Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
In Alejos-Perez v. Garland, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The petitioner in this case argued against a state-level drug conviction. He claimed there was a “realistic probability” that Texas would use a state statute to prosecute him for possessing a drug not illegal …
U and T Visa Certifications: Protection for Victims Certification from a law enforcement agency is required, confirm the victim’s helpfulness in the investigation or prosecution. The T Visa provides status to victims of severe forms of human trafficking. While not strictly required, a Declaration (Form I-914, Supplement B) from an agency describe the casualty assistance …
The registration period for fiscal year 2025 (FY2025) H-1B cap-subject petitions is open. It began on Wednesday, March 6, at 12 noon (ET). The period will close at 12 noon (ET) on March 22. This two-week window is the only time employers can submit electronic registrations for foreign workers. The employers want to sponsor these …
Approved AOS and Fraud. In Nov 2017, we filed AOS and Fraud waiver applications. In 2018, USCIS approved the AOS application and I-601 is still showing pending. We received the FOIA file in October 2023 from the USCIS. In the file, we found that USCIS approved the I-601, Fraud Waiver in 2018. USCIS website is …
Who Qualifies, What to File, and Practical Next Steps INA §245(i) is a legal pathway that can allow certain people physically present in the United States — including some who entered without inspection or who worked without permit — to file for adjustment of status (Form I-485). However, they must be a “excuse ” receiver …
Application for adjustment of status approved for Client from the Philippines in 8 months after reopening and terminating her removal proceedings. Eligible individuals in proceedings before an immigration court can apply and qualify for various immigration benefits (such as adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, cancellation of removal, and certain waivers of inadmissibility), which, if granted, provide …
Military Parole-In-Place adjustment of status approved for citizen of Mexico whose son serves in the U.S. military. Application was approved in a little over 30 days. Parole in place (PIP) is available to certain undocumented family members of U.S. military personnel (active or veterans). For members of the U.S. armed forces, these scenarios can create …
Applications for adjustment of status approved in a little over 90 days for clients from Mexico based on their adult U.S. citizen daughter. Now, as permanent residents, they can petition their 3 adult daughters. Adjustment of status is the process that you can use to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a Green …
Another win for naturalization application Another win for naturalization application. Applications for adjustment of status approved in a little over 90 days for clients from Mexico based on their adult U.S. citizen daughter. Now, as permanent residents, they can petition their 3 adult daughters. Application for Naturalization, is an application to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. …
Another win for humanitarian reinstatement. Humanitarian reinstatement was approved for a client from Vietnam. Her U.S. citizen father filed an I-130 on her behalf but died during the COVID-19 pandemic. The client can now continue with her immigrant visa, with her brother as a substitute sponsor. This allows her to avoid waiting an additional 15+ …
