Brian D. Lerner gives an interview on being an Immigration Lawyer at Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner

Aug. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- An interview with Immigration Attorney Brian D. Lerner from the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC

Question: Hello Mr. Lerner. Can you tell us what your qualifications are to be an Immigration Attorney?

Answer from Brian D. Lerner: Certainly. I currently run the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner.I  have been a licensed attorney since 1992 and started the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC. My practice consists of Immigration and Nationality Law.

Regarding Immigration Law, about 7 years ago, I passed a rigorous examination and extensive experience requirements by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Iam now about 1 of only 150 Certified Specialists in Immigration and Nationality Law from a field of almost 200,000 attorneys.

The Immigration Law part of the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC handles cases arising from business visas, work permits, Green Cards, non-immigrant visas, deportation, citizenship, appeals and all areas of immigration. The Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC does EB-5 Investor Visas, H-1B Specialty Occupation, L-1 Intracompany Transferee, E-2 Treaty Investor, E-1 Treaty Trader, O-1 Extraordinary Ability among others. We also do K-1 Fiancee and K-3 Spouse Visas. Regarding immigrant visas for the Green Card, we do PERM and advanced degree PERM, Family Petitions, and Extraordinary Alien Petitions. In addition to affirmative petitions, we represent people in people in deportation and removal hearings, including political asylum, withholding of removal, and convention against torture cases.

I received my B.S. Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Computer Information Systems, from the University of Southern California. I graduated from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree.

I have argued Petitions for Review and direct appeals all over the U.S. I am admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 1st - 11th Circuits.

Question: What does it take to become a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law?

Answer by Brian D. Lerner: First to help the public identify attorneys who have demonstrated proficiency in specialized fields of law and  to encourage the maintenance and improving of attorney competence in specialized fields of law. The correct preparation of immigration petitions and applications is far more than just filling out forms. As a certified specialist, I have taken and passed a written examination in Immigration and Nationality Law and have demonstrated a high level of experience in Immigration and Nationality Law and have fulfilled ongoing education requirements and have been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with my work. As a certified specialist, I  know the overall picture and can discuss different strategies to help you choose the best one for your needs.

Question: What Can a Certified Immigration & Nationality Law Specialist Do for its clients?

Answer by Brian D. Lerner: I can advise you, your family or your business so that you do not loose out to faulty immigration document preparation or failure to properly analyze your case. I can  identify problems and proactively avoid unnecessary expense, delays and rejection by the USCIS and can  keep you current with changes in the law which affect legal rights or status and help with past mistakes. I can  protect your legal rights if contacted by the ICE or USCIS. If you are apprehended by ICE , you need qualified representation in bond and deportation hearings to assure due process and appeal rights. Regarding employer, , representation at USCIS audits and investigations assures compliance with verification and hiring requirements and avoids fines or penalties is important. I can help protect your resident status and help you obtain U.S. Citizenship.

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I have been a licensed attorney since 1992. I have passed a rigorous examination and extensive experience requirements by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. My firm helps with deportation, green cards, work permits, etc.