Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
Adjustment of Status approved. Petitioner (husband) is in prison and not scheduled for release for about 15 years. Officer said he didn’t think he could adjudicate application without Petitioner being present.I disagreed and after speaking with supervisor, Officer agreed to adjudicate application with the documents on file.Couple only lived together for about 4 months after …
Approved Work Permit — What It Means & What Happens Next An approved work permit (also called an Employment Authorization Document orEAD) is a document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) thatofficially authorizes a noncitizen to work in the United States. The work permit is separate fromimmigration status itself — it simply confirms …
Motion to vacate crime granted nunc pro tunc to conviction date and case dismissed. Defendant not advised of “exclusion of admission.” Having a conviction on record costs people far more these days than it used to. This law went into effect at the beginning of 2017. Before, individuals convicted of crimes that wanted to vacate …
Become a U.S. citizen through naturalization Granted to Person with more than 2 crimes. Now he is a U.S. Citizen. Adapting is the process through which a migrant to the United States of America can become a U.S. citizen. Only certain immigrants are eligible. These include those who have been green card holders (permanent residents) for …
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Granted for person who bought a QuiznosThe E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a premier gateway for foreign entrepreneurs from treaty countries to establish and manage businesses in the United States. Unlike other categories, the E-2 offers unlimited renewals, provided the enterprise remains operational and profitable. Key approval factors include a substantial investment—typically …
Deportation Relief Granted voluntarily as she had a child with severe health problems. We won Cancellation of Removal for her and her husband and now they both have residency. However, you can still pursue legal options to avoid deportation. These options are called relief from removal. When the U.S. government wants you out of the country, they’ll try to …
Person was fighting and hiding for over 20 years and we successfully won the legalization for him to obtain his Green Card.
A Writ of Mandamus is a federal court order. It compels a government agency, like USCIS, to act on a delayed immigration case. This is often a last resort for ensuring a successful Writ of Mandate. Before filing, you must exhaust all administrative remedies. This includes submitting online requests, calling USCIS, and seeking help from …
Motions to Reopen and Reconsider in U.S. Immigration Proceedings The scenario you described—a person being placed in deportation proceedings for falsely claiming U.S. Citizenship, having their case reopened, and seeking new relief—is common but complex. It hinges on the distinction between two critical post-decision motions in immigration law: the Motion to Reopen and the Motion …
Person gets Green Card back,after garble to the government his true status and getting the Green Card multiple years ago. In U.S. immigration law, a Section 237(a)(1)(H) waiver offers a vital lifeline for Lawful Permanent Residents facing deportation due to past visa fraud or misrepresentation.To qualify, an applicant must generally be the spouse, parent, or …
Deportation Proceedings Waiver Granted. Learn more here. When facing the possibility of deportation proceedings, if a waiver is granted, it can mean relief and a path to stay in the U.S. The full name of an I-212 waiver is a “Reapplication for Admission After a Prior Deportation Order.” The average processing time for Form I-601A …
Person becomes U.S. Citizen even with conviction for carrying a loaded firearm and arrest for battery. Naturalization Granted for Person with Crimes, the law requires that you show that you have resided in the U.S. for a specific period of time, and that for all of that time period you have been and continue to …
Cancellation of Removal Granted for Long-Term Resident In a significant legal victory, a client was granted cancellation of removal. They secured their status as a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) after a complex, five-year legal battle. This positive outcome followed a tumultuous journey through the immigration system. It involved multiple judicial proceedings and legal challenges. The …
