Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
Is Immigration Reform Actually Here? Question: I heard that immigration reform is coming. Is this true? Answer: As a framework for reform, this is closer than we’ve come in years to meaningful change.The Senate “Gang of Eight” for introducing its bipartisan immigration reform proposal, allowing the Senate Judiciary Committee to forge ahead on the “markup” …
Question: I am a Registered Nurse and I don’t know how to come into the U.S. Can you help? Answer: Primarily, The best way to come into the United States as a Registered Nurse is through the normal I-140 Schedule A process. Question: How long does it take? Answer: It is now taking years for …
Immigration Reform: Is it really coming? Question: I have heard that there is going to be immigration reform. Can you shed some light on the subject and what we might expect? Answer: Conservatives have tended to oppose immigration reform and amnesty for undocumented workers. Prominent Republicans, however, have recently come out in support of massive …
Regarding Immigration Law, in 2000, I passed a rigorous examination and extensive experience requirements by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. As a Los Angeles Immigration Attorney who is a certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, my firm handles every type of immigration case from deportation cases from all over the …
California Deportation Lawyer. Regarding Immigration Law, in 2000, I passed a rigorous examination. I also met extensive experience requirements set by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. California Deportation Lawyer & Immigration Attorney The Immigration Law part of the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC handles all types of deportation cases …
If the child is habitually residing in the country of citizenship, The process must proceed through the Convention.If the child’s actual residence is outside his country of citizenship, If the Central Authority (of that country) has determined that the child’s status in that country is sufficiently stable for that country, Properly to exercise jurisdiction over the …
On June 15, 2012 the Department of Homeland Security formally announced that it will offer deferred action to “DREAMers.” For all the promising undocumented youth who call America home this represents the opportunity to come out of the shadows and fully embrace the only country they know. AILA embraces this bold action provide relief and …
I am a victim of crime. Can I get a Visa? Question: I was raped years ago. I heard there is some type of visa. Can I get this visa? Answer: You may be eligible for a U nonimmigrant visa. If You are the victim of qualifying criminal activity. You have to have suffered substantial …
Can I appeal this horrible decision? Question: I lost at the immigration Court level. Can I appeal? Answer: Yes, you can appeal. You can appeal it to the Board of Immigration Appeals in Virginia. Question: When do I appeal and what happens if I don’t appeal on time? Answer: You must appeal to the BIA …
The NEW Electronic Filing System Question: I have heard that there is a new electronic filing system at USCIS. Is that true? Answer: It is called USCIS ELIS.USCIS ELIS is a user-friendly system created to streamline the application process for immigration benefits. It allows immigration benefit seekers and their legal representatives to create an account …
I waited 15 years and now my petitioner died. Now what? (For a Video on this subject, please goto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yJ_ryMCGNU&feature=g-upl) Question: My father petitioned me 15 years ago and it was just about current, but he just died. Now, what happens and can I still come to the U.S.? Answer: Normally, when the petitioner dies …
Can I get an H-1B finally? Question: I have an employer willing to sponsor me. What is a ‘specialty occupation’ and can I get an H-1B? Answer: The job must meet one of the following criteria to qualify as a specialty occupation: Bachelor’s or higher degree or its equivalent is normally the minimum entry requirement …
I’m 17 and abandoned. What can I do? Question: I’m 17 and my mother died and my father abandoned me. What can I do? Is there any help for me? Answer: Yes, There is what is known as a Special Immigrant Juvenile Petition A special provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act allows certain qualifying …
What about the new Waiver Law? Question: I have been married for 12 years to a U.S. Citizen, but have always been afraid to file anything. I heard that I will have to file the Waiver of the 3/10 year bar, but did not want to chance leaving the U.S. What is the current status …
What is Recruitment in PERM? Question: I have been sponsored for the PERM. I’m not sure what must be done with the recruitment. Can you specify. What exactly is recruitment? Answer: Recruitment is necessary in order to submit the PERM electronically. It shows that you advertised for the position in question. Question: What is the …