Steve Maggi

Steve Maggi

4.5
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

222 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY

About Steve

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Steve Maggi is an immigration law attorney with a decade of experience. His law firm's motto is "building the bridge to your American dream" because his mission is to help foreign nationals live their dream of living, working, running a business, studying or retiring legally in the U.S. through a variety of visas including employment based visas for skilled workers, professionals and artists, business and visas for the expansion of international businesses into the U.S., investor visas and EB-5

23 years | 500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

SMA Law Firm

222 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY, 10038

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Steve Maggi's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bo | June 18, 2015 | Business

Steve can maximize your chances!

I am the CEO of a Danish company that decided to establish an American office. During the application process I was denied a US VISA twice. I worked with two different immigration lawyers who unsuccessfully tried to help with my issue. In a conversation with the Danish foreign ministry I was advi...sed to talk to Steve Maggi, so he came highly recommended. After telling Steve my story about my VISA problems, he devised a plan for an E2-VISA. In only two months I received my E2-VISA. I am extremely happy that I can help my company grow while creating jobs in the US. If you are considering getting a US VISA, you should definitely talk to Steve. It is hard to get a VISA, but Steve can guide you in the process and maximize your chances!

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Steve Maggi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pablo Velez

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is extremely diligent and an excellent collaborator. I was very happy to co-counsel on a matter with him and will do so again when opportunities present themselves."

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Evans Legros

Immigration lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve Maggi is an amazing immigration lawyer. I first met Steve in 2016 when he presented at an Immigration Law based C.L.E.. His presentation was flawless, and the materials provided were clear and helpful. His knowledge of Non-Immigrant Visa Law is based in his deep understanding of the law and his critical understanding in immigration procedure in general. I have referred matters to his firm, and he has been successful. I highly recommend Steve Maggi, Esq."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steve. He is a highly skilled immigration attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Vasilios Angelos

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve Maggi is an extremely knowledgeable and well-respected attorney in the field of immigration law. He is considered to be a thought leader in business, entreprenuerial and investment-based visas, and teaches courses to other attorneys on the subject, as well as presenting nationally and internationally. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs immigration."

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Moses Apsan

Immigration lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has significant experience in business immigration laws, such as E, L and H visas. Also in immigrant investors visas and consular process."

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Gergana Miteva

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know this lawyer to be an experienced immigration attorney and would recommend him without reservation."

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Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Work Experience

2004 - 2016

Managing Partner, SMA LAW FIRM

2001 - 2003

Associate, Morgan Lewis & Bockius

Associations

2015 - Present

International Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Committee Co-chair, Immigration Committee

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2001

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

Spanish

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