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Over 10 Decades of Combined Experience in Immigration Law
When your future, your family, or your workforce depends on a fair immigration process, you need clear guidance and answers. Brown Immigration Law brings more than 100 years of combined experience to individuals, families, and employers across central Ohio.
Our Columbus immigration attorneys help people from all backgrounds pursue visas, green cards, citizenship, and employment-based solutions. We also assist companies with hiring and retaining global talent while staying compliant. From the first consultation call to the final decision, you’ll understand your options, your next steps, and what to expect at each stage.
Get in touch with us today to learn how we can help you overcome your immigration challenges.
How Can a Lawyer Help Me With My Immigration Case in Columbus?
At Brown Immigration Law, we guide you through every step of your immigration process so you can make informed decisions with confidence. We start by evaluating your goals, confirming eligibility, and explaining any risks, then map out a filing strategy tailored to your situation.
When it comes to the paperwork, we make sure applications are complete, deadlines are met, and the right supporting evidence is gathered. If the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requests additional information or schedules an interview, we prepare you thoroughly and represent you throughout the process. For employers, we coordinate filings with hiring timelines, work closely with HR on document collection, and provide guidance on maintaining compliance.
Local knowledge makes a difference. In Columbus, applicants usually complete biometrics at the local Application Support Center, and some cases require interviews nearby. Our immigration lawyers in Columbus help you navigate these local steps while keeping national rules and procedures in view, ensuring your case moves forward smoothly.
Types of Cases Our Columbus Immigration Lawyers Handle
Immigration law covers many pathways, and every case is unique. Our Columbus attorneys help individuals, families, and businesses navigate the options that best fit their goals:
- Adjustment of Status: If you’re already in the U.S. and eligible for a green card, adjustment of status lets you apply without leaving the country. We review eligibility, confirm visa categories, and prepare the complete packet so that your case is organized and ready for review.
- Change of Status: Students, visitors, and workers sometimes need to switch categories to match new plans. We help you file before your current status expires, explain travel limits while the case is pending, and manage any follow-up requests.
- Family-Based Immigration: Reuniting families is at the heart of immigration. We help spouses, parents, and children pursue immigrant visas and K‑1 fiancé(e) visas, address red flags early, and coordinate consular processing when needed. If a waiver might be required, we discuss options up front.
- Employment-Based Immigration: From H‑1B and TN to L‑1 and O‑1, we help employers and professionals align roles, credentials, and evidence. For permanent roles, we guide PERM labor certification and immigrant visa filings with clear timelines for recruiting, audits, and I‑140 strategy.
- Business Immigration: Growing companies rely on mobility. We craft programs for multinational transfers, executives, founders, and investors, and set policies that support compliance and scalability as hiring needs evolve.
- Citizenship/Naturalization: We assess eligibility, continuous residence, physical presence, and potential issues before filing. Then we prepare you for the civics and English tests and accompany you through the interview process.
No matter your situation, we focus on finding the right path forward and keeping the process as clear and manageable as possible.
Why Work With Brown Immigration Law?
At Brown Immigration Law, we recognize that immigration matters are deeply personal and impactful. Our team is dedicated to providing clear, compassionate guidance tailored to your unique circumstances. Here’s why families, individuals, and businesses choose us:
- Clear, practical communication: Immigration rules are complex, but your plan doesn’t have to be. We explain your options in plain language, provide realistic timelines, and keep you informed every step of the way.
- Comprehensive support under one roof: We assist individuals, families, startups, and established companies with a full spectrum of immigration matters. Handling family-based and employment-based cases together allows us to navigate overlapping situations, like a professional pursuing marriage-based filings while on a work visa.
- Preparation for critical moments: Biometrics, RFEs, site visits, and interviews can be stressful. We anticipate questions, practice with you, and ensure your record is complete so you are confident when key steps arise.
- Proven excellence and leadership: Founding attorney Robert Brown brings extensive expertise, having served as a special agent with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and later as deputy chief of investigations in Washington, D.C., and INS director in Cleveland. Recognized consistently for his work in immigration law, the firm upholds a standard of excellence reflected in honors such as the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rating and Ohio Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠.
If you’re looking for a Columbus immigration attorney who will give you a clear plan and stay with you from start to finish, Brown Immigration Law is ready to help. Whether you’re reuniting with family, growing your business, or planning your future in the U.S., our attorneys provide guidance, practical solutions, and hands-on support to help you achieve your immigration goals.
Start the conversation today and contact our team to schedule a consultation.
Columbus Immigration Lawyer: FAQs
How Difficult is the Immigration Process?
It depends on your category and history. Some applications are straightforward; others involve strict deadlines, backlogs, or security checks that take time. A typical case includes eligibility screening, forms, fees, supporting documents, biometrics, and sometimes an interview. If USCIS needs more information, it will issue a Request for Evidence with a deadline. Consular cases add a second agency and more steps, such as a medical exam and visa interview abroad.
Can an Immigration Lawyer Speed Up the Process?
While an attorney cannot necessarily “speed up” the process, they can help you avoid potential slowdowns by filing a complete, well‑documented case, responding to RFEs quickly, and making sure you don’t miss deadlines. In some situations, a formal expedite request is possible, but USCIS grants expedites case‑by‑case and only for specific reasons such as urgent humanitarian need, severe financial loss, or clear USCIS error.
What Can I Expect When Working with an Immigration Lawyer?
We start with a consultation to confirm goals and eligibility, outline risks, and set a timeline. During the case, we manage filings, track receipts and biometrics, prepare you for interviews, and keep you updated. If the government requests more information, we respond with organized evidence. For employers, we coordinate with HR to align filings with onboarding, maintain compliance, and prepare for potential audits or site visits. At the close of the matter, we review next steps, including status maintenance, travel planning, extensions, or citizenship planning as appropriate.
Do You Have an Immigration Lawyer Near Me?
Yes. Brown Immigration Law’s Columbus office is located at 2000 W Henderson Rd, Suite 150, Columbus, OH 43220. We are near Upper Arlington, just off the W Henderson corridor and a short drive from SR‑315 and Olentangy River Road. The corridor connects directly with SR‑315 and U.S. 33, making it convenient for most of Franklin County.
We also serve clients across North Carolina and Florida. If another office is closer to you, our Cleveland, Durham, Orlando, and Tampa locations are listed on our locations page.
