Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
Question: I am a lawful permanent resident and have petitioned my wife and son many years ago. Just recently I found out about the V Visa which allowed my wife and son to come to the United States and reside with me while we are waiting for the visa number to become current. However, my …
Question: I have heard that most things are taking longer at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. My problem is that I must renew my Green Card as it is expiring. However, my father is gravely ill and I want to visit him before he dies. What can I do? Answer: First, if you …
Question: I heard that there are new requirements for the affidavit of support requirements. Can you let me know what they are? Answer: A person completing an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) on behalf of an adjustment of status applicant is now only required to file one Federal income tax return, for the tax year …
Question: I have been beaten by my husband and he never petitioned me. He was a lawful permanent resident, but was deported and now has no status. I really did love him at some point in the past. Is there something I can do? Answer: You do not have to stay in this relationship and …
Question: I have heard a great deal of new regulations and rules regarding anti-terrorism efforts. Have there been any new provisions recently that have been added? Answer: Yes. If you are in Immigration Court and have submitted several different types of applications, there is a new procedure being implemented which is another layer of security …
Question: I have been waiting many years to become a Lawful Permanent Resident. My father petitioned me many years ago. My priority date was almost current, and then my father became a U.S. Citizen. Afterwards, I actually had to wait many more years. He only became a U.S. Citizen because he thought it would speed …
Question: I was young and committed in a crime in 1994. Even though I had my Green Card for years, I was put into deportation proceedings in 2001 and was ordered deported. I am still in the U.S. Is there anything I can do? Answer: The Department of Justice (Department) published a proposed rule to …
Question: I have been in the U.S. for many years. Years back I applied under LULAC and was rejected. 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 …
Question: I am a registered Nurse in the Philippines and I have passed the CGFNS. I have heard that there are new regulations for health care workers. Is that true? Answer: Yes, new regulations were just implemented. These new regulations apply to temporary health care workers as well as the health care workers applying for …
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 …