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 111 - 115 of 158 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jessica | August 08, 2014 | Immigration

J-2 Waiver (over 21) Success - Highly Recommend this Lawyer

I highly recommend JP Sarmiento to anyone who needs immigration related law services. I filed my J-2 waiver through his firm and it was an extremely positive experience. Two months ago, I was notified by my immigration lawyer that I was still subject to J-visa 2-year bar even though my father has alr...eady fulfilled his two years long time ago. This was a huge headache for me because I was about to submit my I-485 and this would make me ineligible for green card. My I-485 lawyer and his lawyer friends have never even heard of the fact that J-2 can apply for a waiver independent of J-1 under certain circumstances. I was desperate and was doing intensive internet research to find a solution to this problem. I found JP Sarmiento's firm and another firm through the research. I reached out to both of them because I really do not have any other choices. JP responded the next day and answered all my questions directly but the other firm wanted to charge hourly consultation fees to provide answers. I was impressed by JP's professionalism and willingness to help without me paying so I decided to file my case throug his firm. This is definitely a right decision I have made. He is very knowledgable and knows what he is doing. He prepared my case with great attention. During the entire process, he has been extremely responsive and professional. He always gets back to me quickly(usually within a day) with clear and honest answers. He submitted my case soon after I signed the contract with him and charged a reasonable fee. My case was approved yesterday. This proves that J-2 waiver is do-able through his firm. I definitely would go back to him for any future immigration service needs.

Posted by Zin Thu Zar | July 25, 2014 | Immigration

We did the best choice!

First of all, I and my husband would like to thank "JP Sarmiento and his team" for helping us through my immigration process. After thoroughly reviewing different law firm from the web within our limit, we retained "Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm". From J1 waiver application to Green Crad applicati...on, they prepare all the requirements step by step. They never hesitate to answer your questions whether by e-mail or phone. They are happy to explain something you do not understand. My green card was approved on the day of interview. We are happy that we did the right and best choice. The team of "Sarmiento law Firm" is really wonderful! We'd like to recommend "Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm" to those who need to work on immigration based issue. All our bests......

Posted by Andreia P | July 18, 2014 | Immigration

Very competent and honest lawyer

After some years of disappointments with dishonest lawyers in NYC, I met JP Sarmiento doing some online research. I followed his excellent website and all his outstanding reviews. I emailed him with some questions no one answered me before, but JP was very responsive and compassionate during all th...is anxious time of my life. All I can say is that he is the most honest, compassionate, responsible and knowledgeable immigration attorney on the East Cost for me and HE DOES know exactly what he is doing.............He prepared my case 100% perfect and he was always very response as few lawyers in this country. He also has a very good office staff and everybody who works with him has been very responsible. Sarmiento Immigration is a very trustable immigration law firm on the East Cost and I highly recommend his office. My husband and I started our case in February in different state, after a few months we moved back to NYC and we requested our interview be scheduled in NYC. We finally got our interview (green card based on marriage to usc) on July 18 in NYC, everything went so perfect because JP prepared our case very well as well as all his advice which we always listened. We also had a good interview preparation from Attorney Glen (who works with JP). I got my passport stamped the same day and I was told that the card would be mailed to my address in 10 days. We live in NYC but me and my husband highly recommend JP Sarmiento Immigration to anyone who would like to find an outstanding, honest , responsive and knowledgeable immigration attorney. WIth JP you can be sure that you will get solved your case whatever your situation are. JP , thank you so much for being always nice, responsive, profissional and compassionate person, an outstanding human being and the best immigration attorney I ever met.

Posted by Francis | June 29, 2014 | Immigration

Great Lawyer, Experienced, Ethical, and Caring

JP is a great lawyer. He has a lot of experience in immigration and he is a cool guy. He always responds to all of my question promptly and he's very articulate. He is a caring person, and his rates give you very good value for your money. A lot of other attorney's try to charge you up to $10,000.00 ...just to show up in court but not JP. JP doesn't take advantage of immigrants who are desperate. He's more ethical than lawyers who claim, "they specialize in ethics". Trust me, JP is a great guy.

Posted by Mustafa | June 04, 2014 | Immigration

EXCELLENT!!!!

It was a great experience having Sarmiento Law Firm handle my wife's case. They are extremely professional and very reliable. My wife's naturalization case was complicated but Mr.Sarmiento and his firm handled it with great competence. The response they give to each and every question you can come up... with is thorough and you get it in no time at all. I would definitely recommend them and am also hiring them for my immigration case. Thank you JP Sarmiento.

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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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