Arthur Serratelli

Arthur Serratelli

also known as Art

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

One Columbus Center, Ste 619, Virginia Beach, VA

About Arthur

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Serratelli Mijal PLLC

One Columbus Center, Ste 619, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

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60 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 50 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Ellie | December 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

PROFESSIONAL + FUN + AMAZING

My husband and I worked with Art, Sara, and Mara for our marriage based green card. I changed my status from a F1 visa to permanent residence. I applied for OPT after my F1 with my DSO but it got denied because the application was turned in too early (more than 60 days prior to when my program ended)... the USICIS told me that it was denied about 3 months after my F1 visa ended- my grace period was over, I contacted Art and his team immediately to proceed my marriage based green card. All 3 of them were super knowledgeable, professional and Art was fun to work with on Skype, kind of took of the edge and the nervousness of our whole process. We turned in our applications for advance parole / combo card and adjustment of status / green card on September 12th, and in early December (LESS THAN 3 MONTHS LATER) we got our green card interview scheduled on December 17th and GOT MY GREEN CARD TODAY IN THE MAIL (Dec 22nd) before we even receive the combo card to work and travel or anything lol. Now that’s all irrelevant. The whole process took about 3 months and 10 days ._. UNBELIEVABLE. Thank you guys so so much Art, Sara and Mara You’re amazing at what you do and change hundreds (maybe thousands by now?) of ppl’s lives :)

Posted by Tudor and Claire | September 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Above and Beyond

Wow! Where to begin! Loved our journey in working with Art and his wonderful team all the way from our first correspondence email to the very last moment when we received a successful approval of our marriage green card filling. The excellence and high prorfessionalism of Art and his team is beyond d...escription! Prompt response to any question, continual guidance through the entire process, and an overall enjoyable experience! Art made a complicated process seem not only doable, but also pleasant! Thank you for your hard work and support! We can’t express our gratitude for all your support!

Posted by Jurgen | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration services

Immigration lawyer helped me with filing appropriate paperwork to USCIS for a green card through marriage. The consultation was free and the team was willing to answer all my questions before making the jump. The process was very easy, since the team send me a list with all the information they neede...d to file with USCIS. Art takes time to Skype or set a meeting up with you to go over several issues/points to see what is best for you. He will give you advise and explain the process as detailed as possible. He made our experience very smooth and it did not feel like a transaction. Thank you for your help!

Posted by RipuS | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best advice!

We worked closely with Art and his amazing team on Green Card application based on marriage. We thought we had everything but since our marriage and dating period was short, Art helped us understand what the immigration officials need and helped us prepare well for it. So much so that in our intervie...w, the immigration official was very impressed with how well we were prepared and organized with everything. And our green card got approved the same day!! Can’t say enough good things about Art and his team (Mara, Sara) who helped with the applications and always available to answer questions swiftly.

Posted by Luca | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card through USC marriage - GREAT experience!

Art, Mara, and Sara have been AMAZING all the way through the Green Card process! After almost 10 years in the United States, a few F1 and H1B visas, I can finally say that I am a Permanent Resident. Near-real-time communication and hands-on at every step, my wife and I cannot thank the team enough f...or the great help they provided! THANK YOU!

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Arthur Serratelli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dana Power

Immigration lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer all of my clients with immigration issues to Arthur Serratelli. He is an expert in the field with many years of experience. I give Art my highest recommendation."

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Hugo Valverde

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I consider Art to be the leading authority on corporate immigration matters in our area. Not only is he knowledgeable but he is extremely personable. I know that if I send clients with corporate immigration needs to Art, they will be in good hands."

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Richard Serpe

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Art Serratelli has my complete and total endorsement. Art brings a mastery of his field to a brilliant mind to provide world class assistance to his clients. Art is also a pleasure to work with, and has an outstanding sense of humor."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Law Firms in America, Best Lawyers

2017

Best Law Firms in America, Best Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyers - Immigration Law, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Virginia's Legal Elite - Immigration and Naturalization, Virginia's Legal Elite

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Serratelli Mijal PLLC

1993 - 2015

Partner, Vandeventer Black LLP

Associations

2004 - Present

NASFA

National Association of Foreign Student Advisors

1999 - Present

AILA

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

TN Visa Approval at US-Canadian Border

TN Approved

EB-2 National Interest Waiver

I-140 Approved

H-1B Cap-Covered Approval

I-129 Approved

EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Card Case

I-140 Approved

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Education

1993

The George Washington University

JD

1988

University of Virginia

MBA

1984

Georgetown University

BSBA

Speaking Engagements

2018

University of the Incarnate Word International Student Presentation

What is "Income" & When Are You Allowed to Earn It?

2018

Portland State University International Student Presentation

What is "Income" & When Are You Allowed to Earn It?

2018

NAFSA Region III Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas

Grey Work: Investments, Start-ups, Cryptocurrency & Income

2017

On-Campus Workshop Nationwide

Immigration Options After OPT

2017

National Career Development Association (NCDA) 2017 Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida

The H1-B Alternative – Don't Fall Hostage to the Lottery

2017

NAFSA Region III Conference, 2017, San Antonio, Texas

The Immigration Advisor’s Guide for F-1 to H-1B Transition: Navigating Through Cap-Gap, SEVIS Corrections, H-1B Grace Periods, Travel, and “PLAN B” Visa Categories

2017

Arkansas Association of Colleges & Employers (AACE) 2017- Ozark National Forest, The Lodge at Mt. Magazine, Arkansas

“How to Advise International Students & the Employers Who May Want to Hire Them!” (and, How to do this WITHOUT Knowing ANYTHING About U.S. Immigration Law . . .)

2016

National Association of Women MBAs, 2016 Annual Meeting, Stamford, Connecticut

Entrepreneurial Work Visas After OPT

2015

NAFSA Region III Conference Norman, Oklahoma

But It's Unpaid! Is CPT Really Necessary?

2015

NAFSA Region III Conference Norman, Oklahoma

Knowing Your Role: International Advisor vs Legal Counsel

2014

National Association of Women MBAs, 2014 Annual Meeting, Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia

“Sponsorship” and the International Student

2012

On-Campus Workshop Nationwide

Immigration and Employment Options After Your Student Status

2011

APA Richmond Conference

I9s and E-Verify

2008

NAFSA Region VIII Conference

DANGER! U.S. Immigration Rules and the International Student’s Job Interview

Publications

2015

Vandeventer Black LLP Website U.S. Immigration Laws for Business

Languages

English

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