Matthew L. Kolken

Mattehew and his firm did a great job to help my wife to regain the TN visa which was revoked by a US border officer, however it is taugh to correct the officer's mistake. Normally it takes long time time too, but Matt and his team solved the problem for us in 2 months only in very professional way,... thanks a lot!

I found Matthew Kolken to be an extremely competent immigration lawyer. Friendly and knowledgable, Matthew was very eager to answer any questions and clearly explained all my options to me. I was very pleased with his handling of my case, and want to thank him and the team for all their help. I woul...d highly recommend this lawyer. My circumstance was a little unusual, but Matthew was quick to find multiple solutions to my case. My parents abandoned my greencard on my behalf when I was under 21 years old and the whole family moved away from the states. I moved to Canada to pursue a PhD, but intended on returning to the US upon the completion of my degree. In the interim, I was travelling to the US 4 - 5 times a year for conferences, workshops and leisure. In entering the US following the greencard abandonment, I was informed by a border official that I had the right to retain my greencard if I intended to return to the US. Since I had not given up my greencard willingly, the border official started a petition to reinstate the greencard on my behalf. In order to reinstate the greencard, the border official explained I would have to be seen before a judge and win a "Removal Proceedings" application. Matthew helped me understand what steps needed to be taken in order to reinstate my greencard in trial. Matthew also highlighted potential risks of this application being denied (e.g. deportation and inadmissibility of 5 years). Together, we deliberated what would be the best outcome for my case. I decided I did not want to risk deportation, and was happy to enter the US as a visitor. Matthew successfully helped me withdraw my application for the reinstatement of the greencard without facing deportation, and thus ensured that I can visit the US as a visitor.

I am a native of an African country. I had entered the US on a J-1 visa and successfully converted that to an H1-B visa. But somewhere along the line, I overstayed my visa and fell out of status. To make matters worse, I had gotten married during my stay in the US, and my marriage had been deemed ...a pretense by the immigration authorities. I was able to leave the US for Canada after my Canadian residency was obtained, but my overstay caused a 10-year ban on re-entering the United States. After I became a Canadian citizen, Kolken and Kolken were recommended to me by an award-winning firm in Vancouver that dealt with US visa waivers and pardons. They told me that my failed marriage to a US citizen made mine a complicated case. I would have to hire a top law firm with proven credentials. They happily recommended Kolken and Kolken to me. My dealings with Matthew Kolken's firm have left me very impressed. Working with Mr. Kolken and his staff was smooth and professional. Calls are always returned promptly, and there is no delay in attending to issues as they arise. Documentation and instruction are very thorough, and even if there are mistakes, they are never more than one or two in a thousand possibilities. Most of all, they get the job done: in my case, my waiver (of the 10-year ban) arrived in under 3 months, and my waiver renewal in 6 months. I had no problems whatsoever with the immigration authorities. I have extensive experience with lawyers and have seen the ugly side of the immigration law pool, on the US and Canadian sides. I have also worked with other top immigration firms, a few of whom tried to fleece me. Kolken and Kolken are, by far, the best of the US immigration law firms. You may have to pay high charges but you'll get your money's worth. I very strongly recommend them.

I never would have believed how hard it could be to marry a Canadian citizen. Mr. Kolken's service was commendable. He was able to handle the paper work that the average person would have little idea of completing. He and Rob were always available when we had any questions. His professionalism was ...at the highest level. I would highly recommend Mr. Kolken.

Mr. Kolken is a wonderful and professional attorney who assisted myself and my husband process his application for permanent status after our marriage. He was very thorough and involved during the whole process. The entire office staff is well versed in the rules and regulations of the US Immigration...s department, allowing for our application process go through very smoothly. We loved working with Kolken and Kolken and would recommend anyone with a straight forward or complicated case to consult with him! He definitely relieves a lot of stress and prepares you thoroughly the whole way through!