also known as Fernando M. Socol
Employment-based immigration, EB-5, H-1B, L-1, E-1, E-2, Family-based immigration, Asylum, and Removal (Deportation) Defense.
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 905, Miami, FL, 33131
13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Giovanni | July 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing service and results
Fernando did and excellent job guiding me through the tedious process of applying for E2 visa. He was present in every step of the way, always available to answer any concerns and give me advise. Thanks to his professionalism, diligence and vast immigration/business law experience i was granted my E2...
Posted by Anamaria TS | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Simply the best!
Fernando and his team made my dreams come true and for that I will be forever grateful. I met Fernando 6 years ago and from the first meeting I had with him, I knew he is the right person to guide me through the process of becoming a US resident. His knowledge and experience in the field pairs well w...
Posted by Daniel | May 06, 2010 | Immigration
Outstanding professional and exceptional human being.
Fernando is an outstanding professional, very organized, an honest and kindness human being. I've know him for many years, he processed the application for my permanent residency super fast. The process was smooth and under the time scheduled. When somebody ask me if I know a good Immigration Layer ...
Posted by Cris | April 07, 2010 | Immigration
Fernando is great!!
Fernando is an incredible immigration attorney! I met him years ago; he processed the papers for my residency. It was long and arduous process, but he saw it through and made it happen! He was responsive, knowledgeable and always on the ball! I absolutely recommend him!
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Socol is an excellent lawyer with outstanding results. He is smart, patient, understanding and responsible. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking an immigration lawyer."
Immigration lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2021
updated on 06/18/2021Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2010
updated on 09/02/2012An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
2009
Florida's Rising Stars in Immigration Law, Florida Super Lawyers
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Fernando M Socol, PA
2008 - 2009
Partner, Adorno & Yoss
2003 - 2008
Partner, Gerardin & Socol, P.A.
2002 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Bratter Krieger LLP
2000 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (South Florida Chapter)Member
2000 - Present
Florida BarMember
Approval and Work Permit (EAD)
Legal Permanent Residency (Green Card)
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Bachelor
N/A
attended 1985-1989
2012
Employment and Investment-based Immigration
2011
Employment-Based Visa Options to the U.S.
2009
H-1B visas
2007
H-1B Visas
2012
Spanish
English
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