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The 10 New York City Immigration Law firms AI assistants recommend most often

We put a versioned panel of buyer-style questions to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. These ten firms appeared most frequently. Below, the aggregate ranking is paired with the actual questions that produced recommendations and short excerpts showing the surrounding response.

824 eligible responses 778 ranked firms 3,676 firm-response mentions Snapshot NYC-IMM-2026-09-v3.1
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The current top ten

Who appeared—and what buyers were asking

This is a ranking of AI recommendation visibility, not professional quality. A response mention means that an assistant named the firm in an eligible answer. One answer may name several organizations. Prompt wording is shown so each appearance can be interpreted in its original buyer context.

#1

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

Named in 407 of 824 eligible responses (49.4%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Senior eng in New York City. Company is willing to pay for the best — they want me to pick. Who are the actual top H-1B / employment-based immigration firms in NYC right now?”
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**Tier 1 — Full-service, high-volume corporate immigration** - **Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy** — largest immigration firm in the world; deep bench, strong corporate infrastructure - **Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL)** — tech-sector favorite, strong case management technology, very responsive - **Ogletree Deakins** (immigration group) — big employment law firm with solid immigration practice embedded in it **Tier…

ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Ready to file EB-5 in New York City. Investor from mainland China. Need a firm that actually has a track record on EB-5, not just employment-based generally. Who?”
Read the response context

1. **Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP** - Known for their extensive experience in EB-5 cases and global immigration services. 2. **Greenberg Traurig, LLP** - Offers a dedicated EB-5 team with a strong track record in handling complex investor visa cases. 3. **Miller Mayer LLP** - Specializes in EB-5 immigration with a history of successful petitions for investors from China. 4. **Klasko Immigration Law Partners…

Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“OK I'm ready. Filing my N-400 next month in New York City. Clean record, green card since 2018. Give me three firms to interview.”
Read the response context

* **Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP**: A large, global firm known for comprehensive immigration services. * **Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL)**: A prominent global immigration firm with a strong presence in New York. * **Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm**: A highly-rated firm specializing in business and family immigration matters.

#2

Klasko Immigration

Named in 229 of 824 eligible responses (27.8%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Ready to file EB-5 in New York City. Investor from mainland China. Need a firm that actually has a track record on EB-5, not just employment-based generally. Who?”
Read the response context

**Top EB-5 firms with strong China investor track records, NYC-accessible:** - **Klasko Immigration Law Partners** – One of the highest-volume EB-5 practices in the country; deep China investor experience - **Greenberg Traurig (EB-5 group)** – Large firm with dedicated EB-5 team; handles complex Chinese investor matters including source-of-funds documentation - **Wolfsdorf Rosenthal** – Long-standing EB-5 boutique; k…

ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Give me three NYC firms for an EB-5 investor visa, ranked. New York City-based investor, $1M+ ready to deploy, looking at regional center projects in Brooklyn and Queens. Need firms that have actually closed EB-5s in the last 24 months, not the ones still living off 2018 wins.”
Read the response context

1. Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP - Known for their successful track record in EB-5 cases and regional center projects. 2. Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Offers extensive experience in EB-5 investments and has closed numerous deals recently. 3. Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP - Renowned for their comprehensive EB-5 services and recent successful closings.

Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Best NYC firms for EB-2 NIW for physicians and physician-scientists at New York City academic medical centers. Three names.”
Read the response context

- **Klasko Immigration Law Partners** — Widely cited for **healthcare immigration** and EB-2 NIW work; a strong fit for **physicians and physician-scientists** at academic medical centers, with a NYC office presence noted in recent rankings and firm profiles.[4][12] - **Chen Immigration / WeGreened** — Known for **EB-2 NIW expertise** and strong results for **academics and scientists**; a good match when the case is …

#3

Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners, PLLC

Named in 208 of 824 eligible responses (25.2%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“OK I'm ready. Filing my N-400 next month in New York City. Clean record, green card since 2018. Give me three firms to interview.”
Read the response context

**Top NYC N-400 firms to interview:** 1. **Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners** – Highly regarded immigration boutique, strong on complex naturalization and appellate work. 2. **The Law Office of Alena Shautsova** – NYC-focused, known for efficient N-400 filings and responsive client communication. 3. **Grinberg & Segal** – Solid mid-size firm with a dedicated naturalization practice and multilingual staff. Your case sounds s…

Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I need an I-601A provisional waiver in New York City. Married to a US citizen, 10 years unlawful presence, no criminal history but a tough hardship case. Who actually wins these consistently?”
Read the response context

* **Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners PLLC:** Highly regarded for complex immigration cases, including waivers and appeals. * **Gibney, Anthony & Quinn, PC:** Strong reputation in business and family immigration, often handling challenging waiver cases. * **Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP:** Large, well-resourced firm with extensive experience in all areas of immigration law, including waivers. * **Wildes & Weinber…

ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Getting married next month in New York City. She's on F-1 OPT, I'm a citizen. Give me three immigration attorneys to talk to. No bait-and-switch shops.”
Read the response context

1. **Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners PLLC** - Known for expertise in complex immigration matters and personalized service. 2. **Wildes & Weinberg P.C.** - Renowned for handling family-based immigration cases with a strong track record. 3. **Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP** - A leading firm with extensive resources and experience in immigration law.

#4

BAL (Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP)

Named in 169 of 824 eligible responses (20.5%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Decision Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Senior eng in New York City. Company is willing to pay for the best — they want me to pick. Who are the actual top H-1B / employment-based immigration firms in NYC right now?”
Gemini Decision Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“OK I'm ready. Filing my N-400 next month in New York City. Clean record, green card since 2018. Give me three firms to interview.”
ChatGPT Decision Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Top NYC immigration firms for H-1B and corporate visa work in New York City. Three firms with FAANG / Wall Street clientele. Names only.”
#5

Wildes & Weinberg P.C Law Offices

Named in 168 of 824 eligible responses (20.4%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“OK I'm ready. Filing my N-400 next month in New York City. Clean record, green card since 2018. Give me three firms to interview.”
Read the response context

1. Wildes & Weinberg P.C. - Known for their expertise in immigration law and handling naturalization cases. 2. Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP - A large firm with a strong reputation in immigration services. 3. Barst Mukamal & Kleiner LLP - Offers personalized immigration services with a focus on naturalization.

Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm a public-facing person in New York City with a complicated visa situation. Need someone who can handle a high-profile case without it ending up on Page Six. Who handles cases at this level?”
Read the response context

For a **high-profile, discreet immigration case** in New York City, the clearest fits in your results are **Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.** and **Gary J. Yerman / The Yerman Group**. Wildes & Weinberg is described as one of the country’s premier immigration firms and is historically known for John Lennon’s high-profile immigration case; Gary Yerman’s profile specifically says he has represented high-profile clients includi…

Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“NYC firms for E-2 treaty investor visas in New York City — UK, German, or Japanese founder opening a US subsidiary. Three names with closed E-2s in the last 12 months.”
Read the response context

* **Wildes & Weinberg P.C.** - Known for extensive experience in business immigration, including E-2 visas for international investors. * **Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP** - A large global firm with a dedicated E-2 practice, handling complex investor cases. * **Foster LLP** - Specializes in corporate immigration, frequently assisting foreign founders with E-2 visa applications.

#6

Murthy Law Offices

Named in 96 of 824 eligible responses (11.7%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Best NYC firms for EB-2 NIW for physicians and physician-scientists at New York City academic medical centers. Three names.”
Claude Follow Up Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“For an H-1B with a layoff deadline 42 days out in New York City — of the firms you just mentioned, which is actually the fastest at filing a change of status or a new H-1B transfer? I don't have time for a 3-week intake process.”
Perplexity Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Our mosque in Astoria needs to bring an imam from Egypt on R-1. We're in New York City. We've heard religious worker petitions get heavy scrutiny. Who actually has a track record with mosque petitions?”
#7

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Named in 83 of 824 eligible responses (10.1%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm on the board of a well-known congregation in New York City bringing a senior religious leader from abroad on R-1. The congregation is high-profile and the petition will get scrutiny. Who in NYC actually wins R-1s for notable institutions — not the storefront firms that crank out cookie-cutter R-1s?”
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**Firms/attorneys with strong R-1 track records for institutional religious clients in NYC:** **Greenberg Traurig (NYC office)** – Large firm with dedicated religious worker practice; handles high-profile institutional clients who need defensible, well-documented petitions. **Proskauer Rose** – Known for sophisticated nonprofit and religious institution work; good fit when the congregation has board-level relationshi…

Claude Decision Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Ready to file EB-5 in New York City. Investor from mainland China. Need a firm that actually has a track record on EB-5, not just employment-based generally. Who?”
Read the response context

…mmigration Law Partners** – One of the highest-volume EB-5 practices in the country; deep China investor experience - **Greenberg Traurig (EB-5 group)** – Large firm with dedicated EB-5 team; handles complex Chinese investor matters including source-of-funds documentation - **Wolfsdorf Rosenthal** – Long-standing EB-5 boutique; known for Chinese investor source-of-funds and RFE responses - **Fragomen** – High volume,…

ChatGPT Decision Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Give me three NYC firms for an EB-5 investor visa, ranked. New York City-based investor, $1M+ ready to deploy, looking at regional center projects in Brooklyn and Queens. Need firms that have actually closed EB-5s in the last 24 months, not the ones still living off 2018 wins.”
Read the response context

… Immigration Law Partners, LLP - Known for their successful track record in EB-5 cases and regional center projects. 2. Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Offers extensive experience in EB-5 investments and has closed numerous deals recently. 3. Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP - Renowned for their comprehensive EB-5 services and recent successful closings.

#8

Siskind Susser, PC

Named in 78 of 824 eligible responses (9.5%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Top NYC immigration firms for EB-1A for PhD researchers and postdocs at New York City universities. Three names ranked by RFE survival rate.”
Read the response context

…e three NYC firms with strong reputations specifically for EB-1A extraordinary ability cases in academia/research: 1. **Siskind Susser** (NYC office) – High-volume academic EB-1A practice, known for detailed evidentiary packaging for citation/peer review criteria. 2. **Klasko Immigration Law Partners** (NYC office) – Strong track record with research scientists; Ron Klasko literally wrote widely-cited legal analysis …

ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I have an individual hearing in immigration court in New York City in 9 days. My current lawyer is unprepared. I need to find someone NOW who can step in. Who actually takes emergency takeovers?”
Read the response context

1. **Siskind Susser, PC** - Known for handling urgent immigration cases and providing rapid response. 2. **The Law Offices of Grinberg & Segal, PLLC** - Experienced in emergency immigration court representation. 3. **Bretz & Coven, LLP** - Offers quick intervention for complex immigration matters. 4. **Curbelo Law** - Specializes in last-minute immigration court cases. 5. **Law Office of Usman B. Ahmad, PC** - Known …

Claude Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm a physician finishing residency in New York City on a J-1. I need to figure out the waiver and transition to H-1B before my program ends in 9 months. Who is genuinely good at the J-1 waiver track for foreign medical grads?”
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## Top Firms for J-1 Waiver → H-1B (Foreign Medical Grads) **Specialists with strong FMG track records:** - **Siskind Susser** – Greg Siskind literally wrote the book on physician immigration; deep Conrad 30 and VA waiver experience - **Klasko Immigration Law Partners** – High-volume physician practice, strong on Conrad 30 and approvability analysis - **Murthy Law Firm** – Large physician clientele, good systems for …

#9

Foster LLP

Named in 63 of 824 eligible responses (7.7%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Best NYC firms for EB-5 investor visas at the $1.8M minimum in New York City. Three names with closed-deal track record in the last 24 months.”
Read the response context

* **Foster LLP:** Known for a comprehensive EB-5 practice with significant experience in complex investor cases and regional center projects. * **Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP:** A global immigration firm with a robust EB-5 practice, handling high-volume investor petitions and complex source of funds issues. * **Mona Shah & Associates Global:** Specializes exclusively in EB-5, known for deep expertise in in…

ChatGPT Situation Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm a physician finishing residency in New York City on a J-1. I need to figure out the waiver and transition to H-1B before my program ends in 9 months. Who is genuinely good at the J-1 waiver track for foreign medical grads?”
Read the response context

1. **Murthy Law Firm** - Known for expertise in J-1 waivers and H-1B transitions for healthcare professionals. 2. **Foster LLP** - Specializes in complex immigration cases for physicians, including J-1 waivers. 3. **Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP** - Experienced in handling J-1 waivers and H-1B visa processes for medical graduates. 4. **Siskind Susser, PC** - Offers deep knowledge in immigration law for physici…

Perplexity Situation Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I came from Russia 11 months ago on a tourist visa. I'm gay and I cannot go back. I'm in Brighton Beach in New York City. I need someone who has actually won LGBTQ asylum cases from Russia, not just done one. Who?”
#10

Seyfarth Shaw

Named in 58 of 824 eligible responses (7.0%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Follow Up Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“For an H-1B with a layoff deadline 42 days out in New York City — of the firms you just mentioned, which is actually the fastest at filing a change of status or a new H-1B transfer? I don't have time for a 3-week intake process.”
Read the response context

… conversation. Here are NYC-area immigration firms known for fast H-1B/COS work: **Fastest turnaround reputation:** - **Seyfarth Shaw** — large corporate practice, streamlined intake for employer-sponsored cases - **Fragomen** – highest volume H-1B shop in the country; assembly-line efficient, good for straightforward transfers - **Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL)** – tech-forward case management, fast employer onboardi…

Claude Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm a fashion designer based in Milan, invited to do a residency with a New York City fashion house for 18 months. They mentioned P-3 because the work is 'culturally unique.' Who actually files P-3 visas in NYC for fashion/design? Not the generic O-1 mills — P-3 specifically.”
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…s "culturally unique" — not just that *you* are talented. **NYC firms with real P-3 fashion/design track records:** - **Seyfarth Shaw (NYC office)** — handles entertainment and fashion industry immigration; P-3 is in their wheelhouse alongside O-1 - **Pryor Cashman** — strong fashion industry client base in NYC, understands the cultural uniqueness framing - **Fragomen** — large volume, but their NYC fashion desk has …

Claude Decision Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“NYC firms for E-2 treaty investor visas in New York City — UK, German, or Japanese founder opening a US subsidiary. Three names with closed E-2s in the last 12 months.”
Read the response context

…tners** — high-volume investor visa practice; strong track record with European founders structuring US subsidiaries. **Seyfarth Shaw (NYC office)** — corporate-immigration hybrid capability useful when the E-2 entity setup and the visa filing need to move in parallel with counsel coordination. **Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy** — largest dedicated immigration firm globally; NYC office handles Japanese and German…

Top firm response rate

49.4%

Responses naming the #1 firm

Top 3 mention share

23.0%

Share of all firm-response mentions

Top 10 mention share

42.4%

Share of all firm-response mentions

HHI concentration

2.7

Sum of squared mention shares

Firm × assistant heat map

Each cell is normalized within that assistant: responses naming the firm ÷ eligible responses from that assistant family. Darker cells mean greater within-assistant visibility; raw counts and denominators remain visible.

FirmClaudeChatGPTGeminiPerplexity
#1Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP 54.4% 112/206 64.1% 132/206 63.1% 130/206 16.0% 33/206
#2Klasko Immigration 59.2% 122/206 25.7% 53/206 15.0% 31/206 11.2% 23/206
#3Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners, PLLC 14.1% 29/206 49.0% 101/206 23.3% 48/206 14.6% 30/206
#4BAL (Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP) 21.8% 45/206 25.2% 52/206 29.6% 61/206 5.3% 11/206
#5Wildes & Weinberg P.C Law Offices 12.1% 25/206 23.8% 49/206 26.2% 54/206 19.4% 40/206
#6Murthy Law Offices 19.4% 40/206 14.6% 30/206 3.4% 7/206 9.2% 19/206
#7Greenberg Traurig, LLP 10.7% 22/206 7.8% 16/206 16.5% 34/206 5.3% 11/206
#8Siskind Susser, PC 25.2% 52/206 7.8% 16/206 2.4% 5/206 2.4% 5/206
#9Foster LLP 1.0% 2/206 6.3% 13/206 22.8% 47/206 0.5% 1/206
#10Seyfarth Shaw 14.1% 29/206 11.2% 23/206 2.4% 5/206 0.5% 1/206
#11Cyrus Mehta 17.5% 36/206 1.0% 2/206 0.5% 1/206 1.9% 4/206
#12Gibney, Anthony, & Flaherty, LLP 3.9% 8/206 6.8% 14/206 7.8% 16/206 1.0% 2/206
#13Pryor Cashman 7.8% 16/206 0.5% 1/206 1.0% 2/206 5.3% 11/206
#14Bretz & Coven, LLP 0.5% 1/206 10.2% 21/206 1.0% 2/206 2.9% 6/206
#15Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP 7.8% 16/206 5.3% 11/206 0.0% 0/206 0.5% 1/206

Firm × buyer-situation heat map

Counts show eligible current-snapshot responses naming each firm within the ranking-layer conversation-state bucket. They are descriptive counts, not buyer-population estimates.

FirmSituationDecisionValidationFollow Up
#1Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP 108 179 74 46
#2Klasko Immigration 65 94 56 14
#3Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners, PLLC 42 76 67 23
#4BAL (Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP) 46 77 27 19
#5Wildes & Weinberg P.C Law Offices 30 66 48 24
#6Murthy Law Offices 31 22 33 10
#7Greenberg Traurig, LLP 35 28 13 7
#8Siskind Susser, PC 26 28 19 5
#9Foster LLP 29 20 6 8
#10Seyfarth Shaw 15 31 5 7
#11Cyrus Mehta 11 12 18 2
#12Gibney, Anthony, & Flaherty, LLP 8 25 3 4
#13Pryor Cashman 10 14 1 5
#14Bretz & Coven, LLP 5 8 13 4
#15Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP 11 11 3 3

Comparable month-by-month history

Only independent contract-v2 runs using prompt set v3.1 are eligible. Rebuilt snapshots from the same run are deduplicated, and at most one independent run is shown per month.

Only one independent contract-v2 measurement period exists for this prompt-set version; no trend is claimed.

Data-quality audit

  • ✓Atomic Scan Run
  • ✓Builder Contract V2
  • ✓All Four Assistant Families
  • ✓Canonical Firm Response Deduplication
  • ✓Exact Taxonomy Filter
  • ✓Directory And Geographic Filter
  • ✓Resolved Top Firms

Limitations

  • Atlas measures a designed prompt panel, not population-weighted buyer demand, professional quality, outcomes, or market share.
  • Response mention rates are non-exclusive: one response may name several firms.
  • No refusal-rate or qualitative response classification is published without response-level human coding. Current headline findings use audited aggregate events only.
  • Only one independent contract-v2 measurement period exists for this prompt-set version; no trend is claimed.