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Law Office of
Rachel Einbund

A boutique New York City immigration firm for marriage- and family-based green cards — guiding couples and families with love, pride, and positivity.

  • Serving clients from more than 25 countries
  • AILA member since 2011
  • 15 years in practice
About the firm

A bit about our immigration firm

Boutique. NYC. Since 2011.

We are a boutique NYC immigration law firm specializing in green card applications based on marriage and family petitions. We promote love, pride, and positivity while guiding our clients through a process that is rarely simple — with a one-on-one, client-centered approach to every case. Our success rate comes from deep experience across a wide range of immigration matters, meticulous case preparation, and cutting-edge legal analysis.

We advocate for equal treatment of all under the law without regard for race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or immigration status.

We would be honored to help you on your journey. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for a consultation.

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2017

Rachel Einbund Esq. was selected as one of the Top 40 Immigration Lawyers Under 40 in New York City by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2017

Our legal services

Three core practice areas — and sixteen more ways we can help.

Marriage Based Green Cards

A marriage-based visa or green card is available to any foreign-born national whose marriage to a U.S. citizen is real and legally valid, and who is not inadmissible for any other reason.

Asylum

Asylum can be granted to protect individuals who are fleeing their home country due to persecution. Individuals who are granted this can obtain asylum for a spouse or children under 21 who may be outside the US.

Family Based Immigration

These visa types are based on a close family relationship with a United States citizen described as an Immediate Relative.

Other Services

  • Appeals
  • Citizenship / Naturalization
  • Consular Processing
  • Court Representation
  • Crimmigration
  • DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
  • Emergency Travel Documents
  • Fiancé Visas
  • LGBT
  • Motions to Reopen / Reconsider
  • Removal of Conditions — I-751
  • Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ)
  • Travel / Advance Parole
  • Uncontested Divorces in New York State
  • Work Permits / Employment Authorization
  • Waivers of Inadmissibility — I-601A

What our clients have to say

Real words from clients on five continents.

If you or your family have any immigration matters to resolve, then you owe it to yourself to schedule an appointment with Rachel. Rachel and her team are an incredible, compassionate, results-driven team.

Immigration Client

I must confess they are the very best , I use to have a lawyer for almost a year who couldn’t even get me a working permit and my final was approaching in 3 months I then advised myself and make a step to Rachel Einbund office and in that 3 months I got my working permit and I won my asylum case in that short period of time they are so so good 😘

Immigration Client, Ghana

Meeting and working with Rachel (and the team) was absolutely one of the best decisions we’ve ever made! What can be a scary and long process was made very easy and comforting with them. Rachel and the team treat you with the utmost respect and care - and their only goal is to meet their client’s needs. For anyone looking for an immigration lawyer that cares and will do their absolute best to get you results, look no further! For anyone we cross paths with inquiring about an immigration lawyer my immediate recommendation will always be Rachel; enough good things cannot be said! Meeting Rachel was a blessing we will never forget. Thank you!

Immigration Client, Mexico

My husband and I were looking for a lawyer who was trustworthy, personable, and very experienced with the green card process - Rachel was all of the above. From Day 1 she made us feel more at ease with the process with how prepared she was and always being available to answer any of our questions. Once it came time for the interview, she prepped us down to the tiniest detail and we walked in feeling at ease and ready. The interview was a breeze largely because of the solid case Rachel built for us. Highly recommend!

Immigration Client, Israel

My husband (American) and I (Colombian) wanted to take a moment to express our appreciation to Rachel and her stellar team. Hiring Rachel and her team to navigate what can be a scary and complex process was the best decision we could have made. She and her team are genuine, professional, supportive, caring, and where dedicated throughout their interaction with my husband and I. We engaged her services in February of 2021 and I received my green card on May 2022. A much faster and smother process than we ever expected. I can't recommend her services enough.

Immigration Client, Colombia

Rachel and her team have done everything for us, making this very complicated process, very easy! They have been fast yet thorough. As soon as I met Rachel, I knew I could trust her. She listened to us and our concerns since the first meeting and was able to reassure us. The whole team has been a true delight to work with. In the end, My green card got approved and Rachel let me know that if I had any questions I could still contact her. I will definitely work with her and her team again for any paperwork I’ll have to do in the future. Thank you Rachel, Sheila and Katherin!

Immigration Client, France

We met Rachel a few days before our interview and she was immediately helpful, with an effective method. Rachel supported and gave us courage and was able to organize our case flawlessly. During the interview, Rachel was an important and active presence in the room. A wonderful person of great character who knows how to bring your case to its success. The quality of her service is solid. We recommend Rachel to everyone, especially those who are part of minorities and need knowledgeable support for their case.

Immigration Client, Italy

I could not have asked for better representation than Rachel Einbund, Esq. & her team. From start to finish, they were professional, warm & welcoming, and very available to answer all the questions I had throughout the process. My case was approved in close to record time, and I’m extremely satisfied with their service. I could not recommend them highly enough. Thank you Rachel!

Immigration Client, Australia

Words cannot fully describe how thankful my husband and I are to Rachel and her amazing team. Rachel is incredibly knowledgeable about the entire green card process and extremely thorough; when the day came, we felt prepared and accomplished for our interview. She and her team are quick to respond and took their time listening to our questions, as my husband and I had very little knowledge of the process and required - what felt like - a lot of support. More than anything, we could tell through every step of the way, just how much Rachel and her team cared about us; our story and how much these steps forward meant in our lives. We look forward to graciously using her services again and hope to always remain in touch as she has become such an integral part of our story as man and wife. 15/10 would recommend!

Immigration Client, South Korea

Rachel and her team handled our complex, long winded case with absolute professionalism, while also fully understanding the personal and emotional side. They are always attentive, fully prepared, with in depth knowledge of the processes. Very enthusiastically recommended!

Immigration Client, Nigeria

Reliable, Appreciable, Confident, Helpful, Experience, Lovely, that’s RACHEL. —I mean words aren’t enough how thankful we are to Rachel. My Husband and I were fortunate to have her and her team Katherin and Sheila who guided us throughout the process from day 1 to interview up to filing our removal of temporary green card. Thank you so much and it is satisfying to be able to give her my highest recommendation. I hope this information proves useful. Go get that American dream baby! Mabuhay!!

Immigration Client, Philippines

Rachel and her team were absolutely the best in what is usually a long and a scary process. They were always there for support and quick on updates. I really appreciate their diligence in following up on the case and keeping tabs on literally every part of process. I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done. I highly recommend them and I’m sure like many others you won’t regret that decision one bit. They are simply the best out there and are dedicated and meticulous with their work. Thank you Rachel and team!

Immigration Client, Yemen

I got Rachel's law firm contact from a friend that was very satisfied with their services. I can safely say I can't recommend this law office enough. Rachel and her team have been absolutely brilliant in helping me and my wife getting our Green Card. I'm so grateful for that. They responded to every single query we had and guided us through every step and difficulty we encountered until our visa was finally granted. Their team is serious and competent whilst being friendly and reassuring. Rachel's knowledge and experience is outstanding and her team is first class (Thank you Katherin!). If needed, we will not hesitate hiring their services again in the future!

Immigration Client, Ecuador / Argentina / United Kingdom

Rachel and her team were exceptionally good and professional. My case was complicated due to a misrepresentation at consulate in my home country and Rachel drafted a powerful I-601 waiver application which got approved in record 9 months and which resulted in the approval of my Green Card application. She's kind, extremely knowledgeable in US immigration law, very tactful. She returned my calls and messages in a timely manner and made me feel I more than just a client. Thank You for the hard work!

Immigration Client, Tajikistan

Thanks to Rachel’s help I just got my Green Card! She is clear, organized and enthusiastic. Right from the first meeting, she helped us get comfortable with the process ahead. She made sure I always had a good idea of what to expect, and what documents evidence to collect to make the application airtight. Every member of Rachel's team was always prompt with follow-ups and guidance. She also accompanied us to the interview, and it made the whole experience stress-free and straightforward. Highly recommended.

Immigration Client, India

Rachel is a fantastic immigration lawyer! Not only is she extremely competent, detail-oriented and knowledgeable, but she’s also kind, dedicated, and compassionate. From the moment we met her, Rachel always made us feel at ease and taken care of. Her empathy, commitment to her clients and passion for the job are remarkable. She and her team were always responsive and thorough, promptly answered all of our questions, and kept us informed every step of the way. We are so grateful for Rachel’s guidance and support, and we couldn’t have asked for a better attorney throughout this process!

Immigration Client, Italy

Rachel is smart, tough, honest, sincere, thorough and easy to work with. She will hold your hand guiding you through the process with little stress from submitting documents, putting your case together to preparing for the interview. From our initial meeting to attending the interview with us, her comforting professionalism puts you at ease as she's dedicated to her clients 110%! Rachel and her attentive-supportive team are very responsive and within minutes answer your questions quickly. She went above and beyond our expectations. Without question, highly recommend LORE - Rachel Einbund for all immigration matters...we are so glad we found her!

Immigration Client, South Korea

Rachel and her team (Jane and Katherin) are AMAZING. Not only professionals, they are meticulous and committed to you, they want you to have a positive outcome and they will work hard for it. After having not good experiences, in the past, with different lawyers they made me reconcile and believe that still there are people passionate about their careers. They did go above and beyond details and thanks to them I got my green card. I Highly recommend Rachel, Jane and Katherine

Immigration Client, Argentina

Rachel did an amazing job in putting our case together and preparing us for the interview. She is very organised and detail oriented. Thanks to her, the process of getting my green card went smoothly. She’s also funny which makes the preparation enjoyable. Her team is amazing too! 🙂

Immigration Client, Hungary

I am happy to work with Rachel. She is professional, responds promptly, honest, knowledgeable and affordable. I would definitely recommend her services.

Immigration Client, Guyana

Very happy with the guidance and support received from Rachel and her team. She allayed our anxiety and pointed us in the right direction. Look no further if you’re searching for an immigration lawyer.

Immigration Client, Taiwan

Rachel is a phenomenal, personable and knowledgeable immigration lawyer. After going through another law firm who absolutely bungled my case took my money with no results. Rachel took my case last minute literally 2 weeks before my Immgration appointment and she helped me because of her my case was approved. I really can’t thank her enough for everything she have helped us with. I highly recommend her law firm.

Immigration Client, Gambia

Update! My Husband Shinsuke just received his 10 year Green Card after his conditions were removed. Rachel and her team again helped us through the paperwork process for the 2nd go around. I credit our success to her and the Team's hard work pulling together the application. Rachel patiently answered all our questions and made the application a seamless process. We did not even need a second interview to get approval. I highly recommend her firm! Thanks again Rachel!

Post from 2018… My Husband Shinsuke and I HIGHLY recommend Rachel Einbund as your immigration attorney. Rachel is professional, thorough, kind and personable. She readily communicated with u, lead us through the stressful green card experience and calmed our worries at every step. Rachel guided us through the application process and ensured we were prepared for the interview. Success speaks volumes and we received Shinsuke’s green card this week. Thank you Rachel!!!

Immigration Client, Japan

Rachel has made my process really smooth and clear to understand in each step. She’s incredibly helpful and she makes sure things are done the right way. It was very tough for me in the beginning to understand the way she works and it’s probably a cultural shock and the anxiety of having it all done. Which she has handled it perfectly. I am no savi in legal matters or any immigration law but each question I had she had an answer and answers with base. Always prompt to respond my emails and clarifying any doubt I ever had. I did my permanent green card and now I’m looking forward to use her service to start my citizenship application. I recommend Rachel and her team for anybody who asks me about it, because we are always looking for someone who we trust when it’s to take care of something this important. It’s valid to say how she doesn’t treat you as another number/client but takes your case as something incredibly important and make sure things are well done. Thank you Rachel!

Immigration Client, Brazil / Argentina

Rachel and her team made an unavoidably challenging process feel as easy as possible. From the moment we first reached out, we were provided with clear and compassionate guidance. Rachel and her team were always easy to reach (by text, email, phone...) and always very timely in their responses. She took extra time to speak with our family members when it was necessary and even provided legal advice unrelated to our case. If you are looking for holistic care in addition to highest quality legal representation (attention to detail, diligence, accountability), than the Law Office of Rachel Einbund is your place!!

Immigration Client, Ecuador

Highly professional, orderly, and above all compassionate. I’ve been recommending Rachel’s name to family and friends after working with her myself and she didn’t disappoint me once.. she treats everyone like they truly matter & not as another number to a clients’ list. Her team is knowledgeable & very responsive, there’s no insignificant question or information that they won’t do their absolute best to explain.

Immigration Client, Iraq

Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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Founder · Est. 2011

Rachel Einbund, Esq.
New York University · New York Law School

Rachel Einbund,
Attorney at Law

Rachel Einbund is in the business of changing people’s lives for the better. When New York passed the Marriage Equality Act in 2011, she was inspired to open her own practice — recognizing an opportunity to serve her community in ways that hadn’t been possible before. The Law Office of Rachel Einbund specializes in marriage- and family-based immigration, and a majority of her clients are same-sex couples and their families.

A graduate of New York University and New York Law School, Rachel celebrates the melting-pot mentality of her city. Where most immigration firms concentrate on one region of the world, she works with people from every corner of it. Her firm takes political asylum cases, helping clients and their families remain in this country when returning home would mean persecution for living openly. She also handles VAWA cases for survivors of domestic violence who want to leave a spouse without leaving the country. She knows the value of religious, political, and personal freedom — and of freedom of sexual expression and gender identity.

Rachel fought for the repeal of DOMA through a marriage-based immigration case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She mentors law students and holds free DACA workshops. For over a decade she has been a member of AILA, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and in 2014 became a Marriage Officiant to further immerse herself in the love, pride, and positivity she promotes.

  • Recognized by the National Association for Professional Women and GO Magazine as a leading female entrepreneur in immigration — within her first year of practice
  • National LGBT Bar Association — Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40, Class of 2015
  • 10 Best Immigration Lawyers in New York, 2016
  • Top 40 Immigration Lawyers Under 40 in New York City — American Society of Legal Advocates, 2017
  • AILA 2014 Certificate of Achievement — Pro Bono Guardian, for extensive pro-bono work with minors and special cases
  • Longtime supporter of The National Center for Lesbian Rights; active member of the National LGBT Bar Association and its Greater New York chapter
View Rachel’s Awards and Associations

The people behind your case

A small team, deeply involved in every file.

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Katherin D. Umana

Immigration Paralegal

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Secia Umaña

Legal Assistant

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Katrina Ceguera, Esq.

Of Counsel

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Irene Itol, Esq.

Of Counsel

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Megan McDonough, Esq.

Of Counsel

Ready when you are

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Legal fees

Clear, flexible, case-by-case.

Fees are quoted after we understand your situation — so you know the number before anything is filed.

  • Affordable Legal Fees
  • Flexible Payment Plan Options available
  • Venmo, Cash app, Zelle and Chase Quick Pay accepted
  • Credit Cards and Checks accepted
  • Legal Fees vary depending on your case needs
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Office
Law Office of Rachel Einbund, PC
118 East 28 Street #1014
New York, NY 10016
Telephone
+1 (212) 252-2125
+1 (917) 399-7090
Email
[email protected]

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