Sung Hee Yu

Sung Hee Yu

also known as Glen S.H. Yu

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Immigration

5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH

About Sung

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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 15 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH, 44131-6827

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Sung Hee Yu's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

108 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Dario | December 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW was approved! Highly recommend Glen!!

I’m so happy I chose Sung Hee (Glen) Yu to handle my NIW (National Interest Waiver) case. From start to finish, he made the whole process smooth and stress-free. As a civil engineer, I knew my case needed to be presented in a specific way, and Glen really understood that. He took the time to get to ...know my background and accomplishments and built a strong case that highlighted my work perfectly. What stood out most was how responsive and patient he was. Anytime I had a question (and I had a lot!), he explained everything clearly and kept me updated at every step. Thanks to Glen’s expertise and attention to detail, my case was a success story! I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. If you’re looking for someone reliable, knowledgeable, and easy to work with for your immigration case, I can’t recommend Glen enough!

Posted by Keally | March 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Experience

Glen accompanied us during the individual hearing. He assured us everything would be simple and tried not to worry too much. He went above and beyond during the process. He is knowledgeable, professional and know what he is doing! Excellent service!

Posted by Youngseok | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

N-400 and I-751

TL;DR; My case was not moving forward before I met him. Without hiring him, my case would have not been easy like this. Now I have my cases almost completed -- just need to attend oath ceremony. I worked with Sung Hee (Glen) Yu for my naturalization (N-400). My case was stuck at I-751 (removal of ...condition on my green card) for more than a year. It seems my case was kind of messed up with several mistakes USCIS and I made, so we decided to file N-400 while I-751 is pending. The whole naturalization process plus its pre-requisite (I-751 approval) took just 6-7 months and now I got my oath ceremony scheduled. During the process, Glen was so helpful and responsive. His prompt and sincere attention to my case has been really reassuring, especially when I felt my case was not moving forward. Also felt that he knew a lot on complicated immigration issues and up-to-date news and information. N-400 + I-751 interview in person went okay, but it should have been much more difficult without him accompanied. I'd highly recommend Sung Hee Yu. You'll get what you pay for.

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Greencard NIW

My case was unique, other law firms couldn't even properly assess the chance of my getting approval for PR. Mr. Glen Yu was analytical, strategic and worked flawlessly to prepare my petition pack to maximize the chance. He was always there to answer my questions which often occurred through my compli...cated process. With his tremendous help, I received my greencard much earlier than I originally hoped. I can't thank him enough and I would highly recommend to my fellow immigrants to talk to Mr. Glen Yu.

Posted by H | July 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

J-2 two years waiver

My case was little complicated that (1) I had J-2 visa for more than 8 years subordinated to my ex-husband who is a physician still living in the US, (2) we are from two different countries which the divorce process and paperwork were another hassle, and also (3) I was converting to E-2 visa in paral...lel. I discussed with few different lawyers before Glen, but all of them said I can't get a waiver either I can't convert to E-2. But at the end, Glen made it and allowed me to have a new chapter in the US without risking my professional career. He is very responsive, set strategies, and gave good advise coming from his in-depth research and experience. I am grateful that one of my difficult time is over and am able to leave him a thank you note for closing my case.

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Sung Hee Yu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Preston Lim

Immigration lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Friend

"Glen is an exceptional attorney. He has superior knowledge of the law and extensive experience in all aspects of immigration. With respect to his practice, he genuinely cares about his clients and will go above and beyond to help. I have known Glen for over eight years. What stands out is his true character and nature: he is practical, efficient, and effective in resolving problems."

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Kenneth Matejka

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Glen Yu. Nice guy, experienced immigration lawyer."

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Juan Sarmiento

Immigration lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've known Glen for two years and he has always been passionate about immigration law. Even before becoming a lawyer, he has been very active in the field since law school, doing volunteer work for the Legal Aid Society and clerking for Judges and law firms. His knowledge of immigration law derives from his experiences as a foreign-born citizen and keen interest in the area, and this translates to how he relates to clients, treating each case like it's his. He has represented different clients ranging from citizens of Korea, the Philippines, China, Jordan, Mexico, Mali, has accompanied clients for immigration interviews in Cleveland and Newark, and has appeared on behalf of clients for the Cleveland, Detroit, and Houston Immigration Courts. He actively posts useful immigration articles for our blog at www.sarmientoimmigration.typepad.com and is active in the Korean community. Most imporatntly, he cares for clients. I highly recommend Glen Yu to anybody in need of immigration counsel."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2023

Marquis Who’s Who, Marquis Who’s Who

2006

Great Distinction, McGill University

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner Attorney, Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

2010 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm

2010 - 2010

Post-Graduate Fellow, The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

2010 - 2010

Legal Clerk, Jennifer I. Peyton LLC

2009 - 2009

Legal Intern, Margaret Wong & Associates CO LPA

2009 - 2009

Judicial Extern, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Honorable Solomon Oliver Jr.

Associations

2010 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - 2010

APALSA

Student Representative

2005 - 2006

Korean Student Society of McGill

President

Education

2010

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

McGill University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

The Third Annual Case Western Midwest APALSA Conference Immigration Law Practice

Languages

Korean

English

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