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
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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 anonymous | October 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Empathetic, Determined & Committed Attorney

Our case had been in process for 6 years, two previous attorneys and thousands of dollars spent before I found Vanessa! I can honestly say it was hers and Allison’s sheer empathy and absolute determination to help relieve our long burden and pain that finally brought it to a successful close. So if... you need an advocate with empathy and singular attention for your case, definitely hire Vanessa Caruso !

Posted by Brenda | September 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Perfect services

There is no words that could describe what Vanessa and Allison have done for our family. They have accomplished to do what we thought was impossible, and could never happen. Thanks to their help and professionalism my mom and I have become residents . They are great at what they do. They are always t...here to answers any questions we had. I highly recommended their services. I Am so thankful to have met them.

Posted by Paul | September 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fantastic Job!

We were despairing ... my wife's immigration case was in limbo; on the one hand, USCIS had administratively closed her change of status case (even though she had married a US citizen), and claimed it was under DOJ EOIR jurisdiction; on the other hand, EOIR had never received anything to adjudicate; n...either party would take responsibility. After hiring Vanessa, she quickly contacted folks she knew in both the USCIS and the DOJ to explain our situation, and was able to successfully get USCIS to re-assume responsibility, with the result that my wife finally obtained her green card within a month or so of hiring her services (after months and months of limbo). Job well done, and I recommend her without reservation ... thank you, Vanessa!

Posted by Bhairvi | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Representation

Allison and Vanessa are knowledgeable, relatable, honest and professional! All the things that you look for in an attorney standing by you and your family during the immigration process. My journey lasted for 18months and I finally have my green card! We had a complicated situation with waivers, livi...ng in 2 different states for work and so on. We are beyond happy and finally live together because of my green card! Thank you Vanessa and Allison! You are the best!

Posted by Aizada | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and client oriented

I and my husband retained Vanessa at the beginning of July 2018. The hardest time for our family. Vanessa and Allison showed professionalism and good work ethic. Vanessa and Allison did their job and reached positive result (granted relief) in immigration court in 1 year. Me and my husband are very s...atisfied with results and her work approach. She has her own strategy, she is very precise in her questions, detail oriented in case, up to date in terms of documents and very compassionate and friendly to clients. Vanessa and Allison were always there for us, promptly replying emails, messages, returning phone calls at any time, answering all questions on immigration matters and beyond comprehensively. Whenever issues appeared, Vanessa and Allison would put efforts to get results, “knocking all the possible doors” and update us. The other thing to mention, is that she never insisted on full prepayment, which was very helpful during financial hardships our family was facing, and it did not affect her relations toward us. We are very thankful for professionalism, support and would strongly recommend Caruso Law Group LLC.

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

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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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