Vanessa Elaine Caruso

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Vanessa Elaine Caruso

also known as Vanessa Caruso

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

100 Sheridan Square, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA

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About Vanessa

Biography

Complex immigration issues, Caruso Law Group can help! Contact us today!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Family-Based Immigrant Visa, Employment-Based Visas, Immigration Court, Naturalization & Citizenship, plus others.

12 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 5

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 11 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Caruso Law Group, L.L.C.

100 Sheridan Square, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206

carusolawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Vanessa Elaine Caruso's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by AV | December 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great service, knowledgeable staff

The entire team was phenomenal, especially Allison. Communication and updates were timely and Allison walked us through each step in great detail. She made it easy to understand the process and what was needed, to make sure everything was done accurately and without any delays. All of our questions w...ere answered with urgency via email and when called, someone always answered the phone. We are extremely pleased with the service that was provided and would recommend this firm without hesitation

Posted by Manuel | December 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney

The Best!

Vanessa and Allison were both phenomenal, very professional, caring , always making sure we were well informed about our case, what to expect in all aspects . We highly recommend them as they have been with us from beginning until the end of our process , as stressful as it was , we would not have wa...nted anyone else in our corner! Job well done ladies!

Posted by Dixon Herrera | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card process

Caruso Law group was amazing in every step of my visa process. Allison was comunicative and helpful with the process of getting me my visa. 10/10 service would highly recommend using them for all your immigration needs.

Posted by Max | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

We highly recommend Caruso Law Group as immigration lawyer. Vanessa was able to answer some very specific questions, and Allison, who helped us tremendously with our case, was very knowledgeable and answered our questions extremely fast. We felt supported along the way and we'll definitely ask them f...or help again in the future if needed.

Posted by Chukwudi | April 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I am confidently recommending Vanessa Caruso to anybody in an immigration situation. She worked with me in a very timely manner and was very confident in everything that she did. They are worth every single penny. She genuinely cares for her clients and will guide you through the process to obtain t...he results you need

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Cum Laude, Duquesne University School of Law

2013

Appellate Practice and Procedure, CALI

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Principal, Caruso Law Group, LLC

2015 - 2015

Associate, McMorrow Law, LLC

2015 - 2017

Associate, May Law Group

2014 - 2014

Attorney Advisory, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

2014 - 2015

Associate, PC Law Associates, Inc.

2013 - 2014

Law Clerk, Steele Schneider

2013 - 2013

Summer Associate, MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hardship Waiver

Approved

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Education

2014

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Gannon University

Paralegal Certificate

2007

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

Caruso Law Group Immigration Blog Evidence of Psychological Hardship

2017

Caruso Law Group Immigration Blog What to Expect at Your Immigrant Visa Interview

2017

Caruso Law Group Immigration Blog Civics Lesson – United States Congress

2017

Caruso Law Group Immigration Blog Do I file an I-601 Waiver or an I-601A Waiver??

Languages

English

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