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 141 - 145 of 158 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Meera | June 07, 2012 | Immigration

Green Card

Future is here with J P Sarmiento. Who says only grey hair shows wisdom? Who said the younger the attorney is the less experience he has? Absolutely not! Atleast I do not agree. One of the topmost immigration attorney or I should say the Best attorney out there for Immigration; decent, sophisticated,... elegant, helpful and respectful too. And I am not at all related to Mr Sarmiento. Absolutely Adore the man. Thank you so much Mr Sarmiento and Ms Aarty. Sincerely thank you both. No other attorney could have handled it any better!

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 Venkat | March 19, 2012 | Immigration

Green Card

Attorney Sarmiento and his staff are very professional and knowledgeable. They helped me on my Green card process. I would definitely recommend to anyone who are looking for an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Rachel | February 07, 2012 | Immigration

A person of his word.

It's hard to find a lawyer you can trust with your immigration issues. We are glad JP Sarmiento was referred to us and our case went smoothly and fast with positive result. His knowledge and expertise on his professional field had made the process worry-free. We can surely say he is an efficient and... reliable immigration lawyer. JP is a person of his word and we would definitely recommend him to others..anytime!

Posted by Hidy | October 02, 2011 | Immigration

I601 wavier

First of all, let me thank Mr. Sarmiento and his team for such the outstanding work he has done on my wavier, which got an approval. Thank you very much. I am from New York and I had a lawyer who I paid a lot of money to handle my I601 wavier case. The lawyer was terrible. When he prepared my argu...ment I read it and told him it was not a good case but he did not listen he told me he know what he was doing so I went along. He went along and file the case it was denied. I was very bewildered because I thought that I will be deported. I tried to talk to the lawyer and they did not take my case seriously. They told me I just had to appeal the decision to the AAO, which was very expensive, so I did. It has been over two years now and I have finally received a letter from the AAO stating that the case was filed to the wrong office. Before I received the letter from the AAO, I started to look for Immigration lawyers over the internet who could help me because my lawyer and I were not on the same page. I called a few lawyers whose name I got over the internet, but all of them would not give information without charging a fee. During my search, I came across Mr. Sarmiento’s website. There I found the information I need and I was very impressed with his background and achievements, so I decided to call. When I called the secretary was very professional and polite, a very rare combination. I got to speak with Mr. Sarmiento and he was wonderful. He gave me so much information and was very knowledgeable in my case. Did I tell you that the consultation was free? That’s when I decided to hire him as my lawyer. Mr. Sarmiento and I worked out a payment plan that was convenient for me. I thought that was very thoughtful. He prepared the wavier I was amazed at the detail in the wavier. He got information from my country of birth that I did not know about. That is what you call research and dedication. Not to mention that we did this entire process without ever having met each other personally. Both Mr. Sarmiento and Ms. Arty , his assistant, would inform me regularly on my case through email, or the phone. My wavier has recently been approved within five month of first hiring Mr. Sarmiento as my lawyer. I truly find this amazing because I previously had a lawyer for three years who cost so much, and got little results. However, Mr. Sarmiento gave me so much, in exchange for so little. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a brilliant lawyer who is able to put himself in your shoes and understands your situation to contact Mr. Sarmiento immediately. I cannot guarantee that Mr. Sarmiento is going to win your case but I can guarantee that he will give his all.

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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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