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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178 Client Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 26 reviews | General Knowledge

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 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 Robynne | August 21, 2014 | Immigration

E2 Visa Application For International Start Up Business in Digital PR Sector

Katia was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful in all areas while we were applying for the E2 visa. She was reassuring and realistic with how our case would be processed and handled. We met to discuss what needed to be done, what was needed and a few times thereafter to finalize submitting al...l the paper work. She was always available and we managed very well with remote communication via phone, email and skype. She was hugely supporting of the company application for the E2 status as well as myself, the individual personally affected by the process. I would thoroughly recommend Katia! She knows what the various options are should one not be applicable and what the best visa is to go for.

Posted by Benjamin | August 12, 2014 | Immigration

Great and implicated lawyer

She has been in charge of my H1b. She did everything she can to prepare the best application possible even with my late notice. She's accessible, smart and reliable, I would not hesitate to work with her again.

Posted by Adrian | September 27, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer, speaks french

Katia Leiselsen is excellent. My wife and I had the opportunity to work with her on an immigration case. Katia is very professional and knew her way around every little aspect of our application. She will go the extra mile to make sure everything goes smoothly. We came very prepared for the intervi...ew and even the immigration officer appreciated having all the application files and documents at hand. Bottom line, I don't think it would have gone that well if it weren't for her presence and hard work since the beginning. Thats why I definitely recommend Katia Leiselsen and would work again with her if I had the chance.

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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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