2014 - Brown Immigration Law

Brown Immigration Law Attorneys Awarded

Brown Immigration Law is pleased to announce that Attorneys Aleksandar Cuic and Rishi Oza have again been selected as Rising Stars on the 2015 Ohio Super Lawyer List for Immigration Law. The Super Lawyers selection process evaluates lawyers based upon…

Dec 04, 2014

DHS Announces TPS for Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea

The Department of Homeland Security announced Temporary Protected Status designations for natives and citizens of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. Under TPS, citizens of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone will not be removed from the United States and are authorized…

Nov 20, 2014

Immigration | Immigration Procedures | Visas

How Long You Can Stay on Your Visa

For someone to come to the United States, it is required that they seek the approval of the government with a nonimmigrant visa. A nonimmigrant visa will allow someone to stay for a short period of time if they are here…

Nov 13, 2014

Citizenship and Naturalization | Green Card | Immigration

Tips to Avoid Losing Your Green Card

Obtaining a green card can be challenging, especially with how many individuals are seeking permanent residence in the U.S. If you have just received your green card, you are probably excited and happy to feel secure in the states. However,…

Nov 10, 2014

Green Card | Immigration

Can I Get a Green Card If I Stay Undocumented For 10 Years?

A green card is a legal document that shows that its holder is a permanent resident of the United States and is able to freely enter and exit, live, and work in the country. Getting a green card is one…

Oct 30, 2014

Citizenship and Naturalization | Green Card | Immigration

Can I Apply for My U.S. Citizenship?

If you have lived in the U.S. for a while as a permanent or conditional resident, you may be ready to apply for citizenship. But do you meet the general requirements involved in the process? Not only are there various…

Oct 27, 2014

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United States Citizenship Tests

In order to complete the requirements for United States citizenship, an applicant must have a fundamental understanding and knowledge of the history of the United States, the basics of the American government, and a grasp of written and spoken English. Tests…

Sep 29, 2014

Citizenship and Naturalization | Immigration

Proving U.S. Citizenship for Foreign Born Children

United States citizenship is a right generally reserved for those that were born in the United States or moved to the country and completed the naturalization process. However, those that were born abroad to parents that are U.S. citizens also have a…

Sep 22, 2014

Immigration

What is Humanitarian Parole?

Humanitarian parole is a type of relief which can be awarded at the discretion of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This type of relief is not a way for individuals, who are otherwise eligible for immigration, to gain…

Jul 24, 2014

Family Based Immigration | Green Card | Immigration

How to Get a Green Card for a Family Member

If you are wondering how to get a green card for a family member, we advise you retain the counsel of an experienced immigration attorney at Brown Immigration Law right away. Our Cleveland-based law firm has been providing legal representation to…

Jul 14, 2014

Green Card | Immigration

How Do I Get a Green Card?

We, at Brown Immigration Law, take pride in providing clients with the compassionate, yet aggressive legal representation necessary to resolve whatever immigration-related problem they face. The counsel you choose will have a direct impact on your ability to get real results.…

Jul 01, 2014

Green Card | Immigration | Visas

Can I Get a Green Card or Visa with a Criminal Record?

If you or a loved one is planning on applying for a green card or immigrant visa anytime in the near future, a criminal record could make you ineligible to gain entry into the United States. Immigration laws are very…

Jun 20, 2014

Citizenship and Naturalization | Immigration

How Long Does It Take To Become A Citizen?

As a foreign national looking to become a U.S. citizen, it is important for you to not only understand the immigration process but to know how long it will take before you are able to gain citizenship. Becoming a naturalized citizen is…

May 09, 2014

Immigration | Visas

How Long Does It Take To Get A Visa?

If you are planning to visit the United States, either on a temporary or permanent basis, you may wondering how long it will take before you are able to get your visa. There are many different types of visas issued…

May 02, 2014

Immigration | Refugee

How to Obtain Refugee Status for You or Your Family

Fear of religious, racial or political persecution are some of the most common reasons an individual may be reluctant to return to his or her home country. In circumstances such as these the United States government may be willing to…

Mar 26, 2014

Immigration | Visas

Having Trouble Obtaining Your Visa? Our Firm Can Help.

The immigration process is not a simple one. Every year millions of a people apply for visas in the hopes that they will be able to come to the United States and live a better life. As a result of…

Mar 12, 2014

Green Card | Immigration

How to Obtain a Green Card Through Immigration Registry

Over the years, millions of individuals have attempted to circumnavigate the immigration or green card process by either gaining illegal entry into the states or remaining in the U.S. past their visa expiration date. Many of these individuals have been…

Mar 05, 2014

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Been Unlawfully Detained? A Writ of Habeas Corpus Could Help.

Habeas Corpus is a legal way in which an individual can seek protection from an illegal detention or incarceration. While this term is generally used when referring to a legal action that can be pursued by convicted criminals and other…

Feb 28, 2014

Family Based Immigration | Immigration | Immigration in the News | Visas

Immigrant Visa Delays

Immediate Relative Visas, for spouses, parents and children under the age of 21, have been processing at a slower rate than accustomed to. According to a recently published report in the New York Times, this current delay is the result…

Feb 11, 2014

Immigration | Miscellaneous | Non-Immigrants

Travel Advisory- Fingerprints, Biometrics, Lookouts, and More

Travel Advisory– Fingerprints, Biometrics, Lookouts, and More Customs and Border protection (CBP) databases may maintain alien fingerprint/biometric information that is now being collected at points of inspection. All Visa Waiver (VW) aliens, all Non Immigrants, all immigrants (LPR/Green Card holders)…

Jan 15, 2014

Immigration | Immigration Reform

Could an Immigration Reform Bill Pass?

Immigration lawyers, as well people dreaming of finally getting legal status in the U.S.A., are trying to remain optimistic about the chances of an immigration reform bill passing. This has been a frustrating year for undocumented immigrants whose lives are…

Jan 14, 2014

Family Based Immigration | Uncategorized

Humanitarian Reinstatement of a Visa Petition

Humanitarian reinstatement is a discretionary form of relief available to the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, that was approved prior to the death of the petitioner. Humanitarian reinstatement may only be requested by the…

Jan 13, 2014

Blogs from 2014

Brown Immigration Law Attorneys Awarded

DHS Announces TPS for Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea

How Long You Can Stay on Your Visa

Tips to Avoid Losing Your Green Card

Can I Get a Green Card If I Stay Undocumented For 10 Years?

Can I Apply for My U.S. Citizenship?

United States Citizenship Tests

Proving U.S. Citizenship for Foreign Born Children

What is Humanitarian Parole?

How to Get a Green Card for a Family Member

How Do I Get a Green Card?

Can I Get a Green Card or Visa with a Criminal Record?

How Long Does It Take To Become A Citizen?

How Long Does It Take To Get A Visa?

How to Obtain Refugee Status for You or Your Family

Having Trouble Obtaining Your Visa? Our Firm Can Help.

How to Obtain a Green Card Through Immigration Registry

Been Unlawfully Detained? A Writ of Habeas Corpus Could Help.

Immigrant Visa Delays

Travel Advisory- Fingerprints, Biometrics, Lookouts, and More

Could an Immigration Reform Bill Pass?

Humanitarian Reinstatement of a Visa Petition

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