Joseph Caraccio
also known as Joseph B. Caraccio, Joe Caraccio
About Joseph
Biography
Immigration Lawyer
I have been practicing immigration law since 2012. My legal practice is primarily focused on helping immigrants obtain legal status in the United States and defending those who face removal (deportation).
As part of my practice, I handle all immigration matters including:
- Deportation Defense
- Asylum
- Green Cards
- Family-based Immigration Matters
- Citizenship
- Waivers of Inadmissibility
- Visas
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- Bond Hearings and Bond Appeals
- Employment Visas
- Department of Labor (PERM)
- Detained Removal Proceedings
- Criminal Waivers
- Tourist Visas
- Marriage Visas
- BIA Appeals
Also:
- Special Findings Orders
- Custody Determinations
- Freedom of Information Act Appeals
- Mandamus Actions
- Habeas Petitions
- Federal Appeals
- Divorces Involving Parties Outside the US
- Problems with State & Federal Government Agencies (unemployment benefits, social security claims, etc)
For more information you can visit JBC law [dot] US.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
14 years | 500 cases
14 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
10 %
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 10 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Joseph B. Caraccio
260 Montauk Hwy, Suite 3, Bayshore, NY, 11706
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Joseph Caraccio's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
11 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Marina | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Forever greatfull
After having a mediocre experience with a criminal defense attorney (who did immigration law on the side) a few years ago, I was granted LPR status. Recently, I decided to apply for Citizenship, I retained Mr. Caraccio to help me go over my file before proceeding. This attorney had been referred to m...
Posted by Kara | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Highly Recommended!
Joseph Caraccio recently helped us with a landlord-tenant commercial lease situation. He was extremely knowledgeable, a quick thinker, and gave a great deal of personalized attention to our situation - which ultimately led to a positive solution and outcome. I highly recommend using him for legal adv...
Posted by Lexi | August 13, 2013 | Business
Highly Recommend!
Having my own small business I needed to hire someone I could trust. Joseph is always there to help me with all my legal needs. He is quick to respond and help whenever I need him. If you need a professional, trustworthy, reliable lawyer I would highly recommend Joseph.
Posted by Van | August 09, 2013 | Insurance
Satisfied Client
Approximately one year ago while looking for a parking spot in a commercial parking garage, a massive eight foot, two-hundred pound drainage pipe came loose and fell from the ceiling, striking my vehicle causing major damage. As this was in no way my fault I stated to the owner of said garage that...
Joseph Caraccio's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I whole-heartedly endorse Joe Caraccio as an excellent Immigration attorney. He advises his clients very well. Mr. Caraccio will work with a client to help them fully understand their immigration problem and, more importantly, how to solve it."
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"I wholeheartedly endorse Joe Caraccio. Joe interned for my law firm while was a law student and did excellent work. Now that he is a practicing attorney, Joe and I have worked on several matters and I am impressed with his professionalism, work ethic, and work product. I routinely refer immigration matters to him."
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"Attorney Caraccio offers a much needed and valuable legal assistance in the most complex area of legal practice, immigration law, helping his clients to navigate various challenging issues of each immigration situation."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2023
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2023
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star 2020, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyers® Rising Stars Award: 2019, Super Lawyers®
2018
Client Champion Silver 2018, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2018, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyers® Rising Stars Award: 2017, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best Immigration Lawyers 2016, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Top 40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2014
Top Contributor, Avvo
2013
Clients' Choice, Avvo
2012
Public Interest Certificate, New York Law School
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Joseph B. Caraccio
2021 - 2025
Supervising Attorney, Immigration Legal Services of Long Island
2021 - 2022
Attorney, Wildes & Weinberg, PC
2013 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Pollack, Pollack, Isaac, & DeCicco LLP
2011 - 2011
Intern, Baum & Bailey P.C.
2008 - 2012
Law Clerk, Sweeney, Gallo, Reich, & Bolz, LLP
Associations
2016 - 2022
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - 2018
Federalist SocietyAttorney Member
2013 - 2018
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2012
Street LawMentor
2011 - 2012
Federalist Society NYLS ChapterPresident
2011 - 2017
Phi Alpha DeltaAttorney Member
2010 - 2011
Federalist Society NYLS ChapterTreasurer/Events Coordinator
Education
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BFA
2009
Speaking Engagements
2020
2019
Moot Court Judge 2019
2018
Immigration Law Moot Court Judge
Publications
2016
2015
2015
2015
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Is there a fee to file asylum form i589? i know there are fees increase for everything immigration. any update on asylum fee?
31 Jul 2025
Do I mark Have you previously filed Form I-765? as yes if I had one filed roughly 10 years ago, in different circumstances?
03 Aug 2025
How long will it take for an answer?
04 Aug 2025
Legal Guides
CHECKLIST OF EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD HAVE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL HEARING
27 Sep 2022
What you need to know about the changes to the 601A Waiver rule.
29 Jul 2016
Freedom Of Information Act Requests: A Powerful Tool In Immigration Matters
29 Mar 2016