
Rakhel Speyer Milstein
Immigration attorney · New York, NY · Admitted New York 2003
About this attorney
Ms. Milstein has been practicing immigration law for over two decades, focusing on “extraordinary ability” visas and green cards. While she also handles all types of immigration matters, including standard business visas/green cards and family based cases, she has extensive experience resolving complex immigration cases in federal court, as well. She prides herself on finding creative solutions for her clients to allow them to live, work and/or train in the U.S. Ms. Milstein completed her bachelor’s degree in Art History from Bard College and continued to Cardozo School of Law where she achieved her Juris Doctorate. Ms. Milstein is admitted to the bar in New York, the District of Columbia, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, District of Colorado, District of Nebraska and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She also is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and American Immigration Lawyers Association. Ms. Milstein regularly volunteers for the Lawyers for the Arts association and is the President of the Center for Art Law. She is also a regular speaker on immigration matters at Columbia University, NYU Tisch, Stanford Business School, amongst many others. Outside of Work, Ms. Milstein enjoys running, reading, word puzzles, and traveling! Read Full Bio
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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