From day one Jonathan and his team had been extremely helpful. Because I am taking up a training program in Miami for a position that was not previously available, it was quite difficult to get the layout of the program down to a tee. After going back and forth with my host company countless times, the perfect training program was created and approved incredibly swiftly.
The restaurant industry is very difficult, demanding and for the most part the reward is very little. Because of Jonathan and the rest of the team that worked on my case, I now have the opportunity to live out my career goal, working for a world renown restaurant company where opportunity for success is immense. Thank you so much for everything!
Jonathan Grode and the team at Green & Spiegel are truly exceptional. They were incredibly thorough and supportive in guiding me through the O1-A visa petition process and ensured my application was as strong as possible to reach a successful conclusion. Lauren Berkowitz who managed the process is highly diligent and has a deep understanding of the subtle intricacies of US immigration law. Her skills and knowledge were essential in ensuring the substantial volumes of documentation required for my visa petition were of the highest standard. I have no hesitation in recommending them as a firm to engage with for any visa enquiries or concerns.
RENOWNED IMMIGRATION COUNSEL FOCUSED ON EMPLOYMENT BASED VISAS AND FAMILY SPONSORSHIP. 401-229-2818.PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY BASED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Jonathan A. Grode directs the immigration law practice for Green and Spiegel in the U.S. He assists startup companies, professional workers, artists, entertainers and researchers with all aspects of immigrant and non-immigrant employment visas. He also works with EB-5 visas and regional centers on various immigration issues. His experience also includes dealing with enforcement actions brought by the DOL and ICE. As an Adjunct Professor at Temple Law, Mr. Grode teaches Advising Multinational Corporations and Business Immigration Law. He also Co-Chairs the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section Immigration and Human Trafficking Administrative Committee. He has over 16 years of experience in the field of business immigration law.
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Posted by Cory | August 29, 2017
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Amazing H-3 Attorney
From day one Jonathan and his team had been extremely helpful. Because I am taking up a training program in Miami for a position that was not previously available, it was quite difficult to get the layout of the program down to a tee. After going back and forth with my host company countless times, the perfect training program was created and approved incredibly swiftly.
The restaurant industry is very difficult, demanding and for the most part the reward is very little. Because of Jonathan and the rest of the team that worked on my case, I now have the opportunity to live out my career goal, working for a world renown restaurant company where opportunity for success is immense. Thank you so much for everything!
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Posted by Robert | August 28, 2017
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Fantastic Team and Service
Jonathan Grode and the team at Green & Spiegel are truly exceptional. They were incredibly thorough and supportive in guiding me through the O1-A visa petition process and ensured my application was as strong as possible to reach a successful conclusion. Lauren Berkowitz who managed the process is highly diligent and has a deep understanding of the subtle intricacies of US immigration law. Her skills and knowledge were essential in ensuring the substantial volumes of documentation required for my visa petition were of the highest standard. I have no hesitation in recommending them as a firm to engage with for any visa enquiries or concerns.
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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2023
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Excellent Legal Advice, Goes Above and Beyond
Jonathan Grode and the team at Green and Spiegel were amazing! He was extremely helpful, an excellent communicator and responded quickly to ensure that we had a proactive approach in dealing with visa issues. He went out of his way to ensure that I felt listened to, and his guidance/advice was always spot-on. I would highly recommend Jonathan and team at Green and Spiegel to anyone looking for an immigration attorney!
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Posted by Malcolm | January 24, 2023
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Amazing Immigration Lawyer
My Journey with Jonathan and his Green and Spiegel team started eight years ago in 2015 with the application of my HB-1 work visa. Jonathan has personally followed my case all the way through this journey. When the time was right Jonathan advised and explained the next step's into becoming a USA Green Card holder. The application was completed and filed and granted with success due threre skill and continued close work with the USCIS.
The final chapter in this journey was to file my N-400 Naturalization Citizenship forms in November 2022. Again I looked to Jonathan and his team, they gave me the correct guidance and they fully explained all that comes with being an American Citizen. Satuarday 21st January 2023, the final goal was achieved, I passed my Citizenship Interview and took the Oath of Allegiance and became a USA Citizen. The journey is complete.
I cannot recommed Jonathan an his team highly enough. Jonathan and his team have guided, educated and supported me through this whole journey with respect and compassion for what they do as immigration lawyers. They are truly a phonemal team who are there all the time for you. I thank you all as a fellow American. God bless America.
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Posted by Denora Wilson | December 22, 2022
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Amazing Firm and Amazing lawyers!
Jonathan and his firm are simply amazing! They helped us through the very end! They are very thorough and make sure you get all the help you need. Jonathan himself is incredible, he sees to it that you are on the right path and makes sure everything goes smoothly as we all know this journey can be very tedious and stressful. With this amazing firm you can be rest assured that you will be successful! I absolutely loved working with Jonathan and his team! If you want professionalism I recommend you choose them! They put you and your needs first! I am going to forever be thankful for all of their hard work!
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Posted by Gokhan | December 3, 2022
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Gokhan vural
One of my greatest experiences. Very professional and at the same time very sincere firm. Quick response to my questions and addressed all my expectations and needs. Definitely recommended. I ll be working with them rest of my life.
Posted by Sara | November 27, 2022
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Amazing Lawyer
The amazing lawyers at Green and Spiegel are the most professional attorney I have come across in the USA. They have provided me with a first class guidance on our I-94 form. In addition to this, Jonathan has provided me with so much information about E3 Visa. I highly recommend Jonathan and Josh for their prompt response in fixing our issue with CBP. Thank you Team
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Posted by Patrick | October 13, 2022
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AMAZING LAWYER!!!
WOW!!! My wife and I are so grateful for Jonathan and his team, specifically Michael and Josh, everyone went above and beyond for us. We were in quite a pickle and after our first meeting with Jonathan it was like a weight lifted off our shoulders, from there everything was seamless and extremely efficient. The team know all the ins and outs! We are forever grateful.
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Posted by Melanie | October 8, 2022
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Awesome Guidance
Jonathan's guidance on how to navigate securing consular appointments, and renewing my E3 and EAD has been an absolute relief during the past two years of chaos. Jonathan and his team at Green & Spiegel, U.S. also corrected my visa status twice when Los Angeles Customs and Border Protection officers recorded the incorrect status on my I-94. Jonathan and his team have assisted countless Australians process their E3 visas and are a great support to Australians working in the United States. I highly recommend Jonathan and his team for their expertise in immigration law.
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Posted by Gen | August 30, 2022
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Amazing Team of Lawyers
We hired Green and Spiegel to assist us in obtaining our L-1A Visa. Our lawyer, Andrew, did an incredible job compiling the required documents and putting together our L-1A package. He was readily available to answer all of our questions and guided us through the whole process. His compassion and While the process was timely (Covid being the culprit), we could not have done it without his assistance. Andrew was a real pleasure to work with. We would strongly recommend Green and Spiegel to anyone looking to hire an attorney specializing in US immigration laws.
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Posted by Victoria | July 21, 2022
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Amazing Lawyer
Jonathan and the whole team were incredible throughout my whole Green Card application process. Through no fault of Green & Spiegel the process took a long time (Covid delays etc.) and they were patient and kind the whole time, always happy to jump on a call to check in on questions which came up throughout the process. Their prices were reasonable and their advice was always clear and accurate. I have recommended them to friends and family and will continue to do so. Thank you!
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Posted by Leon | July 7, 2022
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Phenomenal Lawyer and Law Firm.
I highly recommend this firm. It's no wonder all the great reviews. Jonathan and his team did a phenomenal job assisting my new employer and I through the process of getting a work visa as well as building an extremely strong application which ultimately opened up a massive door in my professional career. Thank you Jonathan, Michael, and the rest of the Green & Spiegel US team! Will definitely be recommending you all to anyone looking for Immigration services.
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Posted by Karen | May 9, 2022
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Tenacious and Understanding
I worked with Jonathan on issues related to a work visa and then immigration (from Australia). He was incredibly knowledgeable about the intricacies of both processes. When there was a mistake made by USCIS Jonathan and his associate Josh Rolf helped us navigate very frustrating waters. They answered my repeated questions and made a scary situation seem a little less so.
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Posted by Adam | April 4, 2022
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Excellent Lawyer
Contact Jonathan about a visa issue. He helped me understand what exactly had happened and provided a number of ideas on how to resolve, so that we could start with the easiest then progress onwards. Luckily the first solution was successful and my problem was resolved. Extremely helpful in a time when I thought I'd managed to make quite a major misstep.
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Posted by Joseph | April 3, 2022
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Rockstar Attorney
We engaged Jonathan in a particularly delicate visa matter. From day one, he was incredibly personable and compassionate, putting the individual involved at ease. Explanations of the process were simple and straight to the point. The level of commitment and genuine care (going well above and beyond expectations) was amazing - calming any nerves and providing a solid foundation of support.
I have no hesitation in recommending Jonathan and his team - quite simply one of the best attorneys I have ever worked with.
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Posted by Daniel | March 30, 2022
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The best
Jonathan is a wealth of current information on immigration law, especially as it affects the Australian community in the US. Over the past two years, he has both advised me and separately been hired by my sister to help with our varied dealings with the US immigration system. Personally, every time we've spoken I've received awesome insights that I've not been otherwise able to obtain, even through my work-provided lawyers. To the point, informative and genuine. Thank you!
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Posted by Stanislav | March 30, 2022
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Excellent Lawyer
Jonathan helped my Ukrainian family come to the United States during the war. He was very knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend him to anyone with any immigration issues.
Posted by Cassie | March 29, 2022
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Excellent Visa Guidance
Johnathan provided much needed guidance on my E3 visa renewal during the pandemic and beyond, always having useful updates and advice to share along the way. My visa went through additional processing and he was able to advise and guide me through the steps needed to have it returned in a prompt manner. Johnathan always made me feel in control of the situation, and that I had all the information I needed during a time that was stressful for all visa holders. He is now assisting me with questions on another renewal, and replies to all my queries so quickly with guidance needed.
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Posted by Marisa | March 28, 2022
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Amazing Partnership
It is my pleasure to recommend Jonathan Grode and the Green & Spiegel team for the incredible work they've done on behalf of my company. For them, immigration isn’t just about processing visas successfully, it’s about creating a compliant, holistic immigration ecosystem- which is a client’s dream. Jonathan is a true partner to our large, complex multinational organization. As we navigate the increasingly challenging immigration regulatory environment, Jonathan and team have been with us every step of the way providing clear, concise guidance to ensure compliance and ensure that our foreign nationals are where they need to be, when we need them to be there. Jonathan has proven himself an expert on all aspects of our business from the cutting edge social media influencers to the C-suite executives, to our systems, policies and processes. He’s a leader in the field, and always up to speed on the latest developments and ensures that we know what we need to know to operate our business. Jonathan often charges flat rates for his services, which ensure predictability and efficiency. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that, in addition to being incredibly smart and business savvy, Jonathan is funny, warm, and truly a pleasure to work with. My internal clients love working with Jonathan and he serves as a wonderful ambassador for our company and embodies our corporate values. I’ve come across many outside counsel in my career, never did I work with anyone quite like him. Thank you!
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Posted by Tish | March 2, 2022
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Jonathan is a Legend!
Jonathan jumped on a call with me at 10pm at night to hear me out on my urgent E3 issues. He was able to fully understand the context of my situation, clearly walk me through my options and help me arrive at a decision. He was amazing. He ended up not just giving me peace of mind with my immigration issues, he went above and beyond and counseled me on how to handle life! Thanks Jonathan, you're exceptional. I'm so grateful for your time.
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AILA New Member Division E-News. Vol 3. Issue 4
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2011
Pennsylvania Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition
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2011
AILA New Member Division E- News. Vol 3. Issue 1
Organizing CLE Events for Your NMD
2011
National High School Mock Court Competition (Philadelphia, PA)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Maddox Hale. (Topic: First Amendment)
2010
New York State Bar Annual Conference Publication
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2010
Pennsylvania Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Legan Arabach. (Topic: 3rd Degree Murder & Ponzi Scheme Fraud)
2010
Pennsylvania Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition
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2009
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2009
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2008
Pennsylvania Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition
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2008
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Immigration Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I fully endorse Jonathon Grode as an immigration law specialist. Jonathon is a fabulous lawyer who knows how to get things done. He has connections across the world that will benefit all of his clients. Anyone who has him as a lawyer is very lucky."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jonathan Grode is an amazing immigration attorney. He is experienced, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable about immigration law. I highly recommend this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Jonathan Grode is a true star of immigration community. It has been an honor and privilege to work on several business immigration matters with him. Jonathan is very knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of business and family immigration law. His professionalism, integrity, and dedication to his clients are invaluable to immigrants worldwide!"
Immigration Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Simply stated, Jonathan is one of the finest immigration attorneys in the country. I have referred to him all of my business clients who find themselves in need of immigration counsel. Without exception, those clients have profusely thanked me for directing them to Jonathan. On the side, Jonathan is a professor of immigration law at a prominent law school, and has been invited by foreign governments to educate their citizens on US immigration laws. Smart, hard-working, and empathetic, Jonathan's knowledge and acumen is preeminent, and he is the only attorney I would recommend to individuals and businesses seeking an immigration attorney."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Jonathan for years and have referred many clients to him. Jonathan is passionate about immigration law, and that passion, along with his vast knowledge, makes him an incredibly dedicated and effective advocate for his clients."
Immigration Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Grode is a tireless advocate who consistency achieves exceptional results for his clients. He consistently goes above and beyond and takes an active role in the community. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan tells things like it is. He knows his stuff, and though constantly busy, is always willing to share knowledge and experience."