Catlea Bobis
immigration lawyer in New York
Experience: 10 years
Number of clients served: 4,200+
Languages: 🇺🇸 🇵🇭
Area of expertise:
EB2 visa
EB1 visa
O1 visa
H1B visa
Family immigration
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Catlea Bobis
Immigration lawyer at Manifest Law
Attorney's historical approval rate:
All visas:
All visas:
98%
98%
EB-1A:
EB-1A:
100%
100%
O-1A:
O-1A:
100%
100%
EB-2 NIW:
EB-2 NIW:
100%
100%
Disclaimer: The total number of cases served and historical approval rates are provided by the co-counsel. They include cases handled in connection with their work with manifest law as well as in connection with other law firms
About immigration lawyer Catlea Bobis:
About immigration
lawyer Catlea Bobis:
Meet Catlea Bobis, an immigration attorney with a personal touch and firsthand experience as an immigrant. Inspired by her own journey, she is dedicated to simplifying the U.S. immigration process for her clients. Catlea’s collaborative approach includes thorough reviews, research, and open discussions, ensuring no detail is missed. Passionate about helping clients achieve their goals, she provides skilled guidance and consistent support.
Licensed attorney since
2013
2013
Location
New York
Education
Pace Law School - LLM - 2010
Membership in Associations & Awards
American Immigration Lawyers Association
About immigration lawyer Catlea Bobis:
Meet Catlea Bobis, an immigration attorney with a personal touch and firsthand experience as an immigrant. Inspired by her own journey, she is dedicated to simplifying the U.S. immigration process for her clients. Catlea’s collaborative approach includes thorough reviews, research, and open discussions, ensuring no detail is missed. Passionate about helping clients achieve their goals, she provides skilled guidance and consistent support.
Licensed attorney since
2013
Location
New York
Education
Pace Law School - LLM - 2010
Membership in Associations & Awards
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Approval rate
Approval rate in general: 98%
Approval rate for previous EB-1A: 100%
Approval rate for previous O-1A: 100%
Approval rate for previous EB-2 NIW: 100%
Getting to know immigration lawyer Catlea Bobis:
What is your unique approach/style to handling cases?
I develop a collaborative approach with clients to ensure that we present the strongest possible petition or application to the government. Aside from thoroughly reviewing their documents and conducting independent research, I also encourage them to have open discussions with me regarding their backgrounds and achievements especially for more complex matters. My goal is to not leave any stone unturned in case there is relevant information we can leverage in support of their petitions or applications.
Why did you decide to become an immigration attorney?
As an immigrant myself, I understand the anxiety that comes with migrating to the U.S. I was fortunate to have been assisted by an amazing immigration attorney when I was beginning my life in the U.S. So part of my decision to practice immigration law was because I want to pass on my great experience to other people who have similar dreams that I had . I want to provide the highest quality of advocacy for them and hopefully make the process less stressful.
What is your unique approach/style to handling cases?
I develop a collaborative approach with clients to ensure that we present the strongest possible petition or application to the government. Aside from thoroughly reviewing their documents and conducting independent research, I also encourage them to have open discussions with me regarding their backgrounds and achievements especially for more complex matters. My goal is to not leave any stone unturned in case there is relevant information we can leverage in support of their petitions or applications.
Why did you decide to become an immigration attorney?
As an immigrant myself, I understand the anxiety that comes with migrating to the U.S. I was fortunate to have been assisted by an amazing immigration attorney when I was beginning my life in the U.S. So part of my decision to practice immigration law was because I want to pass on my great experience to other people who have similar dreams that I had . I want to provide the highest quality of advocacy for them and hopefully make the process less stressful.
What is your unique approach/style to handling cases?
I develop a collaborative approach with clients to ensure that we present the strongest possible petition or application to the government. Aside from thoroughly reviewing their documents and conducting independent research, I also encourage them to have open discussions with me regarding their backgrounds and achievements especially for more complex matters. My goal is to not leave any stone unturned in case there is relevant information we can leverage in support of their petitions or applications.
Why did you decide to become an immigration attorney?
As an immigrant myself, I understand the anxiety that comes with migrating to the U.S. I was fortunate to have been assisted by an amazing immigration attorney when I was beginning my life in the U.S. So part of my decision to practice immigration law was because I want to pass on my great experience to other people who have similar dreams that I had . I want to provide the highest quality of advocacy for them and hopefully make the process less stressful.
What is your unique approach/style to handling cases?
I develop a collaborative approach with clients to ensure that we present the strongest possible petition or application to the government. Aside from thoroughly reviewing their documents and conducting independent research, I also encourage them to have open discussions with me regarding their backgrounds and achievements especially for more complex matters. My goal is to not leave any stone unturned in case there is relevant information we can leverage in support of their petitions or applications.
Why did you decide to become an immigration attorney?
As an immigrant myself, I understand the anxiety that comes with migrating to the U.S. I was fortunate to have been assisted by an amazing immigration attorney when I was beginning my life in the U.S. So part of my decision to practice immigration law was because I want to pass on my great experience to other people who have similar dreams that I had . I want to provide the highest quality of advocacy for them and hopefully make the process less stressful.
Prior successful immigration cases
Example cases that this lawyer has handled for their clients
N-600 for British man
Visa type: N-600
Who: British man
Background: USC parent (mother) was 2 year old when she left the US. USCIS wants more documentation to establish the 1 year physical presence in the US. We have submitted 9 affidavits including one from the USC parent, her brother, and family and friends. USC parent's mother has already passed away so we could not get affidavits from applicant's grand parents. There were no medical records aside from hospital birth certificate. No school records or census available.
My work: The client was able to find pictures of her mom as a baby at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York. I was able to identify the structure in the background and submitted pictures of the structure during that same time when the USC parent would have been living in NY, matched the columns of the structure with the same columns seen in the pictures. I also submitted street maps of the USC parent's address at the time with directions to the structure seen in the pictures to establish that it is highly likely for the USC parent to be brought to the park by her parents based on the close proximity of their apartment to the park structure.
Result: N-600 Approved
B-2 NIW for Jamaican Middle/High School Math Teacher
Who: Jamaican School Math Teacher
Background: B-2 NIW for Jamaican Middle/High School Math Teacher
My work: I reviewed her credentials and achievements as an educator in the STEM fields in the U.S. and in Jamaica and determined that she has sufficient track record of success in middle and high school math education. The challenge with her case was proving her achievements with independent evidence as well as establishing that her work is of national importance. I strategized with her on how to provide evidence in support of her achievements despite the many roadblocks we encountered from her previous employers. I was also successful in making convincing arguments establishing the national importance of her proposed endeavor in the U.S.
Result: EB-2 NIW Approved
P-3 for South African Bunraku Performer
Visa type: P-3
Who: Bunraku Performer
Background: Bunraku is the traditional puppet theater of Japan. For Japan Festival, the organizers wanted to sponsor a non-Japanese Bunraku performer. We only have a month to prepare the petition and still need to consular process the visa application.
My work: I had to ensure that the P-3 petition for a non-Japanese artist being petitioned to perform a culturally unique Japanese program would be approved without an RFE so that he would have sufficient time to get his P-3 visa approved and attend the festival in New York. Though I cannot control whether USCIS would issue an RFE or not, I had to make sure that the evidence and arguments presented fully supports the petition. I presented arguments establishing that Bunraku remains culturally unique even when a non-Japanese is now highly qualified to perform the art.
Result: P-3 Approved
B-2 NIW for Jamaican Middle/High School Math Teacher
Who: Jamaican School Math Teacher
Background: B-2 NIW for Jamaican Middle/High School Math Teacher
My work: I reviewed her credentials and achievements as an educator in the STEM fields in the U.S. and in Jamaica and determined that she has sufficient track record of success in middle and high school math education. The challenge with her case was proving her achievements with independent evidence as well as establishing that her work is of national importance. I strategized with her on how to provide evidence in support of her achievements despite the many roadblocks we encountered from her previous employers. I was also successful in making convincing arguments establishing the national importance of her proposed endeavor in the U.S.
Result: EB-2 NIW Approved
N-600 for British man
Visa type: N-600
Who: British man
Background: USC parent (mother) was 2 year old when she left the US. USCIS wants more documentation to establish the 1 year physical presence in the US. We have submitted 9 affidavits including one from the USC parent, her brother, and family and friends. USC parent's mother has already passed away so we could not get affidavits from applicant's grand parents. There were no medical records aside from hospital birth certificate. No school records or census available.
My work: The client was able to find pictures of her mom as a baby at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York. I was able to identify the structure in the background and submitted pictures of the structure during that same time when the USC parent would have been living in NY, matched the columns of the structure with the same columns seen in the pictures. I also submitted street maps of the USC parent's address at the time with directions to the structure seen in the pictures to establish that it is highly likely for the USC parent to be brought to the park by her parents based on the close proximity of their apartment to the park structure.
Result: N-600 Approved
P-3 for South African Bunraku Performer
Visa type: P-3
Who: Bunraku Performer
Background: Bunraku is the traditional puppet theater of Japan. For Japan Festival, the organizers wanted to sponsor a non-Japanese Bunraku performer. We only have a month to prepare the petition and still need to consular process the visa application.
My work: I had to ensure that the P-3 petition for a non-Japanese artist being petitioned to perform a culturally unique Japanese program would be approved without an RFE so that he would have sufficient time to get his P-3 visa approved and attend the festival in New York. Though I cannot control whether USCIS would issue an RFE or not, I had to make sure that the evidence and arguments presented fully supports the petition. I presented arguments establishing that Bunraku remains culturally unique even when a non-Japanese is now highly qualified to perform the art.
Result: P-3 Approved
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Thousands of prior successful visa cases, money-back guarantees and fast response time
Visa approved
or money back
Full service law firm.
From start to finish
Flexible payment plans and financing options
Handpicked and vetted immigration attorneys
Why Manifest Immigration Lawyers?
Thousands of prior successful visa cases, money-back guarantees and fast response time
Visa approved
or money back
Full service law firm.
From start to finish
Flexible payment plans and financing options
Handpicked and vetted immigration attorneys
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We handle all major visa types to the US
Our lawyers are experienced in all major visa types to the US, from work to extraordinary ability and family green cards.
Employment green cards
Immigrant visas / Green Cards
Family &
Other visas
All other visas & green cards
We handle all major
visa types to the US
Our lawyers are experienced in all major visa types to the US, from work to extraordinary ability and family green cards.
Employment green cards
Immigrant visas / Green Cards
Family &
Other visas
All other visas & green cards
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Hi Ariel, Just wanted to say THANK YOU for an amazing service and assistance with this case. It started a year ago, and now after all those months, I can relax (at least from this aspect). Just to share with you that it was one of the biggest administration challenges I need to complete as part of the company's Reset. Thank you again
Alex, Ukraine
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Manifest has the best attorneys I've ever hired, they and their team are always professional and quick response, they helped me get my EB2 Green Card and make our family dream come to true finally, I'll recommend them to anyone who have immigration issues.
Inderjit Gujarat, India
EB2 Green Card
Daliah was recommended to my husband and me by an executive at the company we both work for, and she was very helpful as we prepared for my husband's K1 visa to immigrate to the United States. She provided Certified English Translations for my husband's Israeli documents, including court records. She met with us and helped us organize our documentation and navigate the visa process.
Eli & Moli, Israel
EB2 Green Card
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Hi Ariel, Just wanted to say THANK YOU for an amazing service and assistance with this case. It started a year ago, and now after all those months, I can relax (at least from this aspect). Just to share with you that it was one of the biggest administration challenges I need to complete as part of the company's Reset. Thank you again
Alex, Ukraine
O1 Visa
Manifest has the best attorneys I've ever hired, they and their team are always professional and quick response, they helped me get my EB2 Green Card and make our family dream come to true finally, I'll recommend them to anyone who have immigration issues.
Inderjit Gujarat, India
EB2 Green Card
Daliah was recommended to my husband and me by an executive at the company we both work for, and she was very helpful as we prepared for my husband's K1 visa to immigrate to the United States. She provided Certified English Translations for my husband's Israeli documents, including court records. She met with us and helped us organize our documentation and navigate the visa process.
Eli & Moli, Israel
EB2 Green Card
Thousands of happy clients
served by our immigration lawyers
Hi Ariel, Just wanted to say THANK YOU for an amazing service and assistance with this case. It started a year ago, and now after all those months, I can relax (at least from this aspect). Just to share with you that it was one of the biggest administration challenges I need to complete as part of the company's Reset. Thank you again
Alex, Ukraine
O1 Visa
Manifest has the best attorneys I've ever hired, they and their team are always professional and quick response, they helped me get my EB2 Green Card and make our family dream come to true finally, I'll recommend them to anyone who have immigration issues.
Inderjit Gujarat, India
EB2 Green Card
Daliah was recommended to my husband and me by an executive at the company we both work for, and she was very helpful as we prepared for my husband's K1 visa to immigrate to the United States. She provided Certified English Translations for my husband's Israeli documents, including court records. She met with us and helped us organize our documentation and navigate the visa process.
Eli & Moli, Israel
EB2 Green Card
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Catlea Bobis
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Attorney Advertising. This website is intended for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and is no substitute for consulting a licensed attorney. Only an attorney can provide you with legal advice, and only after considering your specific facts and circumstances. You should not act on any information on this website without first seeking the advice of an attorney. Manifest Law is an association of lawyers and legal entities that have agreed to do business under a common name, which includes Manifest Legal Services LLC ("Manifest Legal"). The use of the name “Manifest Law” does not imply that all lawyers or legal entities within the Manifest Law family are part of a single partnership or that they are responsible for the acts or omissions of each other. Any specific attorney-client engagement, the scope of any such attorney-client relationship, and the legal responsibility for any such engagement will be set forth in the retainer agreement entered into between the client and the relevant Manifest Law attorney(s). All legal services are conducted by licensed immigration professionals. Manifest Legal is an Arizona ABS company. This website is regulated by the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct
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