Jan M Pederson

We were on a very tight time table and Jan proved other attorneys wrong, by expediting our process with decisions that only a seasoned and respected lawyer would know. Other attorneys told us we had no other options. It is clear, that through experience and a variety of past unusual cases, one wo...uld have a global network that is critical to chasing paperwork into the hands of those with authority. Not only was Jan knowledgable and efficient, her paralegal was equally as amazing and well versed in every detail necessary to complete such a task. Our situation involved numerous phone calls/emails, etc., over several time zones. A swift and thorough response was not unusual. There is no reason not to hire Jan and her team for your immigration needs.

As a physician, I have been taught to strive for these qualities to be an outstanding professional – availability, affability and ability. Having Jan represent us on a myriad of complicated and time-sensitive immigration issues over the last couple of years, I can confidently state that she not only ...epitomizes these qualities but goes much further by being an ardent advocate for her clients. Able – I was introduced to Jan when she was under contract with my wife’s new employer and was working on her H1 transfer. Under the circumstances, the transfer was a sensitive issue for us with possibility of losing AC21 eligibility. Unlike other employer-contracted lawyers, who are often condescending or uncommunicative towards the beneficiaries, Jan and her team treated us as their personal clients. She understood our predicament and personally directed quick preparation of the petition, allowing us to keep the benefits. After this great first experience, we decided to retain her for our H4-EAD and EB2-NIW petitions and she has delivered on all counts. Our H4 and EAD petitions were filed right around the time the rule came into effect and we were served with a difficult RFE. Jen and her partners brainstormed the questions and came up with a very effective reply. I am certain that without Jen’s encyclopedic knowledge of immigration law, commitment and personal attention I would not be able to obtain the EAD and continue to work in the US. Jen not only prepared our EB2-NIW petition but she was personally able to obtain letters from state government which was a key to the petition. Without her help, obtaining those letters would have been a significant investment of our time and efforts. Jen also referred us to her equally outstanding partner, Elizabeth Quinn, regarding EB1EA petition. Both the EB1EA and EB2 petitions have since been approved. Available – Jan and her team have set the bar for open communication. From day one of our interaction, Jan has been available to us by phone and email, day or night. On urgent matters we had direct access to her and she would often respond within minutes to hours regardless of the time of the day. Affable – Communicating with Jan has Zen like effects. She is the ‘Yoda’ of immigration law. At every stage of these multiple petitions Jan gave us comfort, encouragement and inspired confidence. Talking to her, I knew she is the person I can totally depend on for the right advice without needing to scour the internet for obscure facts. Advocacy – Jen truly goes beyond the call of duty. She promptly called and refereed us to another attorney to protect our interests when a conflict developed during her dual representation of my wife and her employer. I am truly privileged to have her as my attorney and I unreservedly recommend her on all immigration matters.

It is really hard to be truly thankful to someone who saves your life and takes you out of a sudden misery. Religious people would say it's God's gift, spiritual people would say universe, but me... I wanna use a simple globally recognized word to describe this woman: ANGEL I am on J1 visa doing m...y residency training. This June I went to Canada for one week visit and also to get my US visa renewed in my passport. Very unexpectedly I heard from the US consulate officer at Toronto that it will take Washington D.C 3-6 months to clear my Iranian passport! Now imagine that I am in middle of residency, there is not such a leave in any residency program and I could easily lose my residency spot due to this delay. Thank to a friend who gave me a name! Name of this angel who miraculously and within 24 hours made Toronto consulate issue my visa. Still I can not beleive how expert this woman is and how I came out of a total darkness in few hours! Not only Jan Pederson herself, but the entire team that are working with her are unbelievably nice, caring, passionate and THERE FOR YOU. I will not only be thankful of Jan Pederson and her company for the rest of my life, but I'm honored to know such an amazing inspiring woman in my life.

Ms. Pederson is a super smart attorney, she knows everything about immigration! She is very dedicated and passionate to help. She always answered my emails and phone calls in a timely manner. I very much appreciate her help with our adjustment of status (green card) application that was stuck for a... long time. It took her a short time to get things moving again and get the application approved. it was like magic! I felt helpless dealing with a pending application for a long time, but I felt empowered when I talked to her and got her help. She is a true life saver. I highly recommend her for anyone; especially physicians who need help with immigration.

I came across Jan as a trainee at an immigration seminar. Well informed and resourceful I kept in touch with her over some years. I got some real help from her when I had difficulties with my employer who was ill informed and very hostile to me. Very rightly based on her advise I tried to keep my ...J waiver job. However eventually this was not possible and my employer was hell bent on destroying my physician career. I promptly contacted Jan and she took my case under her wings and very deftly, swiftly maneuvered around to get me out of their clutches. This took a lot of effort , ingenuity , tactfulness and experience with the right kind of knowledge co ordinating with a no of people.The strategy evolved with every new event. We have filed for the j waiver transfer and await the outcome. Whatever might be the result , I am certain that if it had not been for her passion and deep interest in my case , the outcome might have been very damaging due to a destructive employer. It is not the money, I think that motivates her but a deep sense of passion to be your true advocate.Like physicians most lawyers are not good at giving preventive advise but she will share with you ways to keep your j waiver job based on her extensive experience. Like others I got response from her late evenings and sometimes even weekends.Very approachable. Unlike most well known attorneys from big firms who will show up only to market and get your business , you can expect her to be involved at every step of the process. The above is based on my true experience and I recommend her without reservation. I am glad to have found her services and my advocate.