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also known as Allan S. Lolly, Allan S. Lolly & Assoc. PC
A former Assistant Attorney General, RMI, I have more than 20 years experience as an attorney.
I enjoy developing personal relationships with my clients. Immigrating family members can be a stressful experience. Success in case processing makes all the difference in the lives of each family. I want cases to proceed with as little stress as possible. I have an experienced staff. We all work together as a team.
Our firm is devoted entirely to family immigration matters. We have obtained more than 11,000 visas and green cards for fiancées, spouses and children, as well as IR visas for parents, through the USCIS and overseas consulates; stateside green card adjustment of status cases, including for foreigners in the U.S. undocumented or out of status; 601 and 212 bar waivers based on illegal entry, over stays, and certain crimes.
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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2014 | Immigration
Wonderful service and business!
My fiance and I really enjoyed working with these highly skilled attorneys who worked very hard for us. Before hiring Allan and Schuyler to assemble our case, I read many reviews about different attorneys who specialized in the i601 waiver. It's not that I didn't see other firms who got good reviews,...
Thanks. I really appreciate your comments. I like working with you and other clients because it feels good for me too to be successful in achieving our goal together. It's the success in putting your family together and in lawful status that make my work gratifying. Kindest regards, Allan
Posted by Kimberly | August 28, 2014 | Immigration
Thrilled with his whole team!!
Mr. Lolly and his office were absolutely fantastic to work with! My immigration case started out a bit complex but Mr. Lolly handled everything very well! He assured me that our case was not a problem and that we would be able to work around and/or resolve every issue we had. He offered me a free con...
Muchas Gracias Kimberly. Very nice of you. Allan
Posted by Stacy | August 07, 2014 | Immigration
A Rewarding and Successful Partnership
I have used Allan Lolly's services to secure successfully two visas. I found him and his associates to be uniformly knowledgeable and responsive. There were aspects of the situation which were problematic, but he handled my questions with aplomb. US Immigration is an incredible bureaucracy, but he...
Thanks Stacy. I appreciate your comments. Kindest regards, Allan
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2014 | Immigration
Do not have any dealings with Allan Lolly or the people he employs
Allan Lolly made 3 serious mistakes that cost us a great deal of money and wasted time. 1. Allan Lolly advised me that, before applying for US citizenship, I should give up my current green card and apply for a new one since I had traveled quite a bit outside of the US in the past years. I hired ...
The facts and situation are inaccurate, particularly item 2 above. This is an example of fears and worries overriding sensibility. Immigration is a stressful experience, so it can happen that a client will become less reasonable because they are fearful. It's understandable and I try to work through issues and be patient. There is only so much time and energy to devote to the emotional aspect of a case when communication itself becomes difficult. Early intervention can help, but not always. I try and watch for this and be supportive. Most clients are great, but sometimes it happens that anxieties are so high we just try to get through the case as best as possible and move along. The comment in item 2 above was a factual statement by me. If her application is thrown out, the worst thing that could happen to her is litigation. This is true, but it does not mean we would need to litigate, but just that this is the worst possibility. What I said and what she heard are different. Fear takes over. This client hired to obtain U.S. citizenship in the shortest time possible, not just to have a green card reissued. She entered the U.S. as a visitor multiple times and did not show her green card for fear she would lose it. She spent a majority of her time outside the U.S. over the course of many years. This suggests she was behaving as a visitor and not a permanent resident of the U.S., regardless of the expiration date on her green card. It makes applying for U.S. citizenship and further travel uncertain, and U.S. citizenship was the goal. If someone holds a green card based on marriage, she can apply for U.S. citizenship in 3 years rather than the normal 5 years. So, it was important to make sure she had a good application for U.S. citizenship when the time came to apply for it and that the U.S. citizenship application be filed at the nearest opportunity. In her situation, a new green card based on her marriage to a U.S. citizen was the best choice. These issues were discussed prior to hire and the decision was to make a new application for a green card rather than rely on her present status. It makes sense that an immigration officer at an interview could take the view that her green card status was fine. I stated pre-hire this is a possibility. Another officer could take the opposite view based on her primary residence in the U.K. and travel pattern to the U.S. as a visitor, and she could lose her permanent resident status. Officers do not all agree and there is discretion. If the goal was to apply for U.S. citizenship securely in the shortest time possible, then a new green card based on marriage was the most secure route. More than a year later, the client is still grinding on issues that were explained to the best of my ability. It's this emotional aspect of my practice that makes things difficult, but I try. As it stands, this client is in a good position to apply for U.S. citizenship at the nearest opportunity. Services were correct and were discussed.
Posted by Jorge Antonio | March 03, 2014 | Immigration
Successful CR1 Immigration Process (Montreal)
My wife (U.S. Citizen) and I (Canadian P.R.) just completed a successful spousal visa (CR1) process through the Montreal Consulate. I only have praise for Mr. Lolly's and his staff for their professionalism and for being so helpful and knowledgeable during this process. We started off our CR1 jou...
Jorge, Thank you!!! I especially liked the part about even communication and asking thoughtful questions as needed. I'm here to help. Immigration is an emotional roller coaster for clients, but the actual decisions need to be strategic to increase chances of success. It's more like having a chess game with the government than simply reacting to events. I wish you both well. Kind regards, Allan
"Knowledgeable and experienced in family immigration matters. I recommend Attorney Allan Lolly to clients with family immigration matters."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse Mr. Lolly without question. We have interacted on many matters and his knowledge is 'top notch'!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lolly has demonstrated he is extremely knowledgeable in Immigration and that he provides first-class service to his clients while collaborating with him on a couple cases. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking immigration representation closer to the San Diego location."
"Mr. Lolly is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed."
"Attorney Lolly is professional, knowledgable and extremely helpful. He assisted me with a case and I found his considerable expertise to be an invaluable resource. I can recommend this attorney as highly competent, caring and efficient, and do so unconditionally."
"I endorse Mr. Lolly. He offers invaluable assistance to his clientele. Furthermore, his services on Avvo are irreplaceable."
"I endorse Attorney Lolly. Through his postings on Avvo it is apparent that he is extremely knowledgable in the area of immigration and nationality law. Any client would be lucky to have Attorney Lolly represent them."
"Attorney Lolly has an outstanding resume and knows how to apply difficult laws to difficult situations."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lolly provides detailed and honest postings on AVVO assisting those with immigration law questions. His comments are extermely useful to not only AVVO posters but also to attorneys in the legal community. A true professional"
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2015
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2014
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2014
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2000 - Present
Managing Attorney, Allan S. Lolly & Associates APC
1995 - 2000
Attorney, Allan S. Lolly, Law Offices
1992 - 1995
Assistant Attorney General, Office of Attorney General, RMI
1990 - 1992
Attorney, City Attorney's Office, San Diego
1989 - 1990
Clerk, Superior Court Of California, County Of San Mateo, Honorable Gene McDonald
2002 - Present
Better Business Bureau
1991 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
1990 - Present
Santa Clara University Law Assoc.
1990 - Present
California Bar AssociaionAttorney
1984 - Present
U.C. Berkeley Alumni
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Sovereign Borders: The Problem of Childhood Arrivals
2012
Immigration overview and case studies
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Immigration History and Handling Undocumented Foregners - CLE @ University of San Diego
2010
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