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Kathryn Noelle Karam

Kathryn Noelle Karam

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

4888 Loop Central Drive, Suite 450, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Law Office of Kathryn N. Karam, PC

4888 Loop Central Drive, Suite 450, Houston, TX, 77081

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Kathryn Noelle Karam's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

77 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ereni | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended

I would highly recommend Kathryn Karam and her team to anyone looking for a very friendly knowledgeable immigration lawyer. Kathryn and her team we’re very professional. I was submitting an application for naturalization out of state and Kathryns team helped keep me informed throughout every step of ...the application process. They answered any questions I had promptly and even helped me prepare for the naturalization interview. I am thrilled that to have gained citizenship with their help. Thank you again Kathryn & Vy Van.

Posted by David | February 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card Process

Upon completion of my assignment in Indonesia I wanted to bring my then girlfriend (now wife) back to the US with me. Prior to leaving Indonesia, I contacted Kathryn to set up a meeting upon returning to the US. From the very first visit, Kathryn made us very comfortable. She explained the entire pro...cess, answering all of our questions and provided a wealth of information for us. Upon starting the process with Kathryn and her firm, we were always kept informed of the process every step along the way. Her and her staff were always very efficient, but also very personal. Once we reached certain milestones along the process, she would call to schedule a meeting to provide an update and review our checklist and "homework" assignments. I can say with out a doubt, the entire process would have been extremely frustrating to say the least, if it had not been for Kathryn and her staff. We have now reached the 2 year mark on my wife's initial "conditional" Green Card and have once again reached out to Kathryn to assist with the application process to remove the conditions. When it comes to anything related to Immigrations, we will not hesitate to engage Kathryn for her guidance. Her knowledge of the US Immigration laws and issues is immeasurable. We've also had friends that have had questions regarding their own issues. When we passed this along to Kathryn, she did not hesitate to provide answers / solutions to their issues. Bottom line, SHE'S GREAT!

Kathryn Karam

Replied last February 06, 2019

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We're very glad to have had the opportunity to help!

Posted by Rawan | August 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Naturalization

Kathryn helped me during my naturalization process which was not straight forward and had some hoops . she is one of the best lawyers and I am so lucky I took the decision to work with her ! First she is very knowledgeable and up to date with all immigration matters , that have been changing recently.... she follows up on everything , very detailed and meticulate . She always took the time to respond to all my questions within hours of emailing her , she is really prompt and made sure everything was taken care of . I never felt I was left in the dark or had any trouble to reach her . She has an amazing staff that also helps with other legal matters and scheduling . Very professional and her fees are very reasonable compared to other attorneys . Very honest and say it as it is .. she really has your best interest at heart and will fight for you ! I am so lucky she guided me through this long process and made it a lot easier for me ! I would recommend Kathryn with no hesitation to anyone with immigration matters.

Posted by czhang | March 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service of employment based immigration

Immigration is a life changing event in one's life if you want to leave your home country and live in the United States. Putting your case in the right hands is crucial for this process. After getting consultations from several famous immigration attorneys in Houston area, I chose Dr. Kathryn Karam. ...She is a board certified immigration attorney. She is knowledgeable and professional. She is sharp and sincere...Dr. Karam has special talent on negotiating and interpersonal communication skill, she can turn impossible to possible. She is good at dealing with other third parties representing clients...Dr. Karam's law firm is well organized, Kathryn acts as the lead attorney, there are assistant attorneys and paralegal staffs. Compared to bigger firms where your file may be buried in a deck of files, In Karam's firm, the details of my case is instantly accessible, every time when i need to discuss the case...Dr. Karam has the passion to help qualified foreigners to get legal status in the united states and to realize their America dreams. Dr. Karam bears the mission autonomously to bring talented people to the United states to make America greater. Dr. Karam has the enthusiasm to work on immigration cases and to finish each case perfectly. I am one hundred percent satisfied with the legal service I got from this law firm, and recommend it to professionals who need legal service on employment based immigration.

Posted by Vy Nguyen | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NOID and condition green card removal

Mrs. Kathryn Karam is the best immigration attorney I have met. I’m so happy I find her. My husband and i tried to save some money to hire a service agent to help us file an application for my green card. We went on the interview unprepared and got the Notice of Intend to Deny not long after. I consu...lted a few immigration attorney about my case before an acquaintance recommended me to go see Kathryn. After meeting her, I knew I came to the right attorney. She walked me through the whole process of obtaining the green card and responded to NOID promptly. A little over 2 years later, I hired her again for my conditional green card removal and now I am a permanent green card holder. Im so glad I have Mrs. Kathryn Karam handle my cases and I will hire only her for any immigration matters. She and her team are very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and trustworthy. While working with Mrs. Karam and her team, I find that they are very responsive to my emails and phone calls. I would recommend her to everyone I know.

Kathryn Karam

Replied last February 26, 2018

Thank you so much for sharing your experience working with us. We're very glad to have had the opportunity to help!

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Kathryn Noelle Karam's Lawyer Endorsements

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Beata Leja

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathryn and I belong to various professional organizations related to the practice of immigration law, and I find her to be incredibly intelligent, caring and thoughtful. She is passionate about her work and her clients, and is able to take on the most difficult cases, carefully crafting a strategy for success. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathryn is an excellent immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend that you call her if you have any questions about any facet of immigration law."

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Thomas Turner

Immigration lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katy is a phenomenal talent. I always enjoy consulting with her on immigration issues and implicitly trust her counsel. I feel very comfortable referring clients to her!"

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Sheridan Green

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katy is a thoughtful and dedicated attorney who cares about her clients."

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Ryan Gertz

Immigration lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kathryn has been an outstanding advocate for a mutual client of ours. She is constantly looking for ways, traditional and non-traditional, to achieve the outcome necessary for her clients."

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Marie Puertollano

Immigration lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathryn is a knowledgeable, compassionate lawyer who deeply cares about her clients. She is very competent in both family and business immigration matters."

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Beatriz Ballerini

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Katie is an excellent immigration attorney dedicated to the practice. She is respected among her colleagues for her efforts in the furtherance of immigration issues and immigration law."

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Andrew Tolchin

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kathryn Karam for Immigration Law."

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Olsa Alikaj-Cano

Immigration lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer for her passion, dedication and commitment to her clients and our profession. No case is too challenging for Kathryn, and she never gives up the fight on behalf of her clients, which is why they love her. She is an excellent advocate and very respected in the immigration community."

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Chuen Tien Nadine Chen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kathryn is the most conscientious immigration attorney that I know. She does not hesitate to go the extra mile for her clients and consistently maintains the highest level of professional and ethical conduct. Her broad range of experience, Board-Certified knowledge, strong professional network, creativity and resourcefulness make her one of the most esteemed attorneys in the field."

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Maria Llusa

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a top excellent,caring immigration lawyer."

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Raed Gonzalez

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryin was my co-worker at FosterQuan. She has always been knowledgeable and fearless to try anything. The results were amazing. She is also board certified. I endorse her."

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Myron Morales

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathryn is the type of lawyer that goes beyond expectations and will fight for her client's rights."

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Anne Kennedy

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is very knowledgable and dedicated. She is very professional."

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Justin Gillenwater

Immigration lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I very strongly endorse this brilliant, creative lawyer!"

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Kevin Koel

Unknown lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathryn is a highly competent and skilled immigration lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Nechman

Immigration lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kathryn Karam. She is one of the finest attorneys I know, and I have known her for several years. She is one of the brightest and most respected attorneys in the immigration community."

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Bruce Harrison

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ruby Powers

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"She is dependable, knowledgeable and someone you can always count on. Other lawyers look to her for advice. I endorse this lawyer."

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Beata Leja

Immigration lawyer

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Olsa Alikaj-Cano

Immigration lawyer

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Chuen Tien Nadine Chen

Immigration lawyer

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Maria Llusa

Immigration lawyer

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Anne Kennedy

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

BEST Service-Based Company - Under 10 Employees, Business Excellence Forum

2017

Rising Star, Texas SuperLawyers

2016

Company Culture, ActionCoach Houston

2016

Top Lawyer (Immigration), Houstonia Magazine

2015

Top Lawyer (Immigration), Houstonia Magazine

2014

Certification, Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)

2014

40 Under 40 Honorable Mention, Houston Business Journal

2012

Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Founder, Law Office of Kathryn N. Karam, P.C.,

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Greenberg Traurig LLP

2009 - 2012

Associate Attorney, FosterQuan LLP

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Quan, Burdette, & Perez

Associations

2013 - Present

Asian Chamber of Commerce

Member

2011 - Present

Asian American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2016

Pink Petro

Member

2010 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Texas Chapter Advocacy Coordinator

Education

2007

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Johns Hopkins-Nanjing Center

Certificate in Chinese Studies

2002

Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Global Business News Conference Immigration Update

2016

International Student Office Event OPT, CPT and Visa Options for International Students

2016

How Oil & Gas Layoffs Affect Visa Holders How Oil & Gas Layoffs Affect Visa Holders

2016

Houston Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Introduction to the U.S. immigration System

2016

Greater Houston Chapter - TX Society of Enrolled Agents Quarterly Continuing Education Course

The Intersection of Immigration and Tax

2015

Williams Kherkher Annual CLE

Introduction to Immigration for Lawyers

2015

Doing Business in America Seminar

Business Immigration

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Texas chapter) Fall Conference

Parole in Place and DACA

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association Texas Chapter Fall Conference

RFE and NOID Intensive

2011

British American Business Council Star Breakfast

Immigration Issues for UK Nationals

Publications

2016

Oil and Gas This Week (Podcast) USA Skilled Worker Immigration Law

2016

Just Vibe Houston (formerly J-Vibe) Taking a Good Hard Look at the Real Immigration Issues

2016

2015

Lebanon Times Magazine Your Information is Available

2014

Lebanon Times Magazine The Love and Law

2014

Lebanon Times Magazine April Isn't Just Tax Season

2014

Lebanon Times Magazine Entering a Season of Luck and Hope

Languages

Mandarin

Spanish

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