Each day, immigrants from all over the world pursue the dream of American citizenship. Unfortunately, many immigrants lose their opportunity for U.S. citizenship because they lack proper legal representation. Immigration, citizenship and nationality are increasingly complex and dynamic areas of law. Only dedicated and specialized professionals can be expected to keep up with the demands of guiding clients through this ever-changing environment.

Attorney Richard H. Brown concentrates his practice on representing foreign and domestic companies, U.S. medical and health care facilities and organizations, and professionals, doctors, researchers, managers, executives and others seeking immigration law guidance. Mr. Brown represents clients before Immigration Judges, Board of Immigration Appeals, District Court and United States Circuit Courts. Although Attorney Brown’s office is located in Ohio, he is qualified to represent all immigration clients in all U.S. deportation cases, in visa applications throughout the United States and in U.S. consular processing throughout the world.

On March 1, 2003, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) became part of the United States Department of Homeland Security and its functions were divided into three bureaus of that department:

• USCIS – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• ICE – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• CBP –U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Cleveland immigration lawyer Richard H. Brown possesses a thorough understanding of immigration law, and handles a variety of cases governed by USCIS including:

• Application for U.S. Citizenship
• Application for Permanent Residence
• Battered Spouse Petitions 
• Consular Processing
  
• I-9 Compliance
• Criminal Deportation / Removal Defense 
• Non-Criminal Deportation / Removal Defense 
• Employment-Based Cases
• Family Based Visas 
• H, L, E Visas 
• Board of Immigration Appeals / Federal Court Litigation
• Labor Certifications 
• Naturalization 
• Political Asylum 
• TN Visas & Special Visa for Foreign Nationals from Australia, China & Singapore

Are you planning a trip to the United States? It probably would be in your best interest to hire a lawyer to provide legal advice and help you prepare your application for a visa. The application process is lengthy and the requirements are very strict, especially as a result of the recent terrorist attacks on the United States. Having an immigration lawyer to assist you will greatly reduce the complications involved in applying for your visa and better assure the approval of your application.

An immigration law attorney can also provide valuable advice on legal issues that may arise during the application process and on new laws that are continually being passed that affect immigration to the United States, whether for a short-term business or pleasure trip, or for seeking permanent residence as an alien and/or becoming a naturalized citizen.

Attorney Richard H. Brown's clients are in the U.S. and span the globe from Chile to Canada, the U.K. to Japan, and South Africa to Finland. Mr. Brown's clients include one of the five major Museums of Art in the U.S., several health care facilities, an Italian cancer researcher and a trainer of Cutting Quarter Horses.

If you need a visa, wish to immigrate, are facing deportation or removal for any reason, or want to help bringing a family member or employee to the United States, Cleveland immigration attorney Richard H. Brown can help. Please call his Chagrin Falls, Ohio office today at 440-247-9100 or 440-247-9104, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your initial consultation.