Michael Jonathan Goldstein

Michael Jonathan Goldstein

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

80 Maiden Lane, Suite 1008, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Goldstein and Cheung LLP

80 Maiden Lane, Suite 1008, New York, NY, 10038

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Michael Jonathan Goldstein's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hayley | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael is the best!

Michael is really wonderful! He's kind and smart and extremely helpful and generous. He was upfront about the weaknesses in my case but we worked hard to overcome them and it paid off!!! You're lucky to have this guy as your lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2014

Michael gets the job done!

I hired Michael for my O1 Visa petition. I was unaware of the process or what was necessary of me, and Michael guided me through the entire process to keep me at ease. He pushed me to bring forth my strongest materials and never settled for anything less. Once my materials were in his hands Michael... kept me up to date on what he was accomplishing, when my application was sent in, and called me immediately when he received the response.

Posted by Ha-yeon | April 13, 2014

Michael was the best

At first, I tried to file my own application for permanent residency, but I felt like my life was in shambles every step of the way. After the second letter from the government, I decided that it was time to go to a lawyer. I talked to Michael, and I felt like a big weight had been lifted off my shou...lders. He asked me to provide some necessary documents, and within 4-5 months, I had my interview, after which I received my temporary greencard on the spot. Now I have my new greencard. I'm not sure how other lawyers are, but Mr. Goldstein was so friendly and relatable. He put me and my husband completely at ease. Not only is he good at his job, but he's also nice and always available to answer questions. He's the best!

Posted by Nadia | April 4, 2014

Best attorney for O-1 visa

I'm a film director from Moscow, Russia, doing cinematography work in NYC. Mr. Goldstein was recommended to me by my classmate, a VFX artist from Germany. Mr. Goldstein helped me to get an O-1 visa for 3 years so I can continue working in the US. I couldn't be happier in choosing this attorney: he he...lped to build a perfectly organized petition, worked fast due to my time limits, and was always in touch even though I had to spend a few months back home. We got my visa approval in 3 weeks after submitting the documents, and after that I had to have the interview in Moscow consulate. I had some questions regarding my application, and although attorney's job was done, Michael kept helping me in answering the questions. I sincerely recommend Mr. Goldstein as an attorney for visa/ immigration cases.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2014

Lawyer with a heart

I came to New York as a 27 year old producer and documentary filmmaker, born in Iran and raised in Amsterdam. My life long goal has been to live and work in New York. With that objective in mind I contacted the firm of Eugene Goldstein. I had a great experience working with Michael Goldstein and E...ugene Goldstein. Michael appreciated my attention and worked patiently with me. He explained the entire process and never misled me with false expectations. As I assembled my material for my application, he constantly provided me with feedback, which allowed me to prepare the optimum packet. If not for Michael, I would not have gotten my status approved and I anticipate to have positive results applying for future applications and dealing with legal issues though Michael Goldstein and the amazing team at the office of Eugene Goldstein and his associates. I owe him much gratitude.

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Shawn Meade

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Other

"Michael is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. He is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend him."

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Debbi Klopman

Immigration lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a very dedicated and careful lawyer who is dedicated to his clients' best interests. He is keenly aware that he is dealing wtih each client's future and is tenacious in achieving the right result. I endorse him!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Goldstein and Cheung LLP

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Eugene Goldstein and Associates

Associations

2015 - Present

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Trainer Corps

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

New England Law Boston

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Washington University in St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

NAFSA Region X - 2015 Regional Conference

Best Practices for Handling the Dreaded OPT RFE

2015

NAFSA Region X - 2015 NY/NJ Downstate Conference

Immigration Hot Topics Roundtable: Institution Internal Policies

2015

Immigration Workshop - St. John's University Life After Student Status (H-1B and green cards)

2015

Immigration Workshop - Pratt Institute

Life After Student Status (H-1B, O-1, and green cards)

2015

Immigration Workshop - Gemological Institute of America

Life After Student Status (M-1)

2015

Immigration Workshop - Baruch College (CUNY)

International Student Entrepreneurs

2015

Immigration Workshop - Art Students League of New York

Life After Student Status (O-1)

2015

Immigration Q&A - Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute

Q&A the O-1 Visa

2014

NAFSA Region X - 2014 NY/NJ Donwstate Conference

Best Practices To Prepare Your Students Against Scams and Fraud

2013

NAFSA Region X - Regional Conference

Cap-Gap Considerations

2013

NAFSA Region X - 2013 NY/NJ Downstate Conference

Stop Me If You've Heard This Before: An Immigration Reform Bill? What's in it? What's Not?

2012

NAFSA Region X - 2012 Regional Conference

Just a Quick Question: The DSO and The DREAMer Call the Lawyer

2012

NAFSA Region X - 2012 NY/NJ Downstate Conference

The Year in Review 2011-2012

2011

NAFSA Region X - 2011 NJ/NY Downstate Meeting

This is the Year That was, and Will be??

Publications

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Disaster Ready: Minimizing Interruptions

2012

Bender's Immigration Bulletin USCIS transformation? -- "Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Are Condemned to Repeat It"

2012

New York County Lawyer Generations of Lawyers: Family Law Takes on a New Meaning

Languages

English

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