Juan Paolo Pasia Sarmiento

Juan Paolo Pasia Sarmiento

also known as JP Sarmiento

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Immigration

5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH

About Juan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

20 years | 1,250 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 18 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH, 44131

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Juan Paolo Pasia Sarmiento's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

355 Client Reviews

Showing 81 - 85 of 89 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jessica | June 28, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mr Sarmiento undid the mess other "lawyers" created

It was by some stroke of luck I came across Mr Sarmiento while desperately searching for yet another lawyer to deal with my case. After years of wasting time and money with the wrong "lawyers" MY CASE IS NOW SOLVED! Mr Sarmiento is knowledgeable, punctual, courteous, he returns calls promptly an...d very importantly; not condescending. A true professional. I would recommend him to anyone, anyone at all.

Posted by fen | May 13, 2012 | Immigration

Promises delived

JP Sarmiento immigration law firm got to be one of the best immigration firm out there! He really works hard for his clients and is a very knowledgeable lawyer! He's got the expertise, he is very professional, very polite and respectful. I am so glad I choose JP Sarmiento because I know I made the ri...ght choice and He and his team were always there for me all along the way. All the e-mails and phone calls I made were received and answered the same day. His team really made me feel at ease and they delivered on their promises. I highly recommend JP Sarmiento to anyone out there who are searching for a hard working lawyer who is ready to fight for you for any immigration purposes!

Posted by Alex | March 26, 2012 | Immigration

Great immigration attorney

I hired JP Sarmiento and Glen Yu with the Sarmiento Immigration Law firm to help me apply for a J-2 waiver of foreign residency requirement (dependent turning 21), so I could consequently file for an H1-B work visa. Previously, my employer and I spoke with an established attorney firm in town on refe...rral (I work in a large city in the Midwest), and found that they were not knowledgeable and were unable to cater to my situation in the least (although they tried to bluff through it). Luckily, I was able to find Mr. Sarmiento’s exceptional firm through research, contacted them and started working with them right around New Year’s. By early January all the required documents were filed, and by the end of January I received a favorable recommendation from the DoS. By the end of February, my waiver application was successfully approved by the USCIS. In the end, I was extremely satisfied with Mr. Sarmiento’s work (and I was hoping for as much, after reading the other reviews). These guys really know what they are doing and have great expertise in immigration law, charge VERY reasonable fees, and on top of that, are absolutely a pleasure to work with (prompt feedback and correspondence, very professional and courteous). So the bottom line is, if you need help with any immigration matters, especially if you have an exceptional or uncommon case, the Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm is really your best resource. Highly recommend!

Posted by DC | March 02, 2011 | Immigration

Responsive Attorney in DC!!!

I went on to search for the reliable and honest immigrant lawyer for my asylum case in Virginia for the past few weeks. I found many of them, especially the immigrant top attorney, requesting for $150 (minimum) for the 1st hour consultation fee...etc. I hadn't got any clue in my mind..why i need to p...ay this sum since i didn't know whether he/she could really handling our case well. I just prayed unceasingly until i finally found JP Sarmiento Law Firm. I contacted JP and explained my situation and asked him all sorts of necessary and unnessary questions related to this case..thanks God, he is so friendly, professional, soft-spoken,personable answering all these questions in less than 35mins through phone. Since many of the attorney is charging for the consultation fees, I was asking JP whether he could travel nearby to our place in Virginia with free of charge as I don't commute since we have kids. He gave the best shot, as he said 'Sure' and he will meet us somewhere nearby at our convenience without charging us any single dollars and cents. Phew** We met at one of the place, way my kids are around me, I felt so relaxed after consulted him and without further hesitation, we spotted JP is the right attorney that we've been searching high and low. I've definitely telling everyone about JP for his good work and please support him if you seen this review!!You will have no regret certainly.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2011 | Immigration

JP Sarmiento Review

I am an immigrant from India. I was doing my Master's here in the United States. During the second year, I dropped below full-time enrollment due to which my F1-visa status got violated & there was no other option except to go for reinstatement. I contacted many law firms in the country for the same... thing but none of them were clear or convincing in their approach. It was only after I got in touch with JP Sarmiento of Sarmiento Immigration law firm that I began to feel I could overcome this critical situation which otherwise seemed quite impossible. He was very positive & clear in his approach and made things less complex for me by clearly mentioning the feasible options to me & other important documents that could strengthen my application. All of this strengthened my application immensely and helped me restore my F1-status without any problem. I would therefore recommend JP Sarmiento law firm.

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Juan Paolo Pasia Sarmiento's Lawyer Endorsements

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Fabiola Cini

Immigration lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sarmiento is a very passionate attorney who deeply cares about his clients. He is dedicated, hardworking and very knowledgeable. I have worked with JP and I endorse this attorney."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Harris

Immigration lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I enjoy reading the candor in his answers on Avvo."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Meier

Immigration lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know JP since 2004 when we clerked for Judge Goldberg. JP has a great personality, strong work ethic, and is a very skilled attorney. JP is very passionate about his work, which translates to a great client experience and successful results."

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Sung Yu

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"In my professional opinion, JP Sarmiento is one of the most talented attorneys in the field of immigration law. He has a reputation for delivering well-crafted, elegant solutions for his clients. As a fellow immigration practioner, I can describe him as a great strategist, moral, ethical and tenacious attorney. For the foregoing reasons, I strongly endorse Attorney Sarmiento."

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Chenping Su

Immigration lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been knowing Mr. Sarmiento for a few years. We used to work together on immigration cases. He is a hard worker with a lot of passion to his work and his clients. He is a responsible and diligent immigration lawyer who works tirelessly to help his clients."

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Ernest Baello

Immigration lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Sarmiento since he started practicing as an attorney and have known his work to be top-notch. He exemplifies the qualities you need in a lawyer - knowledgeable, diligent, detail-oriented and caring. Throughout his career he has represented and assisted clients from a wide array of backgrounds and has extensive experience dealing with the different offices of the USCIS. Mr. Sarmiento is a credit to his profession and an excellent lawyer."

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Jorge Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Sarmiento since 2006 as classmates at the Univ of Illinois College of Law. Since meeting him, I have always been impressed by his diligent work ethic, be it in his personal or professional life. He is dedicated and passionate about his work, specially with respect to the area of immigration law. I wholeheartedly trust Mr Sarmiento's knowledge with any immigration issue. Not only did he gain invaluable professional experience in a well respected firm, but he also has unique personal life experiences with immigration issues which allow him to provide each and everyone of his clients with a compassionate and personal perspective regarding any issue they may be facing. Finally, Mr. Sarmiento frequently provides me, as well as his clients, with up to date immigration news and information, which I personally believe shows his knowledge, passion and diligence that any potential client will receive from Mr. Sarmiento."

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Russell Knight

Immigration lawyer

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Joshua Meier

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Jorge Rodriguez

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Sung Yu

Immigration lawyer

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Chenping Su

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Excellence in Legal Research and Writing, University of Illinois, College of Law

2001

Summa Cum Laude, Top of Class in BS Economics / Finance, Southern New Hampshire University

2001

President's List - Every Semester, Southern New Hampshire University

1998

Honors Class Section A '94-'98, Ateneo de Manila

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Founder and Attorney, Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Margaret Wong & Associates CO LPA

2005 - 2007

Legal Assistant, Margaret Wong & Associates CO LPA

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Chambers of Hon. Mitchel Goldberg

Associations

2009 - Present

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

I-485 Green Card Approval Based on Marriage-Based I-130 for Canadian in Dallas Texas

Green Card Approved

I-90 Green Card Extension Approved for Filipino Client in California, Arguing no Fraud, no CIMT, not a Deportable Offense

I-90 Approved. Green Card Extended 10 Years.

Termination of Removal Proceedings for Senegalese Client in Ohio with Marriage, Fraud Entry, Admission, and Waiver Issues

Removal Proceedings Terminated

Marriage-Based Green Card Approval for Filipino in Nevada With Potential Immigrant Intent Issues

Green Card Approved

Naturalization Approval for a Former Slovakian National in Ohio; Three Year Application, DUI Within Past Three Years Issue

Naturalization Approved

H-1B Approval in Pennsylvania for Petitioner Hospital and Beneficiary Filipino Doctor

H-1B Approved

I-751 Late Filing With Good Cause for Failure to File; 10-Year Green Card Approved for a Filipino Client in Boston

I-751 Approved

H-1B 3-Year Extension for a Hotel Petitioner and Pakistani General Manager Beneficiary in Ohio

H-1B Approved

Adjustment of Status / Green Card Approval for a Filipino Client in Ohio

Green Card Approved

J-2 Waiver of Two-Year Foreign Residency Requirement, Post-Divorce Interested Government Agency for a Filipino Client

J Waiver Approved

Adjustment of Status and Termination of Removal Proceedings for a Spanish Client

Removal Proceedings Terminated, Green Card Granted

Approved Change of Status from J-1 to B-2 for Filipino Client

J-1 to B-2 Approved

Sri Lankan Client Released on Bond in York, Pennsylvania Despite No Immediate Relief and No Family Ties in the U.S.

Bond Granted and Client Out of Jail

Asylum Approval for a Chinese National Based on Religious Persecution

Asylum Approved

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Education

2006

University of Illinois College of Law

JD

2001

Southern New Hampshire University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Publications

2009

Immigration Law Blog Various Immigration Law Articles

Languages

English

Tagalog

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