One of the most professional, dedicated, successful, detail-oriented law firms I have dealt with.
Gary and Linda did a great job and were always there to support us. They made sure all our paperwork was filed correctly and gave us many great tips. They greatly reduced our stress level. Any time we had a question or concern we could message Linda on WeChat and she would get back to us quickly. They helped my husband arrange all his documents perfectly which was very helpful during the interview. He was able to get his visa with no problems.
Very professional service with attentive and reassuring support throughout. The knowledgeable and consistent communication throughout the process was excellent to have. The fact that multiple members of the team felt invested in the case was also exactly what I needed.
Gary Chodorow and Tang Yumei were very helpful in our K-1 (fiancée) visa application and subsequent marriage green card application. They showed extensive experience and knowledge of the immigration laws relevant to our cases. Their case schedule and meetings were clear, and they always kept us updated on the progress of the case. They made the complex application process simple and easy to understand, and our expectations always matched the results. Thank you.
[Gary’s] knowledge, expertise and professionalism were evident from the day we first met him…. He helped my wife overcome a US visa renewal crisis during a trip overseas. He represented her at the US embassy by calling the consular officer at what were ungodly hours in the US, and managed to succeed in presenting an oral and written argument that got her back. Having Gary on our side was the best thing that could have happened to us….
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Gary Chodorow was the attorney for my J-1 waiver, H-1B, outstanding professor green card, and naturalization. Recently, he helped apply for certificates of citizenship (Form N-600K) for my children living in Paris. We couldn’t have achieved this without his expertise and guidance. We’re deeply grateful for the wonderful job he did. The above photo of the kids’ naturalization ceremony hangs in our living room.
I have known Gary for many years. He has an in-depth understanding of the U.S. Consulates in China. Every time I have difficult issues with one of these consulates, Gary is the first person that I go to for assistance, and he has been extremely helpful. I highly recommend Gary to anyone who would like to negotiate the U.S. visa process in China.
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Attorney Gary Chodorow represented me in applying for a visa at the U.S. Consulate in Shenyang. When the Consulate returned my passport, it was accompanied by a note thanking Gary for the “thorough and well-prepared” visa application. I’ve never heard of a consular officer sending out a thank-you note!
I would like to personally thank you for this great source of information…. I wish I would have known three years ago what I’ve learned from reading your “Law and Border Blog.” It would have helped me make better decisions and avoid a lot of pain and travails….
Many thanks for all your help throughout the [U.S. family-sponsored immigration] process. You were very friendly, supportive and professional. You made a difficult task manageable. I am very happy to have completed the process within six months.
Gary Chodorow and his team provided support far beyond our expectations resulting in a K-1 visa for my Chinese fiancé. He and his team are experienced with the issues faced by international LGBT couples. Chodorow Law Offices is effective in working across language and cultural boundaries. I recommend them highly.
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I found Chodorow Law Offices at a time when my US visa application was stuck in administrative processing as I was unable to provide a Chinese police clearance covering my period of residence in China more than 10 years ago. Gary and Linda managed not only to solve my problem quickly but also to restore something I was starting to lose: hope. Their work helped me reunite with my wife in the US. I’ve read somewhere that a lawyer can change people’s lives. Chodorow Law Offices did that for me.
Thank you for your professional and timely management of my application for a China police clearance.
Gary Chodorow and Pete Zhang were a great help to me in getting an immigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy in London. The Embassy initially denied my application because the public security bureau in China refused to issue me a police clearance on the grounds that I lacked sufficient evidence of my residence there long ago. Then I hired Chodorow Law Offices. With attention to detail and expertise, Gary and Pete prepared evidence that persuaded the Embassy to waive the China police clearance requirement and approve my visa application. Thank you!
We worked with Chodorow Law Offices on my CR-1 immigrant visa application. The services provided by Gary Chodorow, Linda Tang, and Natalie Xin were very professional. They made a clear plan for my case and worked efficiently, preparing and checking each document very carefully. The staff is patient and friendly. Thank you for your hard work to help me get to the U.S. Here’s a photo at the airport in Boston after I entered with the CR-1 visa!
Chodorow Law Offices helped get my Canada permanent residence application approved. In particular, the law firm proved to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that it was not possible for me to meet the normal requirement of submitting a police certificate from China, where I previously lived. The firm’s work was quick, with clear, prompt, and personal communications, thanks especially to Pete Zhang. I have no hesitation in recommending your firm.
Pete Zhang, the paralegal who helped with my application for a Nanjing police certificate, was exemplary in every way. He introduced himself at the beginning; responded to questions and requests promptly; showed initiative to track down the right people; and was patient and reassuring, building trust and confidence in his competence and the professionalism of the firm.
Thank you for doing a fantastic job with our K-1 visa and adjustment of status. Throughout this whole process, you guys were on the ball and handled everything professionally. In particular, we want to thank our case manager, Linda, for keeping us informed and updated about our case. Linda was a pleasure to work with.
Gary and his team are very knowledgeable, professional, efficient and always patient… They always thought ahead and helped us to get well organized and prepared. Working with Gary and his team made the complicated visa process so much simpler, and made my life so much easier. So thank you so much!
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Gary Chodorow represented my wife in her application for expeditious naturalization on the basis of my employment abroad for a U.S. company. He was thorough, knowledgeable and covered all contingencies. At the interview, the officer commented that Gary had done “excellent work” and that the application package was “complete and well put-together.”
Chodorow Law Offices helped me become a U.S. citizen through expeditious naturalization under INA section 319(b). They were professional, punctual in responding to my questions, and knowledgeable about this type of case.
Hi Gary, I would like to thank you for helping with my husband’s Chinese Police Clearance. Because of you the impossible became possible: The US Embassy in Manila accepted his Police Clearance and, for his first year in China, accepted the evidence your team prepared showing that the Police Certificate was unobtainable. Thank you also to Susie Guo and all those in Chodorow Law Offices.
Thanks, Gary, for providing an expert legal opinion explaining to the U.S. Embassy in London that it would be impossible for my wife to obtain a Chinese police certificate. At the immigrant visa interview, the consular officer reviewed the documentation and approved the visa a few minutes later. It worked perfectly.
It can be a daunting task to hire a law firm overseas, but I was impressed by the diligence and commitment of each member of the staff at Chodorow Law Offices. They were well prepared to handle cases like mine, and they patiently dealt with all the details. They succeeded in convincing New Zealand immigration to waive the requirement that I submit a China police certificate on the basis that it was unobtainable.
Gary helped me win an appeal when USCIS wrongly denied my Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. I hired Gary after I had spoken with another law firm but was concerned they didn’t have the experience to help with the complexities in my case, including my overseas assignment and N-470. Gary’s guidance was very good and I was pleased with the service.
Mr. Chodorow is someone I would I highly recommend for those who feel lost or a bit intimidated by the ins and outs of Immigration Law, especially for attaining visas and green cards. His firm provided substantial materials and guidance in getting through each step of the visa process. His staff was very courteous and incredibly caring and helpful. The Skype meetings we periodically had with Mr. Chodorow were very efficient and meaningful. All in all, I believe working with his firm was a very sound and productive investment.
Thanks to Chodorow Law Offices for all your guidance and assistance throughout our entire CR-1 visa journey, and thanks especially for Eric’s help and responsiveness as our case manager! I’ve already referred your services to an acquaintance I made here in Beijing and will happily recommend your firm in the future. We really appreciate all your work and look forward to hearing from you again before the conditional residency expires. Thanks again and we wish you a happy New Year!
Chodorow Law Offices helped me and my wife with our Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence. Gary and Linda’s detailed preparation and good communications made this stressful process much easier. Best of all, the USCIS officer was super impressed with our filing and told us so when he approved the I-751.
I wanted to share the great news that Siu Kwan has entered the US as a permanent resident! After reviewing the evidence your law firm prepared that a China birth certificate is unobtainable, the officer had no further questions. Thank you so much for all your detailed work on this matter. I honestly don’t think we could have accomplished this without you, as we were previously going in circles trying to get her Chinese birth certificate on our own. We will gladly recommend you to family and friends.
Chodorow Law Offices did a great job helping me get a notarial birth certificate from China. I’m a former Chinese citizen and needed it to file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The law firm’s staff were really communicative, quick to respond, and diligent.
Thank you Susie and Gary for helping me obtain China police certificates for parts of the time I lived there and to prove to the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council that police certificates are unobtainable for other parts of the time I lived there. I was very pleased with the plan you made for the applications and with how you coordinated the work to compile the required evidence, helping me every step of the way in a highly professional manner. I have my license now thanks to your firm!
Gary and his team helped me to acquire a Chinese Police Certificate in order for me to apply for residency in New Zealand. His team are very professional and thorough and kept me updated regularly. Would highly recommend!
Gary and Linda: It was really a delightful experience working with your law firm. You were extremely professional and always helpful and respectful in assisting me and my wife with her adjustment of status on the basis of our marriage. The level of detail and advice we received and the level of expertise of the staff greatly impressed us. You have helped us above and beyond what we had expected. Thank you.
Mr. Chodorow was able to prove to a U.S. consular official that it was impossible for my wife to obtain a Chinese criminal record certificate, so the official waived the requirement. He was the only attorney we could find who was capable of handling our complex case. All other attorneys referred us to him after seeing our case.
I can recommend Gary Chodorow. For my China permanent residency application he helped me get an FBI certificate of no criminal conviction and get it authenticated by the PRC Embassy in Washington, DC. The process went very smoothly, was reasonably priced, and I did not have to travel to the U.S. to get it done.
Gary is one of the most thorough, patient and analytical attorneys I’ve met. He was a joy to collaborate with on an article we co-wrote. I would highly recommend Gary for investor visa work and other complex immigration cases.
Linda is very capable, consistent, understanding, and professional…. We felt very fortunate to have her as our case manager. Thank you for guiding us through this complicated [K-1 visa and Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status] process. We appreciate your diligence and timely response at every step. [We] will surely recommend your firm to anyone we know that is in need.