Remzi Guvenc Kulen
U.S. immigration attorney in NY helping clients build their American dreams
As the founding attorney of Kulen Law Firm, I have represented thousands of individual and corporate clients in a wide range of U.S. immigration matters nationwide. My practice primarily focuses on nonimmigrant work visas (including H-1B, L-1, E-2, O-1, TN), employment-based green card applications, and family-based immigration petitions. I have extensive experience handling complex immigration strategies for professionals, business owners, investors, and multinational executives.
I am particularly passionate about investment immigration, including E-2 treaty investor visas, EB-5 immigrant investor green cards, and structuring lawful foreign investments into the United States to support long-term residency. I have successfully obtained approvals in high-profile EB-1 Extraordinary Ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) cases across a wide array of fields, including technology, academia, arts, and entrepreneurship.
Beyond my casework, I actively create educational content on immigration law updates, visa types, and U.S. immigration policy changes, sharing resources through social media, newsletters, and a Turkish-language immigration blog. This outreach reflects my ongoing commitment to making complex legal information more accessible to both Turkish-speaking clients and global audiences.
Since 2004, I have been a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and a regular attendee at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, where I support foreign investors interested in U.S. business opportunities. I earned my LL.B. from Marmara University Law Faculty in 1998 and graduated with distinction from the LL.M. program at Tulane Law School in 2002. I have been a licensed New York immigration lawyer since 2001.
Fluent in both English and Turkish, I work with clients worldwide who seek reliable and result-driven immigration solutions. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, playing soccer, and table tennis. I live in NYC with my wife and two daughters.
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Work Visas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Extraordinary Ability Visas (O-1)
- National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW)
- PERM Labor Certification
- Employment-Based Green Cards
- Adjustment of Status (AOS)
- Credit Cards Accepted
- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 3961661
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Turkish: Spoken, Written
- Founder & Managing Attorney, Kulen Law Firm
- Kulen Law Firm P.C.
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- Founder & Managing Attorney, Kulen Law Firm Kulen Law Firm P.C. 2009 – Present | New York, NY Founder and managing attorney of Kulen Law Firm, a full-service U.S. immigration and business law practice based in New York and serving clients across all 50 states and internationally. I represent individuals, families, and corporations in a wide range of immigration matters, including employment-based visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN), investor visas (E-2, EB-5), green card applications (EB-1, EB-2/NIW), and Adjustment of Status. Our firm also handles asylum, deportation defense, immigration appeals, marriage-based green cards, fiancé(e) visas (K-1), citizenship and naturalization, student visas (F-1), visitor visas (B-1/B-2), and Change of Status requests. I lead a multilingual legal team focused on strategic, detail-oriented, and results-driven representation tailored to each client’s unique immigration goals. Website: https://www.kulenlawfirm.com
- Tulane Law School
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- AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (AILA) # 20112
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- Activities: He previously served at AILA NY Chapter's Department of Labor, Advocacy and Corporate Law committees and was a speaker in panels about immigration law topics.
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- New York State Bar # 3961661
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- H1B Visa Understanding the Process
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- A Complete Guide to Consular Processing
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- EB2 Green Card Guide
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- Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Self-Sponsored Green Card: How to get EB2/NIW Step by Step guide
Thinking about applying for a U.S. green card without a job offer or sponsor? In this video, I break down the EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) — a powerful self-sponsored green card option. You’ll learn: Who qualifies for the EB2/NIW The key eligibility requirements The 3 main criteria for approval Required documents Step-by-step application process Real-life example cases that got approved Whether you're a professional, researcher, entrepreneur, or someone making an impact
DV-2026 Green Card. Don’t Miss These Steps!
DV-2026 Green Card Lottery Results Are Out – What Now? If you’ve won the DV-2026 Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa Program), congratulations! But what happens next? In this video, we’ll walk you through exactly what to do after winning—from checking your results to submitting the DS-260 form, preparing your documents, and attending the visa interview. We’ll also address an important question: Will Donald Trump’s return to politics affect the DV Lottery program? We’ll break down current pol
Step-by-Step PERM Application Process | How to Get Sponsored for a U.S. Green Card
The PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) application is a critical step for employers and foreign nationals seeking employment-based permanent residency in the United States under visa categories such as EB2 and EB3. The PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) application is a critical step for employers and foreign nationals seeking employment-based permanent residency in the United States under visa categories such as EB2 and EB3.
What is the E2 Investor Visa? How to Start a Business in the US #e2visa #e2visalawyer
re you an entrepreneur or investor dreaming of growing your business in the United States? The E2 Investor Visa might be the perfect opportunity for you! In this video, I'll walk you through everything you need to know about the E2 visa, including who can apply, what you need to do, and how this visa can help you start or expand your business in the U.S.
Can You Get a Green Card by Investing in America? EB5 visa explained!
n this video, i am explaining the EB5 visa and requirements. The EB-5 visa is a U.S. immigrant visa designed for foreign investors who make a qualifying investment in a U.S.-based business that creates or preserves jobs for American workers. This program was established in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through capital investment and job creation.
What to Do If ICE Stops You | Know Your Immigration Rights
ICE encounters can be stressful, but knowing your rights can protect you. Immigration lawyer Remzi Kulen explains what to do if ICE stops you, whether at home, work, or in public. Learn how to stay safe and take the right steps.
H-1B Visa News & 2025 Policy Changes: What You Need to Know #h1bvisa
Learn everything about the H-1B visa process, from eligibility and job requirements to the annual lottery system. Understand how you can increase your chances of approval, transfer your H-1B to a new employer, and apply for a green card. Get expert insights on recent policy changes and employer sponsorship.
How to Get a Green Card Through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen
Wondering how to apply for a green card after marrying a U.S. citizen or green card holder? Immigration attorney Remzi Kulen explains the full process in this detailed guide. From filing the I-130 and I-485 forms to preparing for the marriage interview, this video covers everything you need to know about marriage-based green card applications.
Big Changes in Immigration Law That You Should Know
Major Immigration Law Changes You Need to Know! Immigration lawyers LaToya McBean Pompy @McBeanImmigrationLaw Remzi Kulen break down the latest changes in U.S. immigration law under the Trump Administration. Stay informed as they answer key questions and explain how these updates may impact you and your loved ones.
- Q. Should we consolidate separate asylum applications filed in 2017?
- A: I am surprised they issued you receipt notices for both cases field in 2017. In those years they did not have a system where both spouses can file separate asylum cases and be receipted.
Whether you should withdraw one case depends on several factors.
Are both cases strong? Or is one weaker than the other? Likelihood of approval is the biggest determining factor here.
The other consideration is that Fairfax asylum office usually holds on to the decision of a spouse's asylum case until the other spouse's asylum claim gets adjudicated. So if you want to follow both cases, they should be ready to make a decision in both of them for you to get a response in either case. You ... Read More
- Q. How to reinstate a mistakenly withdrawn I-130 petition and appeal an I-485 denial due to suspected identity theft?
- A: Even if you contact USCIS and appeal the 130 and the 485, it is possible that USCIS will not reopen the case. Even if it does, it may take a very long time. Congress assistance may work in this case. Contact your congressman and try to get help for this case. Elected official help is great for these interesting scenarios. I have done it many times.
Also, it might be a good idea to refile the 130 just in case your father may not return with that advance parole. This would save you time, since your father would probably need to consular process his green card - in case USCIS will not reopen the 130 and the 485.
- Q. Will an unsuccessful DV lottery adjustment affect my OPT eligibility if not processed by September 30?
- A: OPT is not automatically affected by a DV lottery application (which happens by filing an I-485 application). The timing is important. If you cannot get the DV lottery by September 30, technically you do not have immigrant intent anymore, because you cannot get a DV lottery green card after September 30. If you are filing the I-765 for the OPT after September 30, you have no immigrant intent. It is also important that you maintain your F-1 status.
If you have to file the I-765 for OPT while the I-485 is pending, a USCIS officer may think that you have immigrant intent, and may question the I-765. That being said, I have never seen this happen. I think the reason is that I-765 is a benefit ... Read More
