Margaret Wai Wong

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Margaret Wai Wong

also known as Margaret W. Wong, 移民, inmigración, आप्रवासन, 刑事, criminal, immigration

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Immigration Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum, Litigation, Criminal Defense

3150 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

About Margaret

Biography

Tending to all your immigration needs.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

Immigrant & non-Immigrant visas, Permanent residency, Green Card, EB5 Immigrant Investor, Deportation, Removal, Exclusion, Work Visas, EAD, Labor Certification, asylum, Employment Authorization, Criminal Alien Issues, DACA application, DAPA application, 601A Waiver, BIA Appeals, Federal Litigation, Citizenship and Naturalization; see our success stories - http://www.imwong.com/about-us/success-stories/

49 years

70%
Asylum 15%

Persecution for Race, Gender, Religion, Nationality, Political opinion or party membership, Group membership; see our success stories - http://www.imwong.com/about-us/success-stories/success-stories-asylum/

49 years

15%
Litigation 10%

Deportation and Removal proceedings (deportation success stories http://www.imwong.com/about-us/success-stories/success-stories-deportation/), Appeals for Asylum, Deportation, Removal, & Exclusion, and for Criminal Charges (Appeals Success Stories: http://www.imwong.com/about-us/success-stories/success-stories-federal-court-appeals-other-appeals/); Criminal Success Stories: http://www.imwong.com/about-us/success-stories/success-stories-criminal/

49 years

10%
Criminal Defense 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2019 2018
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+ 3
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 9 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2006

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 45 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1980

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 48 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 49 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1977

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Margaret Wong and Associates LLC

3150 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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139 Centre St, PH 102, New York, NY, 10013

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301 S. Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 1410, Nashville, TN, 37211

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5425 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA, 30092

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470 Olde Worthington Road, Suite 250, Westerville, OH, 43082

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77 W. Washington Street, Ste 605, Chicago, IL, 60602

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8801 Fast Park Drive, Suite 301, Raleigh, NC, 27617

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Margaret Wai Wong's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

127 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rufus | March 18, 2015 | Immigration

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... case. She also stated that one of her greatest joy about her profession is to see the smiles on the faces of the client that she successfully represented. Without any hesitation, I will recommend the services of Margaret Wong and Associates to anyone seeking immigration help because I have experienced the exceptional services that she renders. I had the opportunity to invite my mother to visit me from Liberia. I scheduled a meeting with Margaret’s law firm. When I got there I was highly professionally welcomed. After I was processed, the staff pleasantly ushered me into a conference room where I was professionally and humbly greeted by Margaret. She was very knowledgeable and I was very amazed by the quality information and services that I received. I left the visit feeling great about myself because of the professional manner in which I was treated and satisfied with the services that I received. Since that visit, the Margaret Wong and Associates law firm is the only law firm I have been recommending people to for quality services. I am a community organizer and have observed the remarkable compassionate generosity of Margaret over the years towards every ethnicity within Cleveland. Margaret has and continues to support every community organization or event within the Cleveland area. I also served as a president of my community here in Cleveland and have equally experienced the humble and compassionate giving of Margaret to promote diversity within the city. Unlike other successful lawyers in Cleveland, Margaret support for diversity has no boundaries. This lady is very simple, highly approachable, and is always willing to put a smile on the face of her clients and her associates. Margaret has a pure heart of service and that is why she is very successful at her craft. She is like Mother Theresa to her community and to her clients because their happy happiness means more to her than their business. If you are looking for a highly trained, professional, and compassionate lawyer for your immigration needs, I recommend Margaret Wong and her law firm. This is a great woman with a great heart for her clients and her community.

Margaret Wong

Replied last March 18, 2015

Thank you so much. I am so touched and humbled. Thanks. You are so very kind to me.

Posted by Asylee | January 08, 2015 | Asylum

Real Professional and Experience Immigration Lawyers Firm

I am granted my Asylum status December 2014 through Margaret Wong Attorney Firm. My whole process from filing to USCIS, conducted interview and eventually granted my Asylum status is just 54 days. I would like to share my happiness and real words here about Margaret Wong Firm. My Immigration path ...of success is not only Margaret Wong, is her whole team of members and team work. Mr. William Low, Ms Marisela Marquez (Chela), Vicky and other assistants as well. I filed my Political Asylum over a year period (Normally Asylum case has to be file within a year period) and my chances to accept by USCIS is very rare unless I have an exceptional condition. By right, I filed my Asylum case after 11 years from my last entry to USA. However, Margaret Wong team is giving me a confident and they are analysis my case that not a problem and certain it as a "Good" case. I was very worry to proceed a step and file for my Asylum due to my over a year period and if I failed, my consequences is deport back to my country. It is my One Way Ticket to take the risk. I am sorry to say to take a risk due to my nervous and worry, but after we are hand-work preparing and my worry is nothing. Now I just wait for a year and apply my first ever Green Card in my life and Naturalization in future soon. I am surely will engage Margaret Wong again. Would I recommended others to Margaret Wong? The answer is surely "Yes". I know that the fees collected by Margaret Wong Firm is not the cheap rate around the block, but it is worth it. As long as Margaret Wong Firm able to success our American Dream here and I am sure that amount of money easily to earn back in future. As what I know, A Lawyer firm able to license for 38 years with strong based is not that easy. My last word, Thanks again to Margaret Wong and her team members.

Posted by Cher | November 19, 2014 | Immigration

Game Changer!

Ever since I’ve been a young girl, I’ve been enchanted by the United States. When I was 17, I competed in a public speaking competition in New York City; it was a completely transformative experience and from that point on, my dream was to live and work in the “States”. Fast-forward to finding the pe...rfect job in Cleveland, Ohio. After agonizing and resigned to give up (I truly believed there was NO WAY I could ever get work-authorization), I found Ms. Wong at Margaret Wong & Associates. She personally took on my case and three-weeks later, I started my new job! They’ve been with me the entire way… leading, counseling and DOING – and today, after being a Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder since 2003, I finally applied for U.S. Citizenship. The bottom line is, I wouldn’t be where I am today without my team of immigration superstars at Margaret Wong & Associates. I’m here as living proof to let you know that you too can realize your dream. You just need the right team to help you navigate the proper channels and protect you from shortcuts and missteps. Don’t risk your chance of becoming a U.S. Citizen... hire Margaret Wong & Associates. I PROMISE… You won’t regret it!

Posted by Jay | April 07, 2014 | Immigration

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...igration Attorney. Awesome Person, I will recommend her to the people who is seeking for the dependable attorney...

Posted by Amiya | March 09, 2014 | Immigration

Review - Ms. Margaret Wong

We sincerely thank Ms. Margaret Wong and her team for assisting us in our permanent residency process. Her expertise has been amazing. When we (me and my wife) first visited her, I knew nothing about the process - we just knew we wanted our "green cards". It was she who went through our background an...d credentials and suggested which way we should proceed. Under her guidance, I applied for permanent residency under National Interest Waiver (NIW) category and obtained them soon enough. As a person, she is amazingly wonderful. And this also speaks for her staff - who are polite, friendly and dedicated. I am glad we chose her as our lawyer. Our sincere regards will always remain with her and her team.

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Asylum lawyer | Jan 16

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Immigration lawyer | May 30

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

N/A

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Principal, Margaret Wong & Associates Co Lpa

2011 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve University College Of Law

Associations

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Immigration Law Committee

Co-chair

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Chair

Federal Bar Association (Cleveland Chapter)

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Mandebvu v. Holder

Asylum Granted

State v. Yahya

Judgement Under Appeal Reversed

Singh v. Gonzales

Granted and Remanded

Matter of Adamiak

Conviction Vacated

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Education

1976

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Western Illinois University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Young Presidents Organization

Speaker on Immigration Issues

2013

Jose Vargas Town Hall Event

Speaker

2013

Graduation

Commencement Speaker at Lincoln West High School

2013

Asian Pacific American Heritage

Keynote Speaker

2013

AABA with Justin Goodwin Liu

Speaker and Sponsor for the Gala at College Club

N/A

International Women Day Conference

Keynote Speaker

N/A

International Hall of Fame

Keynote Speaker

Publications

2010

American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com) The Immigrant's Way: For All Immigrants, By An Immigrant

Languages

Mandarin

Albanian

Filipino

French

German

Korean

Cantonese

Russian

Spanish

Tagalog

Activity

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