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
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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 Shaldy M | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Trust in the LORD with all of your heart. Hving a best Lawyer Atty Nick Caraquel and idream staffers ur in good hands.

Honestly the Best thing that happens to my wife future is hiring the Best Lawyer and staffers under ATTY. Nicolas Caraquel. A dedicated, humble, caring, helpful and feel your safe with him. Atty Nick staffers lawyers will help you at the very best of what they can, to make your case and the documents... and requirements easy for you to dig in or produce it in a manner that you would easily gave it to them. They’re all easy to talk with and explain everything always feel at ease with them. About my wife evelyn case we’re having a fear of filing pursuing to file her case for the reason that they were so called red flag meaning it is so complicated. Listening to other people’s opinions even asks for a lawyer too. Which makes us really afraid almost giving up hope to file my wife case to immigration. And by then GOD gave us a sign that “With GOD Nothing is Impossible “. My wife case is to most people, everyone had experienced it coming to America to have a high hopes, dreams and change the lives a better future of every families. Then at some point will loose its status due to some reason that a help from your family relatives won’t help you any longer. They may have there own problems reason too that’s why helping no more. Luckily we are a friendly persons one of our friends recommended Atty Nick Caraquel and they were their immigration lawyer that handled their case and good results. To make our story short God gave us Atty. Nicolas Caraquel as our lawyer he studied our cases and seeing everything can be handled and they will have good case to go on. He Atty Nick Caraquel said he will help us and really stands up for us since the beginning then we have a briefing of case before she my wife go on in an interview for her Green Card in a very few months. It procedure process takes only less than 6 months that’s how fast things happen. Up to now our happiness and feeling of surprise and worries are no other kind of words to describe but “Thanks Be to God He Hears prayers “ and Atty Nick Caraquel and staffers and ALL the people that stood besides us praying trusting Dreams throughly comes through. Amen

Posted by Anna Pascual | September 12, 2025 | Immigration

MOST RELIABLE AND BEST IMMIGRATION LAWYER

Atty Nicolas Caraquel and his Team was very thorough and detailed when they were working on my case. The Team is very knowledgeable, accomodating and answers all questions related to your case.They made sure all needed requirements and forms were filled out correctly. They will not just give you the ...forms to fill out and not just ask for requirements needed, they will sit with you and review everything and make sure everything is correct to avoid delays in processing the case. I am telling you this Team doesnt joke around when handling cases/working, you can really feel their sense of passion, dedication and hardwork, you cannot ask for more as they do everything on spot and they give their 100% in eveything they do. I can attest that when processing immigration concerns/cases, you just do not hire the best immigration lawyer but someone that is RELIABLE and someone that you trust who will do the job in a timely manner. There are a lot of good immigration lawyers out there but not all can give their 100% focus and dedication in helping you as most likely they have a lot of clients to deal with at the same time but not ATTY CARAQUEL AND HIS TEAM - they are different, i felt their dedication and hardwork. Thank you so much Atty Caraquel and Team for working on my case - and that I can say you are the most reliable and The Best Immigration Lawyer. Timeline History: 01/29/2025: Case was submitted to USCIS 04/15/2025: Employment Authorization has been approved 08/09/2025: Permanent Residency was approved

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 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!!

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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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