Valerie L. May

Valerie L. May

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

One PPG Place, Suite 1600, Pittsburgh, PA

About Valerie

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Business and family immigration law. Extraordinary Ability and National Interest Waiver petitions. EB-5 visas. L-1A and L-1B visas. E-2 visas. Labor certification based permanent residence. O-1 visas. P-1 and P-3 visas. H-1B visas. H-3 training programs. Q programs. J waivers (no objection, exceptional hardship, persecution, Conrad and IGA). I-601 and I-601a waivers. H-2B visas. Visas for athletes, artists, musicians, and entertainers.

25 years | 6,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1982

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Location

May Law Group, LLC

One PPG Place, Suite 1600, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

May Law Group, LLC

745 Fifth Avenue, Suite 500, New York, NY, 10151

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Valerie L. May's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Meghan | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration attorney in the nation

We are extremely happy with May Law Group. Allison Rowland has been working with our case and she's amazing. Almost immediate response to emails or calls. Always makes herself available to us. My husband said many people got denied at the Mexican consulate in Juarez, regardless of their circumstances..., so this isn't something you want to take lightly when choosing an immigration attorney. They really emphasize the importance of hardship on your case to make 100% sure you will get to reenter the county. You need a legit attorney. We are so happy we made the right choice with the May Law Group. So make a consultation today! good luck

Posted by DS | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

May Law Group: Valerie & Allison = Approved I-601 Waiver

We have no words to express our happiness !! May Law Group is a group of great professionals. Allison, THANK YOU again for your patience, understanding and perseverance. You instilled confidence in our hopeless case. You encouraged us with your kind words, coordination, timely follow-ups via emai...l and phone. We would highly recommend May Law Group - a dedicated team, to the point , no nonsense, experienced and accountable. Thank you for getting our I-601 Waiver Approved. Good luck to people in this journey - Be patient, there is HOPE>

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attention and follow-through

From my first meeting with Valerie May to my follow-up conversations with her associates I was thoroughly impressed. Promises were delivered. What more could I ask?

Posted by Isaac | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Valerie May & Staff: Outstanding Legal Team

She is not into getting your money, but the ultimate goal of Valerie and her staff at the May Law Group (MLG) is success and your best interests as a client. This top-notch law firm has the unusual fortitude of taking formidable cases other immigration firms or lawyers would rather (politely) turn do...wn. Mine and my wife’s are the instant and best example of the ones to cite. Yesterday, Valerie and her prominent staff members like Rachel, Beth, etc., I took the Oath to become as an American…needless to mention the process of my Green Card and my wife’s attained under Valerie’s meticulous work, research and among others. The lawyers and paralegals at the MLG in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York City have excellent interpersonal skills and can develop trusting relationships with everyone they work with, particularly the clients. This legal team has undoubtedly excellent analytical skills and is able to readily make sense of, say in unusual cases. They love the art of preparing a legal strategy which usually requires an extensive amount of research in each case; and they are able to find and comprehend pertinent pieces of information. Too, they are able to think logically and make reasonable judgments and assumptions based on information presented. However, in cases that are hopelessly doomed, Valerie and her team can really be creative and are able to think of reasonable solutions when problems and unique situations arise. The art of legal professionalism and perseverance are not only talked about at the MLG but more importantly practiced and accomplished. Often, cases require many hours of work with heavy research and lots of writing. But the MLG lawyers, paralegals and legal assistant are willing to put in the time it takes to get the job done. Each member of the MLG has excellent writing skills which are used in preparing compelling arguments, explanation of particular situations to questions/requests by the immigration officials, briefs, motions, and other legal documents. I can firmly attest to the fact that the MLG lawyers and paralegals have excellent public speaking skills and are comfortable addressing a courtroom. They can also easily handle speaking in front of other groups. When all is said and done, if you have an immigration case, complex or otherwise, it is worth asking the MLG to handle it. In essence, travelling all the way from, say California, Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, Washington or Massachusetts to any of the three MLG offices (Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York City) will confidently lead to celebration and allow you to pursue your dream…I was in your shoes. But no more! I will enthusiastically recommend the MLG to anyone who is facing immigration difficulties.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I 601 Waiver

This law firm is very dedicated and are very professional as well as knowledgeable. They know what to do even when other lawyers tell you your case is hopeless. Allison in the office is simply the best! I would highly recommend this law firm any day! It was a pleasure and success working with them.

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Immigration lawyer | Dec 24

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2011

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2011

2011 Pennsylvania SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

1981

Cum Laude, University of Pittsburgh School of Law

1980

University Scholar, University of Pittsburgh School of Law

1980

Law Review, University of Pittsburgh School of Law

1978

Departmental Honors, Chatham University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Chatham University

2004 - Present

Managing Partner, May Law Group

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Pittsburgh Chapter

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers New York Chapter

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association Philadelphia Chapter

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2002 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

J Waiver DOS Acting as Interested Government Agency

J--2 Waiver of 212(e) Approved

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Education

1981

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Chatham College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Sophisticated Family Law Issues

Sophisticated Immigration Issues for Family Lawyers

2011

Delegation of China Wind Industry Experts

Business Visas for the United States

2008

Mercy Founders Week

The Feminization of Immigration: Global Economies and Concerns"

Publications

2015

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Sophisticated Family Law Issues

Languages

English

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