my wife's immigration case. She was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and totally put us at ease in what can be a very stressful process. Katia has an eye for detail and she triple checked everything. This is all important when submitting hundreds of pages of documents. I can't say enough... good things and would recommend her to anyone looking for an absolute pro immigration lawyer.

Posted by David | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

MVP of all Immigration Lawyers

I am so lucky I met Katia and decided to work with her Law office when I started my immigration process. We went through different challenges and step by step, she provided lean confidence, excellent expertise and most importantly, a high level of care through the entire process. Katia is not a simpl...e lawyer, but a great person who will take your case to a personal level. Kind of if your best friend was an amazing immigration lawyer. Don't think twice.

Posted by Tony | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing Service

Katia helped my wife get her green card and we were very pleased with the level of service we received. Katia was very communicative during the whole process and helped us navigate everything with ease. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need!

Posted by Sebastien | May 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended

My husband and I worked with Katia to successfully obtain the green card after we got married. A friend had recommended her to us and I am glad we used her services. She helped us to smoothly navigate the long and complex process and ensured we got there with as little stress as could be. She is prof...essional, knowledgeable, organized and also very friendly. She took us through the initial filing very efficiently, managed the extension of the temporary employment authorization and helped us with preparing for the final in-person interview (which she attended with us). She was key in making sure we always had a clear view of where we stood in the process with USCIS and what to be prepared for. She was always available and quick to answer any questions or issues that popped up, and she was overall very supportive. We could not have done this without her help. She is a great immigration lawyer and a great person, I could not recommend her more!

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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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