$ 145-195 per hour
A. John Kim
About A. John
Biography
Attorney A. John Kim has been practicing immigration law exclusively since 2004 and for ALG Lawyers since 2007 in Los Angeles. Attorney Kim is motivated to help improve the lives of Americans and aspiring immigrants who strive to better themselves through hard work and integrity. He hopes to accomplish this by helping those who wish to contribute to American values, the American way of life, the US economy and serving those who need it most. Attorney Kim earned his law degree from the University of California at Hastings in San Francisco and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association and the American Bar Association. His legal experience includes the public defender’s office, California State Court and private law firms in immigration law and federal litigation. He also serves as Director of the law firm’s pro bono and charity program, Giv2 America, and is an expert in corporate, business and immigration law. During his free time, Attorney Kim enjoys road trips, camping, nature adventures, cooking (and eating) healthy meals and musical concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
ALG Lawyers Inc.
15260 Ventura Blvd #1200, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA, 91403
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Posted by Daniel | December 01, 2023
Highly recommended immigration law firm in Los Angeles!
Attorney Kim's expertise and support made the visa process smooth and successful. His fast and thoughtful response and reasonable processing fee are the best in my experience with other law firms. I highly recommend Attorney Kim to anyone seeking immigration help.
A. John Kim
Replied last December 05, 2023Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We highly appreciate it.
Posted by Karen | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Very knowledgeable and detailed
We had a consultation and decided to hire Mr. Kim a couple weeks ago and he was able to answer all our questions about the family immigration process in detail. The on boarding process was quick and all communication was done online or over the phone. There was no rush or pressure in trying to unders...
A. John Kim
Replied last November 17, 2021In a city filled with so many choices, we thank you for choosing us.
A. John Kim's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I'm a personal injury attorney and I don't do any immigration. I've known Mr. Kim for over 5 years. When people ask me for a referral to a good immigration I always refer them to A. John Kim. Mr. Kim and his staff take great care of their clients."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney, ALG Lawyers
2002 - 2007
Attorney, Los Angeles Law Firms
Associations
2004 - Present
New York State Bar Association
2004 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2004 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
EB-2 Employment Based Visa National Interest Waiver- Louis
Approved
F-1 Student Visa- Allison
Provisional Stateside Waiver- Felicia
H-1B Professional Worker Visa- Peter
Marriage-Based Petition- Carol
Approved
TN Professional Work Visa- Frank
Approved
E-1 Treaty Trader- Jeff
Approved
E-2 Visa Investor- Karen
Approved
E-3 Specialty Occupations from Australia- Christopher
Approved
EB-1 Employment Based Visa - Denise
Approved
EB-2 Bachelor’s and 5 Years’ Experience - Jessica
Approved
EB-2 Master’s Degree - Chandler
Approved
EB-3 Employment Based Visa Bachelor’s Degree - Kevin
Approved
EB-3 2 Years Experience - Christen
Approved
EB-5 Green Card Investor - Robert
Approved
Education
N/A
University of California at Hastings in San Francisco
Law Degree
Publications
2023
ALG Lawyers
Alert: New Green Card And EAD Designs
2023
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2023
ALG Lawyers
A Simplified Guide On The Public Charge Rule
2023
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2022
2022
ALG Lawyers
Senate’s Bipartisan Draft For DACA Legalization
2021
USA TODAY (AZCENTRAL General News)
Entrepreneurs of high-potential startups are eligible for U.S. parole.
Languages
English
Filipino
Japanese
Spanish
Portuguese
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Quickest way for a spouse to join a green card holder in the US?
30 Aug 2026
Q&A
Is Form I-824 the correct form for an EB-2 spouse living abroad?
31 Aug 2026
Q&A
Withdrawal Letter effect on applying for citizenship.
19 Aug 2026