Brian D. Lerner

09/03/2026

Composite: I-589 filed pro se. Under new 8 C.F.R. § 208.9(a)(2), USCIS can refer the case to EOIR without an interview if not eligible on the merits. Ask for the interview in the cover letter.

Brian D. Lerner is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), licensed in California, Texas, and Michigan, with over 30 years of practice. The firm handles deportation defense, asylum, family petitions, waivers, green cards, and...

09/03/2026

Exciting news for Mexican professionals eyeing the fastest legal work visa! Our latest blog dives into why the TN Mexican visa is outpacing the H-1B right now—no cap, no lottery, no Labor Condition Application, and no $103,265 H-1B fee. Learn the steps, what matters, and where things often go wrong. Read more and discover how to apply effectively:

Brian D. Lerner is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), licensed in California, Texas, and Michigan, with over 30 years of practice. The firm handles deportation defense, asylum, family petitions, waivers, green cards, and...

09/03/2026

Excited to share our latest insight on why the Mexican TN Visa is the fastest legal work visa right now! Discover how USMCA professional-worker classification means no cap, no lottery, no labor condition application, and no hefty H-1B fees. We break down exactly what a Mexican citizen needs to do, in what order, and where the system still has gaps. Don’t miss why this option beats H-1B today. Read more:

Brian D. Lerner is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), licensed in California, Texas, and Michigan, with over 30 years of practice. The firm handles deportation defense, asylum, family petitions, waivers, green cards, and...

09/03/2026

Employers hosting J-1 Trainee workers must follow program requirements to ensure compliance, provide quality training, and support cultural exchange.

09/03/2026

The M-1 Student Visa allows international students to pursue vocational or technical programs in the U.S. To qualify, applicants must be accepted by an approved school, demonstrate financial support, and intend to return home after completing their studies. Check all requirements before applying.

09/02/2026

The M-1 Student Visa lets international students pursue vocational or technical programs in the U.S. Applicants must be accepted by an approved school, demonstrate financial support, and intend to return home after completing their studies. Verify all requirements to ensure eligibility before applying.

09/02/2026

Muchos guardan el argumento del plazo de un ano para la entrevista. Ya no hay garantia de entrevista. Bajo la regla del 28 de julio, el oficial puede referirlo a la corte con solo el expediente. Si presento tarde, documente las circunstancias extraordinarias ahora, por escrito.

Brian D. Lerner is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), licensed in California, Texas, and Michigan, with over 30 years of practice. The firm handles deportation defense, asylum, family petitions, waivers, green cards, and...

09/02/2026

If your asylum case is referred, you get a hearing date, not a phone call. 8 C.F.R. 1003.15(d)(2) gives you five days to put your address on Form EOIR-33. Miss a hearing you did not know about and the judge can order you removed in absentia. Check what address the court has.

Brian D. Lerner is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), licensed in California, Texas, and Michigan, with over 30 years of practice. The firm handles deportation defense, asylum, family petitions, waivers, green cards, and...

09/02/2026

444,724. That is how many pending affirmative asylum cases DHS says were filed more than a year after the applicant's last entry - 31% of a 1,434,145-case backlog. Those are the files most exposed to referral without an interview under the new rule. Document the one-year exception now.

Brian D. Lerner is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization), licensed in California, Texas, and Michigan, with over 30 years of practice. The firm handles deportation defense, asylum, family petitions, waivers, green cards, and...

09/01/2026

The M-1 Student Visa is for international students pursuing vocational or technical programs in the U.S. Applicants must be accepted by an approved school, prove financial support, and show intent to return home after completing studies. Check all requirements to ensure eligibility before applying.