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Ruslan Bocancea
also known as Ruslan Bocancea, Liam R. Chase
About Ruslan
Biography
I am an immigration attorney advising individuals and companies on U.S. immigration and visa matters.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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17 years | 300 cases
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Licensed in Minnesota for 15 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Bocancea Law Firm, PLLC
7760 France Avenue South, Suite 1100, Minneapolis, MN, 55435
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Posted by Simona | May 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding Team
Mr. Ruslan Bocancea and Ms. Corina Costescu helped and guided my mother in the process of obtaining the B2 visitor visa. They are an outstanding team who show great professionalism and excellent knowledge. We are extremely grateful for their expertise, constant availability, great support and gui...
Posted by vlad | May 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
i got my O1 visa
Thanks to Ruslan, i got my O1 visa for 3 years, professional team, good experience working with him
Posted by Andrei | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Awesome US-Visa experience with a strong legal team
We hired Mr. Bocancea and his team to assist us in getting Visas for our +40 team of employess. Everything went smoothly with no hickups. All the documents were prepared by the legal team and we managed to get all the people in the US Jobsites very fast. We highly recommend working with Mr. Bocancea ...
Posted by Camelia | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Entrepreneur and Trainer
Proud, happy owner of my E2 investor visa! I want to thank Ruslan Bocancea and his team for being such a key partner on this journey! I had their support every step of the way, I had clarity on what I needed to do from the very beginning, I had guidance and feedback on everything I needed to prepare ...
Posted by Andreea | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best results! We got our investor visa!
We received the recommendation to collaborate with Bocancea Law Firm from some friends who successfully got their E2 investors visa in the USA and it was the best decision ever! After closely working together for our application and being advised step by step what to do we are beyond happy that this ...
Ruslan Bocancea's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Ruslan on initiatives in our professional community. He is responsive and discerning. He is highly respected in the immigration law community, and is committed to excellence and service."
"Ruslan is an excellent immigration attorney. I highly recommend him to any individual or employer in need of immigration counseling and representation."
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"I have known Ruslan since we first met during our studies in law school. Ruslan has been involved in U.S. immigration matters for many years and is well versed in the black letter law and the application of it by immigration authorities. He offers practical and realistic advice on the problems and challenges facing his clients, and delivers results swiftly and efficiently. In addition, his oral and written advocacy skills are second to none and are sure to advance the interests of those he serves. I highly recommend Ruslan's services for both simple and complex immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bocancea is easily the most dedicated lawyer I have met in his area of expertise. He is extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of immigration issues and studies the changes in the law thoroughly and continuously. As an immigrant to thus country himself and generally a compassionate individual, he has an empathy for his clients that is quite rare, and I find very appreciated. Mr. Bocancea is incredibly intelligent, devoted to his profession and his clients, and a consummate professional. I am proud of the work he does for our community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ruslan worked for me on a number of matters and always did an excellent job. He is one of the brightest young lawyers I know. His passion for his work and for his clients, and his excellent skills and demeanor, mean that each client is in good hands with him."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Pro Bono Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2010
MJF Recognition for completing 1,250 hrs of public service, Minnesota Justice Foundation
2008
Income Tax Assistance & Counseling for Elderly Award, Minnesota Department of Revenue
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Pro Bono Immigration Attorney, International Institute of Minnesota
2010 - Present
Immigration Attorney, Bocancea Law Firm, PLLC
2008 - Present
Freelance Interpreter, Minnesota State and Federal Courts
2010 - 2011
Attorney, First American Title Insurance Company
2009 - 2009
Certified Student Attorney, Office of the St. Louis Park City Attorney
2009 - 2010
Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Federal Defender for the District of Minnesota
2005 - 2007
Legislative Assistant, Minnesota State Senate
Associations
2014 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionChair
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)Congressional Liaison
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)2012/13 Annual Conference Planning Committee
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)Consular Liaison Committee
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)Membership Development Committee
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)Member & 2012 Conference Committee
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)Member
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Minnesota State Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionVice Chair
2012 - 2013
Minnesota State Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionTreasurer
2012 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationDay Coordinator, 2012 AILA National Conference
2011 - 2012
Minnesota State Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionSecretary
2008 - 2009
William Mitchell College of Law International Law Students AssociationTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Re-instatement of Student Status
Success
B-1 Visa
Success
Education
2010
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Sioux Falls
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
MA - Masters (In Progress)
Speaking Engagements
2014
St. Thomas University School of Law
Immigration Law CLE Event
2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)
Waiting in Line: Outside the Consular Interview
2013
St. Thomas University, Immigration Policy and our Changing Electorate
Immigration Law
2013
Rome District Chapter Spring 2013 Conference
Practicing Abroad Open Forum
2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Immigration as it Intersects with Tax and Employment Law
2013
2013 Upper Midwest Immigration Conference
How to Effectively Communicate with Consular Posts
2012
Minnesota Consular Corps
U.S. Immigration Law
2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association
For What It's Worth: Advanced Issues Regarding the I-864
2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Marketing Your Practice Abroad
2011
TVR International
U.S. Visas
2011
Invest in Romania
U.S. Immigration
Publications
2013
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com)
Global Mobility: An Overview for Human Resource Professionals
2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Marketing Your Practice Abroad
2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Rome Chapter Focuses on Consular Processing
2012
Capital
E-2 Visas
2012
Apropo News
U.S. Immigration Law
2011
Money Express
Go West!
Languages
Romanian
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I apply for citizenship with a dismissed criminal record?
14 Aug 2011
Q&A
Is having full citizenship required for becoming a lawyer in the US?
13 Aug 2011
Q&A
Can f1 student apply for asylum after two years?
14 Aug 2011