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 Sylvia | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card Application Success

Katia successfully guided me through my green card application, with total professionalism. Her generosity of time and advice during the consultation process was invaluable. Her responsiveness and legal expertise meant we were fully prepared and organized for what could have been a daunting experienc...e with a less proficient and dedicated lawyer. Her commitment to delivering exceptional and friendly service to her clients is commendable and I have absolutely no reservations in highly recommending her services.

Posted by Charles & Lw | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Visa E2 application for a restaurant

Katia is an outstanding immigration lawyer !! Before choosing to work with her, we met several other lawyers but she was by far the best. During the first interview, everything was clear, we felt that the E2 process with her would be "easy" if we follow all the milestones she set up with us. We also... really appreciated the fact that even if we we were young (25 and 26), she considered our application with a lof of respect and took us very seriously. You can tell that Katia loves her work and is very efficient. In less than 6 months, we built a strong case for the embassy and we got our visa without any problem. We highly recommend you to hire her ! A great professional and an amazing person.

Posted by MOKHTAR | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Accompaniment of our lawyer throughout the process of our visa acquisition.

The development of my activities requiring a basis for work in the USA; via friends and partners, I was put in connection with Katia J. Leiselsen, for being advised in my visa process. From the first interview, the framework was installed, very professional; with a discreet and sustained attention t...o personal asoects who would build the folder. All practical questions have been. raised during this interview and a clearly line defined. During this unique meeting, I realized that she had charted the path and that all her work would include audits, clarification and in particular the communication of information which could strengthen the folder.. Monitoring supported, advised and very human approach throughout the process, with finding active solutions to aspects specific of our family file. A watchword: objectivity and perspective of data implementation.. All in an atmosphere of perfect relaxation. I perceived her psychological aspects exoerience, she knew to decode them, for the closest being of the person, beyond his record.. After the Exchange, the rest is done by email and Skype. Result: obtaining the visas at the Embassy was a pure formality. All scored. This being done, our lawyer continues to follow us in our facilities and our record. Master thank you! Mokhtar

Posted by Fernanda | June 15, 2015 | Immigration

Green card process

My husband and I went through the spouse-sponsored green card process, and a friend of us recommended her. The best choice we could have made! For any questions and anything she was super responsive and knowledgeable. So we really knew what we needed and what we were signing for! And the best thing i...s her fast efficient way to treat our case, in 4 months I had my green card, and it just got a bit delayed because my husband and I did not have all the documentation ready! I totally recommend Katia. It was a very smooth process. And soon I am heading to her again for a new one ;) Thank you Katia!

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

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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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