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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

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2015

I do not recommend this lawyer because I had my case with them before and they did not do a good job

Hi I had my case with Margaret Wong back in 2008 , and I paid everything in full because she promised that she had the experience to keep my case in court till my wife become a citizen and I can adjust my status but that was just a false promise because it was not even possible plus she requested... a voluntary departure which baring me from adjusting my status for 10 years and she did Not even explain to me anything , i donot recommend her to any body please avoid her because I suffered a lot and so many years because of her mistakes she only gives false promises and ask to pay a lot of money I paid more than 15000 and she complicated my case and made me suffered

Margaret Wong

Replied last July 28, 2015

Thank you so much for your comments. Suffering is very real when you have to leave, but you cannot imagine the pain and suffering you avoided by voluntarily departing. The consequences of not entering legally are severe, but depending on your case, this may not be as bad as it seems. The "10 year bar" sounds so harsh. It's the law, but it's not the only law, and we've been able to bring many clients back relatively quickly. Read through our deportation success stories at imwong.com.

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...se name is William at the Atlanta Immigration Court. He didn't even know my name and my situation at all. He was not prepared for trial at all. He didn't even bring the document I submit. Anyway, he didn't answer to the judge and judge got so mad he didn't prepared. We have to reschedule second trial other day. But he said he can't take this case anymore and said he give up. They said only option I have is to voluntarily leave this country and comeback within 10 years. She said my wife can comeback within 10 years if she leave this country voluntarily. But if she got deported, she can comeback within 10 years. Later I found out that is total lie.....either case, she can't comeback. Anyway, my wife left this country,and I am living here with two kids. Terrible thing was that she suggested me go to my wife and marry there and bring back my wife. I did what she told me but i couldn't bring my wife from there. My experience with Margaret is terrible....

Margaret Wong

Replied last March 16, 2015

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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