Jinkyoo Lee
Having personally navigated the U.S. immigration system from an F-1 student visa to H-1B, EB PERM, and ultimately Naturalization, I bring a deeply empathetic, firsthand perspective to every case I undertake. Originally from South Korea, my own journey through the complexities of U.S. immigration has shaped my 11-year legal practice. I understand not only the legal nuances but also the personal, high-stakes investment behind every petition, ensuring that clients receive both top-tier representation and true peace of mind. Holding a Ph.D. in Law and a robust research background, I specialize in high-stakes extraordinary ability and merit-based petitions, including EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 visas. I approach each case much like conducting academic research, digging deep into each client’s unique achievements, mastering their industry context, and crafting custom narratives built to withstand USCIS scrutiny. This scholarly rigor also powers my approach to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), where I deliver creative, analytical, and highly persuasive solutions to overcome complex legal hurdles. In addition to extraordinary ability cases, I actively develop specialized E-2 and L-1 visa strategies tailored for Korean startup founders expanding into the U.S. market, helping global entrepreneurs establish a firm foothold in the country. Because I have personally walked in my clients’ shoes, I also maintain vibrant practice in core employment-based filings such as H-1B and PERM. Whether guiding a tech founder, an accomplished scholar, or a family building their future, I am dedicated to delivering strategic, win-rate-driven outcomes.
*Disclaimer: The total number of cases served and historical approval rates include cases handled in connection with their work at Manifest Law as well as in connection with other law firms. Past attorney case approvals and approval rates do not guarantee success in your case.
/Meet Jinkyoo Lee
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Korean American Bar Association of Washington
Membership
University of Washington
Education
New York
Barred State, Serving Clients Nationwide
2013
Bar Admissions Year
English, Korean
Languages spoken
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“Really impressed with Manifest's extensive experience in EB1 and EB2 visas as well as personalized approach. They were really helpful in advising about my potential options and how to best present my case, should I decide to apply in future.”
Catherine W
“I had an amazing experience with Manifest Law from the first intake interview, through a fast and professional process of working on the file, to a straightforward approval of my case. Catlea Bobis is a superstar attorney, and I recommend everyone considering trusting your case to professional support like I had with Catlea and the entire team at Manifest Law.”
Irina Batukhtina
“I have worked with Dan and Simon directly, and my experience has been like no other. It feels like I'm talking with actual people who care about my case. Any questions I had, they were happy to assist me with in a very short time and make sure everything was clear before moving on to the next thing. I will definitely be working with them again in the future.”
Sandra Rocha
“Exceptional service. Fair pricing, worth every dollar. Had a couple of consultations booked with Simon. Wasn’t trying to upsell or anything like that. Crystal clear info and guidelines, exactly what I was looking for.”
Daniil Sigal
“I was using Manifest Law’s services during my EB-2 NIW process. The Team was very professional and my petition was approved. I highly recommend their services.”
Andras Titton
“The team was simply fantastic. Initially, I thought my case was not highly strong. What impressed me most was their legal expertise extracting the most valuable insights from facts to support my case. Communications with them were effective and pleasant. I greatly appreciated the team's understanding and quick action. I would highly recommend them.”
Xin Bu
/The Strategy
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