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Concert Piano Technician Wins Reinstatement After a Botched Filing

Arts & Entertainment | 1 year ago

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Case Summary.

Carmiann Cespedes helped a highly specialized piano technician restore his lawful status through an approved I-539 reinstatement. The client, one of a small number of technicians certified to service pianos from one of the world's most prestigious makers, had fallen into status trouble after a prior attorney's poorly constructed filings. Manifest's reinstatement strategy repaired the damage and kept his U.S. career path alive.

Lead Attorney.

Carmiann Cespedes

Carmiann Cespedes

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Carmiann Cespedes is an experienced immigration attorney, focusing on both employment-based and family-related immigration matters. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. Fluent in English and Spanish, Carmiann is committed to making a positive impact by helping her clients navigate the path to a new life in the U.S. Her practice is shaped by personal experiences and a deep understanding of the immigrant journey.

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