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e-IMMIGRATION
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March 2009 |
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Roger Bernstein
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Linda Osberg-Braun
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Regina de Moraes
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Meet our New Partner
Regina de Moraes
Bernstein Osberg-Braun, LLC is extremely pleased to announce the addition of Regina de Moraes as a partner.
The firm will now be known as Bernstein Osberg-Braun & de Moraes.
Regina has a vast array of experience in immigration and criminal court. She is a former felony prosecutor, with the Dade County
State Attorneys Office. Regina specializes in immigration litigation with a special emphasis on waivers of removal, and she will
oversee the firm’s litigation department. She is a tenacious litigator and widely considered one of the top immigration litigation
attorneys in South Florida. Her presence will greatly strengthen the firm’s
litigation capabilities and will solidify our reputation as a preeminent
immigration firm. Welcome Regina! We are thrilled to have you with us.
Roger Bernstein and Linda Osberg-Braun
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H-1B Deadline Approaches
It is that time of year again. To all persons with university degrees
or equivalent work experience, do not miss the opportunity to apply
for an H1B visa. The H1B is granted
to professionals and is typically valid for six years with the ability
to extend for additional years if a labor certification is pending
more than 365
days. The H1B lottery will commence April 1, 2009. 65,000 visas are
allocated for Fiscal Year 2010 and an additional 20,000 visas are
allocated for those with US masters degrees. Despite the recession,
these visas are still expected to go quickly. In fact, last year
more than 160,000 applicants applied on the very first day. If
you have the credentials, a job offer that requires a degree, or the
ability
to self-petition, please contact us so we may evaluate your case case.
More Information on H-1B Visas
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The Immigrant Investor Visa
The EB5 category, particularly the Regional
Center Pilot Program, continues to shine and is clearly one
of the best ways to immigrate to the United States. The Pilot
Program requires an investment of $500,000 into a
designated regional center and leads to a green card without
the need of hiring direct employees or actively managing a business.
Investment options continue to improve and approval rates have
been excellent. Find out if you are a qualified investor and
whether
the EB-5 is right for you. Although the pilot program is
set to expire on March 6, 2009, Congress will very likely in
the near future extend one of the best job creation programs America has to offer. Visit our website at
www.EB5InvestorVisa.com for
more information.
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New District Offices
After years of having inadequate facilities, USCIS has opened four new offices
throughout South Florida. The former district immigration office at 7880 Biscayne Boulevard is thankfully closed. The new facilities
are client friendly, comfortable and parking is plentiful. For the first time in decades, most USCIS employees seem genuinely happy
and customer friendly. Clients are scheduled according to zip code.
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Bernstein Osberg-Braun, LLC
11900 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 700 Miami, FL 33181 * Phone: (305) 895-0300 * Fax: (305) 895-0306 | | |
