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Andrei Romanenko

Asylum Attorney at San Francisco, CA

4.8   25 reviews
  • Licensed for 11 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2011
    Status
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About Andrei

Learn Andrei’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Asylum
    50%
    Representing applicants for asylum before USCIS and Immigration Courts in the United States, litigating appeals before USCIS, Board of Immigration Appeals, Circuit Courts.

  2. Immigration
    50%
    Family immigration: immigrant visa petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, employment authorizations, change of nonimmigrant status. Business immigration: L-1 visas, E-2 visas, H-1B, O-1 extraordinary ability. Removal defense: cancellation of removal, withholding of removal, asylum in immigration court.

California State Bar certified legal specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, Andrei Romanenko is licensed to practice law in the State of California and can practice immigration law in all fifty states.

EDUCATION:

Andrei received his Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree from Berkeley Law, one of the most prestigious law schools in the United States.

At Berkeley Law Andrei majored in immigration and business law and was awarded a certificate of successful completion of the business law program.

Andrei graduated with honors from San Francisco State University and received a BA degree in Japanese language and literature. Prior to that, he completed four academic years at the Minsk State Linguistic University, interpreters’ department, where he studied Japanese, English, Russian, and Polish.

Andrei completed a summer program of Polish language studies at Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland.

EXPERIENCE:

Andrei Romanenko works as an immigration attorney, defends immigrants in removal proceedings in immigration court, represents clients at USCIS hearings, prepares cases for consular processing. Previously he worked as an immigration attorney at the Law Offices of Kerosky Purves & Bogue, the Law Offices of Robert David Baker, and the Law Offices of Dominic Capeci.

In law school, Andrei worked as an Assistant Managing Editor of the Berkeley Journal of International Law, interned with East Bay Community Law Center, Asian Law Caucus, and California Asylum Representation Clinic. During his summer vacations, he interned with Immigrant Legal Resource Center and Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office.

INTERESTS:

Andrei enjoys learning foreign languages ​​and loves to travel. He speaks the following six languages: Belarusian, Russian, English, Japanese, Spanish, and Polish. He is now learning Portuguese.

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Law Office of Andrei Romanenko PC
500 Sutter Street, Suite 823
San Francisco, CA, 94102

Reviews

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Posted by Tim Freeman | June 13, 2023
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Tim Freeman
Выбирал иммиграционного адвоката по 7 основным критериям: 1. Практика-иммиграция (политубежище); 2. Наличие лицензии и сертификатов; 3. Опыт работы - от 10 лет; 4.Положительные отзывы(отсутствие отрицательных отзывов и взысканий); 5. Хорошее образование; 6.Рускоговорящий; 7. Стоимость услуг до 10К $. Заказал консультацию у трех адвокатов и принял решение, что Андрей Романенко золотая середина между вышеуказанными параметрами. Работают достаточно профессионально, все документы заполняют грамотно, результат-выиграли дело с первого раза. От себя хочу поблагодарить Андрея за профессионализм и участие в моем деле.
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Posted by Max | December 15, 2022
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победа в суде
Андрей помог мне выиграть суд в получении грин карты США. Я обратился по совету моего хорошего знакомого, которому Андрей также помог получить грин карту. Так как я уже искал второго адвоката (от первого у меня остались неприятные воспоминания по проделанной работе и как следствие - результату), то хотелось обойти весь внешний маркетинг и найти адвоката по настоящим рекомендациям. Андрей согласился взяться за мое дело, о результате я уже написал выше. Деловой тон Андрея вначале показался мне достаточно сухим и отстраненным, но позже я понял, что за этим стоит очень пристальный взгляд к деталям, желание сконцентрироваться на самых основных моментах и в целом профессионализм. Наша подготовка была жесткой, но именно это позволило мне собраться и очень четко выступить на суде. Спасибо, Андрей!
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Posted by Irina | November 5, 2022
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Воссоединение семьи
Андрей представлял меня в деле получения Грин карты по воссоединению с дочерью. Процесс был очень долгим, мое интервью переносили несколько раз. В то время как раз начался ковид. Я очень благодарна Андрею за его терпение, и внимательность. С самого начала заполнения форм до получения Грин карты на руки, Андрей отвечал на мои вопросы, поддерживал. Он все делает согласно закону. Даже офицер на интервью заметил, как хорошо были организованы мои документы. Я обязательно обращусь к Андрею, когда придет время подавать на гражданство и буду советовать его моим знакомым.
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Posted by Natalia M | November 3, 2022
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From F-1 to citizenship
Where do I start... Andrei was representing me and my family in the immigration proceedings for years. First, I hired him many years ago to represent me in my change of status from J-1 to F-1 (feels like eternity ago). In a few years I got married to a US citizen and Andrei represented me in my adjustment of status process (was flawless). Then I filed for I-751, to remove the condition on my green card and while I was in that lengthy process, Andrei advised me to file for naturalization (Yay!). It was very clever advice on his part. Removal of condition took forever and when the time came I basically had two interviews in one (I-751 AND N-400). Interview went well, but then my naturalization ceremony was not scheduled for about 3 months...and I desperately wanted to file a petition for my parents who were already in the US. Andrei contacted USCIS several times, spoke with the supervisor and was able to get me the ceremony date. Theeeen, I filed for my parents' adjustments and COVID happened. Their interviews were rescheduled multiple times and it took almost 3 years to finally get their green cards. I am also very grateful for an amazing translator from Andrei's office, during my parents' interviews. She was extremely nice and gave my parents confidence they needed. A few things worth mentioning: he does ask for 2 business days to reply to emails, but I totally relate to that considering his busy practice. Another thing is that Mr. Romanenko is fluent in both Spanish and Russian and was able to communicate with my husband and parents. Of course you can file immigration applications yourself, but you never know what can happen down the road. Andrei helped me even with little things like translations of the documents, notarizations, forwarded me to the good doctor for the medical evaluation etc. I am very grateful for Andrei and his staff for their support.
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Response from Andrei Romanenko November 24, 2022
Thank you, Natalia, it was pleasure working with you.
Posted by Roman Kuznetsov | October 23, 2021
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Высокий профессионал!
Хочу выразить огромную благодарность Андрею и посоветовать всем, независимо от местонахождения, обращаться только к нему! Моя ситуация: Я из России, моя мама (гражданка США) подала петицию на воссоединение с семьёй в конце 2012 года. В начале 2013 пришло письмо, что моё дело принято. Дальше я ждал 6 лет и в конце 2019 года пришло письмо, что я могу собирать документы и подавать их для интервью. Моя мама по совету знакомых русских из США обратилась в местную компанию оказывающею иммиграционные услуги (штат Колорадо). К сожалению, на тот момент я ещё не прочитал статью Андрея "Как выбрать иммиграционного адвоката". В общем она заплатила им $1500 после чего они очень неспешно стали уточнять разную информацию, заполнять формы, собирать документы и т.п. А спустя несколько недель вообще от них перестала поступать какая-то информация. Через месяц - полтора она позвонила узнать как там моё дело, на что они ответили - мы всё подали, теперь нужно ждать письмо из консульства, от 2 до 6 месяце обычно занимает ожидание - сказали они. Ок, мы стали ждать, прошло порядка 5- 6 месяцев, уже началась пандемия, а письма всё не было, я стал серьёзно переживать, стал вникать детально в весь процесс по сбору документов и выяснил, что моё дело только частично подготовлено для подачи в консульство, т.е. оно всё ещё находится в начальной стадии в NVC, которое после получения всех бумажек и платежей должно передать его в консульство, которое в свою очередь уже будет назначать интервью! Мягко говоря моему негодованию не было предела. Они просто потратили больше полугода моей жизни, взяли $1500 и при этом ничего недоделали, более того в форме DS-260 было допущено порядка 50 серьёзных ошибок (неправильные, даты, номера документов и т.д.), и в NVC её запретили исправлять. В общем пришлось шерстить интернет и искать адвоката самому, с этой компанией даже разбираться не было желания, просто афера какая-то. В общем спустя несколько дней, просмотрев кучу роликов, форумов, созвонившись и списавшись с разными специалистами, я всё еще сомневался к кому можно обращаться, доверия после этого опыта не было ни к кому. Но позже я наткнулся на статью Андрея, прочитал её, проверил его лицензию, посмотрел его рейтинг на этом сайте (не только его, но и других адвокатов к которым я присматривался), почитал в разных источниках про сам сайт AVVO, можно ли ему доверять и т.п. Но больше всего у меня конечно вызвало доверие - информация на гос. ресурсах о наличии действующей лицензии и отсутствие каких-либо взысканий у адвоката. В итоге я пришел к выводу, что буду обращаться к Андрею Романенко. Результат: Созвонились в скайпе, быстро обсудили что к чему. После подписали договор и Андрей взялся за дело, быстро всё переделал (что можно было), собрал оставшиеся документы и подал в NVС, который в свою очередь проверил все документы и отправил моё дело в консульство в Москве. Дальше я опять стал ждать письмо из консульства, но на дворе был 2020 год, в мире - пандемия, а в России - сокращают штат консульских работников США. В итоге посольства и консульство США в России больше не принимают и не обрабатывает заявления на визы. Что ж пришлось искать другие варианты, рассматривались посольства США в разных странах, но Андрей настойчиво предложил консульство в Варшаве (чему я теперь несомненно рад). Он обратился в Варшаву, дело моё перевили туда, после опять несколько месяцев ожидания и наконец долгожданное письмо о назначенном интервью! Андрей проконсультировал как подготовиться к интервью, дал наставления и я пошёл на собеседование. По итогу долгожданная, иммиграционная виза у меня в паспорте! На данный момент я решаю жилищные и другие вопросы в России, которую до марта 2022 года, согласно срокам визы, я должен покинуть. Ещё раз хочу сказать огромное спасибо Андрею! Спасибо за его высокий профессионализм и компетентность! И ещё раз хочу посоветовать всем - где бы вы не находились и какая бы сложная ситуация у вас не была, обращайтесь к Андрею!
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Posted by Lyuba | August 2, 2021
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Excellent
I hired attorney Andrei Romanenko to help my mother-in-law with a citizenship interview. We were worried we were not completely prepared, but attorney Romanenko made us feel comfortable and sorted things out just after a few meetings. Throughout the entire process, attorney Romanenko was extremely responsive, diligent, and showed a high level of professionalism. He explained everything in details, and made the interview process a better experience for my mother-in-law. Attorney Romanenko was a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend him for immigration-related matters. We did the outcome we hoped for.
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Posted by Viktor | August 5, 2020
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Thank you for your help!
Andrei Romanenko and his team are true professionals and more than able to handle anything in their field of expertise. Can't recommend this attorney enough, will definitely work with him again. The best way to describe the whole process is: everything went smooth. Always on time and on point, no surprise charges, full transparency on the process, great support. I've had a bad experience with another attorney in SF and after that, working with Andrei Romanenko and his office was almost boring in a good way. :)
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Posted by Elena | December 14, 2019
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Благодарность Андрею Романенко
Адвокат Андрей Романенко- профессионал высочайшего уровня. Знает все тонкости американского законодательства. Очень быстро отвечает на все звонки и электронные письма. У него отличная профессиональная команда. Очень честный, принципиальный, трудолюбивый. Андрей помог мне ускорить интервью. Я получила положительный ответ. Успех моего дела полностью принадлежит Андрею Романенко. Хочу выразить огромную благодарность ему и его дружной команде.
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Posted by Mads | October 15, 2019
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AoS for spouse of a PR
Andrei helped us with an adjustment of status application for permanent residency. Andrei is knowledgeable and patient and has always been reachable and helpful in navigating a process that can be long and stressful at times. We highly recommend Andrei for anyone who needs immigration advice.
Posted by Brian | September 16, 2019
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Great! Available, detail-oriented, and very sharp
Andrei helped check my I-130 Petition for Alien Relative in preparation for my moving to the US from Japan with my wife, a Japanese national. Andrei helped catch several errors in my application that might have been a problem for us - as a result of his help we were able to move to the US for my job together as a family on time, and my wife got her green card shortly thereafter. Thanks Andrei!
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Posted by Александр | August 1, 2019
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Визы О-1 и EB-1 (green card)
Андрей проделал прекрасную работу по полной подготовке и ведению дела по получению визы О-1 (спорт) и позднее Гринкард для меня и моей жены. Все его действия выверены, последовательны и абсолютно профессиональны. В настоящий момент, компания в которой я работаю, а так же мои друзья успешно сотрудничают с Андреем. Я рекомендую Андрея Романенко как профессионала высокого уровня.
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Posted by Yuliia | July 17, 2019
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Excellent attorney
Andrey helped my family to be approved on our complicated immigration case. He is very professional and I highly recommend him for immigration issues.
Posted by Konstantin | March 3, 2019
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Highest level attorney
Andrei is the highest professional in his field. In addition, Andrei primarily works with a specific person and does not stand in the formal framework of advocacy work. It is very important in the immigration process to have the kind of support that Andrei gives, especially when you are with your family and it’s hard for you in the first steps in immigration. From the very beginning I wanted to do everything without a lawyer, but at the last moment I changed my mind and have no regrets. After the whole process I understand very well that without Andrei I would have made critical mistakes that would have cost me many years of nervous life. I am very grateful to Andrei and all who work with him, my highest recommendations.
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Posted by Freddy Martinez | April 21, 2018
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Best immigration attorney!
After traveling to Mexico, I was placed on removal proceedings due to my extensive Juvenile and adult record, I was scared and didn't know what to do because, I never thought this could happened to me, I came as a child to the United States so I decided to retain Mr. Andrei, after a brief consultation over the phone and in person. He was very polite, calm and knowledgeable about immigration law. He knew how to target my case and we applied for cancelation of removal for LPR. We won the case and I got my green card back, with no contest from the ICE Attorney (government ) now I am on my path to citizenship. I highly recommend him for any immigration cases, due to his knowledge about the law. (remember knowledge is power) His retaining fees are very reasonable to any person.
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Posted by Ram | March 3, 2018
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Best Lawar
I hired for Asylum. He has excellent knowledge to make case successful. He take cares very well for client. I win case. I can say that he is best lawyer for Asylum.
Posted by Оksana | June 26, 2017
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Рекомендую
Андрей молодец. Сразу ответил на письмо. Разъяснил по скайпу детали моего дела. И, что самое важное, сказал, что если у меня возникнут вопросы, которые я не спросила на консультации, я могу написать ему в почту, он ответит без дополнительной оплаты. Это очень хорошо, потому что такие вопросы всегда могут возникнуть.
Posted by Anna | January 16, 2016
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san francisco immigration lawyer recomended for fiance visa
Probably the best russian immigration lawyer in San Francisco. I had a simple question to ask, and I called several immigration lawyers in San Francisco. Some didn't answer the phone, others wanted to charge from 100$ to 300$ just to meet and listen to me, yet others had a secretary on the phone, who wasn't able to provide any information at all! Andrei picked up the phone on a saturday himself!!! He said that my question was simple and he didn't charge me his regular $100 consultation fee. When I later brought my immigration case to him, he charged me less than other immigration lawyers wanted, knew, waht he was doing, and got me a quick and easy fiance visa. I am very satisfied, and I will send my russian friends to him, who need immigration advise.
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Posted by Alexander | October 1, 2015
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K-1 visa for fiance
Best Immigration attorney I interviewed in the city. Straight to the point, very professional and really knowledgeable. Entire process went without a single delay with positive outcome. Highly recommended!!!!
Posted by Yuval | July 25, 2015
guardianship and special immigrant juvenile status
Andrei handled a complex immigration case for us. He was amazing: knowledgeable, timely, and polite. The court investigator assigned to review his paperwork told us how impressed she was, too. Thanks, Andrei!
Posted by Ksenia | March 1, 2015
recommend Andrei Romanenko for Green Card cases
Andrei is a real expert in the field of immigration law. He knows every little detail and is eager to share it with his clients. He helped my husband and I prepare all the paperwork for the Green Card application, guiding us on every step. Always willing to answer any questions or concerns his clients might have, Andrei makes you feel confident and reassured. I highly recommend Andrei Romanenko for any immigration issues. Great to work with! Another successful case closed!
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Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Immigration Lawyer
  • Law Office of Andrei Romanenko
  • 2014 - Present
  • Immigration Attorney
  • Kerosky Purves & Bogue
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Associate Attorney
  • Law Offices of Robert David Baker
  • 2012 - 2013
  • Associate Attorney
  • Law Offices of Dominic Capeci
  • 2012 - 2012
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Education

  • UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2011
  • San Francisco State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2005
  • Minsk State Linguistic University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2001
  • Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
  • Certificate
  • 1999
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Legal Cases

  • Matter of S-V-
  • reopened, adjustment of status granted

Associations

  • San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission
  • Commissioner
  • 2015 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California chapter)
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit
  • Attorney
  • 2013 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Attorney
  • 2011 - Present
  • La Raza Centro Legal
  • Volunteer Attorney
  • 2014 - 2016
  • Asian Law Caucus
  • Volunteer Attorney
  • 2008 - 2012
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Belarusian
  • Polish
  • Japanese
  • English
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Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Legal Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law
  • California Board of Legal Specialization
  • 2017
  • San Francisco Best Businesses Award in the Immigration Law
  • San Francisco Best Businesses selection group
  • 2016
  • Rated Attorney
  • Lead Counsel
  • 2015
  • 2014 top contributor award
  • Avvo
  • 2014
  • Rated Attorney
  • Lead Counsel
  • 2014
  • Rated Attorney
  • Lead Counsel
  • 2013
  • J.D. Business Law Certificate
  • Berkeley Law
  • 2011
  • Dean's List
  • SFSU
  • 2005
  • Level 3 Japanese proficiency certificate
  • JLPT
  • 2001
  • Dean's List
  • Minsk State Linguistic University
  • 2000
  • Polish Language Certificate
  • Maria Curie-Sklodowska University
  • 1999
  • Dean's List
  • Minsk State Linguistic University
  • 1999
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Speaking Engagements

  • Attorney of the day, San Francisco Immigration Court
  • Removal Defense
  • 2015
  • Community Law Program
  • Immigration consequences of crimes
  • 2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (11)
Given (9)
Endorse Andrei
Immigration Attorney | Apr 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have consulted Andrei on many immigration law matters. I feel always confident sending my family law clients to Andrei if they need immigration law consultation or representation. He is very knowledgeable, responsive and professional."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Andrei is very knowledgeable and smart. He is experienced in immigration law and savvy in working with immigration agencies/courts. He works hard for his clients, and is passionate about the protecting the rights of immigrants. He's a great advocate and representative!"
Unknown Attorney | Jun 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable attorney."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 27
Relationship: Friend
"Andrei is an extremely knowledgeable attorney in the immigration law area. I have referred clients to him and received an excellent feedback about Andrei's professional work. I personally sought advice from him on numerous occasions and received top notch legal advice that was practical and straight to the point despite high complexity of the issues. I feel privileged to recommend Mr. Romanenko as an outstanding attorney always looking out for the best interests of his clients."
Immigration Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Romanenko gives accurate legal advice on the avvo website. His guidance is thoughtful and practical. I recommend him with pleasure."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Welcome on board, young tovaritch! Your superb answers and creative solutions to even most complex immigration law scenarios show a solid understanding of how immigration law truly works! Hope to read more and more of you."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"It is always my pleasure to welcome young attorneys into the community of lawyers who practice as complicated yet interesting area of law as U.S. Immigration Law. Andrei is knowledgeable in immigration law, well-informed and has already managed to deserve respect of his peers. I endorse him with pleasure."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Andrei worked as an associate attorney in my office for one year, 2012-2013. I highly endorse the knowledge and expertise that Andrei has in immigration law."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 13
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"Andrei is very knowledgeable about immigration law. If I have any questions regarding immigration issues, I consult him with confidence. I endorse him as a zealous and hard working attorney ."
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