Testimonials

Shaftel Law handled my citizenship naturalization, and I could not be happier. Everything went flawlessly, and the team there were extremely helpful and personable. Highly recommended!

A wonderful lawyer, he agreed to help us in a very short time before the interview. Helped competently to collect the necessary documents, rescued in a not easy time for us. Very good person and professional of his business. We will recommend him to everyone who lives in Colorado!

Having so many questions about the naturalization process and wanting to make sure that I did everything properly, I turned to Matt and his team who were there for me every step of the way and help me navigate this process with professionalism and kindness. The process went so smoothly I could not even believe how well things got done and I would recommend him to anyone who is considering naturalization or immigration services.

Went thru the process with Shaftel Law during COVID. While most businesses were short staffed and lacked the customer service, Shaftel Law provided professional service throughout the entire process, timely email updates as things progressed and sound advice for our interview.

Matt and his team are great. I had them file the paperwork for both an I-90 renewal, as well as an N-400. I had some special circumstances that I was worried about, and lived in several states. They were able to clarify where it made sense for me to file and declare residency which alleviated a lot of my worries. I was successful in getting citizenship, even though I spent time in Alabama, where I did my biometrics, and ultimately had my interview and oath ceremony in Brooklyn, NYC.

Overall a painless experience.

Shaftel Law provided excellent legal service. They were personable, professional, and, most importantly, effective in helping me resolve my issues in dealing with the incredibly complicated US immigration system. I am incredibly grateful for Matt Shaftel and his team and would recommend their services to anyone dealing with USCIS.

I would absolutely recommend Shaftel Law, to anyone who is looking for guidance with their immigration process. I truly believe in all of the hard work that Matt and his team do. The work that they do, they do it selflessly, and with integrity. I have met with other lawyers in the past, and Matt was truly a class act. You need someone with knowledge and someone who is going to take your case serious, and this team truly does that.

Shaftel Law Firm helped me with my H1b application process and I can not thank my organization for choosing them.
They were professional and thorough with my paperwork. Their communication skills is very clear and they always answered my questions with patience. I never had issues reaching out to them or getting a response back (usually within a few hours during business hours)!
From the time of application until I received my letter of approval, the team made sure my sponsor and I were informed of all the developments with my case.
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Matthew, Jessica and Victoria for all their help.
I highly recommend Shaftel Law! 🙂
Best,
Sanj

Went in for assistance with my naturalization process as I had difficulty with my residency application (stalled) and didn’t want any trouble. Matt was great at meeting with us shortly after our request, spent time reviewing our history and then communicating next steps.

It was a very easy and quick transition to getting my paperwork submitted.

Once they received my interview request (even before I had), Matt’s team had reached out to meet with me before it. Matt actually attended with me and when a hiccup arose, he was able to jump right in and provide the support needed.

The concern had a quick turn around (about two weeks) and I really believe it was because of his knowledge and advocacy for my rights in the process.

I would strongly recommend any individual going through immigration processes to reach out to Matt and his office.

I have worked with Matt and the team for over 6 years and they are incredible. They understand that the immigration process can be very stressful so they guide you in simple and clear to follow steps while giving you enough time. I am forever grateful for their hard work and dedication.

Matt is extremely patient and helpful to our I-485 applications. He was working so hard to put everything together within just a few weeks last October when the window was open for us to submit I-485. We got our green cards last month. Feel so lucky to have Matt as our attorney. Highly recommended to everyone who needs to have any immigration problem solved in a timely manner.

Matt and his Shaftel Law Firm did an excellent job on my case. From filling my DACA forms to helping me get my permanent residency. Matt and his staff are very knowledgeable about the immigration laws and are with you ever step of the way. They are very professional and take pride in what they do. Very helpful and are there to answer any questions you may have through out the whole process. They are very efficient and work very hard to get the results your looking for. I am very thankful for Matt and his law firm team and would definitely recommend Shaftel Law firm for all immigration needs.
If your looking for an honest, hard working, knowledgeable, and experienced lawyer call Matt and his team you won’t regret it!

A job superbly done by Shaftel Law…Matt ensured my rather nuanced case was handled flawlessly. I am extremely grateful to have used Shaftel Law, and cannot say enough good things about Matt & Team’s professionalism. Apart from being excellent immigration attorneys, these are truly kind people. I highly recommend for immigration matters; I took time to shop around law firms, and could not be more satisfied. Extremely trustworthy firm – I will definitely be back for future needs. Many thanks!

We knew Matt Shaftel and learned about the Shaftel Law firm through my son who lives in Denver, Colorado. When we made the decision to start our immigration process, our son suggested we receive the support and assistance of a specialized company, and proposed the Shaftel Law firm as one well renowned and recognized for its expert knowledge in the area of immigration. Matt and his team did an amazing job in successfully managing our case. They provided us with the needed information, and advice, and communicated very efficiently with us on the progress of our application. We always felt comfortable reaching out to them as they were both knowledgeable and accessible. It is a great pleasure to work with Matt and his team.

We highly recommend Matt and the Shaftel firm to anyone applying for immigration.
As Shaftel clients, we will consult with Matt on all matters related to our immigration in the future.

Najat Sarhani
Client of Shaftel

I highly recommend Shaftel Law. Matt came in half way through our immigration process as we decided to part with our first lawyer. Matt got himself up to speed quickly and was extremely reassuring during the whole process while providing us with the possible outcomes. Matt prepared us for our immigration interview and ensured we had everything we needed to ensure a speedy decision. From the first meeting with Matt we could tell he cared about what he did and that he wanted to help us get our case finalized. We will absolutely use Matt again should we ever need legal assistance again. Thank you!

Our experience with Shaftel law has been extremely positive and I strongly recommend them for your EB-based immigration needs. Shaftel law has the ability to determine the correct application category for you.
Matt’s paralegals are outstanding. Within a couple of weeks they created a 5+ page executive summary, an employer’s letter, and a list of external references. Matt’s team is experienced in working with PhDs and researchers from different fields.
His team was always kind to advise me on rule changes, H1 travel, etc.
Shaftel law is highly knowledgeable and current with recent immigration and H1 rules/changes. They are very thorough with the various USCIS, ICE, and DHS rules. It helped us to get the correct documents and not miss any major piece of evidence. Whenever I had questions, I would call Matt’s office and I never had to wait. They patiently fielded my questions even over 20+ min call. Even for a single edit in the forms, his team always gave me the entire packet to review. This ensured that we never opened a Pandora’s box for minor changes.
They like to see you through the end-line and therefore I highly recommend Shaftel law for your immigration needs. God speed!

Matthew Shaftel is a great attorney who helped my family to get their permanent residence cards through O1 visa this summer 2020. Also, Matthew Shaftel corrected all the mistakes that our previous attorney made and created an entire new strong case that got approved by USCIS without the interview. Also, Matthew and his great assistant Vicky were always there for us to answer all our questions and explain all the step very clearly. We are happy that we worked with Shaftel Law and would recommend Matthew’s team to anyone.

Matt and the team at Shaftel Law were great with our case. Timely communication, quick responses to any questions that my husband and I had and all around great experience.

We were always made to feel comfortable and new all risks and benefits before making a decision.

Highly recommended!

Shaftel Law helped with my wife’s immigration from start to finish. It was a multi year process to get her Green Card and most recently her US citizenship! Matt and his team were so supportive, knowledgeable and easy to work with. The immigration process can be overwhelming and intimidating but they made it as simple for us as possible. I highly recommend working with this great group of professionals!

In 2017, I did a Google search for Immigration lawyers in the area I was living at. I had recently gotten married and needed to start my marriage based Visa and Green Card application. I selected 3 options and called each one of them for an initial consultation. I think you can guess which firm I chose! 🙂
From the moment I spoke to Matt, I felt a genuine interest from him to help with my case, I had talked to several lawyers in the past when I tried to apply for DACA and I was able to distinguish between someone who is just doing what they do for a job and someone who actually cares about the job your case requires. My husband and I decided to trust Shaftel Law with our process and from day one I never felt alone or a nuisance whenever I called to ask for advice or request information on my case. I met Matt, Jessica and a couple other staff members in person at their office once or twice, I really can’t remember; but they are as nice and welcoming in person, as they are over the phone.
Everyone was always available within reasonable time if not immediately every time I called. As far as their knowledge and experience, I can recognize now their preparedness and knowledge in all the concerning matters and I appreciate more since I was able to talk to other people going through the same process as me and their lawyers offered minimal help and support. Overall, I felt confident every step of the way going through this process, knowing that they were on top of everything I would need to have a successful outcome. I am very grateful for all the support and hard work that was put into my case by everyone involved at Shaftel Law but especially Matt and Jessica with whom I had the pleasure to talk to the most.

I couldn’t recommend Matt and his team more!

Starting the immigration process (Green Card through Marriage) was incredibly overwhelming. We hadn’t realised how long the process could take, and it was the peak of COVID with the expiration of my existing VISA nearing closer. We spoke to a bunch of attorneys but the minute we spoke to Matt it was like a weight was lifted. He simplified the process for us so we could move quickly and sensing our desperation he had our paperwork filed within a week of us meeting him, just as he had promised.

Matt and his team were incredibly professional and got the job done promptly and accurately. They were responsive and honest about the timeframe and costs we were facing. They had all and answers to all the questions I had (and I had a lot). They didn’t just file our paperwork for us, they took steps beyond what was required, something that I believe was only able to be done thanks to the years of experience Matt has as an immigration attorney.

Professionally, Matt and his team are flawless, but what was most impressive to me was how genuine, kind and empathetic they were. Matt in particular treated me like a human, he always took my calls personally and never brushed me off, he always left me feeling reassured (and often I called in a panic). I cannot imagine going through the process with anyone else. If you’re considering using Shaftel Law, stop considering now and just make the choice – there is no better one.

Matt and his team were great to work with. He helped us navigate the complex immigration process and assured that our case went as smooth as possible. I highly recommend Shaftel Law!

One of the best attorney’s I have worked with.

We met Matt, after meeting with other lawyers, on the first appointment we immediately realized the professionalism and human sensitivity of Matthew, we hired him for the preparation of our application for VISA E2, which, thanks to the excellent work he did. It was granted in record time. What we liked the most was the honesty and sincerity with which Lawyer Shaftel acts. He was always aware of our situation, he was there to answer all the questions and doubts we had during the whole process, you feel very comfortable and sure that he will do everything in his power to achieve the approval of the VISA. We recommend him and his team openly and with the assurance that you will also be totally pleased.

Conocimos a Matt, luego de entrevistarnos con otros abogados, en la primera cita nos dimos cuenta de inmediato del profesionalismo y sensibilidad humana de Matthew, lo contratamos para la preparación de nuestra solicitud de VISA E2, la cual, gracias al excelente trabajo que efectuó nos fue concedida en un tiempo récord. Lo que más nos gusto fue la honestidad y sinceridad con que el Abogado Shaftel actúa. Estuvo muy pendiente en todo momento y nos aconsejó como actuar y que hacer. Siempre estuvo allí para responder todas las preguntas y dudas que tuvimos durante todo el proceso. nos preparó para la entrevista consular y nos aconsejó que responder en cada uno de los posibles escenarios. Uno se siente muy seguro y cómodo que el hará todo lo que está en sus manos para lograr la aprobación de la VISA. Lo recomendamos abiertamente y con la seguridad que ustedes también quedaran totalmente complacidos.

Matt and his Shaftel Law Firm did an excellent job on my case. From filling my DACA forms to helping me get my permanent residency. Matt and his staff are very knowledgeable about the immigration laws and are with you ever step of the way. They are very professional and take pride in what they do. Very helpful and are there to answer any questions you may have through out the whole process. They are very efficient and work very hard to get the results your looking for. I am very thankful for Matt and his law firm team and would definitely recommend Shaftel Law firm for all immigration needs.

I hired Matt to assist in gaining legal permanent resident status for my Brazilian wife. He explained everything in simple terms to us and offered three choices. After we decided Matt handled all the paperwork and kept us informed throughout the process as to what we could expect next, what documentation we needed and what the timelines were.
I had no idea of the complexity involved in Immigration Law but I can say that this was an extremely easy process because of Shaftel Law. They handled everything from start to finish. Our outcome was positive and my wife is here to stay.

Shaftel Law has unparalleled expertise on the legal side, but what separates their team is their ability to see each case as a combination of human and legal interests that must intersect for the best overall outcome. They may be legal experts, but their sensitivity to business and personal concerns is the reason we now use them for 100% of our immigration work.

Matt handled a rather complex citizenship application for my Canadian husband, and we are so pleased with his work. Very reasonable fees, always quick to respond/answer questions, and we really felt like he prioritized any action items needed for the case (getting responses to requests for information handled promptly, not waiting until the deadline). He was very good about checking in with us regularly regarding the status of the case and also giving us insight on how our case was going compared to other recent cases he handled, which was helpful and reassuring in this political climate where changes to immigration law and policy seem to be in the headlines daily!

Matt and his team made my immigration process a breeze. They have been extremely nice, friendly and knowledgeable about immigration law. Every concern I had was explained and resolved immediately. I received my green card in the timely manner as promised with no difficulties whatsoever. I would recommend Shaftel Law to anyone seeking high quality immigration services with no hesitation. They are the best and I am extremely satisfied with their professionalism and hard work. If you need help with any kind of immigration services, don’t look any further, Shaftel Law will provide you with everything you need!

Matt and his team offer excellent immigration services especially during this challenging immigration era. They are very knowledgeable, up to date, professional, detail-oriented, patient with explaining complex procedures and helping us decipher the great array of USCIS forms, answered our questions in open honest way, very friendly and approachable. I strongly recommend them as a immigration lawyer office because Matt and his team walk with you through the process.

I recommend Shaftel Law firm to any one that needs an attorney for immigration purposes. The attorney speaks Spanish. He is very knowledgeable and updated to date on the immigration law changes. He always makes time to get you in if you have questions.

He assisted me with my husband’s case to the resolution and until he was able to come back into the states after getting his green card. Truly, he made the process look so easy. From the Gomez-Vargas Family, we want to thank you for your hard work and making this process stress free for the family.

Shaftel Law are a great company. Matt and his team are wonderful. They are honest and truthful something that we love about them. They keep us updated if things changed. If we where in drought Matt and his team reinforced us that are case was good. If we ever had any questions they answered it. We thank Matt and his team for taking good care of us and walking every step with us. We will always recommend Shaftel Law

The Hernandez family thank you !

Matt ‘s character was evident from the moment he picked up the phone and gave his personal time to help me understand my options. He is clearly a gem in a highly complex industry, and I have complete faith in him. I urge others to allow him to work for them. He is a rare and highly compassionate professional.

Matt and his team were great to work with. They always got back to me promptly. They prepared our case extremely well, made sure we had all our questions answered, very friendly, always on top of things. We are very thankful for the great job they did to make our family complete.

Thank you Matthew for you your great service and brilliant professional experience that helped me a lot to immigrate to the USA. It was really difficult, but you learned my case so profound that you got the main ideas and could highlight every single one in the proper way. I totally recommend Matthew as an attorney, he always does his job for 100% and more!)

Went in for assistance with my naturalization process as I had difficulty with my residency application (stalled) and didn’t want any trouble. Matt was great at meeting with us shortly after our request, spent time reviewing our history and then communicating next steps.

It was a very easy and quick transition to getting my paperwork submitted.

Once they received my interview request (even before I had), Matt’s team had reached out to meet with me before it. Matt actually attended with me and when a hiccup arose, he was able to jump right in and provide the support needed.

The concern had a quick turn around (about two weeks) and I really believe it was because of his knowledge and advocacy for my rights in the process.

I would strongly recommend any individual going through immigration processes to reach out to Matt and his office.

Matt and his team made the whole process comfortable, worry free. He instilled an invaluable level of confidence and went above and beyond. have already referred 2 other people to him and would highly recommend him to anyone.

Matt was very professional and thorough. Highly recommend Shaftel Law

As I have only needed to use a law firm on this one occasion I had no idea what it would involve.  I was concerned that it would be a complex process. I should not have had reservations as the encounter was handled extremely smoothly by Matt and the Shaftel Law Firm team.  I cannot recommend them enough. They were so easy to work with, responsive to my questions and needs, not at all intimidating and virtually held my hand through the paperwork and interviews. My situation was fairly straight forward but, regardless, it was nice to know I had someone in my court that I could trust, helping me every step of the way to citizenship. 

Thank you, Matt. I will be forever grateful for your help and professionalism.  

–Maggie McGowan

Obtained U.S. Citizenship (Denver, Colorado) 

For the last 3 years and counting, we’ve relied on SHAFTEL LAW for all of our employment immigration needs. As a fast growth technology start-up, we require quick and rapid responses to ensure that we can hire the best and brightest. Not only does SHAFTEL LAW help us quickly transfer new employees on nonimmigrant visas, but they also provide our employees with piece of mind by expertly navigating the green card process. SHAFTEL LAW has the expertise of large national firms, but still provides these service at a very reasonable price point.

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“Thank you so much for your help with my Adjustment of Status!!”

“Thanks to Matt I got my permanent residence in a very short period of time. He is professional, responsive and a trustworthy person. He answered all my concerns about the procedure. I highly recommend Shaftel Law. Thanks Matt!”

“Matthew is a very knowledgeable and thoughtful attorney.”

“I would recommend Matt to anyone going through any immigration issues. He is by far one of the best immigration lawyers I have came across (and there have been plenty)! After spending over $10K from one lawyer, and almost another $5K with another, I began to look for different options. I was fortunate enough to have found Matt. With less than one year Matt helped me receive a work permit then my green card, something that my parents and I had worked so hard to get for many, many years.

Matt is a very knowledgeable lawyer, a very humble individual. He takes the time to fully explain every situation and scenario, to help his clients understand each and every process. He did not come off as being just about the money, he does what he does because he loves to help individuals, and is about doing the “right” thing. My family and I are very grateful for all of Matt’s help. With Trump being in office now, we were terrified of being separated. Me having to go to a country I’ve hardly lived in, and worse being away from my kids. Now we can continue our lives more at ease.”

“Matt and his law firm are quite professional! It was a pleasure working with them!”

“The experienced immigration team at SHAFTEL LAW helped me obtain an approved I-140 in the EB-1 (person of extraordinary ability) category. From the start of my case, his team carefully evaluated my credentials to determine if I was a good EB-1 Extraordinary Ability candidate. They were able to identify some areas of my case that I could improve upon, namely, finishing some additional journal reviews and finishing an additional scholarly publication. Once they determined that my case was ready to be filed, we filed with premium processing and my case was approved in less than a week. SHAFTEL LAW is always available to answer your questions and they are truly experts in the EB-1 categories.”

“Matt and his Shaftel Law Firm did an excellent job on my case. From filing my DACA forms to helping me get my permanent residency. Matt and his staff are very knowledgeable about the immigration laws and are with you every step of the way. They are very professional and take pride in what they do. They are very helpful and are there to answer any questions you may have throughout the whole process. They are very efficient and work very hard to get the results you’re looking for. I am very thankful for Matt and his law firm team and would definitely recommend Shaftel Law Firm for all immigration needs. If your looking for an honest, hard-working, knowledgeable, and experienced lawyer call Matt and his team you won’t regret it!”

“Matt and Shaftel Law Firm did a great job for me as my immigration attorney—both on filing for my H1-B Visa extension and for permanent residency based on employment. He made himself easily available, and his use of direct communication and plain language altogether made it easy and efficient for me and my employer to do business with him. I found him and his paralegal staff to be knowledgeable and experienced with the whole immigration process, as well as quick and efficient answering all my questions throughout the course of my applications. They have been very encouraging and respectful of my wishes, all the while offering professional advice and alternative options and solutions. I would strongly—and without a doubt—recommend Shaftel Law for all immigration needs.”

“Matt helped me and my wife get our green cards. There was an additional audit for our case, but he prepared all required documents, and we went through the process successfully. We’re looking forward to work with Matt in the future to obtain US citizenship.”

 Russian translation:

“Мэтт помог мне и моей жене получить Грин Карту. В нашем случае был дополнительный аудит, но он подготовил все необходимые документы, и мы прошли его успешно. Мы продолжим работать с Мэттом в будущем для получения американского гражданства.”

“I have worked with Matthew on several complicated immigration cases. His firm is unique because they have the capacity and dedication to deal with complex cases across the spectrum, from tricky business immigration cases to difficult removal defense cases.”

“Matt’s help with our green card process was key to helping us navigate a complicated system of paperwork. With Matt’s help, it was easy to gather all of our necessary documents and we succeeded in obtaining the green card we were seeking. I would recommend Shaftel Law to anyone going through the immigration process.”

“Matt is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the immigration process, and takes the time to thoroughly and effectively communicate with his clients. My biggest regret—as someone who initially thought that he could handle the process on his own—was that I didn’t involve Matt in the process sooner.”

“His fees are very reasonable and certainly fair! My opinion is there are many lawyers who claim to be immigration specialists but their primary interest is hearing the ring of their cash register. Matt is different. Be reassured Matt Shaftel is one of the best and most reliable immigration attorneys in Colorado.”

“Por este conducto me permito hacer de su conocimiento que el despacho de abogados Shaftel, fue quien nos atendió para solicitar un permiso a la oficina de migración de los Estados Unidos, para que la Señora Liliana Judith Tostado Urias pueda trabajar en US, con su empresa LU UNIQUE LOFTS. El profesionalismo del Licenciado Matthew Shaftel fue lo que logró que la solicitud tuviera éxito. Por lo antes expuesto no tengo inconveniente en recomendar esta firma de abogados, además de agradecerle que nos haya representado.”

“Mr. Shaftel answered all my questions. He doesn’t sugarcoat things, and lets you know how things may or may not turn out. I appreciate that every time I called his office he made himself readily available. He is very professional and fair with his pricing. He met all deadlines, and I became a naturalized citizen within four months of hiring him. I would definitely recommend him and use him again. I also want to add that his assistant Norma is also professional and great at her job.”

“Thanks to Matt I got my permanent residence in a very short period of time. He is professional, responsive, and a trustworthy person. He answered all my concerns about the procedure. I highly recommend Shaftel Law. Thanks Matt!”

“We are so happy we worked with Matt for our adjustment of status! He prepared us for every step along the way, and answered all questions we had throughout the lengthy process. He made a potentially stressful situation feel smooth and easy. We highly recommend Shaftel Law to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer!”

“Many thanks to you and your team for the rapid and efficient processing of my Multinational Manager Green Card application. The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and highly responsive in dealing with any concerns.”

“Matt helped me obtain US citizenship. Even though we ran into several complications during the process, Matt was always able to resolve things quickly and efficiently. He is very available and responsive, and I really appreciate that. I would definitely recommend Shaftel Law if you need an immigration attorney.”

“Shaftel Law has unparalleled expertise on the legal side, but what separates their team is their ability to see each case as a combination of human and legal interests that must intersect for the best overall outcome. They may be legal experts, but their sensitivity to business and personal concerns is the reason we now use them for 100% of our immigration work.”

“I would highly recommend Matthew to anybody seeking assistance with permanent residency. Matthew worked on my case, beginning with an in depth consultation that laid out my best options and educated me about the process ahead of me, which gave me confidence to proceed with Matthew in my petition for permanent residence. Matthew brought together a great collaborative team who diligently and quickly worked my case to very high standards. Matthew was always ready and quick to respond to any questions or concerns that I had. I was very confident in Matthew’s abilities throughout the course of my application and could clearly tell his excellent knowledge of his field and his clear desire for a successful outcome with his client.”