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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Asylum

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Asylum Case Won

Before even starting with my case, I've spoken to different lawyers, but upon speaking to Ricky, he was immediately engaged in my situation and was ready to start the case right away. He is very knowledgeable in immigration law and knows all intricacies, both in terms of case scenarios and court proc...eedings. He has a nice disposition, and it was a pleasure working with him. He also went in detail with me on how to prepare for interviews and court hearings and I knew what to expect each time in order for my asylum case to get approved. I also have friends, 4 or even more people, that also worked with him on their cases and won. Finally, he was very reasonable in terms of pricing of services and what needed to be done. If you are currently looking for an attorney to work with on your immigration case, I highly recommend reaching out to Ricky!

Posted by Abdul | October 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer ever !!

Very professional and understanding, helped me get my my asylum approved within a year and a half!Hire him if you wants to get your case approved! He knows the deal!!!!!

Posted by Danish | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Beat of the Best

Me and family asylum case was pending for 8 years then i came to Ricky after listening to my painful story he was the only one who said we will fight for your case first i was afaird but the confidence i see in his voice i said ok ..i trusted him ...he organzied my case ..first lawyer who did the res...earch and read the case page by page and best thing he remembers his office staff is so professional and helful ..i got the wow experience...he made it happen for me and for my family when other lawyers use to say my case is impossible he made it possible...wishing him all the luck and lot of prayers .Best immigration lawyer in USA.

Posted by Boubacar | November 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Asylum granted for Boubacar from Mauritania attorney Ricky A Palladino,Esq

My lifesaver,Attorney Ricky A Palladino,Esq thanks to you. I have a last hope to be one day united with my children whom I have been separated for S while! Thanks for your ingenuity, your know how alongside modesty and steadfastness you were able to help me get relief in the US. you did a fantastic j...ob. you memory will never die among of my family members who all wish you success and prosperity in both you professional and social life. Thank you for getting my asylum case granted .Boubacar from Mauritania

Posted by Kimberly | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Complex Adotion/Immigration Case

Ricky was such a huge help. I adopted a child from Liberia but it was an unusual case since my son was here initially on a student visa. Elijah at a young age was left by his mother to live with his grandparents, when his grandfather died he was shuffled between his uncle’s houses. I started sponsori...ng Elijah in Liberia in 2010 and after years of communication enrolled him in a student exchange program in the US in 2015. After spending some time here Elijah started opening up about his treatment in Liberia. He was treated like a child slave and physically and mentally abused. After hearing about his treatment and also how I was being used by his family to extort money, I knew it wasn’t in my best interest or Elijah’s for him to return to Liberia. I contacted his uncle and proposed adoption. His uncle didn’t hesitate to say “yes”. Not knowing what steps to take, I contacted someone from the Dept. of State and explained the situation. He gave me the name of a lawyer in Liberia who worked with Elijah’s uncle to complete the adoption with involvement with me. My main role was pressuring the lawyer to get the adoption completed before Elijah’s visa expired. After I had the adoption decree from Liberia I didn’t know the next steps so I contacted an adoption lawyer from my county. He agreed that the adoption decree was legal but he wanted me to meet with Ricky to discuss the immigration factors since Elijah was here on a student visa and I was getting pressured greatly by the Student Exchange Organization to send Elijah back to Liberia. I met with Ricky and explained the circumstances to him which lead up to the adoption. He said although the adoption decree was legal it wasn’t valid for immigration status change since the law states that a child must be 15 years or younger and Elijah had turned 16 before the adoption was completed. He told me that considering the abuse and extortion, we should file for political asylum. He said that it would likely not be granted because it is very difficult but it would buy time since the process could sometimes take a couple years. To our dismay, Elijah’s asylum hearing was scheduled just about 2 months after the application was filed. We went for the interview and several months later Elijah received his Employment Authorization Card. Even after receiving the letter it wasn’t clear what it meant. Ricky viewed the card and document and confirmed that asylum was granted. It was a long stressful road but Ricky was always there to answer questions and give the best guidance he could give. His knowledge of the laws proved to be invaluable in this very complex case. We are currently in the final stage of a re-adoption and Elijah is doing great. He brought so much love and life to our family. He’s doing phenomenal in school and socially well adjusted. A young man has been given a chance of a new life and success due in part to Ricky’s keen knowledge, judgement and compassion.

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