E-2 Treaty Investor Visa I have worked as an engineer for over 20 years and had a fantastic career which has opened up many doors for me, and not so long ago I was presented with an exciting opportunity to live and work in the U.S. in the New York City area. This was a dream move and a once in a lifetime business opportunity that I knew from the beginning, would be complicated to fulfil. Having absolutely zero knowledge of the U.S. immigration system, I was referred to SMA Law Firm through a business attorney who had total confidence in Steve Maggi and his ability. After listening to my story Steve knew the exact path I should take in pursuit of my potential career aspirations and advised me on the E-2 Non-Immigrant Treaty Investor Visa, and at my instruction Steve and his team began work immediately. The E-2 visa process is complicated and requires a lot of work and attention to detail in order to be successful, and even when some personal circumstances created technical difficulties, Steve demonstrated he has a fantastic legal mind and deep understanding of the immigration system that he and his team were able to guide my visa application to a successful result. In short, I am truly grateful to all at SMA Law Firm for the hard work they put in on my behalf. I entrusted my future into their hands and they did not let me down. I fully recommend SMA Law Firm to anyone wishing to pursue a different life and require legal representation with immigration. No matter where you are in the world, or your circumstances, I believe SMA Law Firm will deliver 100%. read more

Steve and his team were recommended to us by my sister-law who is an attorney herself. She said that he is really good at what he is doing and will guide us through the process step by step. My husband is American and I am from Europe. Even though we have been together for a long time, I was a little worried because we got married under my tourist visa, which might cause difficulties (Before that I had had J-1 and F-1 visas). We first contacted Steve a little over a year ago and now already waiting for my green card to come in the mail! YEY! All I can say that he and the team were super thorough, organized and very responsive. Steve asked us to prepare extra evidence (such as letters from family/friends), gave us examples of how to do it correctly, in other-other words we just had to provide the documents and Steve and his team did the rest. Once the application was submitted (September) it took about 4 months (December) for me to get my work and travel authorization and I took advantage of both! I went back home to see my family and was able to enter back into the US with no problems. Now we are in August, we had our interview last week. Before then we met with Steve to go through the interview process and some possible questions they might ask. To our surprise, the interviewer asked us very basic questions like "What is the full name of your spouse and where was he born?". It was because our case was very strong and they didn't have any doubts about the eligibility of our marriage thanks to Steve! We highly recommend Steve Maggi! read more

We referred to SMA Law Firm to help us submit two visa petitions, in order to send a manager and an executive to the US to run the newly-formed subsidiary of the French company where we both worked. Since we needed to send both those individuals as soon as possible, after exploring various paths, Steve recommended presenting two E-2 petitions at the US Embassy in Paris, and and his team accepted the challenge, when other attorneys did not think it was viable. TSMA did an amazing job by giving us usefull advice, building a strategy and the two cases simultaneously, giving advice on the amount of investment required and even assisting with the revision of the business plan used in the petitions, helping is through this extensive and difficult process from A to Z. When other lawyers would've let us down or complained or asked for more money, Steve and his team were always there to help us, no matter how time it took or what time of the day it was. The case was by the US Embassy in Paris and our interviews went very smoothly. This is because of the strong petitions that Steve and his team created in collaboration with us. It's a big success for our company, and we're really thankful for what they did and would highly recommend SMA Law Firm to any person or foreign company or start-up seeking for a great and trustworthy lawyer, especially in the complicated world of US immigration. read more

I'm a freelance motion designer / VFX artist from Switzerland, and successfully obtained my O1-B Visa thanks to the amazing work of the SMA team. Steve and his team handled my application with the utmost care and professionalism. This team loves what they're doing, which becomes apparent through the dedication and passion that they put into your case. They're trying their best to understand your field of work and translate it into the format that is expected in a visa application, while highlighting your strengths to increase your chances of a successful case. I've always been confused about the complex issue off non-immigrant visas. The SMA team gave me clear and straightforward directions which made it seem that much easier, while they worked their magic in the background. My case fell into the Trump administration era, which complicated things slightly. But Steve and his team were always one step ahead and knew how to quickly adapt the contents of the application to better suit the new requirements. This deep knowledge of their material and expertise amazes me to this day. The responsiveness is outstanding. You can always expect an email reply within an hour or at least the same day, which made the whole collaboration feel so smooth. If you're an artist or creative individual looking to set foot in the States, this is your best option! read more

I can recommend Steve and SMA Law Firm in the strongest possible terms if you need an immigration attorney. I am an attorney myself, practicing for 22 years, but I don't practice immigration law and knew that when my partner/girlfriend J. needed assistance with an immigration issue not to handle it myself, but to enlist someone who knows what they're doing - and that's Steve, who was recommended to me by another attorney I know. Our case was a petition to remove conditions on residence - meaning that J. had a two-year temporary green card and was seeking full Permanent Resident status. The grounds were extreme hardship, which is not an easy basis on which to obtain Permanent Resident Status. If we were not successful, it would have meant ultimate deportation for J., and separation of our young and growing family. Thanks to Steve's knowledge and skill, and that of his talented and dedicated staff, we were indeed successful, and we are forever grateful to Steve. I can also say that Steve's rates are very reasonable, and he and his staff are understanding, kind and empathetic to the human aspects of immigration cases. So, if you have an immigration issue, please contact SMA Law Firm and meet with Steve and let him explain how he can help you. read more

Steve came highly recommended by my colleague, who regularly works with him for difficult immigration cases. And I have to say I'm Extremely thankful that followed my colleague's advice since Steve and his team has been an anchor to my stressful immigration process. Steve and his team were thorough, organized, and kind-hearted, I was always at ease when communicating with them. I've consulted Steve for H-1, H-3, and green card process, and each time I appreciated his transparent communication, availability, and evident passion for immigration advocacy. My husband and I had an unpleasant interview for my green card, but Steve's genuine confidence and thoroughness for our case put me at ease. I also enjoyed meeting with him for a mock interview, and how he helped us remember beautiful detail of our history. Preparing for my process with Steve always helped me feel like I have a very strong advocate, and him and his team had a way of making us smile throughout the whole process despite unavoidable difficulties that can be frustrating. I will recommend him to anyone who could use his help. read more

I'd love to thank Steve & his team for getting the paper work done as quick as possible for the immigrant visa/green card. He worked with us so well and was polite from the beginning to the very ending. If you are in another country communication won't be a problem with Steve & his team. I'm from Belize and we communicated fantastic. He is also available on WhatsApp, so if you'd like to ask one quick question WhatsApp is way faster. The team walked us through every thing and made sure there were no mistakes. We spoke the day before the interview and one of thing he stressed, was to not answer more than what they asked and that is so true. Steve and his team are very specific and courteous. Our case it finished and I know for sure if I have a question to ask I can ask him and he'll answer with no hesitation. I'd recommend them any day of the week to someone wanting to do the same process. Keep up the good work, you are doing great. read more

My wife and I started working with Steve and his team about 2 years ago after meeting a couple of other lawyers. Steve quickly came up with a well explained and realistic short and long-term strategy to address our immigration issues which convinced us to work with him. He guided us through all the steps (F1 and J1) along the way until we finally got our green card. Steve and his team were extremely professionals and responsive, always available for a meeting, a phone call or to respond to an email. Steve was always extremely clear in communicating potential options or strategies, always outlining the pros and cons so we could make informed decisions. The trust between us and Steve was extremely important and felt really reassuring during the long periods of doubts that go with immigration processes. We really recommend working with Steve and SMA lawyers. read more

Luego de muchos años de estudiar en Estados Unidos, decidí aplicar a la visa E2 para emprender en este país. A SMA Law Firm me lo recomendó un amigo que ya habia obtenido la visa E2 junto a Steve y su equipo. Trabajaron con mucho esfuerzo para que esté todo correcto. El proceso fue muy satisfactorio ya que ante cualquier duda obteníamos una respuesta clara que nos daba tranquilidad. Hicieron todo lo posible para que obtenga la visa E2 en tiempo record! Gracias a ellos ahorré mucho tiempo y dinero! Recomendaría a SMA Law Firm a cualquiera que necesite servicios legales de inmigración. Su enfoque experto, servicio personalizado y capacidad para lograr resultados positivos son verdaderamente excepcionales. Gracias a SMA Law Firm puedo cumplir mi sueño! No puedo agradecerles lo suficiente por su apoyo en mi proceso de visa! read more

Steve provided excellent council on my EB-1 case after I received a Request for Evidence that caused me great anxiety. Not only was he able to explain the procedure to me in a very clear way and point out why there were issues with the work done by the law firm my employer suggested, he also offered a very precise and thorough strategy on how to present my case to its best advantage. He was there throughout this process, whenever I had a question or just needed some reassurance that we were on the right path. When we resubmitted the paperwork, I was confident we had turned over every stone, and built an excellent case file. And with success! I whole-heartedly recommend Steve and his firm to everyone who needs help navigating immigration issues in the United States! read more

We highly recommend Steve Maggi. He runs one of the most diligent and detail-oriented immigration firms we have ever come across. Steve was very knowledgeable about the whole L1 Visa process plus he was honest and clear about the challenges and opportunities regarding our CEO's case, so that there were no unexcited delays due to paperwork. We appreciate how quickly Steve got this L1 done and breathed a great sigh of relief when we learned how fast and professionally he responded to all our emails. Steve and his team explained everything in easy to understand terms to put us at ease. It is important to mention that we had unpleasant experience with a previous law firm, however Steve and his team overcame our expectations. Keep up the amazing work! read more

Steve and his team helped us tremendously. I had a particular case as I first had to ask for a change of status (from A2 to E2 visa). SMA helped with preparation of the case and made it very easy to know which documents were needed. All information was shared on a mutual Dropbox, so communication was easy and fast. We received twice an RFE from the US Immigration Dept., but again Steve and his team communicated clearly and provided solutions where necessary. What stood out for me in choosing SMA, is that they think along with your company. They take the time to get to know what you do and figure out how to approach the visa process with you. Thank you again Joanna, Rinske and Steve! read more

We were looking for the reassurance of having someone steer us through the I-130 Process, my wife petitioning for me to be granted my Green Card. It's an important step in the life of our family and highly stressful, Steve & his team did a great job of helping us smooth out the whole process by ensuring we had all the necessary documents and helped us complete our paperwork working with us remotely. Initially, we were undecided as to whether their help was a necessary expense, our case being relatively straight-forward, however, Steve & his team are consummate professionals and we have felt much better about the whole process for having their help & experience. read more

As a designer from Canada, I wanted to be on a visa that would allow the ability to freelance for multiple clients. Thanks to Steve and the team at SMA Law Firm, I was able to successfully obtain my O1-B Visa. Their professionalism, patience, and organization made this complicated process straightforward and easy to understand right from our consultation. Steve and his team understood what I was looking for and had the expertise needed in the field I was in. Not only were they knowledgeable, but they were responsive too. If you're a creative looking to change immigration status or get a new visa, SMA Law Firm should be your choice. read more

Dealing with immigration is not an easy task and can be very stressful. When we learned about Steve Maggi it was the best choice we could've made. He helped me with my immigration case which was very complicated and was transferred from one lawyer to another until it was successfully approved with the help of Steve Maggi. A few months ago Steve worked on my mother's case.The case was handled by a different immigration lawyer but was successfully approved under Steve's supervision. We are very pleased and thankful to have a chance to work with Steve Maggi who dedicates his entire attention to details of the case. read more

We contacted Steve in late March because our company needed to hire a qualified person from Switzerland, and she needed an H1B visa. We knew it was going to be a long shot given that the first day for applying for the lottery was in April. Against all odds, with Steve's guidance, we were able to get our application in, and our candidate was picked in the lottery. Throughout the process, Steve was engaged, proactive, detail oriented and specific in his guidance and fastidious and prompt with his output. I cannot recommend Steve Maggi and SMA Law Firm enough. read more

Mi esposo y yo estamos más que agradecidos con Steve y su equipo. Llevaron nuestro caso de manera profecional y exitosa. Steve es una persona honesta, respetuosa y meticulosa y está siempre a tu disposición para ayudarte con todo lo necesites. Sus servicios son más que recomendables. / My husband and I are more than grateful with Steve and his team, our case was manage in the most professional way. Steve is an honest, respectful and meticulous person who is always available to help you with everything you need. read more

We are so pleased with SMA Law Firm's legal service on our immigration case. It was an E-2 case at the US embassy in Tokyo. He and his team are so professional and precise to prepare application documents so we didn't have any request for additional documents. While there are most people having ten to twenty minutes interview at the US embassy in Tokyo, we had very short interview and passed. Thank you very much for his firm's great service. We highly recommend this firm for whoever needs immigration attorney! read more

Steve Maggi really helped me in the process of getting my 0-1 approved ! I am from Italy and I decided to apply for the 0-1 after 3 years, and Steve did a wonderful job to put my case together and make it really strong. The artist visa is notoriously hard to get and from 2015 the rules have been even harder. Steve Maggi and Lora Minicucci really did some magic with my case !! If you are looking for a great immigration Lawyer, Steve Maggi is who you want to work with. -Erica read more