Ralf D. Wiedemann
About Ralf
Biography
Practicing immigration law is a very personal profession for me. My parents both immigrated from Germany in the 1960s, so my sister and I are first-generation Americans. My wife was born in Russia, and has since become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Our two children are growing up in a multicultural Russian-German-American household, and I believe that they benefit from it. Having such real-life connections with the immigration experience allows me to understand my clients' concerns and perspectives to a personal degree. My many years of experience with all kinds of employment-based and family-based immigration matters have provided me with a great deal of knowledge and comfort in representing my clients to an exceptionally high standard.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Ralf D. Wiedemann, LLC
3675 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Honorary Consul of Germany
3675 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
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Ralf D. Wiedemann's Reviews
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41 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews | Case Results
Posted by Joannis | October 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great resource and an even nicer guy.
Mr Wiedemann has efficiently helped us with a couple of immigration and passport issues. He succeeded where another immigration attorney in Chicago failed miserably. Ralf is knowledgeable, thorough, trustworthy, and a heck of a nice guy! Very pleased to have made his acquaintance, and will consult wi...
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
US Naturalization...
My whole process of applying and receiving the 'Deutsche Beibehaltung' and the following application for the 'American Naturalization' was done in a very professional matter. Ralf kept me in the loop every step of the way. Everything was wrapped up in just under one year.
Posted by Helen | May 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Mrs.
Ralf Wiedemann served as my lawyer for the long wait that culminated in an interview with an USCIS officer last week. I would never hesitate in recommending him for his thoroughness, for his eagle eye in the maze of application for American Citizenship. He provided a stedfast and optimistic attitud...
Posted by Brandie | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very reliable
My wife and I were referred to Ralf from a friend and we are happy with the referral. Ralf is very thorough and helped make our green card process as easy as possible. He is kind and considerate. He responds to messages quickly. 5 stars for you, Ralf! Thank you for everything!!
Posted by Frank & Juliana | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Support for more than 15 years and counting
Starting in the early 2000s we (my wife and I) are in contact with Ralf for all our immigration and passport matters. So far we hired Ralf for: - extending / applying for Work Visa type "E1 / 2" and "L1 / 2" - application for permanent residency / greencard - support in obtaining international tra...
Ralf D. Wiedemann's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ralf is extremely knowledgeable and well respected in the field of immigration law and I would highly recommend him to any individual or company who needs a lawyer with immigration expertise."
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Ralf D. Wiedemann LLC
2012 - Present
Honorary Consul in Philadelphia, German Missions in the U.S.
2007 - 2016
Associate, Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
2004 - 2007
Senior Associate, Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP
2000 - 2003
Associate, Dechert LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
Consular Corps Association of PhiladelphiaMember
2000 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
The court granted our petition for review.
Education
2000
JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts, with distinction
Speaking Engagements
2013
International Trade with Germany
Publications
2007
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Languages
German
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
I-94 validity if passport expired?
11 Aug 2025
Can I use EB2 Priority Date on EW3 which is EB3 unskilled worker?
10 Aug 2025
If my i539 COS is denied for some reason and I do not have status how many days do we get to leave US?
10 Aug 2025