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CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD WINNER 7 YEARS IN A ROW thanks to high success rate and affordability. Jessica Hargis is an experienced NYC Immigration Attorney handling every aspect of Immigration & Nationality Law. This attorney DOES NOT pay AVVO for advertising. Instead, dozens of reviews by happy clients are testament to the quality of her services, including: employment visas and green cards, all family visas and green cards [especially spouse and fiance cases, divorce-immigration matters, and removal of conditions], citizenship, extraordinary ability visas and green cards, training and student visas, professional work visas, physician visas and waivers, investor visas, and DACA; all including successful approvals through USCIS and US Consulates world-wide even after failure by other immigration attorneys.
For more information, our site is www.HargisLawFirm.com
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2007 | 03/02/2022 |
Legal answers | 152 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2019 |
Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
EB-5 Verified | EB-5 Investors Magazine | 2015 |
EB-5 Verified | EB5Investors.com | 2014 |
Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Top Contributor Award | AVVO | 2014 |
EB-5 Verified | EB5Investors.com | 2013 |
EB-5 Verified | EB5Investors.com | 2012 |
Honors Society Member | Seton Hall University School of Law | 2006 |
International Rounds | Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court | 2005 |
Best Oral Advocate - Moot Court | Seton Hall University School of Law | 2004 |
Presidential Scholarship | Seton Hall University School of Law | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner / Immigration Attorney | Hargis Law Firm PLLC | 2014 - Present |
Senior Immigration Attorney | Immigration Law Group PLLC | 2006 - 2013 |
Legal Clinic Participant | Seton Hall University School of Law Center for Social Justice | 2005 - 2006 |
Law Clerk | Avirom & Associates LLP | 2005 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Immigration Equality | Attorney Referral List for LGBQ+ Cases | 2013 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
EB5 Investors Magazine | EB-5 Verified | 2012 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter) | Member | 2010 - Present |
Brooklyn Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Kings County Criminal Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
New York Appellate Division - 2nd Department | Admitted Attorney | 2007 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | LGBT Committee Member | 2015 - 2019 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Media / Advocacy Committee Member | 2014 - 2017 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Citizenship Committee Member | 2012 - 2013 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Department of Labor Committee Member | 2012 - 2013 |
Seton Hall University School of Law's Center for Social Justice | Clinic Participant | 2005 - 2006 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Hargis Law Firm Official Blog | Is the New Two-Tier Visa Bulletin Making Your Head Spin? Let's Make It Simple... | 2015 |
Hargis Law Firm Official Blog | What is Happening to the STEM Extension? | 2015 |
Hargis Law Firm Official Blog | Dissecting Rubio's Comments on Immigration Reform | 2015 |
Hargis Law Firm Official Blog | DHS Plans to Expand I-601A Provisional Waivers | 2015 |
Hargis Law Firm Official Blog | Recall of 3-year DACA Work Permits (Infographic) | 2015 |
Hargis Law Firm Official Blog | Employment Authorization for Spouses of H-1B Holders (H-4 dependents) | 2015 |
Hargis Law Firm Official Blog | Time to get those H-1B's ready! The 2015 Fiscal Year H-1B Cap Season has begun. | 2015 |
Hargis Law Firm Official Blog | How Can I Apply for New Deferred Action? [BEWARE OF SCAMS!!!] | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seton Hall University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Vassar College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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AILA CLE MEETING | Ask the Experts Panelist | 2015 |
Annual Staff Training | Employment and Family Visas Overview | 2013 |
Annual Staff Training | EB-5 Overview | 2013 |
Annual Staff Training | EB-5 Overview | 2012 |
AILA CLE MEETING | Ask the Experts Panelist | 2012 |
Annual Staff Training | Employment and Family Visas Overview | 2011 |
Annual Staff Training | Employment and Family Visas Overview | 2010 |
Annual Staff Training | Employment and Family Visas Overview | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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O-1 and EB1-1 Extraordinary Ability | Approved |
Family-based Filings | Approved |
E1/E2 Investor Visas & EB-5 Greencards | Approved |
Employment-based Visas and Greencards | Approved |
Same Sex Marriage Greencards & Visas | Approved |
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Biju Koshy, Immigration Attorney on Apr 19, 2018
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It's no wonder why she's a perennial Client's Choice Attorney. Jessica is highly knowledgable about any immigration matter you can think of. She is extremely competent in fielding all types of immigration applications and stays well versed in changes in the law. I highly recommend this attorney.
Elena Denevich, Immigration Attorney on Nov 7, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Biju Koshy, Immigration Attorney on Apr 19, 2018
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It's no wonder why she's a perennial Client's Choice Attorney. Jessica is highly knowledgable about any immigration matter you can think of. She is extremely competent in fielding all types of immigration applications and stays well versed in changes in the law. I highly recommend this attorney.
Elena Denevich, Immigration Attorney on Nov 7, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Molly Full, Unknown Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 10, 2017
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Ms. Hargis's number one priority is to protect her clients' best interests and to provide highly knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive representation on their behalf. A highly recommended immigration lawyer.
Charles Farrell, Immigration Attorney on Apr 5, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Jessica provides a valuable service on Avvo. She gives excellent answers to user questions on this site. I am happy to endorse her.
Peter Scoolidge, Immigration Attorney on Oct 2, 2015
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Jessica is an excellent attorney and I strongly endorse her.
Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Aug 23, 2015
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I highly endorse Mrs. Hargis. Truly exceptional and caring immigration attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people in her area to contact her for help.
Theda Fisher, Immigration Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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Extremely professional, knowledge, honest and reliable. Highly recommend Jessica!
Jonathan Lacour, Unknown Attorney on May 7, 2015
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Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer.
Raquel Fernandez-Flaherty, Immigration Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a great asset to AVVO.
Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Immigration Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hargis is a well respected and knowledgeable attorney in her field.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
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Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Nicole Boros, Immigration Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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I endorse Ms. Hargis. She is very skilled in her area of law and committed to assisting her clients.
Thomas Spivack, Immigration Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. It is very clear from her many years of experience, contributions and reviews that Ms. Hargis is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent. I wouldn't hesitate recommending her.
H. Aalsberg, Immigration Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
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Jessica is very smart, and a great lawyer I endorse her.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Aaron Fields, Unknown Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hargis is a valuable member of the legal Avvo community. She has strong legal credentials, and she displays an exceptional understanding of legal issues.
Eric Sleeper, Immigration Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
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Jessica's background and accolades speak for themselves and I endorse her: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=15629174&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=kUMq&locale=en_US&srchid=136852381422996701452&srchindex=1&srchtotal=11&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A136852381422996701452%2CVSRPtargetId%3A15629174%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary
J. Spencer Nilsson, Immigration Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Jessica is a top-notch attorney, and highly respected in the legal community.
Sean Cleary, Immigration Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.