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

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About Nicolas

Biography

We provide affordable immigration solutions that actually work!

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

Practice Areas

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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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278 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark del Mundo | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Polite, Organized, affordable, the BEST

I was in Korea when Chris and I have finally decided to hire you as our lawyer to process our K1 visa application. At first, I was so worried to come back to the Philippines considering my illegal status in Korea but you have told me that everything will be okay. You promised me that you will bring ...me to USA before Christmas. And you did! Our visa is approved! You we’re so patience answering all our queries and you have prepared me so well in to my interview. Everything was hassle free. All we did was just to sign and send this and that. I didn’t imagine that this is gonna be easy as this. Your service fee is very reasonable. Thank you for helping us to be together again. We will see you in NYC. GODBLESS Atty Nicolas M. Caraquel.

Posted by Jason | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My Wife's (APPROVED) Immigration

First, let me say YES, I would strongly recommend Mr. Caraquel for any of your immigration needs. His ability to ask all relevant questions and measure the needs of your specific case during the initial consultation, allows him to define and outline the realistic needs and expectation of your individ...ual case. This allows him to provide the client with a clear overview of their case and how he will proceed forward in his legal assistance for your case. My wife and I wanted to be able to start the process for her U.S. residency after having run into an issue the previous time that she had visited the U.S. Mr Caraquel was very informative of what our options would be from a legal perspective. To be honest, as someone who is always checking and confirming things to the best of my ability, I did a lot of research about the things that Mr. Caraquel told me in our initial consultation. After independently verifying what he had told us, we chose to hire his services for our immigration journey. And I could not be happier with that choice. Mr. Caraquel and his office provided all of the necessary forms in a very professional, well defined, and easy to follow packet. Information and guidance on all areas of my wife's Adjustment of Status were clearly stated verbally and with helpful notes throughout the paperwork. I must admit, we probably asked the same questions and brought up the same concerns a hundred times during the process, but Mr. Caraquel was always available with a quick, reassuring answer for us. When a USPS mailing mistake caused the loss of one of the USCIS letters (and a lot of worry on our part), Mr. Caraquel explained it's relevance at the moment and rectified it by having it resent and mitigating any issues that it may have caused. From day one, through the day of my wife's immigration interview (APPROVED) and beyond, Mr. Caraquel has been a very valuable asset to myself and my wife. Mr. Caraquel's ability to handle any questions we had during my wife's immigration process was worth every single penny paid. His professionalism, knowledge of immigration law, high organizational skills, and friendly and helpful attitude reflect highly upon himself and his ability to help any of his clients' needs. I again, strongly recommend Mr. Caraquel for any of your immigration needs.

Posted by Dennis | November 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent, personalized service

I hired Atty. Nick Caraquel for my EB2-National Interest Waiver application and he did a great job and excellent service. From the start, he laid out our strategy on how to get the petition ready. Early on, he sent out instructions detailing the things I needed to prepare in order for him to properl...y write the petition. Atty. Nick was very approachable during this process and generous with his time and resources whenever I need help. He will answer my calls and be available at our appointed consultation times. He drafted and edited all the recommendation letters that were sent out to different professors, making sure that the importance of my work and achievements were highlighted in these letters. Atty. Nick meticulously wrote a very strong petition for my case, making sure that the importance of my research was in the national interest of the US by providing proofs through government documents and/or scientific publications. He made sure that we cover all our bases and submit a very strong case with proper proofs and documentation. As a result, we did not get an RFE after the initial review and my case was approved. I am now awaiting for my green card to be delivered. During the entire process, Atty. Nick was always available to talk with and discuss the case. After we submitted the petition, he would constantly update me and answer my questions about the case. Even when I changed jobs while the petition was pending, Atty. Nick was quick to offer his legal advise on what I should do and how to deal with the legal requirements. I truly am satisfied with how the entire process went and Atty. Nick made sure that we have plans for any eventuality. However, he was very confident that our case was strong and that we covered everything in the petition and in the end, it was approved. I highly recommend Atty. Nick Caraquel, for all your immigration needs. He has a proven track record of good performance and personalized service. Thank you!

Posted by Richard | November 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best!!!

We hired Nick caraquel to take care of our K1 visa from the Philippines. It was excellent service. He explained exactly what we needed to get together and how to go about doing it. Then when he sent it to the government it was all in order and we had no problems. I believe it was less than 6 months f...rom when we filed to the time she arrived in America. Then we hired him for the Green Card process also. And that went the same way no problems super fast. We could not have done it without him and we thank him very much. Excellent excellent service.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Our journey with Nick

We are so proud to have worked with Nick. He said that everything was going to be easy and that's how it turned out to be. I met with another lawyer before picking Nick and I was told that it would take 18 to 24 months to bring my husband here. Then I met with Nick and I was told in 6-9 months I coul...d have my husband here. I made my decision right on the spot when I was told that great news. Nick made the process so easy for the both of us. Any time I had a question I would ask him and he would respond right away. We got our first approval in less than 6 months. Now after 8 months my husband and I are reunited and we are so happy. Nick is a great lawyer and I would recommend him to everyone. Thank you Nick so much for bringing us together so fast and easy.

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"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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