Juan Paolo Pasia Sarmiento

Juan Paolo Pasia Sarmiento

also known as JP Sarmiento

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 19 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 19 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 1 - 5 of 77 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Mara | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

You wont regret going with Atty JP!

Atty JP Sarmiento and his paralegal Arty helped us in not one, not two, but three different cases! I’ve successfully been approved for a green card, and the other two have been approved for a change in status from B1 to F1. I’ve also referred a close friend to Atty JP who also was successful in her o...wn case. Atty JP is truly a godsend. He is knowledgeable, kind, extremely accommodating, and answers questions even before being hired or paid. Before I even officially proceeded with his services, he was already so responsive via email, answering my general inquiries without cost. I’ve spoken to other lawyers, but Atty JP, by far, is the best. The brain, the skills, backed with a lot of heart. You wont regret going with Atty JP. His track record speaks for itself! Some people change with success but Atty JP remained the same, accessible person as he was when I first messaged him 10 years ago. I also want to emphasize that the fees are affordable, especially for the stellar service you get. Thank you again Atty JP and Arty for all you have done for our family! More success to you and the firm.

Posted by Mylene | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Ms

Sir JP assisted me from adjusting my J1 to tourist, since I havent had a chance to visit and travel around USA when I was doing my internship he helped me make it possible legally staying in the US for the next 6 months without worrying about being deported. It was a success request and I have utized... those months exploring and meeting my family in the US indeed worth all the penny I paid for my extendsion. And again helped me processed my work visa. And it was a long and successful one. With the helped of Sir JP, I was able to put all my US plans possible. I highly recommend Sir JP, because his expertise in these job was indeed exceptional. You cannot go wrong choosing Sarmiento Immigration services because they are equipped with professionalism and smart immigration lawyer like Sir JP himself. I had a beautiful journey with Sarmiento Immigration Firm, truly has a heart of filipino.

Posted by Dilmurod | May 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer

I tried many lawyers in different states NYC and Florida. Some scared us, some told us that they would basically charge us an arm and a leg. I remember in Florida one of the well known lawyers said that my case is very difficult and it would cost 30k for him to help me with 50/50 chance. Although ...my case was reopened during the time I had the NYC lawyer (my case was in NY originally) she wasn’t well experienced in immigration in my opinion. Her lack of experience caused me and my family a lot pain at that time. Due to her delay in filing my case I got detained (which could’ve been avoided) for 5 months even though I had approved I130. That experience was the most traumatic thing my family has ever faced. Needless to say having the right lawyer makes a whole lot of difference and gives you confidence in fighting for your case. While I was locked up my wife was working on finding me a good immigration lawyer. She came across JP Sarmiento’s glowing reviews online and she decided to give him a call. She told him my story and asked him for his advice (even though we didn’t hire him yet). Sarmiento assured my wife that what we were taking the right steps which helped my wife and I cope with the situation. JP was knowledgeable, sincere, professional, calm, and very resourceful. After I got out we were determined to hire Sarmiento to help us with my case. Their pricing is reasonable and affordable as well compared to every other lawyer we have had in the past. It also helps that they do installments. Throughout the whole time we were with Sarmiento we were treated with respect and had all of our questions answered. The thing that struck us the most was the immediate response to our emails. It is so amazing and assuring and helpful to know that you are not forgotten and your lawyer is on top of everything. Later we got introduced to Mr Yu, because he is the one who deals with removal proceedings.To be quite honest at first he didn’t struck us as the one we want to represent us but he assured us and addressed our concerns. He’s straight forward, honest, and very knowledgeable. He has been there for a long time, he knows almost all judges and Counselors, which defently helps a lot. Mr. Yu has immaculate case winning record with immigration court. Overall we are very happy with Mr. Sarmiento and Mr. Yu. They’re the best lawyers we’ve ever had and we highly recommend them to anyone who’s looking for great immigration lawyers. We won our case just recently, I got approved for AOS, green card. We highly recommend Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm! Thank you.

Posted by Jay | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service

I arrived in the US and overstayed my visa by a few months. This was not an issue, however. The great team at JP Sarmiento handled everything perfectly and for a very reasonable price. I now have my green card and can begin my new life as a US Permanent Resident. Thanks, team!

Posted by Christina | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and diligent

I contacted Jp May of 2019, I found him by just googling attorneys near by his reviews were outstanding so I gave him a call. He didn’t answer I left a message and he called me back within a hr or two. I appreciated the fact he’d even took the time out to call back I figured I would just have to keep... calling seeing how this line of work would have a person very busy. So we talked I told him about my husband and I just getting married in April and him trying to get a green card. Jp told me we can set a appointment for consultation. At the appointment he was very nice and professional walked in the room with a big smile, he told his everything that needed to be done on our end answered all our questions. We retained him the same day the fee was pretty affordable compared to the last law firm we’d looked into. After our consultation, Jp immediately got to work on our case we sent him all documents via email and from that point on we communicated via emails which is better because then you can keep track of things. The application for the green card was filed a week or two after the appointment then it was just Months of waiting for a response from immigration , we had a slight problem with my husband’s birth certificate immigration wanted the original document. Jp told us what he needed from us and he took care Of it. In January 2020 we got our date for the interview and we were prepped by one of the colleagues at the firm and he also accompanied us to the interview, the green card was approved the same day! This was my first experience in dealing with immigration and lawyers and stuff and I’m so happy to say that it was nice one I learned so much about this immigration stuff that I had no clue about. 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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