I've dealt with corporate immigration through my employer and worked with one of the big, corporate…read morefirms. The experience was stressful--frequent mistakes and slow responses. Working with Merrill Cohen was a complete shift in experience. She's incredibly professional, reliable, and sharp. She helped me through the process of obtaining permanent residency and went above and beyond when USCIS delays threatened an important family trip. She acted fast, involved local representatives, and made things move. Merrill is knowledgeable, proactive, and genuinely cares. A pleasure to work with--and someone I would strongly recommend to anyone navigating the U.S. immigration system.

I was introduced to Merrill Cohen at a time when I was starting to lose hope. She came highly…read morerecommended--described as a "shark"--but I quickly renamed her a magician and superstar. What stood out was her intelligence, calm confidence, and integrity. She's not the kind of lawyer who uses fear to push decisions or overpromises results. Instead, she gives you confidence where it's deserved and a clear, honest path forward. My case felt impossible: getting a green card without the usual shortcuts others kept suggesting. Marriage wasn't the right route for me, and Merrill simply listened to me. She took time to understand my career and background, and found a solution through a national interest waiver for individuals with exceptional ability. I couldn't believe how quickly she zeroed in on a path I didn't even know existed. Since then, we've relied on Merrill for all of our family's immigration matters, including naturalization, and recommended her to friends--always with successful results. She's kind, grounded, and deeply respected in her field. She's also not afraid to call out USCIS mistakes and take a case to court if needed. Her office is friendly and professional, and my one piece of advice is: be honest, share everything upfront, and trust her process. She won't take on a case unless there's a real chance of success. She's busy--because she's good--so don't be discouraged if you need to follow up. She's absolutely worth it.

had a deeply disappointing experience with David Frenkel. He pressured me into signing unnecessary…read moredocuments, resulting in significant financial losses amounting to thousands of dollars. His approach seemed more focused on personal gain than on my financial well-being. I strongly advise others to exercise caution and thoroughly research before engaging his services

I honestly want to thank Mr David for all what he done for in my case .my citizenship approved only…read morewhen I walk to his office .his advices and his professional experience help me .he answers me perfectly when I had serious concerns and I would like to thank his assistant Ms cindy@fhsllp.com, who worked very well to answers my questions. My recommendation for all immigrants, whom need a lawyer stop by Mr David

Honest review of the case and getting back to you immediately. Allows financing option, and you can…read moresee the attorney in person ,not over the camera. You will be sure the attorney is dealing with your case not paralegals.

The best place to go for immigration services! Zohar is…read morehighly professional and creates a welcoming atmosphere with great vibes. He make the process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!"

In a world where immigration attorneys are numerous and often indistinguishable, Wildes & Weinberg…read moreis a remarkable law practice that delivers integrity, competence, and results. Their legal services and counseling are superb, second-to-none, and highly recommended. My husband and I were married in the spring of 2023. That summer, we prepared and filed for my husband's green card on our own. A year later, USCIS denied my husband's green card and we were promptly sent a "you must leave the country in thirty days" letter. My husband and I went into full panic mode. I called, researched, and spoke with scores of NYC attorneys, all of whom told us that they had no appointments available for at least two months (well past our USCIS deadline date). When I expressed our need for urgency, we were consistently told, "sorry, but we can't see you any earlier. Good luck." Then I called Wildes & Weinberg. Within two hours, Mr. Michael Wildes, head of the firm, reached out to us directly, expressing an immediate interest and genuine concern for our case. Within days, my husband and I were in his office and had our first consultation. For their sense of urgency and genuine commitment, I will always be grateful. Our first consultation was the beginning of a journey with Wildes & Weinberg that would be marked by legal competence, excellent counseling, and genuine human compassion. My husband and I were advised that the best course of action was to refile our case. We were heartbroken by this unwelcome news. It meant additional and significant financial expense due to no fault of our own. Despite the devastating news, we implicitly trusted the advice rendered, and we moved forward with the re-filing process. The Wildes & Weinberg team went to work immediately. They were acutely mindful of the looming thirty-day deadline and the task at hand. We worked closely together to complete the new filing. To our delight, our application was finalized and filed days ahead of the deadline date. We were assigned two attorneys to work on our case, Victoria Phillips and Talia Heller. Victoria and Talia were nothing short of outstanding from start to finish. From breaking the bad news regarding re-filing our application to preparing us for the green card interview, Victoria and Talia displayed a level of professionalism and charisma that was extraordinary. They were direct and firm with their legal advice, accommodating of our inquiries (and my husband's language challenges), and responsive to all our e-mails and communications. I am a New York State licensed attorney, and I have crossed paths with many lawyers in my thirty-five-year career. I've seen good attorneys, I've seen bad attorneys. I've seen inept attorneys. I can unequivocally state that the Wildes & Weinberg attorneys are among the most competent and professional lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Our green card interview was scheduled nearly a year after we initiated our second filing. Victoria accompanied us to the interview. She was fully prepared. Not only did she advocate on our behalf with exceptional legal competence, but she simultaneously created an amicable and comfortable working environment that facilitated the exchange of information. Her firm yet soothing demeanor put my trembling hands at ease and assured me that my husband and I were in good hands. My husband's applications for a status change and for a green card were granted on the spot, an uncommon occurrence, which I fully attribute to the preparation and diligence of the Wildes and Weinberg team. Securing my husband's green card was one of the happiest days of our lives. This spring, my husband returned to his native Chile to reunite with his family after not seeing them for four years. I met my amazing in-laws after years of FaceTime calls. It was an emotional reunion filled with tears, joy, healing, and sheer happiness. A dream come true for both of us. The cherry on top was my husband's subsequent seamless re-entry into the USA. On our flight back home, I was filled with trepidation about what could happen given our current political climate. My husband's "interview" with the USCIS agent lasted less than five minutes and ended with a "welcome home" valediction. We are eternally grateful to the Wildes & Weinberg team for making my husband's US residency a reality. My husband and I, without hesitation, will re-engage the Wildes & Weinberg team when the time comes to apply for his U.S citizenship. Given the current political climate, it is imperative to secure competent legal representation to navigate the endless and ever-changing uncertainties surrounding immigration and naturalization in the US. In my opinion, Wildes & Weinberg is the irrefutable superhero legal team you need to help lead the way. Daniel Arzuaga Christopher Crawford Gonzalez

My immigration journey started when I was 7 years old, when my father was assigned to the US…read moresubsidiary of his employer. Fast-forward 11 years, and at age of 18, my parents and I, we received our permanent residency. There, my status stood for 3 decades, because I really didn't see the need to do anything about it. Then various incidents started being reported around immigration enforcement. I sensed times are changing, and with that, a need for me to obtain citizenship to protect my family. I chose Wildes & Weinberg for a number of reasons. Because of the lengthy time between my obtaining a green card and, well, today, I had a few complications around records keeping of the various shenanigans I've gotten into. I also wanted a firm large enough to be able to provide 24/7 support should I need it, but not so large that I'd be lost in the numbers. Armed with my criteria, I sent an email to about a dozen firms. Michael Wildes seemed the most earnest of the ones who replied, so they were the amongst the ones I've shortlisted, and ultimately retained. They're not inexpensive--but I'm fortunate enough to be able to afford them. They were fantastic throughout the process. They were responsive to any questions I asked, knowledgeable and professional. We moved forward pretty quickly with the application. I was approved for an interview, and one of their attorneys accompanied me to the interview. The policies at USCIS had changed, which I don't fault the firm for, and the US Government required more information. The team came through again, helping to perform vital quality control of the various pieces of information my family and I collected with critical attention to detail. After all that, my application was approved, and I am no longer exempt from federal jury duty.

It is now just about 1.5 years since we filed our application…read more Unfortunately, COVID made it take twice as long as it would have otherwise. But my fiancé is going for her interview in a couple of days and we expect she will have her visa soon. After 13 months of silence, USCIS finally processed the initial application. Since then, there has been quite a bit of interaction. Many forms to be completed and submitted and a ton of other preparation. I have to give a should out to Trinity Hsu, Toni's new paralegal. She is absolutely amazing! She is so fabulously organized. Explains things thoroughly, replies quickly and completely and is as nice as she is competent. She's kept the process moving a long and has kept us comfortable with the process. Toni conducted a mock interview to prepare my fiancé for her upcoming interview with the US consulate. It was really helpful! It think it will make a big difference in how things go during the real thing. I am so pleased with the attentiveness and support we get from XLG.

Extraordinary immigration and legal team. They did end to end strategy for my EB1A I140 application…read morewhich was approved with no RFE in a week! Can't recommend Toni enough!

Very honest lawyer. Team are excellent. Save my family i will be always grateful for everything…read morethey did to me.

John Nicelli and his team fulfilled our dream for our immigration process. We now have our Green…read moreCard and can sit for the exam to become U.S. Citizens. It's been a 22 year journey with other lawyers and accountants and John Nicelli and his team made it happen in four years with Covid and everything else going on in the world. We are so grateful, our kids are so grateful and our family is grateful that we can now go visit them and come back to the U.S. Thank you John Nicelli and your amazing Team. From the Gomez Family and all their friends.

My two sons and I are super satisfied with the way Lightman Law Firm handled our case! We got our…read more10 years Green Card, and we are extremely grateful for all involved in our case: Thank you Iris, Ana, Guy, Fairoze and of course Doug. Thank you, guys, and just keep up the good work :)!

Exceptional work by Ana! I am truly grateful for her diligent and prompt efforts in ensuring the…read moreapplication was submitted by the crucial April 1 deadline, ahead of the USCIS fee increase. I am impressed by her elucidation of USCIS verbiage and her thoroughness in preparing the application. Fairooz also did a great job with assistance and updates throughout the application process. Most of all, I am deeply appreciative of Doug, who assured me that his team was best equipped to handle my case - and he was right, they delivered exactly as promised! I highly recommend Lightman Law Firm for their professionalism and effectiveness, and look forward to working with them again in the future.

My experience with them was nothing short of excellent! The level of expertise and dedication…read moremaintained by the team from initial consultation throughout the entire case was exceptional. I really appreciated how they took time to know us and the case, and were upfront about everything.

I used them for my immigration case and couldn't be happier with how everything went. The process…read morefelt smooth and well organized. The attorney and her team were responsive, answered all my questions, and guided me through every step with clarity and patience. They really made a stressful situation much easier.