Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
How can I petition a helper from Mexico? Question: I have a business that I have started in the U.S. I am from the Philippines and my business partner is from Mexico. Answer: There are some changes which have just gone into effect. This will answer your question on how to petition the person from …
Sponsoring your spouse for a U.S. green card is a major, binding commitment. As the sponsor, you sign an Affidavit of Support (I-864), a legally enforceable contract. This means you are financially liable for your spouse at 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, often for up to ten years, even if you divorce. Furthermore, you …
Question: No more work permits for H-1B’s this year.I have a college degree in accounting and an employer that wants to sponsor me.I better hurry to get the application in to the immigration. How long do I have? Answer: Unfortunately, you may be too late for this year. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services …
Deportation Order Question: I was young and committed in a crime in 1994. Even though I had my Green Card for years, I am still in the U.S. Is there anything I can do? Answer: The Department of Justice (Department) published a proposed rule to permit certain lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply for relief …
What’s happening in Immigration? Question: I have heard a lot is happening in Congress about various immigration bills relating to the rights of immigrants. Update of what types of bills are currently in Congress and what may have recently passed? Answer: House members have secured a significant victory. They defeated a proposed amendment that would …
Question: How Do I Bring a Sibling to Live in the United States? Answer: This information is for U.S. citizens who wish to bring a sibling to live permanently in the United States. Only U.S. citizens can bring their siblings to live permanently in theU.S. Lawful Permanent Residents can not.First, you must know exactly how …
Question:The Department of Homeland Security came into being. I have many friends who are having lots of problems with immigration. Is the DHS helping? Or hurting these people? Answer: March 1, 2004 marks the one-year anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) assumption of U.S. immigration functions. The Department of Homeland Security is facing several …
Jumping Ship is a thing of the past.Question: I am a member of the crew on a luxury ship. I know many of my friends have basically ‘jumped ship’ once they got to the U.S. Why does the U.S. make it so easy to do this? Answer:Does not require a consular officer to visa,a crew …
Question: I married what I thought was a very loving man. However, after I came to the U.S., he started beating me. Now he threatens that if I tell anyone, he will have me deported and not help me with my petition. What can I do? Answer: Generally, U.S. citizens (USC) and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) file …
Question: My Company was petitioning in an employee for the Labor Certification.We feel somewhat betrayed as we waited all this time for his Labor Certification to go through.It has been certified by the Department of Labor and we do not now have an employee for the position.Must we completely start over? Answer: Actually, it is not necessary that you …
Question: I came here on a visitor visa 3 months ago and now I would like to apply for the H-1B. What must I do? Answer: Unfortunately, You are too late for this years allotment.As of October 1, 2004, Until October 1, 2005.Thus, as unfair as it seems, The H-1B Cap prohibits U.S. Employers from …
Question: I have been in the U.S. for many years. I know that there have been court cases on this matter for years. Is there any hope that it will come back or that I will be able to apply under CSS again? Answer: You are right about the years of court cases. This matter, …
Some people wonder whether past persecution in their home country can still qualify them forasylum in the United States. This question remains even if they no longer face the exact same threat today. The answerunder U.S. asylum law is typically “yes.” Past persecution can form the basis for an asylumunder U.S. law . It also …
It depends on his immigration status, age, and case posture, but being told “he’ll be sent home” is not automatic. There are multiple safeguards and forms of relief that can stop removal and keep families together. Key factors the government considers Criminal history/safety issues. These can affect eligibility but do not end all options; careful …
Question: I have been in the U.S. for many years. I know that there have been court cases on this matter for years. Is there any hope that it will come back or that I will be able to apply under CSS again? Answer: You are right about the years of court cases. This matter, …