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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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Issah | February 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

A Second Chance at Life ⭐

There are not enough words to express how grateful I am to Vanessa and Allison for the incredible work they did on my asylum case. This was one of the most difficult and vulnerable times in my life, and from the very beginning, they treated my case with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering ded...ication. Vanessa listened to my story with care and respect, prepared me thoroughly, and guided me through every step of the process with clarity and confidence. Her deep knowledge of asylum law and attention to detail made a life-changing difference in my case. Because of their hard work and strong advocacy, my asylum was granted. Today, I am safe. I can live without fear. I can finally breathe again. Caruso Law Group did more than represent me — they gave me a second chance at life. I will always be thankful and highly recommend Vanessa and Allison to anyone in need of compassionate and powerful immigration representation.

Posted by Vasilii K | October 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Vanessa & Allison: A Legal Dream Team

Huge thanks to Vanessa Caruso and her assistant Allison Rowland for guiding me through the immigration process. They worked like a modern-day Sherlock and Watson—sharp, strategic, and incredibly attentive to every detail. I felt supported and confident every step of the way. Highly recommend!

Posted by Judith | April 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellence and beyond

Caruso Law group did an amazing job for us! We would highly recommend them! They were very professional and kind, answering all our questions and concerns.

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 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!

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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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