Questions Answered by Mr Brian D. Lerner
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Feb 1, 2012
Hello: I need more information on how you 'self deported' yourself and how you entered the U.S. again.
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Nov 12, 2011
Hello: It would depend why you were removed. I would need that information. However, you may be able to apply for a Nonimmigrant Waiver along with the Visa.
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Nov 28, 2011
They both should be under the same category unless the 17 year old is married.
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Jan 6, 2012
They can apply immediately. However, first they have to be granted residency. That is the purpose of the interview.
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Jul 26, 2011
Hello: That would depend. Possibly they had a successful Convention against Torture application, or are a derivative citizen.
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Aug 9, 2011
Hello: A no contest plea in immigration is the same as guilty. Criminal Evaluation At this point, it is critical that you obtain the Criminal Evaluation by an Immigration Attorney. Neither the Criminal Attorney or the Criminal Judge are aware of how your ...
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Aug 15, 2011
Hello: There is no 'startup visa'. Perhaps you are referring to an initial L-1. L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa Petition An L-1 Visa is one of the nicest working visas as it allows you to run your own business or a business owned by the foreign ...
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Sep 5, 2011
Hello: Humanitarian Reinstatement Unfortunately, when the petitioner dies in a family petition, the petition itself is automatically terminated. The only way to address this situation would prepare a Humanitarian Reinstatement. This is a request that is ...
Hello if i want to apply for the form of i-589 what is the meaning of withholding of removal? thanks
2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Oct 15, 2011
Hello: Withholding of Removal can only be applied for in Immigration Court and it is actually a harder burden to prove than asylum.
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Oct 4, 2011
Hello: K3 Petition Since you are already married and your spouse is outside the U.S., it would be necessary to apply for the K-3 Visa. The particular visa is considerably faster than the Consulate Processing needed to bring your spouse in as a Lawful ...
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Oct 3, 2011
Hello: The most important factor I would need to know is whether you are subject to 212(e) or the two year foreign residency requirement. If not, you may be able to adjust for residency.
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Sep 29, 2011
Hello: That would depend. First, I would have to know why you were originally deported. It might then be possible to do a Motion to Reopen for various reasons.
2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Sep 23, 2011
Hello: You might consider the H-1B. H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa You qualify for what is known as the H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa. You will need to have an employer agree to sponsor you for a job. It does not need to be a full-time position, but it ...
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Sep 19, 2011
Hello: That would depend upon whether you are referring to the family law context or the immigration law context.
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Sep 15, 2011
Hello: That would depend upon certain factors. Derivative Citizenship In some cases, people are U.S. Citizens and do not know it. In this case, it is possible for us to file what is known as a Derivative Citizenship Petition. It is a petition that if ...
2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Oct 15, 2011
Hello: Some will depend how he entered the U.S., whether the marriage is bona-fide and whether you are doing an adjustment in Court. Removal/Deportation Representation It is critically important that you get qualified and expert representation for the ...
3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Oct 18, 2011
Hello: It will not just be 'cancelled', but most likely rescheduled. Removal/Deportation Representation It is critically important that you get qualified and expert representation for the deportation/removal hearings. The Government will try to ...
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for California on Nov 16, 2011
Hello: You cannot adjust in the U.S., but you can at least find a company to petition you. PERM Labor Certification A Labor Certification is an application filed by your future employer. Labor Certification is now known as PERM and moves through the system ...