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 116 - 120 of 158 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Riz | March 12, 2014 | Immigration

Knowledgeable Affable Attorney

I am based out of New York and after meeting and reviewing in person with more than 10 -15 NY based law firm I felt that JP Sarmiento Law firm was the best choice. Even though they are based in Ohio; they were extremely helpful and always available to answer my questions. They are genuinely take in...terest in the case and do an amazing job of keeping you abreast of the development. Both Juan Sarmiento and his associate attorney Glen are very knowledgeable in immigration matters. The best part is their affable manner and resourcefulness. Greatly recommend. It’s the best value for your money!

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2014 | Immigration

Green card application

Jp and everybody @Sarmiento law firm did a wonderful job in helping me getting my green card! Without hesitation I've acquired his service again to apply for my green card. We could've gone to any attorney in Nyc since we live in New York but we went to JP instead because he did a prompt and excelle...nt service getting my J1 visa waived. It took us less than 4 months after filing to get an appointment for interview and as a result I got my green card.Thanks a million JP, arty and everybody @ the law firm!!!!!!!

Posted by Romanus | February 12, 2014 | Immigration

Form i130&form i485 approved

My wife and i say thanks to JP sarmiento and his team for helping me have my green card.I must say sarmiento immigration law firm is very vest with immgration laws and proceedings, in fact they are experts when it comes to immgration laws.my form i130&form i484 was approved due to JP and his team eff...orts.I strongly reccomend JP law firm to any one with immgrstion issue

Posted by Ravi | February 12, 2014 | Immigration

Citizenship for wife, Green Card for Husband (FB2A)

NOW, here are the reasons why we chose JP(and in all honesty, why YOU should as well). a) I believe that JP is the most economical firm on the market in the North-East Ohio Area (NEO).In full disclosure, I have not conducted an extensive study of prevailing rates as it pertains to immigration lawyer...s in and around Cleveland area. However, about 3 to 4 sample data points from Cleveland area, and about 2 data points from the Houston, Texas area - led us to believe JP would be well within our budget. It is pertinent to note that as of writing this review (Feb 2014), JP does NOT charge by the hour (in the context of our immigration case). He charged us a flat fee, accepted American Express as a form of payment . b) So, he fit well within our budget. What about the quality of legal advice, you might ask ? Fear not. For starters, JP and his staff (Arty and Glenn) are very knowledgeable about the general immigration process, laws/rules and MOST importantly, are masters of minutiae, the details, the fine print. By that, I mean - they understand every crook and crevice of the immigration handbook. In my opinion, you definitely need such a team to navigate the labyrinth, that is US Immigration. To cite a few examples: JP and his team, worked with us extensively when my wife and I filled out the various forms needed to submit my GC application (Forms I-131, I-485, 765 etc). We had several questions - ALL of which were promptly answered by JP (or his staff) via e-mails and phone calls. We called JP several times and he always got back to us regarding the right answers to be filled in. Most importantly, he did not charge ANYTHING extra for the phone conversations/e-mail correspondences. He was kind, polite, courteous, friendly, to the point and most importantly confident in his answers. c) Communication - Arty (who is on JP's staff), kept a constant and direct stream of communication via e-mails, wherein she intimated us of the acceptance of our application, the various receipt notices, the fingerprinting appointments, the interview notices etc. My wife and I were consistently and constantly in the loop regarding the status of our case. It is a well known fact that the USCIS timelines for processing are not exactly very linear. Some stages can go by rather quickly, followed by a sudden lull of inactivity. Luckily in our case, everything moved through at a very steady pace. To give you an idea of the timelines, we contact JP in September (mid-month), had our documents ready for intake by September 30th, 2013. During this time of document prep, we were constantly in touch with JP. Once the documents were submitted, JP and his team kept us abreast of that proceedings. d) Attorney Coaching/Guidance - Since my GC case in effect depended on proving the validity of our marriage to the USCIS officer, we had a session with JP's peer (Glen) - who helped us understand the most common questions asked by Immigration officer during the interviews. We took our sample questions - jotted down our answers and compared notes. Subsequently, Glen also reviewed with us the biographical information that we had submitted during the initial document submission stage. We came away with some key learning points - During the interview stay calm and composed, and stay true to yourself and the relationship. Glen also coached my wife for some potential citizenship questions - since she had to take the citizenship test as well. e) Attorney Presence at the Interviews - Glen (Attorney) came to my wife's Citizenship interview and to our joint Green Card interview.He sat in the room with the immigration officer and even helped clarify some aspects of the case to the officer. It is always a relief and source of support to have an attorney with you (i.e physically present and sitting less than 2 feet ). In summary, you get very good service, excellent legal representation and an overall pleasant experience from JP/Glenn and Arty.Thanks to JP and his team.

Posted by Elliott | January 14, 2014 | Immigration

JP is professional, knowledgeable, prepared, and affordable!

JP did not hesitate to answer all of my questions up front, assess my case, and give me an informed recommendation to go forward. All paperwork and materials were collected and filed in a timely manner and we were prepped for our final interview. My wife now has her Green Card and we are thrilled. ... Even though my case was unique, as we had begun the Green Card application process in another country, JP was able help me complete the process in the USA without a hitch. I never felt that my case was going to be anything but a success with JP covering all of the bases. I would recommend Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm to any and everyone with an immigration based issue. Thank You JP!

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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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