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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177 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tolga | August 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

So Professional, Helpful and Confident

Katia and her team are very attentive, extremely professional, and they assisted with everything. They answer all our questions. They provide a great sense of trust and evoke a relaxing feeling. Visa process is a really stressful but it went really smooth thanks to Katia and her team. The team member...s, especially Annie and Jasmine, showed extraordinary care. Thanks to them, I had no worries whatsoever, and my visa application was successfully approved.

Posted by DavideSet | July 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

People who help to make your dream come true

After being contacted from a tattoo shop and have known that I needed a specific work visa, I looking for someone who could have helped me and I found the crew of Tattoo Visa, thank’s with friends reviews and my sixth sense.. everything was perfect since day one when I first sent an email to know abo...ut their work and more when we had our first video call.. I immediately trusted Katia and all the girls, they really work hard and they’re absolutely accurate.. it takes long time but it definitely worths it, if I could come back I’d do again the same Thank u Katia, thank u everyone!

Posted by Alex | July 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent experience

What can I say. Katia and her amazing team made this whole odyssey of obtaining a O1 visa a complete breeze. I am not great with anything paperwork related but with their ever available guidance this process went by very swiftly. They were patient with me and my many queries, answering them seemingly... straight away no matter the time of day. Highly recommend their services!

Posted by Jean | June 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Tattoo Visa

Undoubtedly, the best team in processing visas for artists! 100% recommended!

Posted by Thieres | May 16, 2023 | Immigration

Visa thieres paim

Contratei a advogada Katia para fazer o processo do meu visto O-1 e recebi toda atenção de Katia e sua equipe, meu visto foi concluído com sucesso e eu gostei bastante do sistema e preparação para todo o processo, eu recomendo a qualquer pessoa contratar o serviço de Katia.

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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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Jillian LaCroix

Immigration lawyer

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William Forni

Intellectual property lawyer

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Stephanie Messas

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Emily Ayoob

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Regine Heiden

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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

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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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