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Attorney Sylvia M. Montan possesses over 19 years of experience practicing in the area of U.S. immigration law, managing immigration matters for Fortune 500 corporate clients, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. She is admitted to New York, New Jersey (inactive) and U.S. Supreme Court.
Clients include major companies and individuals in various fields including investment banking and financial services, legal, information technology, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, aerospace, health and education.
Experience and Expertise includes:
• Nonimmigrant work visas - Investors/Traders (E), Trainees (J-1 and H-3), Professional Workers (H-1), Intra-company Transfers (L-1), Extraordinary Ability (O-1), NAFTA (TN);
• Immigrant work visas (Green Cards) - Labor Certifications (PERM), Multinational Managers/Executives, Extraordinary Ability, Schedule A workers (Nurses),
• Counseling on consular visa processing and applications for adjustment of status
• Responding to government challenges including USCIS Requests for Evidence and DOL Notices of Findings, Audit Notices and Intent to Deny correspondence, and file Motions to Re-Open, J-1 Waivers
• Counseling human resources personnel on developing policies regarding sponsorship for temporary visas and permanent residence
• Conducting orientation seminars for clients and prepare and distribute applicable literature covering various topics including work visas, permanent residence, I-9 compliance
• Counseling on preservation of permanent residence and naturalization
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Acquired: 1995
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York, NY, 10111
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Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2010 | Immigration
Outstanding work!
I recently retained Ms. Montan to assist me in my application for US Naturalization/Citizenship. The case had some complications as I had spent a considerable amount of time outside of the U.S. She carefully reviewed my eligibility, advised on strategy and when appropriate, proceeded to timely file...
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2009 | Immigration
Outstanding work, Excellent Attorney, Highly Recommended
Our company recently retained Ms. Montan at the recommendation of a colleague and former client of hers. She successfully processed work visas for two of our professional workers via the E-2 visa. Ms. Montan was honest and direct about our options. She explained processing and timelines in detail...
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2009 | Immigration
SUPERB!!!!!
I wholeheartedly recommend Lawyer Montan. I first worked with Ms. Montan when I changed employers and she handled my H-1B Visa. I had already had 5 years in H-1B status and she handled not only the the transfer but she recaptured unused H-1B time so that my status could be extended 18 months. Once my...
Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2009 | Immigration
Satisfied Client
Attorney Montan assisted my mother in law with the handling of her Residency application after the case had been mishandled by the American Embassy. Thanks to her, the case was resolved promptly (in less than 6 months) and Ms. Montan handled each of our inquiries with the highest degree of profession...
"Sylvia is one of the best immigration attorneys in NYC! And she is current with the law, diligent and represents her clients zealously. She is highly ethical, hardworking and you will always get a favorable result from her hard efforts and extensive knowledge. I endorse her wholeheartedly!"
"Sylvia and I were colleagues at the same firm for almost 8 years. She is attentive, kind, and scrupulously ethical."
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2015
New York Metro Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
2016 Best Lawyers - New York City, Best Lawyers in America
2014
New York Metro Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Alumni Profile - Interview, Syracuse Manuscript -Alumni Newsletter
1994
Journal of International Law and Commerce Award, Syracuse University College of Law
1994
L.F.E. Goldie Memorial Award, Syracuse University
1994
Journal of International Law and Commerce Symposium Editor, Syracuse University
2009 - Present
Managing Partner/President, Law Office of Sylvia M. Montan, PLLC
2007 - 2008
Senior Associate, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, L.L.P.
1999 - 2007
Senior Associate, Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.
1995 - 1999
Associate, Law Offices of Joseph A. Sena, Jr.
2015 - Present
NYS Bar AssociationMember, Committee on Immigration Representation
2015 - Present
AILA NY ChapterChair, Business Track, AILA NY Annual Conference,
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (NY chapter)Member, AILA/NY District Director Liaison Committee
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)Co-Chair, Social Committee
2000 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
United States Supreme Court Bar (Admitted 4/1999)Member
Member
2014 - 2014
AILA NY Chapter/CUNY Citizenship Now DayPro Bono
2012 - 2012
AILA NY/CUNY Citizenship Now DayPro Bono
2012 - 2012
NYC Bar Association, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) ClinicPro Bono
2006 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)Member, Corporate Practice Committee
1994
Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
European Legal Studies, Paris, France
2015
2014
How to Rise to the Bench: State and Federal
2012
Emerging Issues in Immigration Law
2012
Consular Processing of Immigrant Visas
2012
Issues with NIV and IV Consular Processing
2010
Day Coordinator-Family Track II
2008
Business Visas 101
2007
Business Visas 101
2013
2012
2012
Spanish
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