Svetlana Kats | Cleveland Immigration Lawyer

The Law Office of Svetlana Kats provides every Immigration Legal Service in the United States Including: Fiancé Visas, Green Cards Based on Marriage, Employment-Based Green Cards, Work Visas (TN-1 and H-1B) , Investor’s Visas ( E-2 and EB-5), Citizenship and Family-Based Immigration.

When you need a lawyer to represent you or your business in matters of U.S. immigration law you need someone who is empathetic, knowledgeable and able to effectively advocate for you. With more than 15 years of experience in the areas of immigration law and hundreds of successful cases, attorney Svetlana Kats will work with you, your employer, or your family members until successful completion of your case.

Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire

Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Last couple of years were very successful for my clients and my practice. I helped several corporate clients to prepare and file immigrant employment-based petitions for the employees and such petitions were approved. Employees and their family members received permanent residency and are now living and working in the U.S. I also had several successful asylum cases with my my clients from Ukraine and Moldova. One of Very memorable cases is a cancellation of removal case for my client who lived in the US for more more then 20 years. He has 3 U.S. citizens children. He is a successful businessmen. This victory allowed him to stay in the U.S. permanently with his family and continue to thrive. I have also worked on bringing several performers to tour and work in the U.S. This list could be continued but my client's reviews posted on google best describe my work.

How did you build a successful practice?
Curiosity, listening to my client's story and situation, attention to detail, taking time with each client, commitment to each and every case.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Knowledge first of all-with the assistance of a knowledgeable immigration lawyer clients can avoid delays and ensure that their case is well-documented and successful.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Knowledge of the local proceeding at the Cleveland immigration court and local USCIS offices is very important.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
I can ask relevant questions to determine what would be the best immigration option for the client.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Name, date of last entry to the U.S., country of origin, current status.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Being an immigrant myself, I am in a unique position to understand what my clients may be going through and experiencing as immigrants. This is where my knowledge of the law and my personal experience becomes invaluable.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
When my clients receive legal status in the U.S. or relieved from deportation.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
I love to read, travel, I am a big fun of Cleveland orchestra.

Are you involved in your community?
Yes, I am doing pro-Bono work as much as my busy practice allows me to do so. Participate in a free naturalization clinic.

• Cleveland Council on World Affairs | Member | 2010 - Present
  American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2007 - Present
  Women in International Trade | Member | 2006 - Present
  Ohio State Bar Association | Member
  Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association | Member

• 10 best Immigration Attorneys in Ohio | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017

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