“The firm is increasingly considered a force to be reckoned with”.
-Chambers Global  World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2007

“Probably the largest immigration boutique in Los Angeles”.
-Los Angeles Daily Journal

“Hard to fault [the firm] on anything”.
-Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2007

“[Bernie Wolfsdorf is] one of the hardest-working immigration lawyers around”.
-Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2007

The Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group is a full-service boutique law firm known worldwide for its unmatched excellence in providing top quality U.S. immigration representation. Whether you are an individual or a Fortune 500 company, and no matter the complications of your case, our expert knowledge and experience can help you to navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law.

The following are just a few reasons why Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group is already the immigration law firm of choice for many individuals and Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare, education and entertainment industries:

Wolfsdorf attorneys are exceptionally well qualified to provide U.S. immigration counsel because they are leaders in the immigration field.  These important leadership positions equip the Wolfsdorf staff with cutting-edge information.

Ø       Bernard P. Wolfsdorf is the elected National First Vice President of the 10,500-member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Ø       Several Wolfsdorf attorneys are active in AILA, serving as liaisons to government immigration agencies, as well as chairing AILA national and regional committees.

Wolfsdorf attorneys have the expertise to navigate complex immigration matters, as demonstrated by their excellent reputation in top-rated peer review reports.

Ø             Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2007 rates Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group as one of the top firms in nation. According to Chambers USA, it is "hard to fault [the firm] on anything." The firm is increasingly a “force to be reckoned with.” The firm has cultivated a strong national reputation and developed a diverse range of expertise, which has facilitated the creation of the firm’s “fantastic” client list and firm attorneys’ “excellent rapport” with a variety of clients. In the opinion of one client, the firm’s lawyers are “well-organized problem solvers with a high level of expertise,” with “personal attention being provided from partners as required.”

Ø       Chambers Global World’s Leading Lawyers for Business rates Bernard Wolfsdorf as one of the top immigration attorneys in the country. Chambers Global describes Wolfsdorf as an "outstanding attorney" who clearly "knows what he's doing” and who is "highly regarded as an expert in consular processing.” At the "cutting edge of practice" and a leading light in the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Wolfsdorf's outstanding reputation is said to hinge on his "integrity and incredibly thorough approach."

Ø       Three Wolfsdorf attorneys were listed in the 2007 International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. 

Ø       Four Wolfsdorf attorneys were given top corporate immigration lawyers honors by the 2007 Who’s Who of Immigration Lawyers, California Edition, more than any other firm in Southern California. 

Ø       The Martindale-Hubbell Law 2007 Directory gives the firm an “AV” rating, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating in the directory.

Ø       The Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group is listed in the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers 2007. 

The Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group is committed to excellent customer service.

Ø       Our attorneys and legal assistants have expertise in almost every type of immigration case, and have a track record of achieving success with the most difficult cases.

Ø       The firm serves an extensive and diverse client base, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to entertainers and leading academic institutions.  It also remains committed to handling family immigration, as well as naturalization casework on behalf of individuals. 

Ø      Our staff of almost 60 employees ensures prompt and expert attention to client’s immigration law matters.  Languages spoken include Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), Korean, French, Farsi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Armenian, Bengali, Hebrew, Georgian and Afrikaans.

Ø       We have offices on both the West and East Coasts (Santa Monica, California, and New York City).

ATTORNEYS

BERNARD WOLFSDORF

Bernie Wolfsdorf is the elected National First Vice President of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) an association with over 10,500 attorneys.  He is a California State Bar-Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been Managing Partner since 1986.  

Mr. Wolfsdorf is listed in The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers as one of the “most highly regarded individuals” practicing in California. The Chambers Global World’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide noted Mr. Wolfsdorf’s “outstanding consular law practice” and called him a “cutting-edge thinker.” 

Mr. Wolfsdorf has authored numerous publications on immigration law and frequently lectures on visa matters. He is renowned for his knowledge of immigration law and his ability to successfully navigate complex immigration matters. Mr. Wolfsdorf’s leadership positions, vast experience and national prominence have been vital to keeping the firm up-to-date with the latest developments facilitating the effective resolution of cases.

Mr. Wolfsdorf is listed in The International and California Editions of the 2007 Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America 2007, Martindale Hubbell’s Pre-eminent Specialist Directory, Southern California Super Lawyers 2007, Chambers USA 2007 and The Chambers Global World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2007.

RITA SOSTRIN

Rita Sostrin is the current Chair of the AILA California Service Center Liaison Committee, an important position she has held since June 2006. She also serves on the USCIS Service Center Operations Committee and is the Treasurer of the National Healthcare Access Coalition, a group of attorneys dedicated to advocacy on behalf of international physicians. 

Ms. Sostrin has extensive experience with visas for physicians and scientists and is a frequent speaker at immigration law conferences. Ms. Sostrin has authored articles on immigration for physicians and scientists and is Senior Editor of AILA’s Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook. She is the Associate Editor of AILA’s Immigration Options for Physicians Occupational Guidebook, 2^nd Edition. 

Ms. Sostrin is listed in The International and California Editions of the 2007 Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers.

TIEN-LI LOKE WALSH

Tien-Li Loke Walsh is immediate past Vice Chair of the AILA Department of State Liaison Committee.  Ms. Loke Walsh keeps the firm up-to-date with information on consular visa processing and security procedures, including rules relating to restricted technology transfers.  She previously served on the AILA California Service Center Liaison Committee, and has published extensively and spoken at numerous immigration conferences.

Ms. Loke Walsh’s immigration law practice focuses on obtaining visas for investors, company transfers, professionals, executives, professors/researchers and entertainers. 

Ms. Loke Walsh is listed in The International and California Editions of the 2007 Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and The Southern California Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition.

AVI FRIEDMAN

Avi Friedman serves on the 2007/2008 AILA Department of State Liaison Committee after having served four terms as the Consular Affairs Liaison for the Southern California Chapter of AILA. He has authored numerous articles for AILA’s “Visa Processing Guide” and has been a frequent speaker on consular visa issues at professional conferences. 

Mr. Friedman continues to assist applicants with interviews at U.S. consular posts worldwide.  He focuses on in-person attorney/client representation at U.S. border posts in Canada and Mexico. 

Mr. Friedman is listed in The California Edition of the 2007 Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and The Southern California Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition.

FRIEDA WONG-DITTMAR

Frieda Wong-Dittmar manages the firm’s New York office and has extensive experience in employment-based, corporate immigration law, with a particular focus on visas for multinational executives, health-care professionals, artists, entertainers, musicians, designers and athletes.  She has published widely in the field.

NAVEEN RAHMAN BHORA

Naveen Rahman Bhora is the former Treasurer of the Southern California Chapter of AILA. She handles a variety of immigration cases, including researchers and scientists, family-based petitions, naturalization, diversity visa lottery, and visas for health-care professionals.  She is a frequent speaker at conferences and has authored articles in the field.

LISA YU

Lisa Yu handles employment and corporate immigration law matters and has successfully processed countless labor certifications for major corporations and universities, including PERM cases.  She is a contributing author to AILA’s “The Visa Processing Guide.”

CLIFF ROSENTHAL

Cliff Rosenthal works on cases within the business, entertainment and family immigration law area. He has specific expertise in the investor and religious worker area where his scholarly writings have been published.

JAIME WANG

Jaime Wang prepares employment, entertainment and family-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions.  She is fluent in Spanish, Mandarin and is proficient in Portuguese.

ALEX DGEBUADZE

Alex Dgebuadze has broad experience with employment-based visas with particular expertise preparing PERM labor certifications as well as intra-company transferee visa for multinational corporations.  He also prepares investor visa applications.

ANDREW STEVENSON

Andrew Stevenson assists with a variety of immigration matters, including family and employment-based immigrant petitions, nonimmigrant visas, waivers, removal defense in U.S. Immigration Court and litigation in U.S. Federal Courts.  He received AILF’s Edward L. Dubroff Award for excellence in scholarly writing on immigration.  Mr. Stevenson is a 2007/2008 Liaison to Customs and Border Protection for the Southern California Chapter of AILA. He is fluent in Spanish

FUJI YUSSEFIEH

Fuji Yussefieh prepares and assists with employment, entertainment and family-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions.  She also obtains temporary and permanent visas for corporate clients and assists with business immigration issues. 

CYNTHIA LUCAS

Cynthia Lucas prepares and assists with employment and family-based non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, adjustment of status applications, waivers and removal defense in U.S. Immigration Courts.

OF COUNSEL

ALLISON-CLAIRE ACKER

Allison-Claire Acker has extensive experience in business and entertainment related immigration law, as well as family based immigration.  Ms. Acker is a noted speaker at immigration conferences, seminars and local universities.  She is the author of numerous immigration articles.

MICHELE BUCHANAN

Michele Buchanan is a prior Chair of the Southern California Chapter of AILA.  Ms. Buchanan is a highly respected and experienced immigration attorney knowledgeable in employment and family-based immigration law.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your immigration options. It is important to choose a reliable law firm to navigate the complex immigration laws. We practice at the cutting edge of the field and can do the best possible job of representing your interest. Please do not hesitate to call us and ask to speak to a Wolfsdorf Immigration professional.