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

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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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5.0 /5.0

180 Client Reviews

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Showing 31 - 35 of 50 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Geraldo | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent professional

Katia is an incredibly attentive and thorough attorney. Her knowledge of the immigration law is excellent. She helped me with my green card process and everything went smooth. I strongly recommend her for any immigration related needs.

Posted by Pauline | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Professional and helpful

Katia is a great professional to work. She is both very knowledgeable and approachable. Sometimes immigration law can be really tricky and intricate. Katia makes it simple and clear. She took great care of our E2 visa renewal process and was very helpful all along the way. She helped both my husband ...who is the main holder of the visa and myself as a dependent. She set up meetings with both us to let us know how the interview was going to happen. I would highly recommend Katia for your immigration lawyer needs. She professional, reliable, kind and she really has her clients' best interest in mind, always.

Posted by François | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

E-2 obtained

After a horrible experience with a previous immigration lawyer, Katia came to the rescue. Katia was extremely knowledgeable, professional, personable, and most importantly efficient. Thanks to her, both my business partner and I obtained an E-2 visa. I cannot recommend Katia enough for your immigrati...on matters.

Posted by Emer | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

O1B Visa Success

I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer to help me through the stressful process of applying for a O1b visa! Katia was unbelievably professional, knowledgable and dedicated. I applied for a Visa O1B as I am a working fashion designer so my case was somewhat specific. I did extensive research and ...set up many appointments with other recommended lawyers but from our initial conversation I knew immediately that Katia was the best for me. She was forever reliable, always on hand to answer my questions (and fears). She was extremely thorough with all elements of my case, patient and explained each detail of the process to perfection! Katia made what could be a nightmare, a pleasurable experience and I could not recommend her enough. I champion her practise to all my fashion peers looking to further their career in the US. I will continue to hire Katia as there is no one else I trust more with all my visa related queries!

Posted by Emily | March 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Immigration Lawyer - I would never work with anyone else

Katia has worked with me since 2013 on multiple immigration visas including the B1, O1 and most recently for my Green Card. I have had 100% visa approval for all applications submitted with her office. With myself being a travelling working artist, I have never presented Katia with a simple case bu...t she has never been phased by the irregularity of my situations, in fact quite the opposite. Katia is highly organised, very responsive, incredibly well versed in the language of immigration visas, meticulous, confident and straightforward. I always knew where I stood in the process and what my reality was. I always felt like she was standing with strength beside me which I am so grateful for. Katia always took the extra time to ensure I was fully prepared both with my paperwork and mentally which enabled me to always walk into the various interviews with clarity and confidence. Since my marriage to a US citizen who is also an artist and subsequent application for a Green Card, she has continued to work with us with diligence and always extended the same preparatory support to my husband and our families as we went through the process. Katia made the visa processes seem much less scary, very attainable and we really enjoyed our meetings with her! She is a really positive and superb person, I would and do recommend her without hesitation at every opportunity I get! Thank you!!

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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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