Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
I-130 approved despite little evidence To obtain a green card for your spouse, you’ll start the process by filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You will also need to submit evidence of a bona fide marriage. Filing the I-130 petition is just the first step in the family-based immigration process. …
F-1 student visa status. Person was turning 21 in 3 days and would age out and be out of status. To be in F-1 student visa status means that you are legally in the U.S. and have benefits and restrictions specified in the immigration regulations for the F-1 visa category. If you are eligible for …
Person in Removal Proceedings charged with fraud.After a contested hearing, DHS dropped and withdrew the fraud charges.
I-140 Granted/RFE Defeated. USCIS issues RFE to deny I-140. The clock starts on the day that USCIS receives your RFE response. The good news is that an RFE is not inherently a bad sign. Many approved I-140 Granted cases start with a RFE Defeated. The quickest and easiest way to confirm receipt of your RFE response …
Adjustment of Status granted to family in deportation proceedings even though there were more minors claimed than initially thought.DHS waived appeal and now decision is final. In other words, the U.S. government is putting you in a legal process to remove you from the United States. An immigration attorney discusses what happens after your cancellation of removal request is either granted or denied. …
L-1A approved for person who is owner and president of company engaged in textile art and production.Client was the sole owner and operator of her business in New Zealand and wanted to open a new business in the U.S.Her income was minimal, she had no employees, and her investment was minimal.
What Happens After Approval The court compels the agency to act within a reasonable time. Case review is prioritized Background checks may be completed faster Final decision is issued Important Legal Reality A writ of mandate forces action—not approval. Approval is possible Denial is also possible Decision must follow immigration law and evidence Why …
Person thought she was a U.S. Citizen for over 30 years and voted only to find out she was here illegally and had no status.We applied for Registry and now she is a Lawful Permanent Resident. Registry — a historic pathway to a green card (what it is and who still qualifies) Registry is a provision of U.S. …
After a dedicated two-year immigration journey, our client’s U.S. Citizenship has been APPROVED! This milestone is the culmination of meticulous preparation, perseverance, and expert legal guidance. From initial application to the final oath, we were honored to lead the way. Ready to start your own path to citizenship? USCIS would not adjudicate citizenship application claiming criminal …
When a government request for summary disposition (often framed as a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment) is defeated, the tribunal has declined to decide the case on the papers alone. In practical terms, the judge or adjudicator found that genuine factual disputes or unresolved legal questions remain — therefore your case will proceed …
Second chances after a conviction: immigration strategies that still work A past conviction can trigger deportability, inadmissibility, or blocked benefits. However, many clients still win status using post-conviction relief, targeted waivers, or motions to reopen. We audit both the criminal record and the immigration record to find the cleanest path forward. The two tracks (fix …
Case Remanded from Circuit Court. Person lost at Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals for a drug possession related charge. A remanded appeal simply means that the case is sent back to the lower courts. Generally, a case is remanded/returned to the court from which the case arrived. A remand goes only from a higher court to a lower court. Remand is when higher courts send cases back to lower courts for further action. …
The central requirement for naturalization is demonstrating GMC, a standard that gives USCIS officers significant discretion in the naturalization processed. Even with multiple offenses, an applicant with a past criminal record can argue for naturalization. For immigration purposes, this action can be a key distinction. It allows an applicant to demonstrate rehabilitation and argue against a finding of …
When an Immigration Judge (IJ), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), or a court orders adjustment of status, the legal result is that the person is entitled to lawful permanent resident status.USCIS will typically produce a welcome notice and then issue a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) — but the mailing, timing, and follow-up steps …
Granted affidavit of financial support.Person did not have sponsor for affidavit of support or F-1 Status.It is also called the Form I-864, is a document an individual signs to accept financial responsibility for the applicant who is coming to live in the United States.The person who signs the Affidavit of Support is also called the “sponsor.”When applying for your …