Abbasciano Law Firm
Serving clients across the United States and around the world, helping individuals, families, and businesses with immigration and employment law matters. Dedicated to providing personalized guidance and practical, results-oriented solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Immigration Law Services
Non-Immigrant Visas (Temporary Stays)
B-1 Visa:
For short-term business visits (meetings, conferences, negotiations).
B-2 Visa:
For tourism, leisure visits, visiting family, or medical treatment.
E-1 Visa (Treaty Trader):
For individuals conducting substantial trade between the U.S. and their treaty country.
E-2 Visa (Treaty Investor):
For entrepreneurs establishing or expanding businesses in the U.S.
H-1B Visa:
For skilled workers in specialty occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise.
J-1 Visa:
For exchange visitors participating in programs promoting cultural exchange.
K-1 Visas for fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens
For fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens.
L-1 Visa (Intracompany Transferee):
For transferring key personnel within multinational companies.
O-1 Visa:
For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
P-1 Visa:
For internationally recognized athletes and entertainment groups.
TN Visa (NAFTA/USMCA):
For qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals working in specific fields.
Immigrant Visas (Permanent Residency / Green Cards) and Citizenship
EB-1 Green Card:
For individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, and multinational managers/executives.
EB-2 Green Card:
For professionals holding advanced degrees or individuals with exceptional ability (including National Interest Waivers - NIW).
EB-3 Green Card:
For skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
Family-Sponsored Green Cards:
For spouses, children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Naturalization:
Assisting lawful permanent residents in becoming U.S. citizens.
Support
RFE Responses:
Crafting thorough responses to Requests for Evidence from USCIS.
NOID Responses:
Strategically addressing Notices of Intent to Deny.
Other Practice Areas
Employment Law
Representing both employers and employees in a wide range of employment matters, including wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, contract disputes, and compliance issues. The firm’s comprehensive counsel and strategic advocacy ensure that our clients’ rights and interests are protected in both counseling and litigation.
Employment Law ConsultationMeet the Team
Stefano Abbasciano
Mr. Abbasciano is a seasoned and versatile attorney with a primary focus on immigration law and significant experience in employment law. He is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges by providing clear guidance and delivering strategic, results-oriented solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals. His practice includes representing individuals, families, and businesses in immigration matters, as well as advising employers and employees on select employment law issues.
Before establishing the Abbasciano Law Firm, Mr. Abbasciano served as a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice. He also practiced with several boutique law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he gained extensive experience handling immigration cases and related employment matters. Through this work, he has successfully assisted international clients in navigating the U.S. legal system, addressing both their immigration and employment law needs.
Mr. Abbasciano is admitted to the State Bar of California and the District of Columbia Bar.
Sofia Lizzio
Ms. Lizzio is an experienced attorney focusing primarily on U.S. immigration law, with a broad background in international and cross-border legal matters. She is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system through clear guidance and strategic, results-oriented representation. Her immigration practice includes employment-based and family-based petitions, visa applications, and permanent residence matters.
In addition to her role as Of Counsel to Abbasciano Law, Ms. Lizzio maintains an international practice in Greece, advising clients on corporate, business, and cross-border legal issues. Her multi-jurisdictional qualifications and experience enable her to deliver comprehensive legal solutions to clients with global ties.
Ms. Lizzio is admitted to the New York Bar, as well as the Bar of Greece.
Credentials
Stefano Abbasciano
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
Università Bocconi
Bar Admissions
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State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted Sep 2011
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District of Columbia BarAdmitted Sep 2017
Sofia Lizzio
Education
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Università Bocconi
Bar Admissions
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New York State Bar
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Bar of Greece
Client Success Stories
"Stefano provided exceptional guidance and achieved a fantastic result for my case. Highly professional and knowledgeable."
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Contact the Abbasciano Law Firm today to discuss your legal needs and explore how we can assist you.
Address: 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 200 | Washington, DC 20006
Email: s.abbasciano@abbascianolaw.com
Phone: +1-202-505-2140