Ruslan Bocancea

Ruslan Bocancea

also known as Ruslan Bocancea, Liam R. Chase

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Immigration

7760 France Avenue South, Suite 1100, Minneapolis, MN

About Ruslan

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I am an immigration attorney advising individuals and companies on U.S. immigration and visa matters.

17 years | 300 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 15 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2010

Authorized to Practice

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Location

Bocancea Law Firm, PLLC

7760 France Avenue South, Suite 1100, Minneapolis, MN, 55435

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Ruslan Bocancea's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mady | November 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Bocancea Law Firm

We used Bocancea Law Firm for an immigration issue regarding one of our parents. Ruslan and Corina are really easy to work with, very professional and responsive. Moreover they treated us with consideration and respect as if we were part of the family. They were always prompt on answering our q...uestions and guiding us through the whole process. Their knowledge on our immigration matter made a big difference for us. It saved us a lot of time and money. Ruslan and Corina are honest professionals who genuinely want to help you. We highly recommend Bocancea Law Firm!

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing service!

I hired Ruslan to help me with my investor USA visa. He was responsive, fast and knew everything. He prepared all the paperwork, guided me through the process and helped me with everything. He is effective, efficient, experienced and he really cares for his clients. If you are going for an E2 visa, h...iring Ruslan is a no brainer.

Posted by Martin | December 11, 2014 | Immigration

Fantastic lawyer - highly recommended

Having employed various lawyers over the past ten years for work visas I can safely say that Ruslan and his staff are the best I've used by some distance. His fees were very reasonable and when it came to applying for permanent residency everything was taken care of promptly and diligently. My seco...nd child arrived the day of the interview and he and staff went above and beyond to smooth things over with immigration and ensure that my interview could be rescheduled, keeping me informed throughout the day. I have since recommended him to friends who have had a similar experience. Fantastic lawyer.

Posted by Heidi Pliam | April 02, 2013 | Immigration

Hi praise for Ruslan Bocancea

Ruslan offered excellent information and creative solutions on several immigration law questions. I'm an attorney and know when I'm dealing with someone who knows what they are talking about with real experience and a genuine interest to help people. Ruslan obviously one such attorney!

Posted by Reouhidi | December 18, 2011 | Immigration

Great Lawyer, Positive Personality

I was recommended to Mr. Bocanea by another lawyer. I contacted Mr. Bocancea and he immediately responded to my email. We set up a meeting and I presented my situation to him. I was seeking a change from B2 visa to an F-1 student visa (for which I was approved). After he had heard what I had to sa...y and asking questions for better understanding, Mr. Bocanea laid out my options. He is very knowledgeable about immigration law and explains it with such clarity (made me think about going to law school!). He professionally lays out the options, states the pros and cons, gives appropriate advice/guidance and listens to what you have to say. He handled my case very well, kept me informed and responded immediately to all my emails. At first when I met him I was intimidated by him because of his nice suit and the nice conference room we met in. But that feeling of intimidation melted away once I got talking to him. He is down to earth, relaxed,and shares a little about himself. When I came to his office we met at the elevator and he escorted me into the conference room. When we had finished he accompanied back to the elevators to see me off. As an African, gestures are important to us. I appreciated him walking me to the elevator and that was my thought going down on the elevator. I appreciated his diligent, caring work, but appreciated his personality more.

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Matthew Streff

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Steven Cerny

Unknown lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Matthew Gilbert

Immigration lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Monson

Immigration lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Gieseke

Immigration lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Audra Williams

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Timothy Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Section

Chair

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 Association

Member

2010 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Minnesota State Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Vice Chair

2012 - 2013

Minnesota State Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Treasurer

2012 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Day Coordinator, 2012 AILA National Conference

2011 - 2012

Minnesota State Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Secretary

2008 - 2009

William Mitchell College of Law International Law Students Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Re-instatement of Student Status

Success

B-1 Visa

Success

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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

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

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