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Posted by Fred | June 17, 2015

Very bad Experience !!!

I am frankly surprised with the many good reviews as my experience was completely different. From the start of our case we had problems with responsiveness . We met with one of his attorneys to file a motion to reopen a i-485 denial, his attorney collected a 600 dll fee which was half of our retai...ner. at that time she said within a few hours she would email us a checklist of items we would need to re open our case as time was of the essence as we had 30 days to file to reopen... One full week later we had not received anything from his office nor from the attorney which prompted an email from me asking why not and what was going on. Jacob responded by saying he would check with his team and outline a list for us for the following day////which is now 8 days after meeting and paying the retainer. We collected the items they asked for and took them into his office a few days later and paid the balance of the retainer of 1200 dlls. The attorney ended up having to FEDEX the paperwork to USCIS so it would arrive the next day to beat the deadline of 30 days to file the motion..... Approximately 3 months later we received notice from USCIS that my son would need a medical exam for the upcoming USCIS interview. The attorney's office emailed us to complete the exam and that would be all that is needed, I specifically asked if that would be all that is needed again which the attorney replied back stating it would be all that is needed and for me to scan the notice to her. A few days later we received the notice for the interview, The attorney asked that we scan the notice to her and upon receiving the notice emailed me back a checklist of items contradicting he earlier statement that the exam was all that was needed for the interview. I now have a checklist of items needed for the interview in front of me.....some items require me visiting county offices etc to obtain and our interview is in just two days. The checklist was sent to me from the attorney on a Friday afternoon and our interview is on Wednesday morning! When I asked the attorney why this was not given to me weeks or months ago which would have allowed us time to obtain these items his only response was that it was out of the scope of his duties and that they were only sending me the list as a courtesy. When I told him his attorney clearly stated to us that the exam would be all that was needed for the interview he simply stated again that it was out of the scope of their duties and they were only trying to be helpful. Our I 485 adjustment of status interview is very important to us as my wifes petition has been declined once before so we want to be as prepared as possible for this interview...to get it right. We hired this attorney thinking we would have competent attorney guiding us through this process but thats not what we got. Note: We never met Jacob personally...he delegates everything to other attorneys or they may even be paralegals.

Jacob Sapochnick

Replied last June 17, 2015

Dear Fred: Thank you for sharing your experience with my office and I am sorry that you are frustrated. As you mentioned in your review, you hired my law firm to re open a denied I-485 case that you filed on your own. You realized that you need an attorney to help you only after your case was denied. You hired my law firm to re open this complicated denial, and we delivered the results. You were assigned an experienced appeals lawyer to handle the case and your I-485 was re opened. I wish that you mentioned that in your review as well. You signed a fee agreement that stated our services were limited to fighting to re open your case, we delivered. After you case was re opened, we continued to answer your questions and you were never charged for any further advice. I understand that we can not make everybody happy, but we sure deliver the best results in our legal services. That is why we have so many great reviews and happy clients. Sorry we could not make you smile, but at least we were able to win your case. Jacob Sapochnick

Posted by Tarek | June 17, 2015

Highly recommended For anyone Wanting To Live & Work In The U.S.

I had the privilege of Jacob’s teaming working on my immigration case. They are fast and very meticulous in how they prepared and submitted my case which turned out to be a total success! I’ve been to several lawyers in the past who told me I couldn’t live and work in America because of my circum...stances. I tried and tried but with at least 9 other lawyers for 2 years who had very little patience AND charged me $150+ per hour for their consultation. Deadline was approaching for the 3rd year of trying and I was already giving up. Then I met Jacob and his team who took the time to interview me and build my case and submit it before the deadline. They ensured and I had the best chance possible. Today I am a successful immigrant thanks to this amazing, caring team. Jacob also was also so kind enough to get me a “Welcome to America” gift! Thx guys you ROCK!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Aleksandra | January 30, 2015

Amazing attorney

Jacob and the rest of his colleagues are amazing. After the very first phone call I gave Jacob, I felt like he was the right person to go to. He was very professional, attentive and calm. He explained everything clearly and in a manner very easy to understand. Jacob was confident about success from t...he beginning. He and his team got extremely involved with my case and it felt like it was the only one they had, even responding to emails after their working hours. Always very thorough and professional, polishing the smallest details and even asking other attorneys for advice. After 2.5 months USCIS approved my case and I can now start my dream studies in the US. Thank you so much for everything!

Posted by Esteban | September 16, 2014

Highly recommended!

Our immigration case went very smooth and fast. The whole team is very efficient, attentive and kind. They explained all the process and resolve all our questions in the best way. We highly recommend Jacob and his team if you are thinking to apply for a visa or resident card. They offer the first con...sultation for free. Don't hesitate to contact them!

Posted by Jacob | May 11, 2014

Look no further than Jacob Sapochnick!

Wow!! Mr. Sapochnick and his colleague Yingfei Zhou were able to get all my paperwork together in less than 24 hours. I told to them that I was in a rush on a Friday morning and they got on the case right away. My paperwork was completed by 10pm Friday evening. They were easy to communicate (email, c...all) and clearly wanted to help me. In the end, they were what allowed me to get my TN-1 after previously being denied. For that I am very grateful. If you're looking for an immigration lawyer look no further than Jacob Sapochnick.

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