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Vania T. Stefanova, immigration lawyer in Cleveland, OH

Vania T. StefanovaTop rated

3.0(2)
Cleveland, OH Replies in ~24h Bulgarian, English, Russian, Serbian 29 years practicing OH Bar No. 0066047
AsylumBusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyInvestmentRemoval DefenseStudent

About Vania

Vania Stefanova is the head of the Immigration Litigation Division at Herman Legal Group, providing services in removal/deportation defense and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. An immigrant from Bulgaria, Vania has over 20 years of experience in immigration law. Throughout her successful career, she has handled matters in all areas of immigration law. From family-based immigration such as relative and fiancé petitions – to business/employment and investment immigration (e.g. E, L, R visas, EB1/2 immigrant petitions) – to naturalization, Vania works tirelessly to give our clients the best advice and outcomes possible.

Practice areas

Asylum

Affirmative and defensive asylum cases

I-589WithholdingCAT
Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Investment

Investor and entrepreneur visas

EB-5E-2L-1A
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

University of Akron School of LawJ.D. (1996) · 1996

Bar & associations

Bar license
OH Bar No. 0066047
Active & in good standing
Ohio State Bar
Sofia University School of Law Bulgaria, J.D
American Immigration Lawyers Association

Professional experience

Head of the Immigration Litigation Division at Herman Legal Group · Herman Legal Group, LLC.

Client reviews

3.0
2 client reviews
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AM
A. MartinezJul 8, 2025

DACA renewal turnaround was fast

Filed within a week of consult. Approved 3 months later.

LP
L. ParkMar 5, 2026

Helped me become a US citizen

From N-400 prep to interview coaching. Could not be happier.

Frequently asked

A 30-minute video or phone call. We review your situation, identify the best path, outline timelines and costs, and answer your questions. You'll receive a written summary afterwards.

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