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Veronica Tunitsky
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Biography
Originally from the former Soviet Union, Veronica and her family came to the US as refugees in 1988. Settling in New York, Veronica attended prestigious Performing Arts schools where she continued her musical education. She always knew, however, that she was destined to do other important work, to serve a different purpose, to serve the immigrant community.
Thus, after relocating to Houston and receiving her Bachelor Degree from the University of Houston, Veronica attended the University of Houston Law Center. While in law school, she participated in the renowned University of Houston Immigration Clinic, where, under the tutelage of the late Professor Joseph A. Vail, she was able to provide legal services to victims of domestic violence, displaced individuals seeking asylum, and others in need of pro bono services. After becoming licensed to practice law in 2003, Veronica started her own immigration law practice successfully representing a culturally diverse and varied group of clients.
In 2008, she joined Scott and Associates, where she found her next passion: I-601 immigrant waivers of inadmissibility. It was the perfect fit: being able to help reunite families, for whom the immigrant waiver is often the step of last resort, was and continues to be especially meaningful to her. Today, her practice continues to focus on the I-601 waiver and family immigration.
Veronica has never forgotten her roots and maintains her devotion to community service, regularly volunteering her legal services for the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Association and Artemis Justice Center.
Veronica is fluent in Russian.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
22 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
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Location
Law Office of Veronica Tunitsky
2425 West Loop S Ste 200, Houston, TX, 77027-4208
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Veronica Tunitsky's Reviews
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Posted by Billy | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
K-1 visa.
I was looking for an attorney to help with a K-1 visa for a citizen of Belarus. I chose Veronica primarily because she is fluent in the Russian language. She was very helpful, she successfully obtained our K-1 visa, and I would recommend her services to anyone. Billy
Posted by Andrés Martínez | February 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent and professional services.
Expedite and correct information was provided to us everytime we asked Veronica. Even when the cirumstances got tough due reasons she took ownership of the situation, guided us and delivered correctly!. Every step of the process she behaved in a professional, human and warm way and stood in touch wit...
Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Achieves desired results, and is a pleasure to work with
I would like to say that Veronica was very easy to work with. She listens, remembers every detail, explains all the steps clearly and is very reliable with documentation. She does not delay. Her advice are sound. I would definitely recommend working with her.
Posted by Jamie | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Helped to fix our hopeless consulate issue!
Veronica is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who can help with the most complex of immigration cases. My mother-in-law had been in Mexico and my wife applied for her to come to the US. At the interview in Juarez the consular official told my mother-in-law that she had made a false misrepresentatio...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014
She is absolutely WONDERFUL to work with.
I found Veronica online after having met our immigration officer where we found out we needed to file an I-601 waiver. It had been a long road to that point and I was ready to give up. Veronica encouraged me to keep at it. She not only addressed in detail what we needed to do but she also cared en...
Veronica Tunitsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"Veronica has a brilliant legal analytical mind and goes out of her way to help immigrants with the valuable advice she so generously gives on Avvo. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"Veronica is an amazing immigration attorney - she is diligent, intelligent and fights for her clients' rights. She is very thorough and will not stop until she achives the best result for her client. I recommend her highly to anyone who wants professional legal advice."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Veronica is one of the most experienced and hard working attorneys in her area. As an immigrant herself, now practicing immigration law, she comes with a unique perspective on the handling of cases. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse Attorney Veronica Tunitsky for her displayed legal competence, excellent analytical ability and active participation on Avvo providing excellent legal opinions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Passionate and staunch advocate for her clients!"
"Ms. Tunitsky is a strong advocate with a comprehensive knowledge of even the most complex aspects of immigration law. I am pleased to endorse her."
"I strongly endorse. Veronica Tunitsky is an excellent and very committed attorney and I highly recommend her. She served as a fellow in the immigration clinic where I work and performed admirably on every task she worked on. I feel comfortable referring clients to her in cases where she has had lots of success, especially waivers for consular processing. She is an all-around advocate for her clients."
"I highly endorse Veronica Tunitsky. I know firsthand from when we worked together that she is an excellent and knowledgeable immigration lawyer. She is the first person I call when I have a complicated waiver issue."
"I endorse Ms. Tunitsky. She is an excellent immigration attorney. She always provides intelligent advice and works hard for her clients to achieve the best results."
"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"
"Veronica reliably gives thorough, accurate advice to immigration issues on avvo.com. I wholeheartedly endorse her as an competent and diligent immigration attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Tunitsky gives solid advice. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked in the same area of immigration law as Veronica for 19 years, and i have come to know her as an extremely competent and honest attorney, with great knowledge of the immigration laws. She is a valued member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the only national organization of attorneys specializing in immigration law. I happily endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Ms. Tunitsky, as she is an extremely diligent, skilled and well-respected lawyer in the community. Ms. Tunitsky has a depth of knowledge of immigration law and is unfailingly dedicated to her clients. With Ms. Tunitsky, you are assured sound legal advice based upon her combination of experience, legal acumen and practical understanding of immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Veronica is a no-nonsense, results-driven attorney. She has an excellent work ethic and is unusually well-organized. Work product is high quality."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
2012
Volunteer Speaker of the Month, Artemis Justice Center
2011
Volunteer Attorney of the Year, Artemis Justice Center
2006
Volunteer Know Your Rights Attorney of the Year, Lovebridge Foundation
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Founding Attorney, Law Office of Veronica Tunitsky
2011 - 2011
Senior Associate Attorney, George R. Willy, P.C.
2011 - 2013
Volunteer Attorney, Artemis Justice Center
2010 - 2010
Joseph A. Vail Fellow, University of Houston Law Center Immigration Clinic
2008 - 2009
Senior Associate Attorney, Scott and Associates, Attorneys at Law
2008 - 2013
Volunteer Attorney, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, Pinchak & Nguyen, PC
2000 - 2000
Judicial Law Clerk, US Magistrate Judge
Associations
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Houston Volunteers Lawyers AssociationVolunteer Attorney
2008 - 2012
State Bar of Texas, Family SectionMember
2006 - 2008
Interfaith MinistriesVolunteer
1994 - 1995
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-law FraternityPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Misrepresentation I-601 waiver approved (China)
Client entered the US with a green card
Misrepresentation I-601 waiver approved (India)
Client entered the US with a green card
I-601A Provisional Waiver Approved (Mexico)
Client entered the US with a green card
I-601 Waiver
I-601 approval
Education
2006
AA White Dispute Resolution Center
Mediation Certificate
2002
University of Houston
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Houston
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
The Houston Area Women's Center
Immigration Law and Our Community
2010
Hospice Care
Immigration Law and Our Community
2010
CCA-Houston Processing/Detention Center
Know Your Rights: The What/WhyWhere/When/How For the Detained Person
Publications
2013
I2us.net
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility in Effect on March 4, 2013
2013
2012
2012
2010
2010
www.i2us.net
FAM changes related to alcohol abuse inadmissibility
N/A
Languages
Russian
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file a I-824 and a waiver together?
30 Oct 2013
Q&A
I am a US citizen, how can I apply for adjustment of status for my niece and nephew? (both are under 9 years)
02 Oct 2013
Q&A
Can I respond to the RFE by myself even if my attorney got the original RFE notice
06 Sep 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
National Benefits Center Finally Addresses “Reason to Believe” Denials of I-601A Provisional Waivers
03 Oct 2013
Legal Guide
I-601A (Provisional Waiver Program) vs. I-601 Waiver: What's the Big Difference Anyway?
26 Aug 2013
Legal Guide
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility in Effect on March 4, 2013
03 Jan 2013