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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Business

Posted by Raphael Rodriguez Sierra | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Outsanding Immigration Lawyer

Dear Katia, Thank you for your good preparation. I appreciated that you followed up with a briefing and a simulation. As discussed, the following are some of the questions I have been asked: - Is it an existing Company? - When was it formed? - Why are you qualified? - Do you have employees? - ...Do you have proof of your AUM? - How did you invest? - How much of your investment was already spent? - How many investors do you have? At the end of the interview, the officer told me that my visa had been accepted and wished me luck with my business. My advice to future visa seekers: hire a good lawyer, do your homework thoroughly and go to the interview with a mindset of explaining your business to the officer. Then, be confident, prepared and explain it to the point. Best regards, Raphael

Posted by Benjamin | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business

Dedicated, highly involved and skilled lawyer. Katia is the best!

Katia is probably the best lawyer I had the chance to work with. I got almost 5 different visas (with different types), she always has been on top of everything, providing outstanding results. Her last achievement as my lawyer was to get me and my business partner an E-2 treaty investor visa for a te...ch startup, which was complex to file. That hasn't been a problem for her. She led the project and succeed as always. I'm already referring her to all my friends for H1b, O-1, L which she also handle perfectly, and figured I should do it here too. Thanks again Katia!

Posted by Michele | October 16, 2013 | Business

Outstanding Immigration Lawyer

Katia is, by far, the most reliable, responsible, trustworthy, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly lawyer I have ever met! As a Finance and Administration Manager who has been managing the US operations of a Multinational company headquartered internationally for the past 7 years, I have had to... deal with multiple lawyers for immigration, corporate and legal matters. Katia is, by far, the best lawyer I have ever done business with. I would not only recommend her services to my business partners, but also to personal friends and family members who are dear to my heart. This should speak to how much esteem I hold for Katia. If you are more comfortable to express yourself in French, Katia will also be able to cater to your needs in your mother tongue. In a nutshell, I can sincerely say that Katia exceeded by expectations and is far beyond the rest. She gets all 5 stars and more from me.

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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

Immigration lawyer

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Aurelie Crystal

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Wildes

Immigration lawyer

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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