Eric Chapman

Eric Chapman

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Practice devoted to Fiance(e) Visas and Marriage Visas.

18 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

Resigned Without Prejudice

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Eric Chapman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | October 09, 2011 | Immigration

UNLIKE MOST LAWYERS

Immigration can be a very frustrating, long process, like anything involving the government. Eric took the time to explain everything to me in laymans terms, not in legal terms, so I could understand what was going on. I must admit that I became a little upset at times with how long my case was takin...g, Eric was able to calm me down, and reassure me that things would work out. My Chinese wife and I are now living in Florida and are very happy. He was also excellent at returning my phone calls and emails in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend Eric Chapman for any of your immigration needs.

Posted by Philip | October 09, 2011 | Immigration

Results and Successes

Mr Chapman was successful in orchestrating the immigration of my 26 year old wife Althea from Jamaica. Simply remarkable considering I (her husband) was 58 years old. He was thorough in his approach and spot on in directing us through the long process. In less than a year from first applying for a im...migrant visa she flew into Miami airport and on to San Diego where we now happily reside. Althea has been attending a local college where she has retained a 4.0 grade point average and now applying for early admission to such schools as UCLA and UC Berkeley. She has also recently received her 10 year green card. All this was possible because of Mr Eric Chapman's experience and persistence in performing the difficult legal process of immigration. We would definitely recommend him!

Posted by Erik | October 06, 2011 | Immigration

Responsible, Respectful, Resourceful: Outstanding experience with an Outstanding immigration attorney

Eric is the kind of attorney that makes you glad you forked over the extra cash instead of trying to go it alone. Sometimes you can't help but wonder how the government expects two normal, simple people navigate the immigration process. Well, there's a reason immigration attorneys exist. Because i...t's nearly impossible to figure it out and manage it all! Especially while you are trying to maintain a full time job and the normal requirements of life. Eric can help you keep everything organized and work the checklists necessary for a chance at success. We would have missed so much if it weren't for his insight and experience. Perhaps Eric's most valuable asset are his soft skills-- the ability to put someone at ease when you are nervous. He has a knack for making you feel confident without over-promising. Eric's experience and successful track record gave my fiance and me confidence in our decision to hire him. When it comes to immigration, don't mess around. HIRE AN ATTORNEY. In November 2009, after over 14 months of walking through the immigration process with Eric it was time for "the decision." It was on cloudy China day, I stood outside the US Embassy in Guangzhou "cattle line" awaiting my finance's interview. I spoke with many other couples who had stumbled and plodded through the process. Some were there for the second time due to botched paper work, some had taken twice as long as us to get it because they had to figure out all the government mumbo-jumbo for themselves. I thought we had an ordeal getting to that point but when I heard the stories of others, I knew we had made the right choice hiring Eric. I am happy to report that my fiance's interview was done in 5 minutes and she had her K-1 approved. Sadly, some other couples walked away rejected that day, doomed to another 8-month long cycle of uncertainty and limbo. I'm not saying Eric is magic and your situation may be drastically different from mine. What I am saying is that if you really want to have your wife/fiance with your in the States as soon as possible you gotta bring everything to bear against the system; you gotta play all the cards that can possibly be in your hand. Eric's rates are competitive. His communication is second-to-none. His commitment to me and my fiance were exemplary. Put Eric to work for you. You will be glad you did. I am.

Posted by Richard D. | October 06, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

aquiring a fiance visa

Mr.Chapman exceded our expectations.He took a personal interest in our case.Mr.Chapman followed up with us again and again and really made a difference for us during this process.Mr.Chapman got the results we were looking for and he went above and beyound what we were anticipating.

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2011 | Immigration

Excellent!!

I hired Mr. Chapman to handle my fiance visa. He was very knowledgable and experienced in the process, and always kept me informed as to what was to be expected. The whole process was very smooth, and i credit that to Eric. His attention to detail is something that would have been missing had i done ...this on my own. He made an overwhelming process alot easier. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing his services.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2009 - 2013

Attorney, Law Office of Eric P. Chapman

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Confidential

Sample of Legal Cases

Waiver of Chinese Communist Party Membership

Approved.

IMBRA Waivers

Approved.

Waiver of USCIS Procedure

Approved.

I-751 Waiver of Joint Filing Requirement

Approved.

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Education

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Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

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City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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