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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Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

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

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Juan Paolo Pasia Sarmiento's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

355 Client Reviews

Showing 106 - 110 of 158 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Lala | October 30, 2014 | Immigration

EB2, Schedule A - Thank God for Attorney JP!

My case description is in his website. I am proud to say that I am now one of Attorney JP's success story. I am the client from Michigan. I retained his firm's services, July 2014 and not once did I regret this decision. My I-140 was approved October, 2014 without RFE. I have my own share of... horror stories with different immigration lawyers. Lawyers who ask for unreasonable fees, some will tell you upfront that there is a limitation to your inquiries even if you will hire their services, some who will advertise for a free consultation but will ask for a fee before they will answer your question and a particular lawyer who is downright rude with demanding for fees. It was a very frustrating experience. Almost made me give up... I found Attorney JP in the internet. I read his success stories in his website. I availed of his free consultation. I sent numerous emails and he answered ALL of them WITHOUT holding anything back. This is what TRULY DEFINES FREE CONSULTATION. He is honest and very organized with his explanations in our exchange of emails. I have understood everything easily. And then he gave me a call... That sold me out! He was kind and very thorough with explaining the immigration laws that pertain to my case and most importantly the risks involved with my application. My case is "unique" as he described it. All throughout the process of my I-140 application, I sent A LOT of inquiries and he answered each with kindness, patience and promptness. There are times I call him at the office and NOT ONCE did he gave an impression of irritability or impatience. And most importantly, he consistently kept me informed with the status of my case. With regards to his expertise, I was impressed with how he handled and argued my application in legal writing. Simple yet POWERFUL. That's the way to describe it. As proof, with premium processing, my I-140 was approved without RFE. We have recently filed my application for permanent residency. Through the sincere hardworking character of Attorney JP, another dream came true. Thank you Attorney JP and your team for all your help. My dream would not be a possibility without your exemplary character, excellent work ethics and TRUE expertise in immigration law. Again, Maraming Salamat.

Posted by Temmy | September 23, 2014 | Immigration

J2 Waiver to Permanent Residency

I am so grateful for JP Sarmiento Law firm for helping me process my immigration case from obtaining a J2 Waiver to Permanent Residency. Thank you JP Sarmiento for all your swift response to my emails,Juan for taking time out to prepare us for the interview,the account team,Arty for the updates in... regards to my case. Kudos to you all and God bless!

Posted by Cherry | September 23, 2014 | Immigration

Two thumbs up!

Atty. Jp Sarmiento is simply the best. It's not easy for me to trust someone well esp. lawyers but when he helped me get my waiver for me to file the green card and he gave me all the info and always answer to all my emails, I knew then he is one of the few lawyers I can trust. Even my husband feels ...the same way with me when it comes to trusting lawyers because he had a bad experience. Atty. Jp has proven that he deserves our trust together with his associates. I would recommend his firm. I got my green card with ease. They are very professional and take their jobs seriously. Atty Jp Sarmiento definitely exudes my expectation.

Posted by kanakadas | September 21, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent Immigration lawyer

Thank you JP and his firm, you made my dream come true, with your sound knowledge and experience. I got my H1b, its because of you my RFE got cleared and my petition got approved. you are truly knowledgeable. your prompt action I should highly appreciate. Being 10000 miles away my all quires are ans...wered and resolved in no time and you make sure I completely understand and satisfied, you are truly excellent , Thank you Once again.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2014 | Immigration

Death of petitioner for permanent residency application

My case involved a family based permanent residency application where the petitioner died before the priority date became current. I became aware of the new law that allowed beneficiaries to continue the permanent residency process even though the petioiner had died. I first spoke to another attorne...y who was willing to take my case but had no experience with this particular law. I found the Sarmiento immigration law firm after performing a web search for attorneys who had handled permanent residency cases where the petitioner had died. One of the success stories on the firms' website described how the Sarmiento law firm had helped their client gain permanent residency using this particular law. At first ,I was a bit skeptical about hiring an attorney who was located hundred of miles away. I spoke to Mr. Sarmiento and was impressed with his knowledge and prior experience. I hired the Sarmiento law firm and they started to work on my case immediately. My I-485 was filed, the firm responded to the RFE's and one of the attorneys traveled from Ohio to Atlanta to accompany me to my interview. Almost 10 years after the petitioner died and over 16 years since the petition was originally filed, my I-485 has been approved!

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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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