Michael Cataliotti
Майкл Каталиотти
Michael Cataliotti (Cataliotti Law P.C., New York) is an immigration attorney who helps with O-1 talent visas and EB-1 and EB-2 NIW green cards; his clients include artists, entrepreneurs and IT specialists. He has confirmed approvals and solid public stats (an Avvo profile with a Client's Choice award and a Super Lawyers Rising Star status). At the same time, his o1eb1 profile is flagged as problematic: per community feedback from 2023 there were serious complaints about the quality of document preparation and about communication - there are reports of errors in petitions and weak feedback before filing. Some clients in later periods report successful cases. Bottom line: review the materials yourself and keep agreements in writing.
Immigration attorney (Cataliotti Law P.C., New York): talent visas O-1, EB-1 and EB-2 NIW for artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and IT specialists. Communication mainly in English, also possible in Russian.
Cataliotti Law P.C. (New York) · St. John's University School of Law, licensed to practice in New York since 2012 · AILA member · Avvo Client's Choice, Super Lawyers Rising Star · Avvo profile with reviews.
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Attorney license: Admitted to practice in New York since 2012 (Cataliotti Law P.C.)
Cataliotti Law P.C., 106 West 32nd Street, Suite 160, New York, NY 10001
Visas: O-1 · EB-1 · EB-2 NIW. Languages: English, Russian.
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Pros
- +Confirmed approvals for O-1 talent visas and EB-1/EB-2 NIW green cards, including under premium processing
- +Experience with creative, entrepreneurial and IT profiles
- +Public Avvo profile with a Client's Choice award and a Super Lawyers Rising Star status
- +Russian is possible in addition to English
What to watch for
- -His o1eb1 profile is flagged as problematic: per community feedback from 2023 there were complaints about the quality of document preparation
- -Per client feedback, communication before filing could be weak, with formulaic replies instead of substantive review
- -Works mostly by referral; the consultation is paid and is credited toward services if you continue
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Reviews★★★★☆ 3.8 · 7+ / 5-
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Positive (7)
- Positive From community chats unverified9/9/2026
That's why I chose Michael - I wanted to start with a lawyer who believes in you) Nevertheless, let's consider that I was lucky.
- Positive from the community (Telegram)1/30/2025
#success I contacted Michael Cataliotti and got an EB-2 NIW approval, and we went through an RFE in the process. I assembled much of the case myself, and the attorney helped with the packaging and strategy.
- Positive from the community (Telegram)7/29/2024
#success I applied as an entrepreneur and marketer - in July 2024 my attorney Michael Cataliotti got the approval. It seems last year's mistakes were taken into account.
- Positive Avvo / Best Lawyers6/1/2024
On Avvo: 28 reviews - 23 five-star, one four-star and four one-star, with a Client's Choice award; he has also been on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list since 2023. Clients note O-1 and EB-1 support. (Summary of the public profile.)
source - Positive Avvo1/1/2024
On Avvo: 28 reviews, most of them five-star, with a Client's Choice award; also a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Clients note O-1 and EB-2 NIW support. There are a few low ratings as well. (Summary of the public Avvo profile.)
source - Positive from the community (Telegram)4/30/2023
I prepared an O-1B in IT with Michael Cataliotti starting November 2022; the case went to USCIS and then we counted the 15 days under premium processing. I found him through the chat's directory and by referral.
- Positive from the community (Telegram)3/29/2023
#success #o1 Our visa was approved today. Thanks to the chat for the tips. Our lawyer is Michael Cataliotti. I was fine with it sometimes taking a while: we weren't in a hurry, and then we paid for premium.
Negative (5)
- Negative from the community (Telegram) unverified9/22/2024
Per community feedback, the workload is heavy and walk-in cases are sometimes not taken, only referrals. A tip from the chat: study the criteria and forms yourself anyway and review the materials before filing, regardless of the attorney.
- Negative from the community (Telegram) unverified8/4/2023
The chat advises being careful with this attorney and reading the o1eb1 review write-up before signing a contract.
- Negative from the community (Telegram) unverified6/19/2023
Per reviews, sometimes it was 'all good, I'll send it' until the last minute, while substantive questions got generic answers; with an RFE, communication was hard. Review the materials yourself before filing.
- Negative from the community (Telegram) unverified6/4/2023
On the format: the initial consultation is paid (around $500 for about 45 minutes), the price is quoted on it, and that sum is credited toward services if you continue. New clients are taken mostly by referral. Factor this into your budget.
- Negative from the community (Telegram) unverified6/3/2023
Per community feedback from 2023, there were complaints about document-preparation quality - errors in petitions came up. It's worth proofreading everything carefully before filing and keeping agreements in writing.
Mentions of Michael Cataliotti in community chats
3 mentions in 2024· 2 0neutral 0, questions 1
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Sources
- 1.o1eb1 editorial - attorney reviews
- 2.Avvo - profile and reviews (Michael Cataliotti)
- 3.Official site - Cataliotti Law P.C.
- 4.Community - Telegram chats on talent visas
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