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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5.0 /5.0

177 Client Reviews

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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

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Good Job Guys !!!

Katia and her team were fantastic, super professional, patient, truly experienced and prepared for all my doubts and questions! they helped me in my visa 01 application for USA !! highly recommended !!!

Posted by Facundo | November 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

the legendary visa tattoo girls

During my time in the United States I heard a lot about them, that they were the best in their field (visas for tattoo artists) without hesitation I trusted that we would manage to obtain it (O1 visa). everything is very professional and using an app to expedite contact with them helped a lot The o...nly thing that would be good for them to change is to incorporate someone who speaks English/Spanish since they have many Latino clients and they would feel more comfortable when it comes to clarifying some questions. Thanks for everything guys

Posted by Bobby | June 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card Alchemist

I moved to the states on a B1 visa (with my american wife) and wanted to immediately apply for a spousal green card. The US immigration system is headspinningly over complex and difficult anyway, but add into the mix the fact we were deep into a Trump administration and had just entered a global pand...emic and lockdown and it was tough to know which way was up. Katia was a lifeline. She brought order to the chaos and managed my expectations, and frequent panics, with a calm and professional authority. By the time I got to my interview, our file was in such great shape and I was so well prepared it was a slam dunk (and I don't have the easiest case or cleanest track record with the US). Green Card was turned around in 9 months total. 100% recommend for all matters immigration - its an area you really want to make sure you have top quality advice.

Posted by Louise | January 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend

Katia helped me secured both my E2 visa and my green card and has made both applications a smooth and clear process. She is always available for any questions that you may have and she’s very soothing in her approach when these applications can sometimes be stressful. I have always felt confident and... trusted her right away. I have had representation in the best where I have felt that the attorneys were just in it for the money, Katia cares about her clients and it shows in her approach. I would highly recommend hiring her!

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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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