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Student Visa Lawyers in New York, NY

136 firms · 12,120 client reviews · 9 languages · updated August 30, 2026

136 firms in the New York index list Student & Exchange Visas (F-1, J-1) as a practice area, holding 12,120 published client reviews. 23 offer a free first consultation and 0 have current bar standing verified by our research team. Study, training, and work authorisation for international students.

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Lhachoepa Law Offices

Exceptional
4.9(115 reviews)Jackson Heights, NY

Immigration law firm in Jackson Heights, NY. Hindi spoken in the office.

  • Free consultation
  • Hindi

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Pozo Goldstein, LLP

Exceptional
4.6(107 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Free consultation
  • Virtual consults
  • Files federal delay lawsuits
  • Spanish, Mandarin +3

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Khashmati Law, P.C.

Strong
4.9(226 reviews)Maspeth, NY

Immigration law firm in Maspeth, NY. Spanish and Russian spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Russian

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Oltarsh & Associates, P.C.

Strong
4.6(146 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Free consultation
  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Smotritsky Law Group, PLLC

Strong
4.4(129 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY. Spanish and Russian spoken in the office.

  • Free consultation
  • Payment plans
  • Spanish, Russian

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Atash Law P.C.

Strong
4.9(292 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY. Spanish and Russian and French spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Russian +1

Family Green Cards · Citizenship · Employment Visas · Student Visas

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Parikh Law Group

Strong
4.9(174 reviews)Montclair, NJ

Immigration law firm in Montclair, NJ. Spanish and Hindi spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Hindi

Removal Defense · Family Green Cards · Citizenship · Employment Visas

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Ayuda Me Legal

Strong
4.0(4 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY. Spanish spoken in the office.

  • Free consultation
  • Spanish

Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship · Employment Visas

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Lightman Law Firm

Strong
4.7(224 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY. Spanish and Russian and French spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Russian +1

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Usher Law Group

Strong
4.9(179 reviews)Brooklyn, NY

Immigration law firm in Brooklyn, NY. Spanish and Russian spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Russian

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC

Strong
4.4(101 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Juarez Law P.C.

Established
4.9(37 reviews)Jackson Heights, NY

Immigration law firm in Jackson Heights, NY. Spanish spoken in the office.

  • Spanish

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC

Established
4.8(40 reviews)Jersey City, NJ

Immigration law firm in Jersey City, NJ. Spanish and Hindi and Portuguese and French spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Hindi +2

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Fooksman Law Firm PC

Established
5.0(350 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Muhammad Azeem Ahmad Esq.

Established
5.0(24 reviews)Brooklyn, NY

Immigration law firm in Brooklyn, NY. Spanish and Arabic and Hindi and Russian spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Arabic +2

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Karikari & associates

Established
3.9(19 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY. Spanish and Mandarin and French spoken in the office.

  • Payment plans
  • Spanish, Mandarin +1

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Monir Mehran Law Firm

Established
4.9(24 reviews)Forest Hills, NY

Immigration law firm in Forest Hills, NY, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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Sky Usa Law

Established
4.6(31 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY. Mandarin spoken in the office.

  • Free consultation
  • Mandarin

Removal Defense · Family Green Cards · Citizenship · Employment Visas

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Li & Wakida LLP

Established
4.2(5 reviews)New York, NY

Immigration law firm in New York, NY. Mandarin spoken in the office.

  • Mandarin

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Highest rated

By published client rating in New York

  1. 1Gozel Law Firm PC5.0
  2. 2Khunkhun Law5.0
  3. 3Fooksman Law Firm PC5.0
  4. 4Lee Immigration Law Firm | Sang Hwa Lee, Esq. | 이상화 이민 변호사 (뉴욕, 뉴저지)5.0
  5. 5Compass Immigration Law LLC5.0

Most reviewed

By published client review volume

  1. 1Gehi & Associates1,081
  2. 2Gehi & Associates977
  3. 3Gozel Law Firm PC447
  4. 4Khunkhun Law393
  5. 5Alcozer Law Firm New York364

Most languages spoken

In-house language capability

  1. 1Pozo Goldstein, LLP5 langs
  2. 2Sethi & Mazaheri, LLC4 langs
  3. 3Muhammad Azeem Ahmad Esq.4 langs
  4. 4Atash Law P.C.3 langs
  5. 5Lightman Law Firm3 langs

Free consultation immigration lawyers in New York

23 of the 136 firms indexed in New York offer a free first consultation.

A free consultation is not free representation: it is an intake call to review your case and quote a fee. Ask what the consultation covers and what the full case will cost before you retain anyone.

New York immigration lawyer FAQ

How do I find an immigration lawyer near me in New York?

Start with this page: it lists 136 immigration firms with an office in New York, NY, sortable by Index band, client reviews, and language, with each firm's address and phone number. Because immigration is federal practice, a lawyer licensed in any US state can represent you, so you will also see nearby firms that take New York cases remotely. Confirm bar standing and ask who will actually handle your file before you retain anyone.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost in New York?

Flat fees are the norm in New York: family petitions typically run in the low thousands, while contested removal cases and federal litigation are quoted per stage. 5 of the 136 firms indexed here publish payment-plan availability, and 23 offer a free initial consultation, so you can compare quotes before retaining anyone.

How do I check that a New York immigration lawyer is licensed?

Every listing marked "Bar verified" was checked against the relevant state bar's public records, including the attorney's bar number and disciplinary history. 0 of 136 firms on this page carry that status. You can repeat the check yourself on the NY state bar website — immigration is federal practice, so a lawyer licensed in any US state may represent you in New York.

Do these firms speak languages other than English?

Yes. Across this page firms provide service in 9 languages, including Arabic, French, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin. Use the language filter to see only firms that confirm in-house capability rather than a phone interpreter line.

What is the Index Score on each New York listing?

The Index Score is our own internal rating built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band — Exceptional, Strong, Established, or Developing profile — plus the firm’s rank among scored firms in this metro, not as a point total. It is not an advertisement or a paid placement: firms cannot buy a higher band, and the components are published on every firm profile.

Can a New York firm help if my case is stuck at USCIS?

13 firms on this page file mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act suits in federal district court to force a decision on delayed applications. Filter by "Files federal delay lawsuits" to shortlist them, then ask in the consultation how many such cases they have taken to filing.

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Where this data comes from

Listings are compiled from public business listings and firm websites. Attorney counts, languages, and consultation policies reflect what each firm publishes about itself. Bar verification and credential checks are in progress and are not yet complete for every listing.

Firms can claim a listing and expand their profile with fees, staff, and process detail at no cost. Claiming does not change the Index Score.

The Index Score is built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band plus a metro rank, not as a number.

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