Nicolas Mabale Caraquel

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Nicolas Mabale Caraquel

also known as Nick Caraquel

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Elmhurst, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

83-06 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Nicolas

Biography

We provide affordable immigration solutions that actually work!

We provide affordable and most effective immigration solutions that really work!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Fiancee Visa, Marriage Visas and other family-based visas Employment-based visas (e.g L1, H1B, etc.)

13 years

100%

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Location

Nicolas Caraquel Law Office

83-06 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, NY, 11373

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Nicolas Mabale Caraquel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

277 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thelma | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My experience

Everything was very well grateful with all my heart, God bless you very much, my suggestion is, lacking, maybe pay attention to my job, and my tourist visa, which I actually always had, then my father's documentation, and specific data that I did not have, since he was my sponsor, and maybe they focu...sed more on the Co-sponsor, otherwise well! Congratulations to you also for your work.

Posted by Nesie/Michael Hesges | October 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent US Immigrant Lawyer

Atty. Nicolas Caraquel is indeed an angel sent from heaven to help us fulfilled our dream to to go the land of honey USA. He has been with us from the very start of my roller coaster journey until my difficult complicated case from K1 down to my IR1 visa journey. He never failed to followup my case a...nd for 5 years of my visa journey since 2016 down to my current interview yesterday October 26, 2021. Sir Nick and his Idream America staff was all very approachable and consistent. The LDR is over for 9 years I will soon be with mu husband in Alaska it’s all because of this reliable and professional immigration lawyer. I have no regrets at all of hiring Atty Nick Caraquel he is truly a must to be trusted when it comes to your US visa journey. Again, thank you so much in behalf of my hisband we can’t thank you enough. We will see you someday soon and I will be forever grateful and thankful of you Atty Caraquel and for the Idream America staff here in Davao so you guys are very helpful. Till our next transaction Sir Nick! We love you po. God bless your Law Firm outfit.

Posted by Alexandra | October 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Daghang Salamat!

To Atty Nick and Sir Addy, daghang salamat! Thank you for your assistance and prompt responses. You really did more than enough to help me secure a working permit and my green card. My Mom and I will be eternally grateful to you for the opportunities you have allowed us to pursue by your assist...ance in the immigration process. All your hard work is invaluable to us. Thank you for your professionalism and continued support. I really appreciate everything. Godbless po sainyo always!

Posted by Christian Montero | September 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Finally, my child is a citizen!

With the help of Atty. Nicolas, I was finally able to obtain my child's certificate of citizenship. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful during the whole process. He is definitely the best lawyer I have ever worked with. His staff were a lot help too! I will recommend him to my friend...s and family.

Posted by Perl & Cha | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Our H1b & H4 visa journey with Atty. Nic Caraquel & Idream America

A few months ago, I learned about Atty. Nicolas Caraquel and IDream America through a colleague and her supervisor. I was informed by my colleague about a job opening in their school district, and I submitted my application. Prior to this, I was feeling dejected due to the fact that I already had... communicated with the same school district last year, 2020. The supervisor and I already have communicated. I was hired and we made arrangements. We were about to hire an immigration lawyer to process their EB petition for me. I was very excited. Unfortunately, the whole process came to a complete stop before it even started. This was due to the visa restrictions in the imposed in the U.S. due to the early stages of the pandemic surge. I had to wait for a long while until the visa restrictions are over before reapplying. The H1b visa restriction finally ended in March 2021, and I have completed my two-year home country residency since July 2020. By this time, I was in a very unsure and stressful state. I have no idea if the school is still willing to hire me. I summoned my courage and asked my colleague and emailed her supervisor. This was then when I got to know Atty. Caraquel and Idream America. I had a dream: That the next time I go back and work in the U.S., I would like to go there with my wife beside me. I do not want to leave her especially during this pandemic. My wife and I got married after I finished my 5th year as a J1 visa teacher which meant She never got the chance to live in the U.S. as my J2 dependent back then. Given the chance, I really would love to have her beside me the next time I go to the U.S. After I reached out to the school district and after verifying their intent to hire me, I immediately reached out to Atty. Caraquel to schedule an appointment. Given the nature of my circumstance, my appointment date was scheduled as a priority. I talked to Atty. about the school district and I also told him about my request if it would be possible that my wife and I leave together for the U.S. I remember telling Atty. Caraquel that a second J1 visa is fine as long as I can start working as early as possible for the school district. But Atty. Caraquel told me a better idea: Go back to the U.S. under the H1b visa with my wife as my dependent (H4 visa). At first, I thought it will be a tough cookie. H1b visa processing alone is a daunting task; having an H4 dependent go with me during the interview could make the situation even tougher. But Atty. Caraquel and his Idream America crew proved to be much tougher than my perceived tough circumstance. But I held on to my hope that Atty. Caraquel is the answer to wife and I’s dream. The next two to three months of processing documents and waiting for results was grueling. However, Thanks to the school district’s dedication to hire me and Atty. Nic /Idream America’s patience and grit in handling our case, my wife and I finally had our dream come true: My wife and I’s visa got approved! Our interview only took us less than 5 minutes to complete and with only very few questions to answer. We can now officially say that from being a former J1 visa, I have transitioned to the H1b visa with my wife as my H4 dependent visa. Our dream came true and this was made possible through prayers and through the hard work and the dedication that Atty. Caraquel, Sir Romer, and the Idream staff put into our case. From day one of processing all the way to our interview date, they stayed by our side and made sure we have all the things we need to ensure a high rate of success at the embassy. We left the embassy with tears of joy flowing. We were joyful. Our long wait of more than three years now is almost over now that our visa has been granted. And we know that the best is yet to come through God’s grace and through wonderful and amazing people like Atty. Nicolas Caraquel and his staff. Thank you very much for everything, Atty. Caraquel! God bless!

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Immigration lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Nick is passionate about our job which is primarily to help immigrants with their immigration concerns. He has a soft spot for them owing maybe to our being immigrants ourselves. Diligent and always on top of things in the immigration field, he is a lawyer whom clients can count on. For such, this colleague deserves my recommendation."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2017

Empowerment Awardee: Excellence in Legal Profession, Fiesta in America

2017

The National Advocates Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2012 - Present

US Immigration Attorney, Law Office of Nicolas Caraquel

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Member

2002 - 2007

Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers - Mindanao Chapter

Founding President

Education

2003

Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan)

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1995

Ateneo de Davao University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

Filipino

English

Activity

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