I started my green card process 2 years ago with a notary, that was a big mistake. Don't hire a notary, hire an expert that knows what they're doing. My final straw with the notary was how she kept ignoring my calls when I asked for an update and come to find out I had a deadline the next day for some fees that we had to do last minute. Instead of taking responsibility she was mad that I wasn't more persistent when I called her like 10 times?? Anyway, I talked to an old friend that worked for Paola and recommended I talk to her about the process. Turns out Paola was able to help speed up the process, something the notary wasn't aware she could do. I got 2 different referrals for other lawyers but after 2 days of thinking about it my gut told me to go to Paola. She was also the one that responded quickly and was more professional than when I called the other lawyers before her. I hired Paola for my green card spousal sponsorship, and my advanced parole request to fly in and out of the country with no issues. With her help I was going to avoid a 4 year process full of a lot more paperwork and written letters, to instead getting my green card in less than 2 years. Unlike the notary, Paola has been amazing with updates and communicating with me. She always answers any concerns that I have and always gets back to me so quick. I'm so so so grateful for her and so lucky that my friend referred her. I've felt really comfortable telling her anything personal and she's always very understanding and kind. I strongly recommend investing your money on an attorney that knows what they're doing and does it well. I hired a notary thinking it will be cheaper and yes they might be able to do paperwork but it's much more complex than that. I recently got approved for parole which means I'm safe (fingers crossed) to come back in the country. I'm so excited and nervous as I'm a dreamer so I've been in this country practically my whole life. I get to meet my dad's family since I haven't seen them since I was a baby. All thanks to Paola!! After this I'm all good to start my interview request so I'm so relieved I'm at this step already instead of having to wait those 4 years. Things have been going well since hiring Paola, the whole thing is not stressful anymore knowing Paola's got it! My husband has also been so happy that I switched over to an attorney after seeing the stress that notary caused me. This is a big deal to me and I'm glad I crossed paths with Paola :) read more

"I first met Attorney Paola in 2021 when she was volunteering at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. She helped me with a free consultation to review my options. Later, I reached out to her directly for additional guidance and decided that I wanted to hire her for my case." Paola helped me with : The Department of State FOIA request and an Adjustment of Status application for my green card. From the very beginning, she demonstrated deep knowledge of immigration law and a strong commitment to my case. Her customer service was exceptional -- she explained every step of the process clearly, prepared me for what to expect, and communicated promptly whenever I had questions. I always felt informed and supported, which was a huge change from my experience with a previous attorney who had taken advantage of us financially and given us misleading timelines. That prior attorney was pursuing consular processing, which would have taken over five years. I received my green card under one year after having filed with Paola. Paola took the time to carefully review my case and discovered that I might be eligible for 245(i) benefits as a derivative beneficiary of my mother's petition. She helped me search for and obtain the necessary evidence to prove it. Even though we had previously tried (and failed) to get records from the Department of State, she persisted until we had what we needed. Thanks to her, my process moved forward far more quickly than I ever thought possible. I am extremely happy with the legal services Paola provided. She not only delivered results but also treated me with genuine respect and care throughout the process. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone seeking an immigration attorney -- especially those who feel lost or have had bad experiences in the past. I look forward to working with Paola again for citizenship services in the future. She restored my trust in lawyers and gave me hope when I thought I had no options left. My husband and I are so grateful to her. read more

Esta es mi historia Y mil gracias Paola Mi nombre es Brenda Salas Soy originaria de Cosala Sinaloa México Llegue a esta país en 1999 Cruce ilegalmente por Mexicali Mi ex esposo me iso una petición de residencia durante mi patrimonio pasaron miles de incidentes Uno fue violencia domestica y me ocaciono un delito menor ,después por una sobrina termine involucrada en un robo en cual no fue mi culpa pero yo siendo el adulto me toco los cargos ami y por último un golpe de un veiculo y uir eso fue otro delito ya eran 3 delitos algo delicados pero aún así me dieron mi residencia en el año 2010 ise una consulta con el abogado Favian C Serrato en Santa Ana ca el me dijo sabe algo usted no debería ni buscar ser ciudadana estos cosas la van a llevar a la deportación así que mejor renueve su residencia y olvide de buscar la ciudania o va tener que pasar por orden de deportación En el 2013 el señor Enrique Arevalo me dijo que yo no podía ser ciudadana y que mi caso nadie lo tomaría que no era candidata hacer ciudadana que eso nunca iba pasar En diciembre del 2023 hablamos con Paola sobre el caso de mi esposo y ella me dijo pero que pasa con usted hágala la ciudadanía usted puede le expide mi caso me dijo usted lo puede lograr y lo hicimos GRACIAS a ella y toda su experiencia logre ser una ciudadana y ella en la entrevista me ayudo mucho asta al agente le aclaro lo de mis cosos en orden y el mismo me dijo la mejor abogada mire esta información ni nosotros la teníamos en emigración estaba tan impresionado y hoy soy una ciudadana gracias Paola ahora vamos por mi esposo gracias read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Paola I Neri. There are not enough words to express how amazing she is! Paola has done for me in one year what 5 lawyers failed to do since 2012, including CHIRLA. I contacted Paola in 2021 for a consultation. After discussing my options she stated she was able to help me out. Paola I Neri processed an FOIA request with USCIS to initial with Daca and a U Visa. From the first time we spoke I knew she was the lawyer I had been looking for all these years! She immediately gained my trust. Paola is professional, organized, knowledgeable, and honest. Do you know those lawyers that you meet with one time and after that you only speak with their secretaries? Or leave voicemails and not get a call back? You will NOT experience that with Paola. She maintained an open line of communication and responded quickly to emails / texts. I have never met anyone more dedicated than her. She genuinely cares about her clients and her work ethic proves it. I could never thank her enough for all the effort and time she has put into my case. When the Los Angeles Police Department declined to certify my U visa, I gave up. But Paola went above and beyond and got my u visa certification signed by DCFS. When I lost hope and thought nothing else could be done, Paola persevered and obtained the necessary signatures. She is an angel who is truly passionate about her job. She makes you feel free to ask questions and is an excellent lawyer overall. read more

From day one, my attorney Paola I. Neri, Esq. has been there -above and beyond- and helping my husband and I through all this process. First of all, I have never met a more reliable, polite, punctual and effective attorney than Paola. The reason why she is so effective is that she puts you first and takes care of you very quickly. She is a true PROFESSIONAL in all aspects of the word. When you call her office, Paola will personally answer the phone and immediately knows exactly who you are and how is everything going with your case. How I was able to find Paola services was through a Military Parole-In-Place case pro-bono through AILA MAP. Paola is an extraordinary women she is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); Vice Chair on the Executive Committee for the Southern California Chapter, 2021-2022; Volunteer for the AILA Military Assistance Program. She got my permit approved for Military Parole In Place thankfully we are ready for our next step. My husband and I decided that we will continue with her services. I really recommend Paola I Neri services, she helped me so much with my case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care. This gave me the confidence that I needed and I recommend her to anyone needing immigration services or any military family members needing her help. If she takes your case, it would be more than a blessing because your are in good hands. read more

I reach out to Attorney Paola I. Neri-Michelfor her expertise and strong background on DACA renewal Request for Evidence (RFE) Letter. I was in the process of almost losing my DACA due to a vehicle collision. I did plenty of research and I came across Attorney Paola in the Avvo website. When scheduling my first call with Attorney Paola I felt very comfortable and confident that she was going to do everything in her power to help me with my immigration needs; she was very easy to take to and took her time to listen and understand my case due to the complexity. Her service was more then I could have ever expected, throughout the process she always available for a call and very responsive when texting her regarding my case. Attorney Paola explained the full process of what to expect and the different outcomes that can happen with the decision USCIS can take with my case. She is a great communicator and she made it very easy to stay up to date with the case because she was very proactive by following up and reaching out. I have never worked with such a wonderful Attorney like Paola I. Neri-Michel, she truly cares about her clients and will do anything in her power to get you the best outcome for your case. I am very thankful I found her services; she is truly amazing! I would recommend Attorney Paola I. Neri-Michel for any of your immigration needs. Thank you Attorney Paola I. Neri-Michel for all your help! read more

My husband and I initially started planning to file for a green card without the support of an attorney. We very quickly learned that we'd be much more comfortable and confident going through the process with the help of a professional. That is when we began to search for an immigration attorney to help us. We had a couple appointments meeting and discussing with various lawyers and eventually found Paola Neri through a family member's recommendation. Although we had talked to others, Paola was the person we could relate to the most and felt the most at ease with handling this very monumental task. Paola immediately got us on calendar and send us detailed lists of what information we would be expected to collect for the process. She was available but phone, text, or email which made her accessible when those inevitable little questions pop up along the way. We felt as though Paola was very professional but also very personal, which were important traits and allowed her to smoothly and quickly guide us through the whole process. Although I've been told the green card process could take upwards of a year or more, the entire process, filing to my husband receiving his green card, took about 7-8 months. I would absolutely recommend Paola Neri to anyone going through a similar situation to help navigate the complexities of obtaining a green card for their spouse or other loved one. Thank you Paola! read more

I reached out to Paola back in May 2020 for a consultation from Australia. I explained my complicated situation and she was so knowledgeable and provided me with all the information I needed. In my case it was for a humanitarian Parole request. Paola is very thorough, works efficiently and is extremely organised. I have such a complex case and she patiently worked through it with me. I am happy to say that we just recently submitted my request for a humanitarian Parole!! YAY! I wouldn't have been able to do it without her expertise and help. It has been such a pleasure working with Paola. I have had absolutely no issues and can comfortably come to her with any questions I had/have. She is very detailed and someone you can definitely rely on to help you understand the process as you go along. She creates a sense of urgency and always provides you with an update on where your application is at. I felt she went above and beyond to inform me about my options and did her own research and offered suggestions of how we could work through it together. She is very professional with her communication and I am extremely impressed with her turnaround time - she just gets things done and responds in a timely manner. If you want someone efficient, reliable, knowledgeable and thorough, I highly recommend Paola from Neri Law Offices. She won't disappoint! read more

I would first like to say thank you Paola for the great service that you provided. It was a pleasure having you as an attorney and helping with my fathers case. You are an awesome attorney who explains the process thoroughly and consistently communicates when needed. This legal process was definitely a tough one as my father was denied. The form I-485 was denied as the notary failed to answer the public charge questions of inadmissibility (once at filing and then after receiving a request for evidence). With this being said, my father was also given a short period of time (30 days) to file the notice of appeal or motion to reopen. As my sister and I were doing our research on immigration attorneys, we came across attorney Paola and were lucky enough to get my fathers case taken care of. Paola did not just provide an excellent and confidential service, but she also made this process easier. I was very comfortable with providing her with any private information she asked for. This process was nerve racking, but with her help it felt so much better. Not to mention, my father was able to obtain his green card and case approved in less than three months. I would definitely recommend attorney Paola to anyone that I know is struggling with immigration. Attorney Paola is the best!!! read more

Quiero agradecer de corazón a mi abogada Paola por todo lo que hizo por mí. Mi experiencia con ella fue completamente diferente a la que tuve antes. Hace años estuve con otra abogada que solo me cobraba y nunca me daba respuestas ni me ayudaba, y eso me hizo sentir muy frustrada y sin esperanza. Gracias a mi hijo, que también fue cliente de Paola, tuve la oportunidad de conocerla y convertirme en su clienta. Desde el primer momento sentí la diferencia. Ella me explicó todo de una manera simple, clara y con mucha paciencia. Siempre estuvo pendiente de mi caso y nunca me dejó con dudas. Lo que más valoro es su experiencia y la forma en que lucha por sus clientes. En mi caso, ella no se rindió y logró cambiar algo muy importante que hizo posible que yo pudiera seguir adelante con mi proceso. Gracias a su trabajo, hoy tengo mi permiso de trabajo y estoy más tranquila. También quiero decir que todo el proceso fue mucho más fácil de lo que yo pensaba, porque ella sabe lo que hace y te guía paso a paso. Me hizo sentir segura, apoyada y con esperanza otra vez. La recomiendo con los ojos cerrados. Si alguien está buscando una abogada que de verdad se preocupe, que explique bien y que pelee por ti, Paola es la mejor opción. Estoy muy agradecida por todo. -Susana read more

After my family and I weren't getting far and struggling with the other lawyers, I went to the legal office on the post where I was stationed. They gave me forms and a website to put my information. I was nervous because so much money and time had already been wasted. It was my sister's dream and my dream to get my parents citizenship. But once Paola ended up taking my case and called me, I knew this was going to be different. She was very professional, helpful, driven and nice. She answered every single question we had. Helped us through the forms. Helped us understand the things we didn't understand. If we did something incorrectly, she would let us know immediately. We did all of our work on email and text messages because my family lives in Nebraska and even with different time zones, we would be up to date and notified about anything. My family and I found comfort every time things were being discussed and progress was improving. It was a huge weight off of us once my parents finally got their social security cards. It was a very heart warming experience my family and I got to experience. And it's all thanks to her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who's in the same situation as me. read more

Mi nombre es Pablo Mora, estuve buscando por un tiempo un buen abogado que me pudiera ayudar a que mis papas obtuvieran su residencia permanente y me recomendaron a la abogada Neri. el trabajo de la abogada fue excelente .. desde el principio que empece con el tramite siempre estuvo al tanto del caso y cada que tenia una pregunta sobre mi caso siempre respondia en el momento. el proceso de mis papas solo duro 5 meses. fue muy rápido y sin necesidad de entrevista. estamos muy contentos con el trabajo realizado por Neri Law Offices. es un equipo muy bien preparado y siempre atentos a tu caso para infiormarte sobre las dudas que tengas y algo que me gusto mucho es que era la misma abogada quien siempre me atendió mis llamadas y mis mensajes de texto que le mandaba normalmente siempre respondia al momento que le escribia o llamaba. les recomiendo 100000% esta firma para tu caso de migración. es muy profesional y tambien te ofrece planes de pago muy accesibles en caso de que no se pueda pagar en un solo pago. Neri Law Offices muchas gracias por su ayuda en este proceso mis papas y yo quedamos muy contentos con su trabajo. Pablo Mora Los Angeles CA read more

Hi there, my name is Arlett, I'm beyond thankful to have such a good attorney on my side like Paola I. Neri, Esq. My husband and I hired Neri Law Offices for Adjustment of Status (green card) through United States citizen husband. Began with Military Parole-In-Place to gain a legal entry first. First of all, I've never met a more reliable, polite, punctual, and effective attorney like Paola. The reason why she is so effective is that she puts you first and takes care of you quickly and efficiently. She is a true PROFESSIONAL in all aspects of the word. If you're looking for an outstanding immigration lawyer -please, look no further. I highly recommend Neri Law Offices. Paola helped me so much with my case and kept me updated and reassured from beginning to end. Paola is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the immigration field. I highly recommend her services. I finally received my green card with no interview required! Our family is beyond thankful! This is a new journey and a new beginning for our family. The next step is to obtain U.S. Citizenship status, and we are looking forward continue Neri Law offices. read more

I first heard about the attorney Paola I. Neri-Michel and Neri Law Offices, Inc. through an associate of mine at work. Before hiring, we assessed their experience and specialization. We're happy to express that we decided to partner with Neri Law Offices, Inc. as our representatives to help us respond to a request for evidence for an I-601A waiver of unlawful presence on behalf of my wife's case. Neri Law Offices, Inc. offered a full service, handling procedural, strategic, and communication tasks. My wife and I are extremely thrilled with Paola's services. We are so pleased with the service that we decided to partner again to help us with the second step of my wife's process. Neri Law Offices, Inc. holds a great reputation and relationship within the government and community. Paola is resourceful, a strategic planner, and an experienced and proactive communicator. If you seek a family immigration counselor, we advise you to be represented by Neri Law Offices, Inc.; an attorney like Paola, who puts her clients first, is devoted, sincere, and straightforward with her clients. We have NO regrets. read more

I found out about Attorney Paola through her social media and her great reviews, and she has helped me with several things, including my Advance Parole, and Adjustment of Status. She is now helping my mom, Susana, with her U Visa application process. Paola is great at keeping us updated and explaining everything clearly. She made sure we knew what was happening at every step, and her communication was always prompt. I'm very happy with her services and would recommend her to anyone because she is professional, caring, and knowledgeable. Before finding Paola, we had a bad experience with another attorney, Rebecca Medina, who mishandled my mother's U Visa certification request by incorrectly filing it under the crime of "battery," which did not qualify. Paola thoroughly reviewed the case and found that my mother's situation qualified under felonious assault. Thanks to Paola's expertise, we were able to get certification, and now my mother is close to filing her U Visa and receiving a green card. Paola's diligence and personalized service stand out, and I'm grateful to have found her. read more

Attorney Paola's legal counsel was instrumental in the success of my Status Adjustment immigration process. Her deep knowledge of the system and ability to navigate USCIS's complex procedures proved invaluable. When my case was stalled, her proactive intervention with the National Visa Center and USCIS was crucial, ensuring that it was correctly recognized as a status adjustment case rather than a consular process. Additionally, her effective management with the USCIS Ombudsman was decisive in unblocking the progress of my case. Attorney Paola demonstrated exceptional professionalism and clarity in communication throughout the process, keeping me informed and guided every step of the way. Her assistance was particularly valuable when responding to USCIS's request for additional evidence, ensuring that all documentation met the necessary requirements. I highly recommend her services to anyone needing expert guidance on immigration matters. Her dedication, experience, and ability to achieve positive results distinguish her as an exceptional professional in her field. read more

Initially I had gone and seen an immigration attorney in Glendale. He did not specialize in the immigration issue I had and he could not help so through google, Neri Law Offices and Paola's name popped up as an immigration lawyer in the Glendale area and saw that she provided the immigration service I was looking for. I looked at her reviews and also reviewed her instagram page and show how committed and caring she appeared to be to her clients. I hired her to request immigration records for review through the Freedom of Information Act. Paola was detailed about the process . Also when I was providing her the necessary info to request the documents, questions came up and she was quick to respond to my texts and returned my call right away. After I got the FOIA request, she took her time to inform me of my options and was candid and honest about them even when it didn't benefit her. I would recommend her to others due to her experience, knowledge, honesty, passion for her work and consideration and care she showed me as a client. read more

I was referred to Paola by a friend and hired her for support with my I-751 Removal of Conditions interview that my husband and I had in August. After a very negative experience with a previous law office, I'm beyond grateful that Paola was recommended to me -- the difference was night and day. From the very first consultation, Paola was professional, organized, and incredibly helpful. She explained every step clearly, prepared us thoroughly for our interview, and was always available to answer my questions -- responding quickly via text or email. On the day of our interview, her calm and confident presence brought us so much peace during what can be a very stressful process. My husband and I felt fully prepared thanks to her guidance. I can't recommend Paola enough and have already shared her contact with my sister, who's starting her naturalization process. If you're looking for an immigration attorney who truly cares and delivers, Paola is the one! read more

We had an excellent experience working with Attorney Paola! We heard about Paola through a relative in Australia. We got on an initial call and decided to work with her to file for an adjustment of status. Not only is Paola well-versed in the area but also very efficient and thorough with her process. From the start, Paola provided detailed lists and descriptions covering all the items needed for our application. She was patient and answered all of our questions. She was always easily reachable, prompt, and speedy, keeping our entire process on track. She always told us all our options and her expert recommendations, but also let us make our own decisions. We would absolutely work with Paola again for any immigration needs. We highly recommend working with Attorney Paola and the Neri Law Offices. Not only is she great at what she does, but she cares about her clients and advocates for them. Thank you, Attorney Paola! read more