# Brown Immigration Law: National Immigration Attorneys > Facing deportation, needing a visa, or pursuing immigration into the U\.S\.? Rely on the immigration lawyers at Brown Immigration Law\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.4, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Abogados de inmigración](https://www.brown-immigration.com/abogados-de-inmigracion/) - [Media Hub](https://www.brown-immigration.com/media/) - [Our Staff](https://www.brown-immigration.com/staff/) - [Immigration Articles](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-articles/) - [Home Page](https://www.brown-immigration.com/) ## Posts - [CR1 and IR1 Visas: What's the Difference?](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2026/august/cr1-and-ir1-visas-whats-the-difference/): CR1 and IR1 visas both allow the spouse of a U\.S\. citizen to become a lawful permanent resident, but the type of visa issued depends on how long the couple has been married\. Understanding the differences between these visas, the application process, and the requirements after entering the United States can help couples prepare for each stage of the immigration process\. - [Why I\-9 Compliance Matters for Florida Employers](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2025/december/why-i-9-compliance-matters-for-florida-employers/) - [Immigration and the Healthcare Workforce in Columbus](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2025/december/immigration-and-the-healthcare-workforce-in-columbus/) - [A Guide to Hiring Global Talent for Columbus Employers](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2025/december/a-guide-to-hiring-global-talent-for-columbus-employers/) - [Questions to Ask an Immigration Attorney](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2026/march/questions-to-ask-an-immigration-attorney/) ## Local - [Cleveland Immigration Lawyer](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/cleveland-ohio/) - [Orlando Deportation Defense Attorneys](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/orlando-immigration-lawyer/removal-deportation-and-exclusion/) - [Orlando Green Cards Lawyers](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/orlando-immigration-lawyer/green-cards/) - [Orlando Business Immigration Attorneys](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/orlando-immigration-lawyer/business-immigration/) - [Orlando Employment Immigration Attorneys](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/orlando-immigration-lawyer/employment-immigration/) ## Articles - [USCIS Updates Its Adjustment of Status Policy – or Does It?](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/uscis-updates-its-adjustment-of-status-policy-or-does-it/) - [TPS Expires For Haitian Immigrants](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/face-the-state/) - [The Importance of an Article I Immigration Court](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/the-importance-of-an-article-i-immigration-court/) - [Human Rights on Pause: Assessing the CBP Digital Metering Process and Obligations of Non\-Refoulement Beyond Borders](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/human-rights-on-pause-assessing-the-cbp-digital-metering-process-and-obligations-of-non-refoulement-beyond-borders/) - [Immigration attorneys say clients face uncertainty as Trump Administration pauses cases, citizenship ceremonies](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/immigration-attorneys-say-clients-face-uncertainty-as-trump-administration-pauses-cases-citizenship-ceremonies/) ## Newsletter - [Immigration news \& policy insights](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/immigration-news-policy-insights/) - [Columbus Office Phone Number Change](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/columbus-office-phone-number-change/) - [Newsletter April 2026](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/newsletter-april-2026/) - [Birthright Case](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/birthright-case/) - [DHS Shutdown](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/dhs-shutdown/) ## Team - [Thomas Messner](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/thomas-messner/): Senior Attorney Thomas Messner joined Brown Immigration Law in 2022\. He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio\. Thomas is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio, the State of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan\. - [Olga M\. Gonzalez](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/olga-m-gonzalez/): Attorney Olga Gonzalez joined Brown Immigration Law in 2023\. Olga’s passion for immigration law began with her own immigration story\. She was born in Santa Clara, Cuba and immigrated to the United States with her family at ten years old\. - [Brandon J\. Delia](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/brandon-j-delia/): Brandon Delia is an Associate Attorney who joined Brown Immigration Law in 2025\. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, with a degree concentration specializing in International Law with a focus on Immigration\. Along with his J\.D\. from CWRU, Brandon earned a dual LL\.M\. degree in international human rights from Middlesex University in London\. He previously received his B\.A\. from The Ohio State University, where he double majored in Political Science and Spanish and minored in History\. - [Ashley Marceus](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/ashley-marceus/) - [Kelsey Berger](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/kelsey-berger/): Kelsey Berger is an associate attorney at Brown Immigration Law where she joined the North Carolina office in 2025\. Kelsey provides legal representation for clients across a range of immigration issues, including adjustment of status, employment\-based immigration, consular processing, family\-based immigration, removal defense, and naturalization\. Before joining Brown Immigration Law, she worked at an immigration law firm in Orlando, Florida, where she advocated for clients in multiple areas such as family\-based immigration, waivers, Temporary Protected Status, and adjustment of status\. ## Practice Areas - [EB\-1 Visas](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/employment-based-immigration/eb1-visa/): Brown Immigration Law helps EB\-1 visa applicants answer questions and deal with any issues that might arise throughout the process\. With offices in Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio, we provide experienced and competent immigration law guidance nationwide\. For help applying for an EB\-1 visa or hiring an international candidate who requires EB\-1 sponsorship, contact our immigration attorneys today\. - [EB\-3 Visa Lawyer](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/employment-based-immigration/eb3-visa/): The EB\-3 visa offers a path to U\.S\. permanent residency for skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled laborers with full\-time job offers, requiring labor certification and varying documentation based on the applicant's category\. Brown Immigration Law is here to help businesses and workers throughout the country\. - [Family\-Based Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/family-based-immigration/): At Brown Immigration Law, our legal team assists immigrants with family\-based immigration for a fiancé\(e\), spouse, children, parents, and other relatives\. Whether you are a U\.S\. citizen, hold a Green Card, have refugee status, or have been granted asylum, our national immigration lawyers can help with what matters most \-\- bringing your family together\. - [Employment\-Based Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/employment-based-immigration/): Many people who want to come to the United States to start a new life have visions of a future career, too\. Through employment\-based immigration options, this view of the American Dream can become a reality\. Navigating United States Citizenship and Immigration Services \(USCIS\) procedures can be an obstacle, though, if you are not prepared\. Brown Immigration Law is here to guide you through any employment\-based immigration process\. Whether you want to work temporarily in the U\.S\. or start a new life here through legal permanent resident \(LPR\) status paired with employment rights, we are the legal team you can trust\. Rely on our knowledge, insight, and experience, and be confident that your employment\-based immigration case can progress in the right direction\. - [Adjustment of Status Attorneys](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/adjustment-of-status/): For compassionate and experienced legal counsel that makes immigration procedures simple, come to Brown Immigration Law\. Our adjustment of status attorneys can assist clients nationwide, who hold any type of current immigration status, and who previously lived in any foreign country\. ## Testimonials - [Akara J Campbell](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/akara-j-campbell/) - [Alicia Arellano](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/alicia-arellano/) - [Akin F](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/akin-f/) - [Alyeena Rose](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/alyeena-rose/) - [André Alamina](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/andre-alamina/) ## Categories - [Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/immigration/) - [Family Based Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/family-based-immigration/) - [Visas](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/visas/) - [Immigration in the News](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/immigration-in-the-news/) - [Uncategorized](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/uncategorized/) ## Tags - [Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/immigration/) - [Citizenship](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/citizenship/) - [Work Permit](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/work-permit/) - [O1 Visa](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/o1-visa/) - [EB\-5 Investor Visa](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/eb-5-investor-visa/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.brown-immigration.com/sitemap_index.xml)