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also known as Raluca Vais-Ottosen
I represent individuals and employers in matters regarding permanent residence (green card), naturalization and citizenship, temporary work visas (H-1B, L-1, TN, etc.), PERM and foreign labor certification, National Interest Waivers (NIW), physician national interest waiver, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and other proceedings before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and/or U.S. consulates abroad, among others.
Having myself immigrated to the U.S. (from Romania), I can genuinely relate to my clients' needs and priorities and am therefore able to provide superior immigration legal services.
I have volunteered in several capacities at the Community Immigration Law Center in Madison, Wisconsin since 2009, as intake volunteer, pro bono attorney and member on the Board of Directors.
I am also a dedicated member of the Wisconsin community and I enjoy volunteering my free time to the Madison-area art and music scene, local music festivals and fundraisers that benefit after school programs for children, the neighborhood associations and community centers.
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Acquired: 2011
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Acquired: 2008
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25 W Main St, Ste 800, Madison, WI, 53703
901 Marquette Avenue, 2100 AT&T Tower, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
13935 Bishop's Drive, Suite 300, Brookfield, WI, 53005
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Posted by Qiao | February 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best immigration lawyer in Madison
I hired Raluca to help with my citizenship application. I had applied for citizenship about 18 months earlier and my application had stalled. Due to COVID the situation was complicated. Raluca sorted it out very efficiently and managed to get the application moving to a successful conclusion. I would...
Posted by Moritz | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Green cards for the whole family
Raluca helped us navigating the complicated green card process. She submitted the application for the whole family, which was then approved extremely quickly. Thanks to Raluca we avoided various potential problems. Raluca is friendly and very efficient and we recommend her highly.
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
An Amazing Lawyer, above 5 stars!!!
Let me start by saying retaining Attorney Vais-Ottosen as my immigration lawyer is one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life! She has successfully assisted me in navigating this complex immigration system (2019-2020). She is what I believe every lawyer should be like. She is meticulous, she...
Posted by Julien | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent immigration lawyer
We were referred by a friend to Raluca to update my immigration status from a work visa to a permanent resident status after getting married to a US citizen. Raluca was professional, highly knowledgeable and very helpful to navigate the immigration process and different forms to fill up. As well ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ottosen is experienced, is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and limits her practice to immigration matters."
"Raluca is an excellent attorney. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, and well-respected. She zealously advocates for her clients and achieves great results. I highly recommend her."
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2018 Pro Bono Honor Society, Wisconsin Access to Justice
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2017 Pro Bono Honor Society, Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission
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Jack DeWitt Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, DeWitt Ross and Stevens SC
2015 - Present
Partner, Immigration Attorney, DeWitt LLP
2012 - 2015
Attorney, Murphy Desmond S.C.
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk/Attorney, Lopez Law Group, LLC
2004 - 2012
Law Clerk/Attorney, Dan M Scheuermann Law Firm
2004 - 2004
Research Assistant, Paul M Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
2024 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter)Vice Chair
2018 - Present
Big Oak Childcare CenterBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Community Immigration Law CenterSecretary
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
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Dane County Bar AssociationMember
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Community Immigration Law CenterBoard of Directors
2023 - 2024
American Immigration Lawyers Association (WisconsiTreasurer
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (WisconsiSecretary
2016 - 2020
Literacy NetworkBoard of Directors
2014 - 2018
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
Community Immigration Law CenterVolunteer Attorney
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LL.M - Master of Laws
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LL.B/JD - Juris Doctor
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Pitfalls For The Specialized Lawyer – Ethical And Practical Implications, Panelist
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Is it possible for an I-140 NIW case to be denied WITHOUT first issuing and RFE or NOID?
19 Jun 2022
I-94 not updated properly
14 May 2022
Visa for Medical Treatment ?
16 May 2022