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Immigration and Nationality Lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida

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Immigration and Nationality Lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida

Susan Pai is admitted to the Washington State Bar, not the Florida Bar Attorney Pai's Florida legal practice is limited exclusively to Immigration & Nationality law

Susan Pai is admitted to the Washington State Bar, not the Florida Bar Attorney Pai's Florida legal practice is limited exclusively to Immigration & Nationality law

Susan Pai is admitted to the Washington State Bar, not the Florida Bar Attorney Pai's Florida legal practice is limited exclusively to Immigration & Nationality law

Client Testimonials & Past Results

Green Card Approved in 89 Days

USCIS Jacksonville is taking an average of 17.5 months to approve a green card application based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. This client’s green card was approved in 89 days without a request for further evidence, without a USCIS email requesting additional evidence and without an interview! This means the client will simply receive her green card in the mail.

Green Card Approved in 89 Days

Employment Authorization Document approved in 31 days

The Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allows a foreign national to apply for a Driver’s License and Social Security Card even before their immigration application is approved. The EAD also allows the foreign national to legally work during while their immigration application is pending. The EAD is sometimes called the “Work Permit” or “Permiso.” The National Benefits Center is taking an average of 5.5 months to approve the EAD. We received approval for this EAD in 31 days.

I-797 Application for Employment Authorization Document Approved in 31 days Received on 7/10/23 Approved on 08/10/23

Foreign Spouse Petition Approved in 9 Months

An I-130 Petition for Spouse Outside the United States allows a U.S. citizen to apply for his or
her foreign spouse. The government is taking an average of 15.5 months to approve the
Petition for Foreign Spouse Outside the United States. We received approval for this I-130 in 9
months. Attorney Susan Pai is a reputable immigration lawyer who prepares accurate and
complete applications. Her experience allows you to obtain the best possible results.

Petition for Alien Relative
Received date: 10/10/2022
Notice date:  07/22/2023

Green Card Approved Without RFE in 4 Months and 11 Days

USCIS Jacksonville is taking an average of 17.5 months to approve a green card application based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. It is normal to receive Requests for Further Evidence (RFEs) or emails from USCIS Jacksonville requesting additional information. This client’s green card was approved in 4 months and 11 days with no requests for further evidence, no email from USCIS Jacksonville requesting additional documents, and no interview! This means the client simply received her green card in the mail.

Application to register permanent residence or adjust status
Received 03/03/2023
Notice Date 07/14/2023

Green Card Approved Without Email, RFE or Interview in 5 Months

USCIS Jacksonville is taking an average of 17.5 months to approve a green card application based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. This client’s green card was approved in 5 months without a request for further evidence and without an interview! This means the client will simply receive her green card in the mail.

Application to register permanent residence or adjust status
Received 02/17/2023
Notified 07/18/2023

Green Card Approved in 4 months and 21 days

USCIS Jacksonville is taking an average of 17.5 months to approve a green card application based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. This client’s green card was approved in 4 months and 21 days with a single request for further evidence on a minor issue with the medical examination form which we were able to address immediately. There was no email from USCIS Jacksonville requesting additional documents and no interview! This means the client will simply receive her green card in the mail.

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Received Date: 2/24/2023
Notice Date: 7/15/2023

Green Card Approved Without Email, RFE or Interview in 5 Months

USCIS Jacksonville is taking an average of 17.5 months to approve a green card application based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. This client’s green card was approved in 5 months without a request for further evidence, without a USCIS email requesting additional evidence and without an interview! This means the client will simply receive her green card in the mail. Attorney Susan Pai is a highly experienced immigration lawyer who prepares accurate, detailed and complete applications. Her experience allows you to obtain the best possible results.

Green Card Approved in 5 months Without RFE Email or Interview

Citizenship Granted in 76 Days

USCIS Jacksonville is taking an average of 11.5 months to approve Citizenship Applications.
Susan Pai’s client received her Citizenship in 76 days. In fact, this client was sworn in as a U.S.
Citizen on the same day as her interview. This client walked in to USCIS a green card holder and
she walked out a U.S. Citizen! In this interview, Susan Pai accompanied the client to her
citizenship test / interview and Susan was able to correct the client when she misstated an
important fact regarding her immigration history. Attorney Susan Pai is a reputable immigration
lawyer who prepares accurate and complete applications. Her experience allows you
to obtain the best possible results.

Form I-797C, Notice of Action showing received date 05/31/2022
Certificate of US Citizenship awarded on 08/15/2022. 76 days after application for naturalization

Employment Authorization Document approved in 27 days

The Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allows a foreign national to apply for a Driver’s License and Social Security Card even before their immigration application is approved. The EAD also allows the foreign national to legally work during while their immigration application is pending. The EAD is sometimes called the “Work Permit” or “Permiso.” The government is taking an average of 5 months to approve the EAD. We received approval for this EAD in 27 days. Attorney Susan Pai is a reputable immigration lawyer who prepares accurate and complete applications. Her experience allows you to obtain the best possible results.

Form I-797C, Notice of Action - Application for Employment. Image shows that it was received 03/23/2023 and approved 04/19/2023.

Citizenship Granted in 70 Days

USCIS Jacksonville is taking an average of 11.5 months to approve Citizenship Applications. Susan Pai’s client received his Citizenship in 70 days. Attorney Susan Pai is a reputable immigration lawyer who prepares accurate and complete applications. Her experience allows you to obtain the best possible results

Image show form I-797, Notice of Action, Application for Naturalization. This form was received March 14, 2022.
Image shows Certificate of Naturalization was issued on May 23, 2022.

Fast Approval! Employment Authorization Document approved in 5 days

The Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allows a foreign national to apply for a Driver’s License and Social Security Card even before their immigration application is approved. The EAD also allows the foreign national to legally work while their immigration application is pending. The EAD is sometimes called the “Work Permit” or “Permiso.” The government is taking an average of 5 months to approve the EAD. We received approval for this EAD in just 5 days! Attorney Susan Pai is a reputable immigration lawyer who prepares accurate and complete applications. Her experience allows you to obtain the best possible results. 

Green Card Approved Without Interview! 

USCIS Jacksonville is taking an average of 17.5 months to approve a green card application based on marriage to a U.S. citizen. It is normal to receive Requests for Further Evidence (RFEs) or emails from USCIS Jacksonville requesting additional information. This client’s green card was approved in about 7.5 months with no requests for further evidence, no email from USCIS Jacksonville requesting additional documents, and no interview! This means the client simply received her green card in the mail. Attorney Susan Pai is a highly experienced immigration lawyer who prepares accurate, detailed and complete applications. Her experience allows you to obtain the best possible results. 

Image shows application to register permanent residence or adjust status form was received 10/05/2022 and notified on 05/26/2023.

I-751 Waiver Approved in 39 Days

I-751 WAIVER APPROVED IN 39 DAYS. When a couple divorces while the foreign national spouse still has a conditional 2-year green card, the foreign national spouse has to notify USCIS and file a waiver of the joint filing requirement. This couple filed the I-751 removal of conditions in 2021 and it lingered at USCIS for over two years without a decision. The couple then divorced and the foreign national wife hired Attorney Susan pai to file the I-751 waiver. Attorney Pai filed the I-751 waiver application on May 5, 2023. 39 days later, the waiver was approved and the wife received her 10-year green card!

Image shows waiver granted on May 5, 2023.
Form show approval was given on 06/13/2023.

L-1A New Office Visa Approved in 72 Hours!

This foreign company wanted to open a new office subsidiary in the U.S. and transfer the CEO to the new U.S. office to get the subsidiary up and running. The L-1A allows the transfer of such an employee to the U.S. for up to a year to open and run the new office subsidiary. The L-1 also provides visas for the family members of the L-1A recipient. The initial visa term for a new office is one year and can be renewed for up to seven years, in two-year increments. This L-1A new office visa was approved in just 72 hours!

Image show Petition for a nonimmigrant worker was received on 11/07/2022 and approved on 11/10/2022

Susan Pai testimonial 05-2012

Susan Pai testimonial 10-28-2011
Susan Pai testimonial 10-28-2011

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Sent August 26, 2010 Dear Susan,My apologies for not emailing you sooner but I have been in utter shock!Thank you soooooo much for all your hard work and meticulous efforts you have put in to our case. I understand from P. that this has been the most complex [L-1A] case that you have had to deal with…. I can’t tell you how grateful we both are and because of you our dreams will become a reality. If you are ever thinking of visiting Boca Grande beach area, you are always welcome at our home. Warmest regards to you and your family, M. & P. U.K.L-1A New Office Visa Approved on Third Business Day After Submission of Application   Approval20L 1A20PI   Approval20AOS209220Days20YSK Ian20Review Approval20AOS208420Days20YSK July 30, 2010 Hi Susan, I wanted to let you know I got my EAD card by mail today. Thank you for everything that you did for us so things turn out very well and fast. Sincerely, Y.S.K. EAD20 20YSK July 30, 2010 … Because to the current moment of… this K1 journey I found your knowledge, ethics and professionalism make you a great lawyer. NL EAD20 20AP June 21, 2010 Hello Susan, Nancy and Tiffany, We would like to Thank you all for a suberb job you have all done for C. and I to recieve his green card…  We both can now relax and go on with a wonderful life together… I will certainly refer you Susan to anyone that I hear or may be asked about immigrating to the US.  I appreciate your dedicated diligence in obtaining all information for C.’s immigration… We wish you all a fabulous summer and months to come… Thank you everyone again and we will talk to you soon! Brightest Moment’s Always, E. and C. Approval20CL Approval20AOS208420Days SG June 20, 2010 Hello Susan K. has been getting ready for her Ceremony…. We are so happy with all you have done on our behalf, and know we could not have done it without you. We will try to get pictures to you it will be a big important day in her life and our future. Thanks again for everything Roger & K.   stevenmillsreview   comments11   comments10 comments9   comments8   comments7   comments6 comments5 comments4   comments3 comments2 comments1 Excellent!? –  – Apr 3, 2009 Susan Pai is professional, precise and will do everything in her power to help you with your case. When I received an RFE I was naturally nervous. So I started shopping around for the services of an immigration attorney, but was greatly disappointed by the dozen or so I contacted. Some were uncaring and would ask for astronomical fees before even listening to my requirements. I had almost given up, but then I tried Susan Pai, and she was a breath of fresh air! She treated me as a unique individual, with a personal case. Not only did she get my RFE approved, she was able to reassure me in a stressful situation. I left her office very confident in her skills and I would highly recommend her for any of your immigration needs! -MD, Jacksonville FL


THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! That is sooo good! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I’m soo happy! A & G, Panama City, FL September 16, 2009 This client’s EAD card arrived less than one week after his Biometrics were completed


June 23, 2009 Susan you have helped us, and made us feel more comfortable with this situation because we know we have you backing us. I will definetly recommend you. Thank you again, we have complete faith and trust in you. Thank you Susan you are a wonderful person. -Diana D., Jacksonville FL Hi Susan, Thanks a lot for all your time and help. I will certainly recommend you to all my acquaintances. B.


Thank you again for all your help on my very complex case! Getting my E3 visa would not have been possible without your expertise, guidance and ability to just make things work. My situation was not a straight forward one so I thank you. I wish you all the best in the future and will definitely be recommending you to anyone who needs a Lawyer. Thank you again, Sarah Re:  EAD Denial Hi Susan You have been of great help in resolving my issue within 24 hours with the USCIS.  It released a lot of stress for me.  My EAD was denied due to a service error by the USCIS. The process to address is was not mentioned on their website on in their denial mail. In these issues, it is highly important to go through the proper process and it helps to have an attorney direct me in this regardI have been a client for other attorneys and I have not seen anyone who spent so much time with their clients till they are thoroughly satisfied with the answers.

Sridhar

[The Law Office of Susan Pai assisted this individual on a denial of an EAD application not originally made by the Law Office of Susan Pai.  The issue involved an error on the part of USCIS and was resolved within 24 hours of contacting us.]

Re:  Cap-Subject H-1B Concurrent to Cap-Exempt H-1B

Thank you Susan for your insight a couple months ago on the issue of concurrent cap-subject H-1B applications for those holding cap-exempt H-1B visas.  As recently published on the AILA.org site, your interpretation is consistent with the recent statement of the USCIS.  Your advice was premonitory and accurate.  Thank you for always being available to answer my questions and giving good advice.

MS, Higher Education (Public University), Cleveland, Ohio

Re:  Cap Exempt H-1B Change of Employer

“Dealing with Susan was a great pleasure. She is very responsive, extremely knowledgeable about immigration matters – knows the fine print much better than a number of lawyers – I know as I consulted many, some even in the very large firms who were not aware of some of the laws which exist and she was well versed with, works 24×7 and is very accommodating and very economical. She is always available for consultation and patiently responds to all your queries and doubts. Susan, Thanks for being such a great help”.

AD Program Manager, Non-Profit Educational Foundation, California

Re:  O-1, O-3 and H-1B Approvals

Dear Susan,

Thank you for your assistance in securing my O-1, O-3 and H-1B visas.  I have worked with other attorneys in the past and I only wish I had known you earlier.   Your dedication, knowledge, intellect and unwavering work ethic resulted in my H-1B being approved within two weeks and my O-1 being approved 48 hours after submission!!!  You were able to present the strongest possible cases for me by spending an incredible amount of time intricately understanding my credentials and background in a field that is difficult for even most scientists to grasp.

You are unlike most lawyers that I have worked with in that you are genuinely interested in the lives of your clients, you are honest to a fault (you don’t sugarcoat in order to just sell your services), you have a keen intellect enabling you to present highly technical applications in a manner that is understandable and compelling to the government, and you have an exceptional work ethic and drive to execute on behalf of your clients.

Thank you for working on my cases, helping me, my family and my career, and for continuing to be a ready reference whenever I have questions.  I am proud to call you my attorney.

Dr. Y.G. Research Scientist at one of the world’s foremost bionanotechnology and materials labs.

Re:  Recapture of Time on H-1B

Dear Susan,

Wow!  I can’t thank you enough for your great work on my case.  If you had not been able to recapture those 318 days back on my H-1B, I would not have been able to pursue my green card.

Thank you again.

EH Terra Nigra, Inc.

Multinational Agricultural Company

Re:  Case Evaluation

Dear Susan,

Thank you so much for all your help so far, it has been nothing but prompt, informative and helpful.

SR, E-3 Applicant, Australia

Re:  H1B Concurrent Visa

Thank you so much for your information.  It will be a great relief to many of our current H1B’s if we can have successful implementation of this concurrent H1B interpretation.

TP, Major Public University, California

Re: H1B1

Singaporean Professional

Dear Susan,

Thank you for your great help in processing my H1B application.  Also, it was good to know someone [who had] actually been to Singapore is processing my paperwork.  I have full confidence in you that you will do outstanding work!

Thank you and best regards, J.L.

Prospective Director of Operations for one of the largest medical devices corporations in the U.S.

Re: Confirmation of Delivery

Thanks very much for the update; I’m so pleased that the process is proceeding as smoothly as it is. Your team is excellent.

Vice-President/Regional Manager Commercial Real Estate Valuation Corporation, California

P-1 Extension Request Approved

We received notice today that [Beneficiary’s] P1 visa has been extended for another 3 years.   We want to thank you very much for your help in getting this P1 extension submitted and approved.  [Beneficiary] is a valuable employee and we are much relieved that he will be able to continue working for us at [the Horse Ranch].

Tons of Gratitude

Owner, Peruvian Paso Horse Ranch, Washington

K. here from PTP. I can’t adequately express how grateful I am for all the great work and effort you put into my H1 application that was approved. My family and I are truly grateful! Thank you once again. Fortuately, the visa application process in Accra was a breeze since there are provision to ease the process for H-1 applicants. I recieved it within 3 days of receiving the original notification forms. I apologize for not reaching your office before leaving Ghana. Everything happened so hurriedly and excitedly. I got in a couple of days ago and I am ready to begin anew. I do have a souvenir from Ghana for you and your office I will send in the mail soon. Hopefully you will like it. I will also reach you by phone before thanksgiving. Speak to you soon!

Warmest Regards,

K. Non-Profit Organization, Minnesota

[We successfully argued for H-1B cap exempt status for K’s employer based on a university affiliation.  Thus, K. was able to obtain an H-1B visa even after all the H-1B numbers had been totally exhausted.]

October 28, 2006

As usual, [you are] completely on top of things.

President & CEO Engineering Corporation, California October 2, 2006

Hey Susan – Thanks Again.  Great Job.  🙂

VM, Beneficiary National Communication Infrastructure Corporation California, Ohio, Philadelphia

[Sent by the Beneficiary after receiving his original approval]

July 21, 2006

Hi Susan – Many thanks for your expedient help on this. DH, Vice President National Communication Infrastructure Corporation California, Ohio, Philadelphia [This response was sent by the Petitioner in response to our facilitating the Beneficiary’s ability to begin working for the new employer within days of having received the request to change employers.  This was an expedited work request.]

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