Andrei Romanenko

Andrei Romanenko

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

500 Sutter Street, Suite 823, San Francisco, CA

About Andrei

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

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.

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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.

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Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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Law Office of Andrei Romanenko PC

500 Sutter Street, Suite 823, San Francisco, CA, 94102

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56 Client Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 29 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Roman Kuznetsov | October 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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!

Posted by Lyuba | August 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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 re...sponsive, 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.

Posted by Viktor | August 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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 s...urprise 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. :)

Posted by Mads | October 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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 Александр | August 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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 сотруднич...ают с Андреем. Я рекомендую Андрея Романенко как профессионала высокого уровня.

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Andrei Romanenko's Lawyer Endorsements

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Diana Romanov

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Shuting Chen

Immigration lawyer | 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!"

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Ekaterina Powell

Unknown lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable attorney."

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Matthew Morley

Immigration lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yauheni Halavanau

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Svetlana Shirinova

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gunda Brost

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Robert Baker

Immigration lawyer | 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."

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Alexei Kuchinsky

Immigration lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Diana Romanov

Family lawyer

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Shuting Chen

Immigration lawyer

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Samuel Polozola

Immigration lawyer

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Ekaterina Berman

Unknown lawyer

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Ekaterina Powell

Immigration lawyer

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Matthew Morley

Immigration lawyer

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Yauheni Halavanau

Litigation lawyer

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer

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Alexei Kuchinsky

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Legal Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, California Board of Legal Specialization

2016

San Francisco Best Businesses Award in the Immigration Law, San Francisco Best Businesses selection group

2015

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2014

2014 top contributor award, Avvo

2014

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2013

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2011

J.D. Business Law Certificate, Berkeley Law

2005

Dean's List, SFSU

2001

Level 3 Japanese proficiency certificate, JLPT

2000

Dean's List, Minsk State Linguistic University

1999

Polish Language Certificate, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University

1999

Dean's List, Minsk State Linguistic University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Immigration Lawyer, Law Office of Andrei Romanenko

2013 - 2014

Immigration Attorney, Kerosky Purves & Bogue

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Robert David Baker

2012 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Dominic Capeci

Associations

2015 - Present

San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission

Commissioner

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California chapter)

Member

2013 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Attorney

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney

2014 - 2016

La Raza Centro Legal

Volunteer Attorney

2008 - 2012

Asian Law Caucus

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of S-V-

reopened, adjustment of status granted

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Education

2011

UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

San Francisco State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2001

Minsk State Linguistic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1999

Maria Curie-Sklodowska University

Certificate

Speaking Engagements

2015

Attorney of the day, San Francisco Immigration Court

Removal Defense

2014

Community Law Program

Immigration consequences of crimes

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Russian

Belarusian

Polish

Japanese

English

Activity

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