Testimonials
"My family and I have trusted Nelson & Associates with all of our immigration matters since coming to America in 2002. Attorney Nelson and his staff have been successful in helping my family and I remain in the United States legally all of these years. My husband and I have been able to work, while all three of our children have continued to attend school. When we finally decided to apply for our green cards, based on my employment in March 2008, Attorney Nelson and his staff took care of every step of the process. After only one short year, we were approved and are now permanent residents of the United States."*
Rosario Vera Cruz,
Permanent Residency (Employment-Based)
July 2009
"Praise the Lord! I just don't know how to thank Nelson & Associates enough for all of their work in helping me and my family get our immigration papers. Everything worked out much faster than I could have imagined. Despite the problems, Nelson and Associates, guided our family safely down the rocky road. With Attorney Nelson's help and God's blessing my case was approved without the inconvenience of an interview; I believe this was only possible because Attorney Nelson and his staff made sure everything was done and presented to USCIS perfectly. Nelson & Associates filed a labor certification for me on October 15, 2008 and by October 5, 2009, two weeks under a year turnaround, my family and I have our Green cards; it's really amazing. God really lead my way to Nelson & Associate's care and I am so grateful they took such great care of us. There really isn't anything to say, but THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH to Nelson & Associates, they did A VERY GOOD JOB!"*
Eulalia Verdejo, Company Accountant
Carson, California
October 2009
" Nelson & Associates came highly recommended by a close friend, and my experience surpassed my high expectations. I am a national champion in the sport of Taekwondo in the Philippines and had heard about an O visa for aliens of extraordinary ability. I was not sure what the requirements were or if I qualified. Attorney Nelson explained the complicated requirements in a manner that was easy to understand and I quickly retained him to file my petition. Attorney Nelson and his staff were diligent in obtaining the required advisory opinions and ensured that all the requirements were satisfied before filing my petition. I was approved right away without any requests for additional evidence! When we encountered some problems enrolling our children in school due to their status, Nelson & Associates assisted us and today my kids are in school and I am legally employed in the U.S. in O1 status."*
Robert L. Vargas, Senior Instructor of Taekwondo
O1 Status Approved
Quest Taekwondo, Inc.
October 2008
" It's really a great honor to be a client of Nelson & Associates and I'm very pleased by their service. Getting my H1B visa was not easy, but Nelson & Associates was with me every step of the way. They filed the petition for me and my employer and it was approved! Because of a status gap I had to go back to the Philippines for consular processing and I was very nervous. Attorney Nelson walked me through what I would have to do at the embassy and his staff prepared the visa application package for me so I was much more confident and comfortable. Even though I didn't do anything wrong, the embassy denied my visa application so I contacted Nelson and associates right away. They contacted the embassy and the Department of State and a few months later, I am back in the United States and legally employed in H-1B status."*
Mark Chester Carlos , Systems Analyst
September 2008
" My experience with Nelson & Associates went far beyond my expectations-I have had nothing but positive results in the cases they've handled! I'm truly fortunate to have found them and will not hesitate to hire them for any future legal matters."*
Cenk Ercin
Los Angeles, California
Approved H-3 visa
U.S. Consulate, Istanbul Turkey
"I hired Nelson & Associates to do my green card case, which needed to be filed within 180 days. Nelson & Associates kept my timeline as a strict priority-even after they filed the labor certification, they continually followed up on the status of my case. Thankfully, my labor certification was approved on the very last day I was able to file my green card application! Nelson & Associates helped me all the way to the last minute, making sure my green card application arrived the same day at Nebraska Service Center. Other law firms would not have dedicated so much time and energy to making sure the deadline was met."*
Genevieve Dean, General Accountant
Los Angeles, California
September 2007
"Don't be fooled by some other attorneys who promise that they will get your case approved. It takes the experience and instinct of somebody who understands how the immigration system works to produce a great end result. Attorney Nelson saved me the time, energy, and financial burden that would be required to file my case."*
Rosario Very Cruz, Senior Accountant
Los Angeles, CA
EB2 case
September 2007
"My company and I were very pleased with Nelson & Associates. Working with them simplified the process of filing an H3 petition, since I didn't have to worry about analyzing the USCIS's requests; Attorney Nelson's legal staff was always in close contact, telling us exactly what needed to be done at each phase. Now, I am receiving training in energy conservation analysis, which I hope to apply to my career back home."*
Sheldon Canonizado, Trainee
Walnut, California
Approved H3 petition
September 2007
"When my wife's H-1B was approved, our three children and I hoped to join her in the U.S. to keep our family together. I applied for H-4 consular processing on my own, but the process was difficult and confusing. After the fourth time of being asked by the U.S. Embassy in Manila to come back for more documentation, we finally sought help from Nelson & Associates. Because of Attorney Nelson, the rest of my family was finally able to enter the U.S. with H-4 visas and we were reunited at last"*
Jose Gil "Bong" Vera Cruz
Los Angeles, California
Approved H-4 Visa, U.S. Consulate, Manila, Philippines
August 2007
"Attorney Nelson explained my options in terms that I could understand and provided all the information to help me make an educated decision. He and his staff also put together a payment plan that worked for me. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone who wants to deal with honest and reliable professionals who have their clients' best interest in mind."*
Joseph Canton, Project Estimator
Gardena, CA
Approved Labor Certification (EB2 Category)
June 2007
"I was then offered a Senior Accounting position by an employer here in the U.S. Since I had a bachelor's degree in accounting and more than five years experience in the same field, Nelson & Associates told me I was eligible to apply for a green card! I am now in the process of filing a green card application and will hopefully receive my green card very soon."*
Besilda Joves, Accountant
Los Angeles, California
June 2007
"Nelson & Associates gave my case individualized attention and kept up constant communication during the whole process of filing for the labor certification and green card. Working with friendly and knowledgeable legal staff put my mind at ease, and I can't imagine another office providing the level of service that Nelson & Associates does."*
Ramil Rojo, Quality Assurance Engineer
West Covina, California
Approved Labor Certification (EB2 Category)
June 2007
"What's special about N&A is that it takes a 'client comes first' approach, which is rare for law firms these days. N&A legal staff takes the time to answer my questions, tell me what is needed to present the strongest petition possible, and keep me updated on the status of my case. Because of their expertise in immigration law and emphasis on keeping communication ongoing, I can relax, knowing my case is in expert hands."*
Chriselle Sun, Physical Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
March 2007
" I first sought Attorney Nelson's help to file an H3 petition. When my employer decided to sponsor me for H1B, Nelson & Associates filed it for me, then eventually my labor certification. Attorney Nelson easily got all of these cases approved. My experience with Nelson & Associates has been smooth sailing from the first time I walked into their office, and I strongly recommend Nelson & Associates to anybody who wants their case done right."*
Patrick Ligeralde, Quality Control Specialist
Phillips Ranch, California
January 2007
"The firm is highly professional without being intimidating; it has the experience to address all the relevant issues and has moved ahead with my case in a timely manner. It's unlikely you will find personal attention and high quality work at other, larger law firms that are for the most part only interested in your money."*
Emma Vargas, Construction Estimator
Bellflower, CA
Green card holder in 14 months
November 2006
"I chose Nelson & Associates because I want a lawyer who is closely involved in my case and is genuinely committed to doing what it takes to get a favorable result. This firm has all the benefits of a big firm without the price tag."*
A. Cascolan, Architecture/Engineering Industry
Burbank, CA
"Nelson & Associates got my H3 case approved. When my company considered petitioning me for H1B last year, Nelson & Associates quickly filed the case to meet the quota, but USCIS did not select it for the H1B lottery. I was devastated and wanted to give up and return to the Philippines, but Nelson & Associates was very supportive and convinced me to try for the H1B again this year. I'm glad I trusted her, because this year the case was selected for the lottery!"*
Mabel Villanueva, Environmental Compliance Specialist
Panorama City, California
October 2006
"Attorney Nelson helped me to understand the H3 process and guided me and
my employer before, during, and after the filing. When my employer decided to
file H1B for me, Attorney Nelson helped us get my case approved once again.
Now my green card application is pending. This all happened in the last two years!"*
Kathleen Medina, Accounts Coordinator
Huntington Beach, California
H3 approved in less than 1 month
H1B approved in less than 2 months
September 2006
"I was ineligible to apply for an H1B extension since I had consumed 6 years of my H1B status. Nelson & Associates found a way to make me eligible to extend my H1B status for another three years! Thanks to Nelson & Associates, I was able to continue my stay in the U.S."*
Imelda Zacarias, Accountant
San Gabriel, California
August 2006
" Attorney Nelson successfully filed a consular H1B case for my petitioner, a dental office. Since I was in the U.S. at the time, Nelson & Associates also helped me to prepare the paperwork to apply for a H1B visa. I felt confident applying for the visa at the Embassy because I knew my papers were prepared by an experienced lawyer who specializes in immigration law. The visa was granted, and now I am in the U.S. in H1B status.
Even better, since I have a H1B visa, I can travel back and forth from the Philippines to the U.S.!" *
Margarita Floresca, Dental Specialist
Los Angeles, California
Approved H1B Visa
U.S. Consulate, Manila, Philippines
"I came to the U.S. with the intention of traveling and visiting my family and friends. Since I had never been to the U.S., I decided to extend my B2 status and hired Nelson & Associates to do this for me. The application was approved and I was able to stay longer than planned."*
B. Joves, Tourist
Los Angeles, California
B2 extension approved
June 2006
"I've been a client of Nelson & Associates for years now, and I've always been amazed at how organized and attentive the staff is. They are very clear about what needs to be done on their end and what needs to be done on my end, what the timeframe and costs will be-in other words, there are no surprises because they were very honest and upfront about everything."*
Loida Endangan, Budget Accountant
Carson, CA
Approved E3 petition
May 2006
"I came to the U.S. simply to visit my family. That was when I was offered a great
job but H1B was not available. Attorney Nelson explored other options for me
and now I have a green card."*
Ana Pamintuan, Market Analyst
Los Angeles, California
Green card holder in less than 1 year
May 2006
"I contacted Nelson & Associates about my interest in hiring an employee of one of my vendors in China. They informed me that I could file a H1B petition for her, even though she was still in China at the time. The petition was approved, and Nelson & Associates immediately started preparing the paperwork to present to the U.S. Embassy in China. The Embassy granted my employee her H1B visa, and she is now in the U.S. working as my company's Management Consultant. I'm very satisfied with my choice of Nelson & Associates as my immigration law firm."*
Ken Jahani, President
Actex Trading
March 2006
