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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
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Katia Teirstein PLLC
575 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, 10017
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Showing 31 - 35 of 66 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Josh | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Fantastic team
I hired Katia and her team for my 0-1 visa and they were fantastic throughout the whole process. Always been told a good lawyer is worth their weight in gold, well Katia and her team are worth their weight in diamonds. Been a pleasure working with them and can’t praise them enough. Thank you again.
Posted by Davide | April 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best for Visa!
the best ever! they helped me from the beginning to the end of this journey to get this visa! they were very kind and attentive to everything! always available and quick to solve any little doubt I had. I highly recommend these attorneys for any job! truly formidable
Posted by Andres | March 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent lawyer
She’s an amazing lawyer, really dedicated to her work, it was really helpful to have it on my visa process
Posted by Igor | February 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Katja and her excellent crew
Katja for first help me a lot. I recommended her for every artist who ask me about my visa. All papperworks and documents what i need they make on time and all info what i ask from Katja she answer me on time. I will recomended her for everybody who need help to get us visa specialy for tattoo artist...
Posted by Etienne | January 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
great service and very great help, impressive
she preapared all my files and all my background and prepared them into ordinary files so they can help me can my green visa
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