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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 Nadia | June 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Incredibly Thankful for Katia's Persistence and Guidance
Katia Teirstein is an incredible advocate and a true professional. From day one, she was genuinely invested in my case and made me feel supported throughout the entire O-1 visa process. Even when things got complicated and we hit a few rough patches, Katia remained calm, focused, and determined, neve...
Posted by Laura | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
She is the right one!
If you are an extraordinary Tattoo Artist willing to come to work in the US, and need to get a working VISA for it. Then Katia and her great team will make that real! They can make what others simply can not, they have the resources, the knowledge and the experience from many of their previous Tatto...
Posted by Ellie | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend!
Katia and her team are fantastic - support and guidance given throughout the whole experience, very knowledgable and proactive!
Posted by Alina | May 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent work
Super recommended. Katia and her team are very professional, they help you in every step of the entire process with any doubt you can have. I will definitely recommend their services.
Posted by Nikita | April 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
A great lawyer!
Excellent feedback, efficiency, provides information in a clear and accessible way. I was very satisfied. I will be glad to work again.
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