Cleveland Immigration Attorney Richard H. Brown
Each day foreign nationals from all over the world desire to come to the U.S. as visitors and to pursue employment, educational and other opportunities including permanent resident status and citizenship. Representation of foreign nationals this includes, but is not limited to, interfacing with Embassy and Consular offices. Unfortunately, many foreign nationals do not qualify or are denied U.S. immigration benefits because of lack of proper legal representation.
Immigration laws and regulations are extremely complex and constantly changing. Only dedicated and specialized professionals can keep up with the demands of guiding foreign nationals through this ever changing environment.
Attorney Richard H. Brown concentrates his practice in the representation of foreign and domestic companies, U.S. medical and health care facilities and organizations and professionals, doctors, researchers, managers, engineers and others, both within and outside the U.S., in seeking immigration law guidance. Although attorney Brown's office is located in Ohio he represents clients located throughout the U.S. (and the world). His practice also includes assisting U.S. citizens & permanent residents in obtaining benefits for their fiancés, spouses, relatives & children.
On March 1, 2003 the Immigration and Naturalization Service ("INS") became part of the United States Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") 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
Richard H. Brown possesses a thorough understanding of immigration law and handles a variety of cases governed by USCIS and DHS including:
- Application for U.S. Citizenship
- Application for Permanent Residence
- Battered Spouse Petitions
- Consular Processing
- I-9 Compliance
- Employment Based Cases
- Family Based Visas
- All Nonimmigrant Visas
- PERM/Labor Certification
- TN Visas & Special Visa for Foreign Nationals from Australia, China & Singapore
- J-1 Waivers
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 attorney can also provide valuable advice on legal issues that may arise during the application process and on new laws that affect immigration to the United States, whether for a short-term business or pleasure trip, or for seeking permanent residence as a foreign national 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 major health care facilities, an Italian cancer researcher and a trainer of Cutting Quarter Horses.
If you need a visa, which to immigrate or want help in bringing a family member or employee to the United States, immigration attorney Richard H. Brown can help. Please call his Chagrin Falls, Ohio office today at 440-247-9104, visit his website at immigrationohio.com, email him at rhbrown@ameritech.net or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule your initial consultation.
Click here to view a Personal Profile of Richard H. Brown highlighting some of his credentials.
For more information, please feel free to contact us.

