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

278 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kristina | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Immigration Lawyer

We express our sincere gratitude to Atty. Nicolas Caraquel for his guidance and dedication throughout our citizenship application process. His expertise, patience, and attention to detail gave us confidence every step of the way. Becoming citizens is a milestone we’ve dreamed of for years, and his... support made it possible. We will always remember and appreciate the role Atty. Nicolas Caraquel played in this life-changing journey.

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 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 :)

Posted by Cherrie R. and Family | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Our Testimonial for Atty. Nick Caraquel Law Office

We are incredibly grateful to Atty. Nick Caraquel and his entire team for their outstanding support and professionalism throughout the process of our stepson’s U.S. immigration petition. From day one, they provided us with clear guidance, timely updates, and honest advice—making a complex and often o...verwhelming process feel manageable and less stressful. Atty. Caraquel’s expertise and attention to detail were evident in every step. He was always responsive to our questions and ensured that all our documents were in perfect order. What truly set their office apart was the genuine care and dedication they showed to our case. We never felt like just another client; we felt supported, heard, and prioritized. Thanks to their help, we are one step closer to reuniting our family—and for that, we are deeply thankful. We highly recommend Atty. Nick Caraquel Law Office to anyone in need of reliable, compassionate, and competent immigration legal services. With heartfelt appreciation, Cherrie & Family

Posted by Azenith Flores | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

From start to Finish - Our Visa Journey!

I am thrilled to share my incredible experience with Attny Nick Staff, the immigration consultancy that guided me seamlessly through my entire visa journey. From the moment I first reached out to them until the day I received my visa approval, their support was nothing short of exceptional. Our Ti...meline: My Spousal Visa Journey with a lot of waiting games is now Finally Over! I truly appreciate the time and effort of the Nicolas Law Firm staff has dedicated to helping not just us. Your support has made this journey smoother and more efficient, and I am excited to move forward with my husband's upcoming travel plans. Thank you once again for all your hard work and assistance. TimeLine: 2.5 years. Married: September 8th 2022. Oct 7, 2022 Filed I130 CR1 to IR1 Oct 7 2023 Approved August 23 2023 Documentary Qualified August 30 2024 Interview Letter were included in mass expedited. OCT 1 SLECS medical Oct 8910 Sputum (Ingra Test Negative) Oct 21 Interview-PASSED but, 221g due Medical only. December 9th RESULT negative smear -Slecs submitted to USEmbassy! Passport Drop off in Parqal December 11, 2024 December 10 & 13th Updates still Refused. December 17th passport received by USEM. December 26th Last Updates - still refused till January 27th Last updates Issued! Visa On Hand na! Worth the Wait! Everything will follow. Thank You Lord! See you soon my Darling Dennis C. Flores

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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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