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Showing 81 - 85 of 93 reviews | Immigration

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...0 more but we do not accept Mexico does not apply for asylum ... and pay 10,000.00 $ with probability of not winning??... we already paid 8k for nothing. You took advantage of our despair and our ingenuity to overcharge us for just one hearing. Want or money back!!! You overcharge us just for ONE bond hearing. Not Fair... BAR.

Margaret Wong

Replied last June 26, 2018

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 PECOLA | June 21, 2018

DONT GO TO THIS OFFICE!

Margaret Wong didn’t not get to our appointment until almost 3 hours into my boyfriend and I arriving at her office. We received a call confirmation that Mrs. Wong would be doing the consultation but her assistant did our initial consultation which we did not agree to. Margaret rushed our consultatio...n, she was not very nice to us and I was very shocked and displeased. She made several comments that were completely unnecessary and she apologized to my boyfriend and I because she knew it was really out of line her comments. We were there to discuss my boyfriends deportation order and get an explanation of how to place a new motion with the board of immigration appeals. I had to stop Margaret during the meeting because she was not explaining to my boyfriend how the process would work and the forms needed. He didn’t fully understand, we could tell she was rushing. I’m very disappointed with our consultation mostly because she did not look at his 250 page document we brought, but Margaret smiled through out the meeting and was trying to assist us the way she knew how. Unfortunately she made several assumptions about us personally through out the consultation that turned the meeting into a very bad experience for us. We don’t intend on returning unless it’s to collect our consultation fee that we requested back after the meeting. Please avoid this office!

Margaret Wong

Replied last June 21, 2018

Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. I'm so sorry you were disappointed with the consultation. I would love to offer you another time to talk free of charge so we can review the case and clear up the misunderstanding. Please call me anytime at 216-952-8419.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Terrible!!

I had a terrible experience with this firm. I give one star because there's no way to give it zero. I went to her because I heard advertising at a radio station. She offered me a solution that later I learned was the worst I could have ever done. Though I wasn't feeling completely confident with the ...solution she offered, I fell for all she said and gave her $1,500 to start my process. She said I needed the FOIA report and filled out the form. On the next day, I changed my mind and told her I didn't want to follow her advice (which btw was to enter in a deportation process and then ask for a pardon and get a legal status while the government approved the immigration reform) and she said that it was ok, I asked her how I could get my money back and she told me that my money (ALL MY $1,500) had gone towards the FOIA report and there was no way to get it back!! I got mad but accepted it because it was my fault for deciding going to her. This report NEVER came!! Apparently she never submitted it, as she called me months later saying that they had just sent it and that it was going to take a couple of months. I, honestly, never went back. All I can recommend to people about this attorney, is to stay away from her!! P.S. All I'm saying are facts.

Margaret Wong

Replied last September 18, 2017

Thank you so much for this review. I really mean that. A one star review means we can do better. I am so sorry. Please call me right away at 216-952-8419, and I will see what I can do. You may also call my law firm ombudsman, Gordon Landefeld, at 216-392-6667. Together we'll do what we can to make you happy.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Gold digger/Worst service ever_H1B Applicant Please Read

I had Margeret Wong handled my H1B case last year. I have a communication major and marketing certificate from a US college. My job function is marketing related. When I approached Margeret, she sugarcoated that the case will be well handled and I believed her based on the 'good' reviews she got onl...ine. Please be aware: You can only get your H1B visa approved if your job function is closely related to the highest degree you have. In my case, it is inapplicable. However, she overlooked the fact and said that she can argue that my marketing certificate is equivalent to a bachelor degree. I thought that she really had that credibility, but the reality is that she went to a shady website online for academic evaluation, which you can acquire it yourself for $80. After I paid them $5000 for the service, I never heard back since. Unless I reached out, they never gave me any updates. After more than half year of waiting, I finally heard back from them telling me my case was rejected. She knew that my case would not approve from the beginning, but she lied and charged outrageous amount of money. My case was probably sitting on their desks and returned to me after a good half year.

Margaret Wong

Replied last November 19, 2015

I'm so sorry that you did not get on the H-1B quota. I checked my files, and of the many H-1Bs we did this year, you're the only one to complain. We sent your refund in June -- did you get it? Please let me know as soon as possible. You can call my cell at 216-952-8419.

Posted by shailaja | July 30, 2015

H1b and perm process query

We traveled all way from Cincinnati to Cleveland for appointment with her and she did not meet us or inform us ahead that she cannot meet us that day. Instead she send another lawyer who specializes in deportation cases and has no answers to our questions. She wrote down all the questions we had and ...said she will talk to her and call us back. But we never got a call or any answers to our questions. We had high hopes and expectations from her to give us a direction. My friends had very good experience and suggested her. But i was not satisfied by their advice. She must be a big shot in US but we paid fee for nothing. This is not what i would expect from a professional in US

Margaret Wong

Replied last July 30, 2015

7/28/2015 Thank you so much for these comments. Your feedback helps us immensely. We have a team of excellent attorneys, and seven office locations, for the very fact that when I or another attorney have to be in court, you can still get excellent assistance from my associates or partners. I have trained them. They're the best in immigration law. Be that as it may, I'm sorry you found our advice not what you expected. We're usually very good about call-backs. I'm guessing from your description you paid our initial consultation fee, but didn't sign a contract. I'd be very happy to speak with you if you give me a call or email me. Thank you so much. 7/29/2015 I sent you this email today: Thank you for the comment on Avvo. You heard good reports about us because it's rare we don't satisfy our clients. I left you a message today, and am hoping to speak with you. Please call me at the office at 216-566-9908 or my cell at 216-952-8419. If you're not happy with this or with our advice, I'd be happy to refund the consultation fee. If that's the case, please confirm your address (I have the one in [a city in Ohio]). Margaret W. Wong

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