Dropped an email never heard from any one so cant write as how was my experience dealing with this law firm. Today April 28 got a call from law office we spoke for 15 minutes about my petition and I felt very pressured to change the star rating to some thing else as she is used to of all five star rating. After our discussion, I felt that she was too expensive highest from all I spoke to for just filling two forms in CEAC and felt really ripped off. I requested her to send me data via email which she never did. I just got a email in the evening from her that she cannot process my petition. This law office was too expensive and just pressuring me to change the star rating. Well she can claim any amount she likes to charge but any one with some IQ will not retain her too expensive. I am glad I am not retaining her in any way. read more

It has been a great pleasure working with Julie Zhang, Rachel Wei and the team. As the first-time family-based green card applicants, we were nervous about what to do, particularly with the immigration polices uncertainties during the period of government administration changes. The kindness, encouragement, patience, and professional support offered by this team over the entire process has been invaluable for us. It is the team's detail-oriented approach, flawless document preparation, and timely hands-on help that enabled us to receive EAD, AP, and Green card approvals as expected, and the entire process to complete with less than four months. Before deciding to work with the Oliver-Zhang Law, we had contacted a few law firms, but not until after we were impressed by Rachel in a consultation could we believe that we found a representation that we can rely on. During the hour-long session, Rachel showed her deep knowledge in immigration law, addressed our questions/concerns in a simple and easy-to-understand way; the path forward was highlighted clearly and convincing. Over the course of preparation, the communication channel has been clear, and the team has always been ready to provide timely guidance and support; when we were frustrated by the challenges and delays in preparation of the required supporting documents, Rachel and Annjelika have been always available with encouragement and support. On all the major activities along the case process, guidance on what to do has always been clear, and advice on DOs and DON'Ts has been always provided in detail and timely manner. When receiving the USCIS interview notice we were kind of stressed, but the stress was soon relieved after the mock interview session, which was so well prepared, thorough, and informative. Again, we were deeply impressed by the professionalism of the lawyers who attended the training session, who provided so many valuable advice, and invaluable encouragement. Julie's presence during the USCIS Interview offering her timely support was certainly another credit to the reliable services of the law firm. Once again, we appreciate Rachel and Julie's experience and knowledge in immigration laws, and Annjelika's continuous support and always keeping things on track. We strongly recommend the immigration law representation by the law firm of Oliver-Zhang Law. read more

Julie and her team (including Rachel, Annjelika, and Marcela) were absolutely fantastic from day 1, until the end of the journey with my application. Absolute efficiency in all their work, detailed and punctual in their communication, and meticulous in their preparation of supporting evidence. They left no stone unturned, and the effort required on our part was minimal; submission of documents, obtaining a few signatures, and final reviews of the material they consolidated and prepared. Our minds were at ease throughout this whole process, and I feel that should speak volumes of the service they provided! They are absolutely worth the cost and I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. Julie, we truly appreciate all of you and your teams' support! read more

A person's professional standing (ie the ability to work in the US) is critical. The federal rules on foreign nationals is tricky to navigate and the team at Oliver-Zhang Law handles the entire process with aplomb. Without them, my colleagues work status would be in serious jeopardy. With them, it's a no-brainer without chaotic overhead and with successful visas. Phew. Amen to OZL. read more

Where Expertise Meets Excellence. Trust the Pinnacle of Knowledge from Specialists... I was referred to Julie by of my in-law relative and went on google to check a few reviews on her, which impressed me. Then I contacted her. Well, I found Julie, Insightful and Annjelika, exceptional, outstanding. The latter was my main contact throughout the process of changing my status then getting my green card. A couple of times Rachel and Marcela had to step in, but the quality of the service was the same. Hence, I could say without making any mistake, that Julie has groomed an excellent polyvalent team of Knowledgeable lawyers, full of expertise. This makes her law firm's activities sustainable. It has been a wonderful journey due to the professionalism of the team. Evidently this helped put together an application package extremely detailed along with all supporting materials which may have contributed to receiving my green card about six months earlier than the USCIS published timeline. Kudos to Julie and team! It is my absolute pleasure to recommend them to anyone. S.M.T. from Winchester, Virginia read more

My wife and I strongly recommend the immigration law representation provided by the law firm of Oliver-Zhang Law. In particular, we are most grateful to Julie Oliver-Zhang and to her young associate Annjelica Slate. Brief history - my (now) wife had travelled from China to the States almost 5 years ago to visit her best friend whom she know from childhood in China. Her tourist visa soon expired. She wanted to stay in the U.S. Shortly thereafter, I met her and I fell in love with her. I wanted to marry her. And I wanted har to feel secure that she could remain in the U.S. I was familiar with Julie Oliver-Zhang as she is known by her lawyer peers as among the finest Immigration lawyers, as well as personal injury lawyers in Washington DC. Atty Julie Oliver-Zhang is a member in good standing and past governor of the DC Trial Lawyers Association, she has a prefect A-plus rating with Martindale Hubbell and an AVVO rating of 10 which is the highest rating for any lawyer. Clearly she is well respected by her fellow lawyers in Washington DC. I was delighted that she agreed to take on our case - with a mission to obtain a Green Card for my soon to be wife. Upon my first conversation with Julie, I was confident that we were in good hands. Her retainer agreement was reasonable. The staff at Oliver-Zhang law (Annjelica, Marcie, Rachel) were all up to date on the progress of our case, including but not limited issues such as asylum, my wife's previous marriage in China which needed to dissolved (not an easy task to accomplish here in the U.S.). Our questions were always answered knowledgeably, with sound advice, on a timely basis. The Oliver-Zhang firm was well prepared to file the seemingly endless volume of forms with the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS). Julie and her firm guided us to provide detailed family histories requited by the USCIS, and proof of our own wedding (following my wife's Chinese divorce). The firm advised us about the medical history that USCIS must know about each of us, as well as the needed immunization vaccines that USCIS demands. I write this strong letter of recommendation of Oliver-Zhang law following the receipt of a Green Card for my wife! Now that my wife has her much valued Green Card she is a proud permanent resident of the United States. MA and XD read more

Julie Oliver-Zhang and Marcella, Annjelika, Rachel and their entire excellent team, went way beyond providing us with their legal expertise in our experience of our journey of marriage as a same sex couple and L. becoming a permanent resident of the USA from Canada. Julie became more than our lawyer, she made us feel that she was a true friend we could turn to at any step of the process. Their guidance, support and true compassion in assisting us to create our new chapter of life was impeccable and heart felt. They patiently and thoroughly explained every step of the process, answering all of our questions, sometimes more than once! with the utmost respect and reassurance. We felt safe and as worry free as possible in what can be a very stressful experience. We absolutely, without a doubt recommend Julie and her team to whomever is in need of legal help. We are deeply grateful to Julie and her wonderful team. L and G read more

I found Julie and Rachel from various law firms on Google to help me apply for a marriage green card. First of all, I want to say that Julie and Rachel are definitely the most professional and trustworthy lawyers around DC. If anyone comes from New York like me and needs lawyers who speak Mandarin to help with immigration matters, trust me, they are the best. Very attentive to detail, and very patient in answer all kinds of questions, big or small. Unlike other lawyers who get impatient, their attitude from beginning to end is superb. Since I had a political asylum case previously, and I moved from New York to Virginia, I had a lot of thing that I didn't understand and worried about, and I always have a lot of questions. But every time after I communicate with them, I had more confidence in my own case. With the backlog of a large number of cases during the pandemic, I think it was already really fast. I have introduced Julie and Rachel to friends. Their services well exceed their fees and are strongly recommended! read more

My wife and I were extremely grateful for Julie and her team to assist us to get my wife's visa back. At first when we started the process, we had nothing but complication along the way. With Julie and her team's expert assessment and guidance, it had for sure made our lives at east. read more

It has been a great pleasure for my husband and I working with the Oliver-Zhang Law team. Julie and her team's level of professionalism with always keeping us updated and informed on any changes through my husband's immigration process have been phenomenal! My husband is from the Dominican Republic and stayed in the US until his visa expired. Thankfully and somehow my mother found her law firm and referred us to them and our consultation left lasting impressions on us. We found it very accommodating that Julie has bilingual staff which helps people of diverse backgrounds to get their process started. My husband received his residency approximately 3 months after filing the paper work and we even got our interview waived. We believe due to Julie and her team being very thorough with requesting we provide very specific information, covered all basis for us and sped up the process. I highly recommend Oliver-Zhang Law to anyone looking to start their immigration process! Thank you again Julie, Annjelika, and Marcela and anyone else on the team we may not know of who contributed all of your hardwork to the start of my husband and I being given the opportunity to have a better life together! read more

Dealing with any lawyer can be such a daunting task, and as a single father trying to finalize my divorce and custody agreement, it was safe to say that my expectations were measured at best. Julie and her team did a tremendous job in making me feel valued and took the time to get to know me as a person prior to even making a decision on taking my case. Her expertise in family law made me feel reassured and the open lines of communication gave me a sense of relief knowing that I could reach out and ask her legal counsel on any circumstance that arose during the process. Being with my son is the most important thing to me, and I wouldn't have been able to do that without the help of Julie and her team. I would highly recommend her firm to anyone in need of family & immigration law services. read more

After my son was hit by an Uber driver while we were visiting Washington, D.C. from New York City, it was daunting task to find a lawyer far away from home. Fortunately, a friend who practices negligence law in NYC researched the Washington bar on my behalf and learned about the extraordinary practice of Julie Oliver-Zhang, Esquire. As a Chinese immigrant not comfortable in English (yes, this comment is written with the assistance of Google translate!), I needed an attorney who could communicate with me in Mandarin. Ms. Oliver-Zhang and her dedicated colleagues explained every aspect of my case to me with the greatest patience. They advised me over many years and were vigilant in standing up to Uber and the insurance company. The result was an outstanding settlement for my son who has suffered greatly and deserved the best legal representation. Thank you to Ms. Zhang and her extraordinary colleagues -- Rachel, Amanda, & Kelly. You give a great name to the legal profession. Needless to say, I recommend them with boundless enthusiasm to anyone who wants the finest representation. read more

One word to describe Julie and her team: amazing. Julie is an exceptional attorney. She is bright and brilliant. Julie's extensive litigation experience really shined through for my parents' case. My parents' employer did not follow appropriate employer protocols and pay my parents accordingly. Due to lack of employment contract and pay stubs, many attorneys turned away my parents' case knowing great injustice had occurred. From the onset, Julie was very good at setting my parents' expectation about the strengths and challenges of their case. Julie and her team worked tirelessly on my parents' case and they were always cordial and timely in their responses. Julie's analysis was always spot on. She really helped my parents understand the risk involved throughout different stages of the lawsuit and navigated an otherwise contentious negotiation. After rounds of negotiation, my parents were able to get a settlement that they were very satisfied with. Without Julie and her team, my parents would have never been able to recover the wage owed to them. My family couldn't thank Julie and her team enough for their dedication, hard work, and perseverance! I would not hesitate to recommend Julie and her team for your legal needs. read more

I'm writing to thank Ms. Oliver Zhang and her entire law firm for all of her hard work throughout our case. Thank her for helping us through this tough time. Thank her from the deepest recesses of my heart for all she has done for us. We are extremely grateful for all of her help, support, kindness and bearing with us through everything. After the car accident, it was stressful, we were so lost and confused. She stepped up to the plate in more ways than one. She always kept us informed about the status and very prompt in clearing our doubts and answering our questions. Our case is tough and complicated, she spent tremendous time and effort even weekends on gathering evidence, going through details and preparing the paperwork. Everyone at her law firm was kind and patient. We could've never asked for a better attorney. Her legal services meant so much to us. It was her that revived our spirits. We feel like we can finally start a new chapter after 3 years. Words are not enough to express our gratitude towards her support and help. We will definitely recommend Oliver-Zhang Law to everyone in need. read more

As a client I was treated greatly and with respect, I felt like I was heard when I spoke, and listened to in my hard times. Julie was more than a lawyer to me while still maintaining a high level of professionalism. She worked timely and accurately when it came to my case and she noticed the little things and details when I overlooked them. She is trustworthy and I really felt open to share my story in the safe space she provides. Best of all, she did all that and more while maintaining a fair price. read more

I was so grateful I found Julie. I was an alien and knew nothing about laws here plus I was emotionally bruised from domestic abuse. Julie was professional and passionate. She gave me legal advice and above and beyond supports. I wholeheartedly recommend Julie's firm. Thanks again, Julie. read more

The Law Office of Julie Oliver-Zhang provide the highest level of professionalism and support. They were readily available to answer any questions and assist at all hours of the day. I am beyond grateful with how Ms. Julie and her team handle my case from start to finish. I highly recommend them. read more

Julie Oliver-Zhang: My wife and I hired Julie and her team to help us file an application for permanent resident status for my wife, who is an Indian citizen. We were a little uncertain if it was worth spending the money since we knew friends who had done the application without legal help. But we were wary of applying to USCIS as a lesbian couple (just a year after marriage equality) and wanted a lawyer who would walk us through the process to be sure it was done right. From the first conversation I had with Julie about our case I was very impressed - both by her knowledge of the issues and by her sincere interest in helping us. Throughout the process Julie and her colleagues (Amanda and Rachel) were a pleasure to work with - they worked incredibly hard on our application, answered our questions promptly and with reasoned advice, and made us feel like our case was important to them, not just one among many cases. I am confident that their support was well worth every penny and I would recommend Julie and colleagues with enthusiasm. They made the process comfortable and even, at times, fun. Amanda Utterback: Amanda helped us file our application for permanent resident status for my wife, who is an Indian citizen. As a gay couple, it's always a relief to work with professionals who don't think twice about our sexual orientation. My wife also felt an ease with Amanda in discussing details about family and culture that might have been misunderstood or overlooked by someone less astute. Amanda and her colleagues, on all accounts, treated us with the ease and respect that we always hope for in any interaction. Amanda was also incredibly hard-working and diligent in keeping track of details. I was always amazed by the efficiency of the process - I don't think we ever had to repeat information her. She was super responsive on email and by phone and provided thorough answers to our questions. Amanda accompanied us to our USCIS interview, which was a great comfort, though she and her colleagues prepared us so thoroughly that everything went very smoothly. read more

Julie came highly recommended to me from a friend who works with domestic violence issues and security in the workplace. I am so happy I followed that lead. It was the best decision of my life. I came to Julie with a complicated and urgent situation involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and marriage fraud. I was a victim facing terrifying allegations that I was the aggressor and abuser. I'm a U.S. citizen and a sponsor for my husband who holds conditional permanent residency. I'd suspected he was leading a double life with another wife back home. I wanted a separation and he refused. Julie took great care listening to my story and finding the truth in it. After our first meeting, I trusted her completely. She was compassionate and treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism. Her staff was also amazing in the way they welcomed and supported me. We only had a short time to prepare before our court appearance scheduled the following Monday morning. Julie worked tirelessly all week and weekend long up to the very last hour which was around 11:00 pm Sunday night. She successfully negotiated at that late hour giving me exactly what I wanted - a voluntary separation and property settlement agreement on the house. I am grateful that I did not have to go before a judge and put my horrible domestic life on public display. However, I'm convinced that had we gone before the judge that we would have won. Julie is spectacular and if I were ever to have legal problems related to domestic violence or immigration, I would turn to her in a heartbeat. - H.M. Washington Metropolitan Area read more

My name is Veneeth Iyengar and my wife is happy to announce that she received her green card. We absolutely give credit to Julie and her team at Oliver-Zhang for displaying tremendous skill and most importantly patience with me in the process of getting my fiancee over from the Philippines and into the states. I wasn't the easiest of clients and didn't always listen to Julie, mostly due to an initial failed attempt in filing the initial K-1 Visa application which USCIS denied. However, when this happened, we engaged Julie and the results were outstanding. She and her team developed a very tactical and well organized approach to developing a very thorough application and because of their initial work a normal decision time of 5 months (at the Visa Center for Step 1) took only 1 month. Then the team was engaged to help my wife through the interview process at the US Embassy in Philippines. Every question was anticipated and the counselor in the embassy was so impressed that after 5 minutes, she was told she would receive her fiancee visa. My wife and I got married on the 31st of July, 2014 in Washington DC and Julie helped with the final paperwork step of ultimately getting the visa. She is definitely a star! and a very patient listener. She understands the process of immigration and the trials and tribulations that go through. I would highly highly recommend her and her team. read more