I am married to a USC for over 10 years and because of my complicated immigration case, I was unable to adjust my status all these years. My USC husband's petition was denied 2 times, as well as his hardship waiver application and the succeeding appeal to that waiver.
During the years I was unable to adjust my status, we have been with 3 different immigration lawyers since my USC husband started his immediate relative petition for me. The first lawyer my husband and I hired was very accommodating, however, he was inexperienced to handle my complicated immigration case. He did not tell us the truth of his qualification, or lack of. He was unclear of what steps he wanted us to take next after our I-485 initial application was denied. The second lawyer, whom we thought was a very experienced lawyer this time, gave up on us after our hardship waiver application and appeal were both denied. He always seemed too busy and didn't have time to re-examine our hardship waiver on why it got denied. After ensuring we paid all what we were supposed to pay for his service, he abruptly dropped our case. Then, we found our third lawyer who took us immediately under his counsel. He returned my phone call immediately and discussed our case with the USCIS. After he laid out the monthly retainer's fees and asked for a hefty down payment, he promised to help us with our immigration case. Then, he suggested we wait, which went on for several months. Meanwhile, the monthly bills kept coming and, since we thought we were in good hands, we kept on paying, including the hefty down payment for his service was also paid up front. Finally, he said he wanted us to see the IJ in person so that our case could be heard better, however, he did not say how. My husband and I were a little confused, but we trusted him, thinking that he might know a better way to resolve our immigration problem. Unfortunately, the wait was long and there was no IJ meeting. The last time we heard of him, his office was being investigated for massive fraud. It was at this point that our frustrations, increasing desperation and mistrust in finding an honest and capable immigration lawyer who could help us felt beyond our reach. While the most important issue was solving my immigration problem, the stress of our savings being drained for having paid exorbitant legal fees with no resolve in sight was also heartbreaking.
I believe an angel came to our rescue when we found on-line our fourth lawyer, Mr. David Asser. It was through the many positive testimonials written about him from his past clients that led me to call him. The price of not giving up in finding the best lawyer has paid us great rewards. My husband and I just wished we could have found Mr. Asser early on. He did not impress us by promising a positive result instantly, but he did show us compassion, honesty and an understanding of our difficulty. His main focus was to help us with our case in the simplest possible and positive way. He told us the truth of what to expect. At the same time he worked tirelessly and diligently to find every little chance according to the law we might have in getting our application approved. Our letters and e-mails were always received and phone calls were returned in a timely manner. After he examined and reviewed our case, he decided that we re-submit our application. The great difference this time was that we had to gather as much supporting documents as we could to give a stronger base for our case and with a backup plan. We did exactly what we were told and he did not give up on us, even if there were times we felt that we might not have a chance. To Mr. Asser, we were not just another case number or source of money who he could ignore as he pleases. Sure enough, Mr. Asser with his full knowledge of immigration laws succeeded and he got our application approved. He provided us with the best and professional immigration assistance we ever had in over ten years. His professional demeanor did not end with us, he was always professional and optimistic to the employees at USCIS office.
At last, my husband's petition was approved and I now have my GC. I cannot wait to attend my Naturalization Ceremony in a few years and this is all because of Mr. Asser's expertise in the field. While our plight in having our immigration application approved was long and stressful, our lives have changed for the better and Mr. Asser brought back our trust in both the legal and immigration system. My husband and I are very grateful for Mr. Asser's help and highly recommend him and his team to anyone anytime. To Mr. Asser and his team, thank you!
Sue and John
Arizona, 07/27/2009
To Whom it may concern,
I am writing this testimonial to show my appreciation to Mr. David Asser. I am so grateful to him for all the effort he put into my case.
My case was taking many years. I believe in doing everything correctly and legally and because of this reason I had more problems.
I had a lawyer before Mr. Asser who finally told to me that she couldn’t help me because she didn’t understand the letter that was sent to me by the USCIS office. She handed me the large box that contained my files and told me that she couldn’t help me.
Mr. Asser came highly recommended by one of my friends. At first I didn’t know if Mr. Asser would take my case since it was so complicated but he didn’t let me down. Even when he told me that he hadn’t handled a case such as mine I had more faith in him than the Lawyer before him.
He took the time to research the case and was very open as well as welcoming, he responded to my e-mails and phone calls on time and in a very professional manner.
The best part was, not only was he able to get me an interview with an officer at the USCIS office within a few weeks of me handing over the case to him, he went with me to the interview. I was shocked and very grateful.
He is an amazing lawyer and the fact that he knows the law by the back of his hand is something to be admired.
I will always be grateful to Mr. Asser for helping me with my case and I highly recommend him to anyone who has issues with the immigration process.
He came through for me and I am 110% sure he will do the same for anyone who is in need of his help.
Ms S Krishnamurthy
Phoenix, AZ
04/27/09
To Whom It May Concern:
Some times you never think you need help and then a crisis occurs that breaks your heart and soul. This is what happened to us. We thought there was no reason to have a lawyer to get through the immigration process and gain permanent residency. This was a simple case of an American citizen marrying a woman from China. We are honest people and were trying to follow the rules. Events happened such that we found ourselves facing the direst of circumstances and deportation. We were in China at the time and faced a difficult road simply to return to the United States to attempt to have a hearing to reopen the case. An honest mistake stemming from a single letter that did not reach us had led to a personal and very emotional crisis. A friend found David through a series of connections and it was our lifeline to some hope. His caring attitude and willingness to help in every way possible made us feel we would somehow be all right. We kept saying “our lawyer will” and we believed it sincerely until after step-by-step we had the case reopened and ultimately had the permanent residency. It was a combination of aggressiveness and politeness that we saw in David and that helped bolster both of us.
We returned home from China and an excruciating experience with Custom and Border Protect at the Los Angeles Airport. After a twelve hour flight, eight hours held until CBP could make some determination on our case, and about two hours of sleep over a two day period, we were blessed with a humanness of a lawyer who drove to our home to meet with us. In an otherwise insane world of CBP and BCIS, we had someone who understood what it meant to care. In the darkness of that moment, we felt we had a person who believed we were going to be able to “fix” things.
We will always be grateful for the service that David provided. We have a marriage that was real and as honest people we never believed the government of the United States could treat us to badly. Yet, in all of that there was a man who was kind and not only provided legal advice but cared for us as people knowing that we deserved to be treated fairly by the process. We have begun to tell our story of “uncharted waters” in a blog. We welcome people to read about us and our experiences with immigration. A story that is bitter and painful for us to share but we feel compelled to do so because it illustrates why immigration reform is so necessary. However, it is a reform far deeper in terms of what the United State government must do. It must turn a program from where it is today into one that has a sense of humanness. There is a wonderful Chinese word. It is “ren” and it is the heart of what Confucius taught several thousand years ago. It means humane, benevolence and humanness. That is the nature of reform we believe is necessary for immigration to be meaningful in the global world today. If anyone encounters the immigration process and feels the bitterness and pain that we felt, we encourage them to find David and his character of “ren” and it will change their outlook.
Read our blog: http://web.mac.com/reffland/iWeb/
A Good Lawyer is Hard to Find
If all lawyers were like David Asser, bad-lawyer jokes would cease to exist. Not only is he an expert in the field, David is one of those increasingly rare to find individuals who actually do what he promises.
In the end it is not important how many accolades I will heap on him. Yes, he is courteous and decent, besides being an extremely bright, reliable and competent lawyer. But all that needs to be said is that he provides the best service anyone could wish for.
By sheer luck David was recommended to us at a time when we had given up on lawyers. Our first one had taken our money and for one year had kept telling us that he was “working” on our case. He seldom answered our phone calls, and when he did, he proceeded to instruct us not to worry. I worry when people tell me not to. And I this case my worries were not justified.
Our second lawyer listened to our tale of woe and listed the things she would do for us. But her quoted flat fee soon turned into a growing fat fee. She too seemed far more interested in signing up new clients than actually representing our interests. If it had not been for David Asser’s intervention, she would have neglected to file crucial paper with the INS on time, meaning our request would have been rejected.
Where two lawyers before him had dawdled, David Asser wasted no time. Within hours he advised us which course of action should be taken. And thanks to this advice we received our green cards.
If only we had run into him before.
Elisa and Pum Rote
Prescott, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
I am proud to recommend an excellent lawyer, David Asser, for your Immigration Matters.
David helped us through the difficult process of obtaining a E2-visa for the US. He did this with great effort, an excellent insight on procedures and with great result. David Asser is consistent, dedicated and passionate, enthusiastic, cheerful, and a pleasure to work with. He has incredible creative energies and a refreshing idealism tempered only enough to accomplish what needs to be done.
I highly recommend him.
Sincerely Yours,
Hans Perukel, CEO
HVDG LLC
New York USA
www.hvdg.com
Thank you, is certainly the best way for me to start this short statement. I was pleased and honored to be represented by Mrs. Fabienne Fitzpatrick who filed my application for a green card. In comparison with other people who went through similar process, I was extremely lucky to have a regular follow-up and all the help I needed (anytime) on my case. Fabienne did a terrific job, and thanks to her full dedication and efficiency I got approved in a very short period of time. I HIGHLY recommend her assistance for any immigration matter. Thank you again.
- Dr. Mehdi Bettahar
It was a sad day that I had to call David. Having to leave the US to attend a funeral was hard but it was even harder, because I was going at a moment that my Visa had expired and there was no way anybody could guarantee my return. If I couldn’t come back I also risked losing my job at the same time. I even got in touch with a US Senator in order to assist me with the INS to no avail.
David, not only a great attorney but also a compassionate person at all times, was of great help to me. He verified all the paperwork that was needed and even created a back-up plan with an immigration attorney in The Netherlands. Thankfully, my new L1 Visa was issued within 4 hours after I entered the US consulate in Amsterdam. David totally came through and every time I speak to friends and colleagues who have immigration needs I tell them that David Asser is the man to call, no matter what country you are from.
Based on my initial experience with David I also consulted him on the proceedings to obtain my permit for permanent residence or “Greencard”. With David’s help I was able to get permanent residence status for myself and my family within a year-and-a half. I can hardly wait for the moment that I will call on him for my citizenship.
- Eric Buitenhuis
General Manager Sofitel
In April, 2003, when I was denied entry into the U.S. after a short trip abroad to attend my mother's final hours and funeral, my husband and I hired David Asser to advocate both my daughter's and my complicated immigration cases with the BCIS.
Through his dedicated and thorough work, both my daughter and I were able to obtain permanent residency despite all the obstacles.
David Asser is well-versed in immigration law, adept at creating a rapport with immigration officials, and thorough and well prepared at every step of the process. In addition, he shows real concern for his clients, and, therefore, works very hard to advocate their cases.
I highly recommend David Asser to anyone needing assistance with their immigration process.
