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%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

277 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amy | August 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very knowledgeable in immigration cases, especially J-1 waivers. Clear guidance, quick responses, and truly supportive throughou

Husband and I are extremely grateful for the outstanding service we received from Atty. Nick throughout my J-1 waiver to green card process. From the very beginning, they were knowledgeable, clear, and supportive. They carefully explained every step, guided me with the required documents, and always ...made sure I understood my options. They were professional, responsive, and made the process smooth and less stressful. I highly recommend their services.

Posted by Amancio | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Immigration Lawyer

Thank you so much Atty. Caraquel! You’re the BEST Immigration Lawyer! Your expert workforce brought me to my dream country to work on for my family’s future. Enjoying my job now in New Jersey, USA, as an H1B Teacher, is clear manifestation of your expertise. My unending thanks to you, Atty. Nick Cara...quel and the whole Team! I highly recommend you!

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2025 | Immigration

Great H1B Consultation

I had a great experience during my H1B consultation. They were knowledgeable, professional, and patient in answering all my questions. They explained the process clearly and gave practical advice on what to expect at each step/stage.

Posted by Monalisa | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

5 star commendation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I would highly recommend Atty Nick’s services to anybody who needs Immigration purposes. He is very outstanding in his field of specialty. His team is very knowledgable as well. They will spend a lot of their time guiding you throughout your journey to gaining your Citizenship. So, kudos to the Dream... Team!!

Posted by Mark Grezula | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Hassle free immigration journey

Atty. Nicolas Caraquel and his team guided me and my family all throughout our immigration journey. They were with us every step of the way and making sure that we have everything that we need and everything that we needed to know for us to ace our interview and have our visas on hand. His expertis...e has guided us, making sure that every process is done in a precise and orderly manner. Thank you so much Atty Nicolas and to your team! Now we are headed to our dream destination :)

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Stephen Bongolan

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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