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Posted by Chris | August 03, 2010 | Immigration

Sets the standard for all other immigration lawyers

Mr Shusterman, Atty Lee, Atty Raj Iyer, and Paralegal Elsa Garcia made everything so simple from the very beginning. After meeting Mr Shusterman for the first time, I knew exactly why he has such positive reviews from his other clients. Atty Lee thoroughly prepared me for my Adjustment of Status In...terview and I was grateful to have Atty Raj Iyer attend the interview with my father and I. Paralegal Elsa Garcia took care of all the confusing forms for me and kept me informed every step of the way. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Carl Shusterman to anyone needing immigration assistance. From simple cases to difficult ones, this firm will make the immigration process more bearable and will provide you your best chance of a positive outcome.

Posted by Zee | August 01, 2010 | Immigration

“Tremendously rewarding experience” Thank you, Thank you, Mr.Shusterman and Staff

“Tremendously rewarding experience” Thank You, Thank You, Mr. Shusterman and Staff On behalf of me and my family, we want to sincerely thank you all at the Law Offices of Carl Shusterman for their services to get me a Permanent residency in EB1 Category. My experience in dealing with the Law Office...s of Carl Shusterman has been nothing but tremendously rewarding. As I am doing at present, when and if the opportunity arises in the future too, we will recommend your services with confidence and without hesitation. We appreciated your "can do attitude" and willingness to communicate. We are appreciative of your outstanding services and your sound knowledge of our case. Also, the way you have kept us informed of the proceedings at every step of the way is remarkable, for which we are very grateful especially for Susan Zang. Your professionalism, caring, courteous, and pleasant attitude is very impressive. It is indeed a great pleasure knowing you. Keep up the hard work! You are a great team. Dr. Zee Malik, Davis, California

Posted by Kim | July 29, 2010 | Immigration

Outstanding Lawyer!

I retained attorney Mr. Shusterman to handle my citizenship application and it resulted to me being officially sworn in as an American citizen in just a short 5 months from the time my Naturalization Application was filed. I am really grateful to Mr. Shusterman for successfully handling my citizenshi...p application. Retaining Mr. Shusterman to handle my citizenship application was the best decision I had ever made. Mr. Shusterman is truly a leader in immigration field. He is extremely knowledgeable in immigration law and very professional and thorough in completing all required steps. He was also very accessible and he responded to all of my email and phone called promptly. He and his staffs have exceeded my expectations in every way. I really appreciate for the great confidence he gave me and his continued support throughout the whole process. He is truly an amazing and an outstanding immigration attorney any one would envy to have. Aside from being an outstanding immigration attorney, he is very compassionate, caring and understanding individual. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of resolving immigration issues without reservation or hesitation. Mr. Shusterman you are the best!! Please keep up your good work!

Posted by M.Vasu | July 22, 2010 | Immigration

God Bless America and the Offices of Atty Shusterman

I am not very comfortable in writing English - and due to my health am having my daughter type this up for me. Although I personally never met with Mr. Carl Shusterman, my children met him and I met with his associate Ms. Ellen Ma Lee - an angel who saved me from my immigration nightmare, whom Atty.... Shusterman recommended to me in his office to work with me. My situation was complicated for all the wrong reasons and even my own consulate did not help me, however, when my children approached Atty. Shusterman's office, he not only patiently granted them an audience, studied the case in its entire detail before suggesting the different options open to them, he assured them that the United States of America and the laws / legal system herein, was diligent enough to protect the rights of all its residents and citizens and their immediate relatives. Attorney Shusterman put my case in the able hands of Atty Ellen Lee who worked very closely and persistently with my children to get all my paperwork together by suggesting the alternatives for the unavailability of certain documents (due to the fact there was no recordkeeping in India during the time of my birth etc.). I am a heart patient and have several health complications and when my 485 interview came up, I was extremely tense and worried since the general norm Is to grant approval without an interview. My children asked me not to worry since Atty. Lee would be here by my side to help represent my case to the adjudicating officer. Although the situation was a little worrisome, as my children informed me later, Atty. Lee just kept assuring me all along during the time of my prep that there was nothing to worry, even if I was not very comfortable speaking English, to tell the truth, to not deny my genuine ignorance on certain issues which led to the complexity of my case etc. She kept a keen eye on my health situation and was very perceptive of my feelings and anxiety. At the interview, I could not have asked for someone better to represent me, because she made me feel completely assured, by the easy manner in which she talked to the Adjudicating officers, presented the problems with the corrupt bureaucracy in my country, and what were the possible options and all the documentation we had provided etc. Needless to say, the officers were convinced of my helpless situation and I truly thank the US of A for being so supportive of its citizens and residents, and after a new technology test that they asked me to undergo, which proved my position, as suggested by Atty. Lee based on her knowledge of the system, my case was approved and I received my Green Card last week, less than eight months from the date of my application. My children found Atty. Shusterman on Google in their search of top immigration attorneys in 2006, after some local bay area immigration consultants and attorneys swindled us of a lot of money and yet almost botched up my case. However, after we came to the Law offices of Carl Shusterman, every situation, every challenge, every option was explored in detail, not only by the Atty. Shusterman himself, his able associates, Elif Keles and Ellen Lee. They are worth every penny that we spent as some of the previous reviewers have mentioned. We would not think of going to anyone else for our future immigration needs. Its not just about being knowledgeable and professional – it is about taking a personal interest in the wellbeing of their clients, no matter how complex the situation that makes Atty Shusterman and his associates like Atty Ellen Lee the best in what they do.

Posted by Nemesio | July 22, 2010 | Immigration

Permanent Residency through-245(i) Adjustment of Status for Husband and Wife

I was really impressed about all the actions done, step by step to get our green cards in such success. It was only Atty Carl Shusterman who advised me that the current priority date of my mother's petition could be based on my wife's country (Indonesia) which was earlier ahead compared to my country... (Philippines). I was not aware of this benefit. I don't even know this rule, even other lawyers that I consulted before they never came-up to this advice/conclusion! I did a lot of research on this but I could hardly find the rule. It is a hidden immigration rule! Thanks to Atty. Ellen Lee and Ms. Maria Cobian assistance/supports/services for the successful completion of our case!

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