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Sylvia Ayass
also known as Sylvia Livits-Ayass
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Licensed in New York for 10 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 15 years
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
LIVITS AYASS PLLC
469 Fashion Ave, Suite 1249, New York, NY, 10018-7605
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Posted by Bruno | February 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional Immigration Legal Services
I had the pleasure of working with Sylvia as my immigration lawyer, and I am thrilled with the outcome. Sylvia's professionalism, expertise, and dedication were evident from the moment I first consulted with her. She took the time to understand my case thoroughly, addressing any concerns I had and pr...
Posted by Patty | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The Best Lawyer
I am so Glad I found Sylvia. I found her here in avvo.com and after reading the great reviews and actually identifying with one of the people that went through something similar I knew I needed to hire her services as Immigration Lawyer. I was a victim of domestic violence and she made me feel very c...
Posted by Sandy | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Sylvia is very helpful!
Sylvia has been very helpful and hands-on for my case. As the first-time applicator for my visa type, I have a lot of confusion at the beginning and have no idea how to start preparing. Sylvia explained all the details and possibilities based on my specific background and constantly proposes differen...
Posted by Donna | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding
Sylvia is a caring, conscientious, and smart lawyer, who is deeply knowledgeable about immigration law, and its community of practitioners. Sylvia adeptly dealt with all of my concerns and issues promptly, and in a deeply human way. I recommend Sylvia as an immigration lawyer enthusiastically and wit...
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration Lawyer
We used Sylvia for our petition for legal residence status in the US and even with all of the questions & concerns along the way working with Sylvia made the process so much more enjoyable. I could not have asked for a better lawyer! I would recommend her to anyone, and plan to hire her again in th...
Sylvia Ayass's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Ms. Ayass is a top-notch immigration attorney. A zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."
"Sylvia is a very responsive, diligent and personable attorney. She really cares about her clients and their needs. She comes from an international background which helps her in her practice. I recommend her for those individuals seeking immigration legal services."
"Sylvia is a great Immigration lawyer and she cares very much about her clients and getting results. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Sylvia and I have worked on a number of cases, all with positive outcomes. Her vast immigration expertise goes beyond merely the law: she has a strong understanding of how the bureaucracies of USCIS, CBP, and State Dept all operate. That kind of experience separates the great from the merely competent. She has demonstrated excellent people skills with clients, which in part comes from her genuine concern for their wellbeing. In sum: her services and assistance are invaluable. I recommend this attorney."
"Sylvia is a great lawyer. She is knowledgable and passionate about Immigration and cares about her clients. I endorse this lawyer!"
"I have worked with Sylvia and she is professional and very knowledgeable, especially when it comes to business and family immigration. Her superb writing and analytical skills, and her extensive legal knowledge and experience have all contributed to her great success in representing both individual and corporate clients. With an uncompromising commitment to excellence, together with a caring nature, clients asked for her by name and recommended her to their friends and family. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Ayass has demonstrated a great deal of knowledge in the area of immigration. She has also been extremely great assistance in any questions that I have posed. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Ayass has been a true asset to our firm because she spends a great deal of time with all her clients in order to provide them with thorough feedback and excellent service. As her employer and colleague, I can attest for her vast knowledge in both family immigration matters and employment immigration matters. She is a true asset."
"Sylvia is a professional and dedicated immigration attorney. Her practice focuses on complex family, business, investment and employment visas. It doesn't matter if you are an international corporation or a small family, she will always treat you with respect and give you the attention you deserve."
"Sylvia regularly handles complicated investment and employment visas. She is intelligent, tenacious and eloquent. On many occasions I have consulted Sylvia on complex removal proceedings and she has proven to be incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I heartily recommend Sylvia and look forward to another brainstorming session with her."
"Sylvia is one attorney who I have found to be very knowledgeable and up-to-date in all aspects of immigration law. She is also very professional, responsive, honest, and her responses to immigration questions are always swift and impeccable. As such, I wholeheartedly recommend Sylvia to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable results possible."
"Sylvia is the best when it comes to working with an immigration attorney on difficult issues. As a former In-House counsel for an International company we worked with her regularly regarding our needs. Highly recommended"
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Associate Attorney, Hedayati Law Group PC
Associations
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)Treasurer
2016 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)Secretary
Sample of Legal Cases
Eb-1
Approved
O-1
Approved
Eb-5
Approved
L-1
Approved
Same-Sex Marriage Adjustment
Approved
Education
2009
Loyola University School of Law, Los Angeles
Doctor of Law (JD)
2006
University of California - Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2006
University of California - Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Tiempo - on ABC 7 New York
Executive Order and Immigration
2017
Annual Conference 2017
Business Immigration 101
2016
EB-5 Case Strategies and Pointers Seminar
EB-5 and Investor Visas
Publications
2017
MTV
DECODED Episode 502
2016
Thomson Reuters
Fate of lawsuit brought by Trump model to be decided this month
2014
La Voz de Honduras
Consejos de Inmigracion
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers