Over the years I have worked on immigration cases that involve various visa types, including H-1B, B-1 in lieu of H-1B, O-1, L-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, TN, P-1, P-3, K-1, K-2, and K-3. I have successfully handled many green card applications, both employment- and family-based. My expertise lies in all stages of the green card process, including PERM, I-140, I-130, I-485, and consular applications. I have successfully defeated many complex Requests for Evidence from USCIS. I have experience of reversing a visa denial through District Court litigation. I have also counseled companies on I-9 and E-Verify compliance.

Through my immigration practice I met many beautiful people with various backgrounds from various parts of our planet. Working on someone’s immigration matter is an intimate process. The client must reveal private facts about their live and share personal documents. Mutual trust and respect are important, as is honesty. I feel fortunate that my legal skill can help people around me. When my client gets the outcome they desire, it brings me joy both on professional and personal levels.

Dealing with insurance companies can be overwhelming and distressing. I know this from personal experience. Several years ago, my doctor’s office received two denials for a surgery that I needed. We only had one last chance to make the final appeal. I spent hours understanding the appeals process, reading the terms of the policy, and reviewing the denials. My efforts were fruitful, coverage was granted. However, the victory was bittersweet. First, I spent a lot of energy on something that I deserved all along. Second, had I not been a lawyer, I would have not received coverage. Third, I was completely on my own. At the time, I worked for a large firm that paid hundreds of thousands in insurance premiums. I thought this would give me leverage with the insurance company, but it did not. My HR department made several inquiries on my behalf and then told me to just accept the denial.

Since then, I have been helping others get their insurance coverage. In one instance. A life insurance claim was denied and the deadline to appeal had already run out. I wrote a letter asking for an extension, and it was granted. I requested the insurance policy and thoroughly studied it. I discovered that the denial letter misquoted a paragraph from the policy, which served as the foundation for a successful appeal. I prepared a persuasive letter and attached supporting documents. Shortly after receiving the packet, the insurance company sent a check for over $20,000.

In another case, the insurance company refused to cover an expensive surgery. Under the terms of the policy, the surgery was generally not covered unless the insured person qualified for an exception. The plan listed three such exceptions but did not provide guidance on how to make a showing. I created a list of evidence and worked with the insured person to gather the required information. The appeal was filed, but the insurance company still denied the case. The surgery was performed on a self-pay basis. We appealed the denial through the U.S. Department of Labor. Several months later, the insurance company sent a check matching the cost of the procedure, which was around $25,000.

Insurance plans are long and confusing documents full of legalese and stringent terms. They list the requirements but do not explain how to meet them. You will not find sample appeal letters or lists of suggested evidence. My experience shows that the right strategy can overcome a denial. As a lawyer, I see things from different angles. I am always on the lookout for creative ways to prove eligibility. My goal is guide you through the maze of the appeals process while protecting your rights. I would be honored to use my legal knowledge to make you feel not alone, ease your anxiety and get the coverage that you deserve.