Peter Torben Jensen

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Peter Torben Jensen

also known as Peter T. Jensen, Esq

4.9
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 36 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business

110 E. 59th Street, 23rd Floor, New York, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Peter

Biography

Columbia Law graduate with 35+ years of U.S. immigration experience, admitted in New York since 1990. From EB-1A and NIW to H-1B, L-1, O-1, and EB-5, I guide individuals, families, and companies — including Fortune 500s — with the business insight each case demands. Rated 4.9 across 143 reviews.

For employers and investors, immigration is a business decision. With 35+ years advising companies from startups to the Fortune 500 — and real experience in corporate law, insurance, and trade — I handle H-1B, L-1, EB-1C, PERM, and EB-5 as strategy, not paperwork. Columbia Law; NY since 1990.

35+ years guiding individuals and families through U.S. immigration — EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1, H-1B, family green cards, and more. A Columbia Law graduate admitted in New York since 1990, I speak Mandarin, Japanese, and Spanish, so nothing is lost in translation. Rated 4.9 across 143 reviews.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

75%
Business 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Peter T. Jensen, Esq.

110 E. 59th Street, 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10022

Peter Torben Jensen's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

148 Client Reviews

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Posted by Moritz | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Best immigration law firm in NYC

The Jensen Law Firm PLLC was recommended by other attorneys/friends with a foreign background. Peter Jensen, Laurie, and the entire team were preparing my business visa and employment based green card - both successfully. Peter explained the entire process, led me from step to step, and was always a...vailable when I had questions. Being an attorney myself I can add that Peter and his team were always paying attention to my individual case and any relevant details. Before going with the Jensen Law Firm, I compared several NY law firms specializing in immigration law and I had the intention to go for nothing less than the best one. I never regret my decision and am very happy that the expertise, including the broad professional experience of Peter and his team, made this a very smooth experience for me. Even though quality and not the price was my predominant criteria, I can also say that the law firm's price structure was more than reasonable. I can recommend the services of the Jensen Law Firm to everybody in need of excellent immigration law services. Thanks!

Posted by Daniel | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

I recommend Jensen and Jensen

I sincerely recommend Jensen and Jensen to anyone who is looking for some reliable law service on work permit or immigration. The people work here are all very professional and nice. Its office is very organized and in a good taste, so are its staff. I had a short meeting with Peter at my first visit...ing, and then all of the rest were followed up by his client manager Erin. Erin is very responsible and good at her professional field. She always gave excellent answers to all of my questions, and the way she explaining the issues are always compact and logic. I recommend this agent not just because through their service I got the result I expected, but more important are their honest attitude, good manner, responsibility, and of course, their expertise.

Posted by Ellen | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

O-1 case was a breeze

I was a recent graduate who didn't think I have what it takes to get an O-1 visa approved, but Peter made it happen. After a consultation, I decided to work Peter due to his honest advice and opinion he gave me about the case. Yumi was my client manager and she was excellent in keeping Peter and I in... touch and making sure the case progress in a timely manner. I always panicked and emailed her about a lot of things but she was always on top of it and gave me quick response, which helped put my mind at ease. The process was much less stressful than I anticipated. Peter & his team did so much work for this case. When I talked to other people applying for O-1 about services they received from their attorneys, I felt I got every bit of my money worth, and more. It is unbelievable that I got approved for 3 years of O1-Visa and it's all thanks to Jensen&Jensen! I will definitely recommend them in a heartbeat and will undoubtedly work with them again in the future when I need help with visas or other immigration issues.

Posted by Nathan | May 08, 2015

Big Team, Honesty and Understand the case very well!!!

He's very honest in his case. Giving all that fact that you need to know on your case. Make it easy for you to understand and know what you have to prepare for without facing problem. Big team follow up on your case. My case is step by step, very details the document (For my own good) and avoiding al...l risk. I got my Green Card only in a week! He's worth it!!!

Posted by L Smith | April 09, 2015

Best Immigration Law Team - H1B/Difficult PERM EB2 case

I had a previous PERM case that went into audit/appeals for 5 years and my former lawyer really made a mess of things saying I just have to wait. I thought there was no hope until a friend in a similar situation recommended Peter Jensen. His excellent team of lawyers outlined a solution on the first ...consultation, took on my case and did exactly what they said they would do. Laurie Gu was excellent in explaining the whole procedure and keeping on top of everything, she was a sweetheart and really helped to lessen my stress during the whole thing. Erin handled the H1b portion well too. The whole team was attentive and my difficult PERM EB2 case (I had experience but no advanced degree) was approved and I got my green card in no time without a hitch. Do not hesitate to give them a call, I am glad I did. Laurie you are the best!

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, Peter T. Jensen, Esq.

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Member

United States Court of International Trade

Member

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

O-1B for a Technical Designer

Approval for 3 years

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Education

2012

Beijing University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1989

Columbia University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Columbia College (Columbia, SC)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

U.S. Investment Immigration

Investment in U.S. Real Estate Immigration

2012

Thai Artists Alliance Talks with Lawyer Peter Jensen

Thai Artist and O-1 Visa Applications

Languages

English

Mandarin

Japanese

Spanish

Activity

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