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also known as Margaret W. Wong, 移民, inmigración, आप्रवासन, 刑事, criminal, immigration
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In more than 25 years of practice, Margaret Wong has built Margaret W. Wong & Associates Co., L.P.A. into a firm nationally and internationally renowned for its knowledge in immigration and nationality law. She is the current co-chair of the Immigration Law Committee for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, and chair of the Cleveland Bar Association's Immigration Law Section.
Ms. Wong has received the highest rating, AV, from Martindale-Hubbell, based on both legal ability and general-ethics standards. Her peers have named her a "Leading Lawyer," an exclusive list that has been published in Inside Business Magazine since 2001. She is listed as a 2004 "Super Lawyer" in Cincinnati Magazine, a distinction reserved for the top 5% of lawyers. She has also been listed as one of the "Best Lawyers in America."
Because of her personal experience as an immigrant, Margaret Wong combines qualities Americans admire: an immigrant's work ethic, an entrepreneur's drive, a keen sense of resourcefulness, and the utmost compassion for those in need. In 1950, Margaret Wong was born in the former British Colony of Hong Kong. Months earlier, her Chinese parents fled the political repression and civil war caused by the Communist takeover of China.
Based on her own experience of obtaining a green card and U.S. citizenship under U.S. immigration law, Margaret Wong recognized that companies and individuals need sound guidance in this highly regulated, seemingly arcane, and sometimes frustrating regulatory area. She founded Margaret W. Wong & Associates with one desk and no secretary. Her practice now includes six attorneys and 35 other staff members.
Over the last two decades Margaret Wong has helped employers obtain work permits for their executives and has assisted thousands of people in coming to the United States to become permanent residents, advance their educations, work, and pursue opportunities. Her clients come from every country around the world, from every walk of life, and range from governmental and corporate to ordinary people. The law firm's talented team handles every kind of immigration problem; its staff is multilingual, with proficiency in languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Tagalog, Russian, Spanish, French, German and Japanese. Executives and large law firms seek her help when they have tough immigration problems. She is known for speed, quality, honesty and persistence.
She has won numerous awards, including two for philanthropy - the Margaret Ireland Award from the Cleveland Women's City Club and the 1997 Creative Philanthropy Award from the Women's Community Foundation. Crain's Cleveland Business has named her to their "Women of Influence" list and Cleveland Magazine has included her with its "Most Interesting People." Margaret Wong also received the highly coveted Ellis Island Medal of Honor in May 1998 for her outstanding achievements and contributions to the multicultural fabric of the United States. She was inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame in 2000. Other honors and awards include an Outstanding Alumni Award from State University of New York at Buffalo, the Trailblazer Award from NAPABA, Kent State University's Social Responsibility Award, and the Leadership Award from the United Black Fund.
Margaret Wong is a civic leader who educates and inspires others. While she was serving as the first Asian-American president of the Cleveland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, the Cleveland chapter won the coveted Chapter Activity Award. The Ohio Supreme Court appointed her a charter member of the Continuing Legal Education Commission for attorneys, where she is currently serving as a member of its Racial Task Force. She has presented numerous seminars on immigration and naturalization law for bar associations and the public. Committed to giving something back to the community and to mentoring young professionals, Ms. Wong has volunteered her time and expertise on boards of diverse organizations, including Notre Dame College, Cuyahoga Community College Foundation, Northeast Ohio Commission on Higher Education, Cleveland Bar Foundation, Ohio State Bar Foundation, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Asian Bar Association, Town Hall, University Hospitals Health System, St. Vincent Hospital Health Care System, United Way Services, and the Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve University Law School Advisory Boards. Ms. Wong is also a life member of both the Eighth Judicial District Court and the Federal Sixth Circuit Court. Margaret is also an Urban League Board Member and VP.
Ms. Wong has offices in Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; and Nashville, TN. She is admitted for practice in Ohio, New York, Illinois, Georgia, District of Columbia and Michigan.
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Acquired: 2016
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Acquired: 2006
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Acquired: 1980
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Acquired: 1977
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Posted by Lani | March 23, 2015
Cardiology Researcher Found My Heart in Cleveland
I came to the USA on a J1 visa to further my studies on the relationship of heart disease to Lipoprotein sub-groups. I needed to learn new techniques in my field and then return to my relatives, friends and university job in China. I never expected to fall in love or even get married to a foreigner (...
Lani, Thank you for your review. This means so much. It's really important that our clients learn all the various ways people come to the United States, and make the decision to stay. Many people come, and return happily to their home country to live forever. Others find their "forever" in the US. It's not always an easy decision, especially if home life was pleasant and meaningful. We're so pleased we were able to help you "follow your heart."
Posted by Rufus | March 18, 2015
A Very Excellent, Honest, Compassionate, and Knowledgeable Lawyer!
I have known Margaret Wong for a few years now. I must say that this is one of the best professional and compassionate lawyers I have ever met. I attended one of her speaking engagements where she stated that she loves the practice of immigration law because it leaves everyone happy at the end of the...
Thank you so much. I am so touched and humbled. Thanks. You are so very kind to me.
Posted by Jay | April 07, 2014
Misunderstanding about My case but (245-I) case Crewman visa
At first I want to apologize for what i did to make a bad comment to Margaret Wong , She explained further that the there is a different type of visa of a crewman, But she did all the best that she can to give me all the paper's i need, My kid and my wife are so happy that we have choose the best Imm...
Posted by Lydia | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Feel disappointed!! they took advantage
We paid her $ 8,000.00 just for one bond hearing, with the promise that he would be out the did not explain nothing. The bond was denied... They said if we want to appeal is going to be another contract and more money (Elisa said) ... they wanted to work with the asylum but they asked for $ 10,000.0...
Thank you for this feedback. I'm so sorry you feel this is a lot of money. Of course, it is, but the complexity of your case means this amount is more than reasonable. The additional monies we requested for the next matter were also more than reasonable considering the amount of research by our attorney, case preparation, and engaging an expert witness. We are a highly reputable firm, and it is our experience that handled properly, many cases like yours are approved. We study each case and do not sign cases we think are unwinnable. We understand you are pursuing alternate counsel, and wish you the best of luck in your case.
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2015
My wife got deported....
My wife was in jail for waiting for deportation. I met the secretary at Atlanta office, and she took the case. I paid $12,000. Since then, I met Mrs Margaret Wong only once to discuss my case. She said she can take my wife from jail and find a way of getting her the green card. I met my lawyer who...
Thank you so much for reaching out to us. We know and understand and empathize with how you feel. Due to confidentiality rules, we can't address your case in this comment, but we can say that every case is unique, and almost every case has hope. Your wife's case may in fact not permit her to return, and that is a very sad thing. There are extenuating circumstances that make that so, and cannot be discussed on AVVO. However, US Immigration Law is constantly changing, and there may yet be hope for reuniting your wife with your family. If there's any immigration law firm in the United States who can help you with this difficult situation, it's Margaret W. Wong & Associates. We do much high risk, high impact litigation work with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice attorneys to help our clients, and have precedent-setting cases at the Board of Immigration Appeals, District Courts and Circuit Court levels. One of our attorneys lost a loved one after 3 years of struggling with cancer. When our attorney watched and shared thoughts with the doctors and nurses and social workers, our attorney thought of the similarities between an immigration lawyer and an oncology (cancer) doctor. Just like the doctor, the attorney may not be able to "cure the disease," but we treat our clients with passion and care and offer world-class service. So if you don't like our results, that's okay. But don't let a defeat break your spirit. We are really pretty good at what we do and we're only getting better. Let's continue this immigration dialogue. Please call and schedule a phone conversation so we can review your file, and have a conversation.
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2014
Top Lawyer, Columbus CEO Magazine
2014
AABA Catalyst Award, NAPABA
2014
Lifetime Achievement Award, Niagara Peace & Dialogue Award
2014
International Service Award from Rotary Club of Cleveland, Rotary Club
2013
Haeckel Award (highest honor for outstanding alumni), State University NY at Buffalo
2013
US News Tier 1 Best Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
2013 Top Rated Lawyer in “Immigration Law, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Cincinnati Magazine
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Listed, Best Lawyers in America
1986 - Present
Principal, Margaret Wong & Associates Co Lpa
2011 - 2013
Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve University College Of Law
Co-chair
Chair
Past President
Asylum Granted
Judgement Under Appeal Reversed
Granted and Remanded
Conviction Vacated
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
Speaker on Immigration Issues
2013
Speaker
2013
Commencement Speaker at Lincoln West High School
2013
Keynote Speaker
2013
Speaker and Sponsor for the Gala at College Club
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