Cleveland, OH Immigration Attorney
Robert Brown LLC
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1468 West Ninth Street Suite 800 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 USA |
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(216) 861-4414
or (888) 861-4414
(216) 861-4408
www.brown-immigration.com
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Law Firm Overview
Robert Brown LLC offers prompt, knowledgeable and cost-effective counsel to family and business clients alike. He is a former INS District Director, whose experience across the spectrum of immigration issues represents a valuable resource for our corporate and family clients.
Our lawyers combine more than five decades of professional experience focused on immigration. Our firm provides comprehensive client service on immigration issues for individuals, families, small businesses and major corporations across the United States and around the world.
Our work involves both temporary nonimmigrant visas and applications for permanent residency, whether or not the prospective green card holder aspires to eventual U.S. citizenship. We provide multilingual services in a variety of languages and can arrange for translators in any language as necessary.
Practice Areas
Additional Practice Areas: Deportation
Practice Areas Description
- Family-Based ImmigrationThe immigration attorneys of Robert Brown LLC explain the procedures and requirements that are involved with different forms of family-based immigration. In most cases, our clients are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who need to learn about the best ways to obtain U.S. entry or permanent residence for a relative: parent, spouse, fiancé or fiancée, son or daughter, brother or sister. Our lawyers can help you understand what to expect and what needs to be done.
- Permanent Resident Immigration Petition
If you are a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident who wishes to have an immediate relative come to the United States on a visa, understanding the different categories of family-based immigration is a must. Spouses, children and parents of adult U.S. citizens qualify as immediate relatives. Visas are immediately available for immediate relatives and priority dates are not a concern.
- Marriage Immigration
Robert Brown LLC advises clients about the best ways to obtain permanent resident status for a noncitizen husband, wife, fiancé or fiancée. With offices in Ohio, Florida and North Carolina, we work with people throughout the United States and around the world. Our experienced marriage immigration lawyers will explain the alternatives that are available under your circumstances and help you choose the best option. Contact us in Cleveland, Orlando or Raleigh-Durham to learn more about the process.
- Immigrant Visa
Family members of U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents may be able to immigrate to the United States based on their family relationship. There are different categories of family-based immigration options, and depending on which category a person qualifies for, the time and circumstances of obtaining a visa will differ. At Robert Brown LLC, our experienced immigration lawyers will help you understand your options.
- K-3 Visa
If you need to bring the noncitizen spouse of a United States citizen into the U.S., you'll usually have two choices: apply for permanent residence as an immediate relative, or file for a nonimmigrant K-3 visa. The choice involves a trade-off between the longer waiting period often necessary to obtain the green card and the faster entry available for temporary residence under the K-3 visa.
- Fiancee Visa
The K-1 visa allows the entry into the United States of foreign nationals who are engaged to marry U.S. citizens. Many strict and specific requirements govern K visas, however, and the advice of an experienced immigration attorney can help you understand the application process, avoid mistakes and identify alternative means of entry if it turns out that a K-3 visa will not be available under your particular circumstances.
- Permanent Residence Status
Foreign nationals in the United States under nonimmigrant visas can often be eligible for permanent residency ("green card") through adjustment of status, or AOS. In certain circumstances, adjustment of status permits a person already in the U.S. to obtain permanent status without having to depart the US and file at a U.S. consulate abroad.
- Consular Processing
At the immigration law firm of Robert Brown LLC, our lawyers advise clients about the best ways to achieve permanent residency status in the United States. Foreign nationals who are already in the country under nonimmigrant visas can choose between the adjustment of status process or consular processing, and we can help you decide which approach makes best sense in light of your circumstances and your goals.
- Naturalization and Citizenship
At the immigration law office of Robert Brown LLC, our attorneys represent individuals and families who are attempting to become naturalized citizens of the United States. Our firm has helped many people become American citizens and is able to help our clients through the application process, the interview and the citizenship test while answering questions and resolving potential problems.
- Diversity Visa
The DV Immigrant Visas administered on an annual basis by the Department of State provide a maximum of 55,000 Diversity Visas (DV) each fiscal year to be made available to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
- Employment-Based Immigration
he immigration attorneys of Robert Brown LLC offer comprehensive client service to corporate and individual clients who need assistance with business or employment-based immigration. With headquarters in Cleveland and offices in Orlando and Raleigh, our practice covers the full range from immigration general counsel services to focused advice on complex PERM labor certification issues or worksite enforcement defense. Contact us by phone or e-mail to learn how our experience and focus allows us to meet the needs of clients throughout the United States and around the world.
- Labor Certification
The process of permanent labor certification (referred to as PERM) is the most common way for employees to of obtain permanent residency in the United States. The PERM and labor certification process can be difficult. An experienced immigration law firm can help you complete the process correctly.
- EB-1
The attorneys at Robert Brown LLC help employers across the United States prepare EB-1 visas for workers. In order to qualify in one of the three groups classified as priority workers, extensive documentation is required. You will need to consult with a lawyer who will help you complete your application correctly and in a timely manner.
- Non-Immigrant Visa
With offices in Cleveland, Raleigh and Orlando, Robert Brown LLC advises foreign nationals around the world and sponsoring employers and families throughout the U.S. about the options for entering the country. The process of securing a temporary or non immigrant visa for study, training, travel or work can be complicated, but the immigration law attorneys at Robert Brown LLC can help
- Business and Tourist Non immigrant Visas
If you wish to enter the United States for business purposes, tourism, or medical needs, in most cases you will need a visa from the United States government. A business visitor visa is referred to as a B-1 visa. A visa for pleasure, tourism or medical purposes is referred to as a B-2 visa. If you wish to obtain a visa, it is important to first talk with an attorney about the requirements.
- E-1 Visa
The E-1 visa allows entry into the United States for foreign nationals whose eligibility is based on substantial trade between the U.S. and the applicant's country of origin. In most situations, a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation is in effect between the U.S. and the country of origin.
- E-2
Qualified individuals who intend to create, develop or manage significant business operations and investments in the United States can apply for an E-2 treaty investor visa. Eligibility typically depends first on the existence of a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation or a bilateral investment treaty between the U.S. and the applicant's country of origin. Then the applicant must meet a stringent set of criteria demonstrating an interest and practical capacity to engage in substantial business at the applicant's own investment risk.
- F-1 Student Visa
Students who wish to commence or continue academic studies in the United States must obtain F-1 visas in order to attend school in the United States. F-1 visas are temporary, non immigrant visas that provide students from other countries the opportunity to study in the U.S. Before obtaining an F-1 visa, however, prospective students must meet specific criteria on the visa application.
- H-1B
The H-1B visa is for individuals that possess "theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge requiring completion of a specific course of higher education." There are also limited numbers of H-1B visas available for fashion models, Government-to-Government research and development, or co-production projects administered by the Department of Defense.
- H-2B
Foreign workers that want to enter the United States on a temporary basis for the purpose of seasonal or intermittent employment can apply for an H-2B visa. There are a wide range of industries and non-agriculture related jobs that require more workers during specific times of year and for peak-load needs. An experienced attorney can determine whether you are able to obtain an H-2B visa, and can guide you through the process of applying for an H-2B temporary visa.
- J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
The Exchange Visitor Program allows foreign nationals to visit the United States on a temporary basis in order to learn, study, observe, research, train or demonstrate special skills. Foreign nationals who are not eligible for H-1B specialty worker classification may be able to enter the U.S. by applying for a trainee J-1 visa, which will allow them to learn and train in their respective fields of employment for a limited duration.
- L-1 Visa
Corporations with operations outside the United States use the L visa classification to transfer foreign executives and managers, professionals and specialized knowledge employees from locations outside the U.S. to new or existing intracompany assignments in the U.S. To learn how your company can benefit from our law firm's experience with intracompany transfers to the U.S., contact Robert Brown LLC to discuss your needs with a knowledgeable attorney.
- Outstanding "O" Visa
Individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability in art, science, business, education or athletics may be able to apply for O-1 non immigrant visas. In order to obtain an O-1 visa, an applicant must meet very high standards and submit documentation proving a record of extraordinary achievement and acclaim.
- Professional Groups Visa
Athletes, artists, entertainers and their support personnel can enter the United States via a P visa. P-1, P-2 and P-3 visas have various regulations and lengths that apply to individuals and groups within the athletic, art and entertainment industries. At the law firm of Robert Brown LLC, headquartered in Cleveland and serving people across the globe, our attorneys can advise you the P visa application process.
- Religious Workers Visa
The R visa is for foreign nationals who wish to enter the United States on a temporary basis to be employed by a non-profit religious organization. The religious worker must be coming to the U.S. in order to work as a minister of a denomination, as a professional for a religious organization or in another religious vocation or occupation for an organization affiliated with a religious denomination.
- TN/NAFTA Visa
The North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, allows for qualified citizens of Mexico and Canada to work in the United States on a temporary basis. NAFTA professionals require a TN visa in order to obtain employment in the United States. The law firm of Robert Brown LLC can assist you with the application process. Headquartered in Cleveland, our attorneys represent businesses and employees across the United States and the world.
- E Visas
There are two types of E visas that are used for treaty traders and investors who wish to enter and work inside the United States. The E-1 visa allows entry into the United States for foreign nationals whose eligibility is based on substantial trade between the U.S. and the applicant's country of origin. In most situations, a treaty of friendship, commerce and navigation is in effect between the U.S. and the country of origin.
- H-2B Visa
There are many non-immigrant visas that allow workers to enter the United States on a temporary basis. In order to determine whether you are able to obtain these visas, it is important to speak with an experienced immigration lawyer. At Robert Brown LLC, we can advise you on the process of applying for a temporary visa and help you learn more about your rights.
- Labor Certification
The most common way for an employee to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through a process called permanent labor certification (PERM). While the PERM and labor certification process is not always easy or clear, an experienced immigration lawyer can assist you in completing the process successfully.
- L Visa
L-Visas are used to transfer foreign executives and managers, professionals and specialized knowledge employees from locations outside of the U.S. to new or existing intracompany assignments inside of the U.S.
- Other Non-Immigrant Visas
The law firm of Robert Brown LLC provides advice to foreign nationals around the world and sponsoring employers and families throughout the U.S. about the options for entering the country. While the process of securing temporary or non-immigrant visas can be complex and frustrating, our immigration law attorneys can help make it as smooth as possible.
- Employment Creation
There is a fifth employment-based visa preference category that is available to immigrants who are seeking to enter the United States in order to invest in a business enterprise that will create at least 10 full-time jobs. This can include creating a new business or investing in a troubled business. There are requirements to qualify for either option.
- H-1B Immigration Visas
Individuals who possess "theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge requiring completion of a specific course of higher education", and wish to travel and work in the United States, may apply for an H-1B visa. Additionally, there are a limited number of H-1B visas that are available for fashion models, research and development and co-production projects that are administered by the Department of Defense.
- O Immigration Visa
Individuals in the fields of art, science, athletics, business or education, who have demonstrated extraordinary ability, are eligible to apply for O-1 nonimmigrant visas. In order to be approved for an O-1 visa, an applicant must show that he or she is recognized as one of the top members of that field, has been internationally recognized and can provide other documentary evidence of achievements in the field of arts, sciences, education, business or athletics.
- Employment Self-Petition and NIW
A National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition requests that the labor certification requirement is waived in the "national interest of the United States". The NIW falls into the employment-based immigration second preference (EB2) category and allows an employer to waive the pre-requisites of a permanent job offer and approved labor certification.
- Removal Defense
If you or a member of your family is facing deportation, and you have received a notice to appear in court, you need an attorney who will do everything within the law to help you stay in the United States. Robert Brown LLC is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and maintains offices in North Carolina and Florida. Our experienced immigration lawyers are dedicated to helping clients fight deportation and removal proceedings.
- Cancellation of Removal Proceedings
Cancellation of removal may be available to non-permanent residents and lawful permanent residents with green cards facing removal proceedings in the United States. The criteria for granting an Application for Cancellation of Removal can be strict, especially for non-permanent residents. In these circumstances, it is important to work with an experienced immigration law attorney.
- Asylum
At the law firm of Robert Brown LLC, our immigration lawyers advise clients about the availability of asylum as an approach to resolving removal problems or avoiding return to the country of origin upon the expiration of a temporary visa. Asylum is available for indivduals who are present in the U.S. either lawfully or unlawfully. The main issue is whether the applicant is unable to return to his or her own country on the basis or either past persecution or a well-founded fear of prosecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.
- Deportation Defense for Criminal Convictions
A criminal conviction in the United States can result in deportation and removal proceedings following the loss of your immigration status. Whether you have already been convicted of a crime, or you have a pending criminal charge, it is important to hire an immigration law attorney that has extensive experience. Robert Brown LLC is headquartered in Cleveland and will work to protect your immigrant status.
- Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude and Immigration Status
Crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMT) have the potential to impact the immigration status of permanent residents, green card holders and visa holders in the United States. If you have been arrested or convicted on a charge that is considered to be a crime of moral turpitude, it is vital to talk to an attorney about your options.
- Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation
One of the most common grounds of inadmissibility that applicants for visas and green cards face is misrepresentation or fraud. When the government believes that an applicant willfully represented material facts, especially those that directly relate to immigration eligibility, it can result in the denial of the application. A permanent resident who falsely represents oneself as a U.S. citizen can also face removal proceedings.
- Overstaying Visa
When non-citizens wish to remain in the United States past the time limit allowed by their visas, and do not take legal steps to stay in the country, they can face serious consequences. At the law firm of Robert Brown LLC, headquartered in Cleveland, our experienced attorneys can advise you if you wish to extend your stay or if you have already overstayed your visa and need to avoid removal from the country.
- Foreign Residency
Non immigrant J-1 visa holders who participate in the Exchange Visitor Program are often required to return to their home countries. Failing to meet this requirement can have significant consequences, including the inability to reenter the United States. Some J-1 visa holders may be eligible for a waiver of the foreign residency requirements.
- Asylum and Refugee
Asylum is available for individuals who are present in the United States, either lawfully or unlawfully, and is used as a way to resolve removal problems or to avoid returning to the country of origin upon the expiration of a temporary visa.
- Removal Defense
At the law firm of Robert Brown LLC, our firm provides legal defense for individuals facing deportation for any reason. If you are faced with criminal allegations, our firm can defend you against the charges. We can also help you seek waivers, file a petition for political asylum and help you with other applications if you have received an order of exclusion.
- Felony
Any arrest or criminal prosecution threatens the interest of a non citizen in maintaining immigration status and remaining in the United States. The most serious criminal charges can trigger deportation and removal proceedings. Certain criminal offenses are regarded as "aggravated felonies" that for some people can result in expedited deportation with only minimal due process.
- I-9 Enforcement
Robert Brown LLC advises and defends employers throughout the United States in audit, inspection and enforcement actions initiated by any federal agency with jurisdiction over employment-based immigration issues: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Labor (DOL).
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