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With more than 25 years of experience, Kashmira “Kash” Bhavsar has been practicing law, including Immigration and Real Estate laws, since 1996. She is considered an expert in Immigration Law and represents individuals, families, corporations and investors from the United States and internationally. She provides support for their family and business needs, as well as assists buyers and sellers with their residential closings and title work.. Attorney Bhavsar is 1 of only 78 lawyers to be Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Florida Bar. While Attorney Bhavsar became Board Certified in 2004, currently only 6% of Florida lawyers have board certification in one or more of the 24 areas of certification. The percentage of Florida lawyers practicing Immigration Law is even lower. As a Board Certified lawyer, Attorney Bhavsar has been recognized by the Bar and her peers as an Expert. She must maintain the highest level of knowledge, and professional and ethical standards, in the practice of Immigration and Nationality Law.. Attorney Bhavsar was also selected for inclusion on the Florida Super Lawyers lists for 2008, and again in the 2009 list. Only 5 percent of Florida lawyers have been recognized in this list. She was selected through an extensive process of peer nominations, a blue ribbon panel review, and independent research of law and politics. The list appeared in Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.. Born in India, Ms. Bhavsar emigrated to the United States when she was only one year old and has lived in the Orlando area since the early 1970s. She is a former Adjunct Professor for the University of Central Florida and a former Judicial Law Clerk Intern for the Executive Office of Immigration Review (Immigration Court) in Miami, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida in 1992 and a Juris Doctor from the Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 1996.

When you come to Robert Brown law firm, you can rest assured in the help and support you can receive from a lawyer who is knowledgeable, competent, and ready to support you. When you come to this firm, you can have confidence in the help you can secure from an immigration lawyer in North Carolina. Attorney Erin Brown received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Ohio University. She later attended Cleveland Marshall College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate. While she was in law school, she earned the CALI Award for Excellence in Business Immigration, Corporations and First Amendments. She graduated from law school Magna Cum Laude and has been serving clients for more than 10 years. She has been admitted to practice throughout the State of Florida and has a membership with several well-known organizations. She is associated with the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Cleveland Marshall Law Alumni Association, and the Orange County Bar Association. Attorney Brown gained invaluable experience working in the United States Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio as a Judicial Extern for Chief Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. She also served as a Law Clerk in the United States Attorney’s Office. She has a thorough understanding of immigration law and is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you at this time. She has dealt with cases of adjustment of status and change of status, as well as with all kinds of naturalization and citizenship issues. What’s more, if you are dealing with complications pertaining to registry, documentary requirements, or consular processing, you can rest assured in the help we can provide.

Walter is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida and the Federal Middle District Court of Florida.. He attended undergrad at Cornell University graduating with honors with concentrations in economics and international labor.. Walter graduated from Florida State University College of Law, cum laude. While in law school he was a member of the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy, received certificates in Legal Research, International Law, and Pro Bono Service. In the last summer of law school, Walter worked for the State Department in San Jose, Costa Rica as a member of the the International Narcotics and Legal Team in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.. Walter has private sector legal experience working as a case coordinator for Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP in New York City for over four years. His focus was on litigation and white collar crime, where he gained extensive experience working on numerous trials across the east coast and the Midwest.. Walter also worked on Capitol Hill for the late Senator Edward Kennedy where he worked on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee.. Walter relocated to Orlando, Florida and volunteers his time on pro bono cases with Community Legal Services of Mid Florida and received the Guardian of Justice Award in 2014 and 2015. Walter is one of the inaugural attorneys to work the self-help center at the Orange County Court House to assist under represented clients. After Moving to Central Florida, Walter has been actively working on Immigration matters and has successfully handled many cases before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and USCIS. Walter is co-chair of the Orange County Bar Association Immigration and Nationality Committee and is a board member for the Orlando Center for Justice, a non-profit law firm that provides legal services in the field of immigration and family law. Walter is an active speaker and gives presentations through the Orange County Bar Association. Walter has been named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Suzanne E. Vazquez has been practicing U.S. Immigration law exclusively for over 21 years. Suzanne is one of only a handful of Board Certified Immigration Lawyers in Central Florida. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas-Austin, and her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas.. Suzanne is a member of the Florida Bar since 1998, member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 1999 and was admitted to the Middle District of Florida, U.S. District Court in 2003. She was Certified as an expert in Immigration and Nationality Law in 2004 and served on the Florida Bar Board Certification Committee from 2005 until 2008. Suzanne has been an Elected Member of the Board of Directors for AILA Central Florida Chapter since 2008.. She handles all types of immigration related matters including:. Suzanne's clients come from Central Florida, the United States and all over the world. She has successfully represented many U.S. employers, foreign national investors, families, and foreign -based businesses with complex immigration cases. Suzanne also has had a number of victories in the Immigration and Federal courts.

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Sasha Watson is Chair of the Immigration Practice Group at HAWM Law, PLLC. In this capacity, Ms. Watson concentrates on assisting individuals and organizations with all aspects of the immigration process. As an immigrant, Sasha has gone through almost all stages of US immigration from non-immigrant visas through naturalization and can relate to immigrants and their families in a unique and intimately familiar way. Moreover, she has been admitted as a testifying expert on behalf of the Florida Bar on immigration related issues. As an immigration attorney, Ms. Watson has consulted on international immigration reform projects on behalf of international countries evaluating and reforming their own immigration policies. Additionally, she handles matters involving business litigation, auto accidents and catastrophic personal injury on behalf of individuals throughout the State of Florida. Ms. Watson also serves as a legal and business consultant throughout the Caribbean. She has consulted on various consultancies funded by the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Organization of American States (OAS). Sasha is committed to serving the Florida community and routinely handles pro bono matters for individuals and families that would otherwise not be able to afford legal representation. - See more at: #

Salvatore “Sal” Picataggio, practices family and business immigration law, assisting and representing clients in family-based immigration (spouse, parent/child, sibling), investments (E-2 Treaty Investor and EB-5 Immigrant Investor), H-1B and E-3 specialty occupations, L-1 and EB-1 multinational executives and managers, EB-1 aliens of extraordinary ability, applications for citizenship and naturalization, and more. He has practiced Immigration law exclusively since 2011 and joined Colombo and Hurd in 2019.. Sal also practices heavily in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, where he assists with investor petitions and applications for permanent residency, Regional Center Applications, Regional Center Amendments, and EB-5 project infrastructure, compliance, and best practices. Sal is the Top Contributor and an “EB-5 Verified” Attorney on .. Sal is a member of the Florida Bar, the Orange County Bar Association and its Immigration and Naturalization Committee, Invest in USA, the Global Council of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, and the Central Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.. Sal participates with and gives presentations to international chambers and business groups such as the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, British American Chamber of Commerce, Orlando Regional Realtor Association and Global Council, World Trade Center Orlando, and more.. Sal graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in May, 2011. Sal’s studies included a diverse array of topics including intellectual property law, government law, and land use and environmental law. Sal returned to the University of Florida as co-adjunct professor of Business Immigration Spring of 2017.. At his time at the Levin College of Law, Sal was a member of the John Marshall Bar Association General Board as Director of Technology and Director of Public Relations. He was the Event Coordinator and a Student Ambassador for the Introduction to Law School and the Profession program. He was also the Vice President, Live Music Showcase Coordinator, and performer for the Music Law Conference.. Sal graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida in 2008, where he majored in Public Relations and minored in Business Administration. He was a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the drummer for the University of Florida Jazz Band.. Education. Juris Doctor – University of Florida Levin College of Law. Bachelor’s Degree (Public Relations) – University of Florida. Bar Memberships. State of Florida. Professional Organizations. Florida Bar. Orange County Bar Association Immigration and Naturalization Committee. American Immigration Lawyers Association Central Florida Chapter. Invest in USA. Orlando Regional Realtor Association Global Council. Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce. British American Chamber of Commerce Orlando. Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce

Rusten C. Hurd is an AV Rated Orlando immigration attorney and founding partner at the law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL. In over sixteen years of legal practice, Mr. Hurd has garnered experience with a wide variety of immigration matters including investor visas, business immigration, removal litigation, family petitions and naturalization and citizenship matters. As the husband of an immigrant, Mr. Hurd is fully cognizant of the importance of this process to his clients. To visit the Spanish and Portuguese language versions of our website, click  or . Mr. Hurd also has successfully appeared before immigration judges throughout the United States concerning a variety of removal issues.. Mr. Hurd has been awarded an AV rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. An AV rating is the highest such rating available to any single lawyer for skill and integrity and the rating is reserved for attorneys designated as outstanding in their field.. Mr. Hurd also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to performing appellate work before appellate courts throughout the state of Florida as well as the Board of Immigration Appeals. Mr. Hurd has had noteable appellate success both with the Board of Immigration Appeals and with Florida Appellate Courts. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Hurd has served as Guardian ad Litem for troubled children and was recognized by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County for his service and contributions.

Romaine Brown is an experienced trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Brown is actively involved in all strategy decisions, hearings and trials, and deals on a personal basis with each client.. Ms. Brown is recognized as Rising Star by the prestigious Super Lawyers rating service. She is Lead Council Rated in Family Law and Immigration by LawInfo and has received an outstanding 15 Year Community Service Award from Martindale-Hubbell. Appointments canbe scheduled online at . Atty. Brown practices in Orange County, Seminole County, Brevard County, St. Lucie, Martin and West Palm Beach Counties and handles cases throughout the State of Florida.. Her practice is focused on. Ms. Brown is admitted to practice law in Florida, the U.S. Southern District, Middle District of Florida and Immigration in all 50 States.

Over twenty years ago I started my own DUI criminal defense law firm in Orlando called Private Counsel, LLC.  Private Counsel is a private law firm with sections dedicated to all criminal defense work, Assault an Battery/Domestic Battery Defense, traffic tickets, with an emphasis on helping people accused of DUI. I also assist UCF students who have found themselves in trouble at UCF for Golden Rule violations or .02 BAC DMV suspensions.. My practice is focused on DUI and CRIMINAL DEFENSE.

Our job is to assist clients in telling life stories.  We handle any type of case arising under the application and enforcement of the US immigration laws and it would indeed by our honor to speak with you on how our team of professionals can help you, a famly member or anyone either seeking to come to the US or to remain here find the right tools in an effort to achieve their goals and to obtain permanent or temporary lawful status here in the US.  We tell life stories about foreign nationals who have fled their homeland for fear that harm will come if they did not leave.  We tell life stories about foreign nationals who have come to the US to find a better life and have remained here with authorization but have built a famly and gained significant ties and believe an undue hardship would be had if removal from the US were to become necessary.  We tell life stories of individuals who have lawful status in the US and who have run into problems with the law which may call into questions their ongoing right to remain in the US.. There are many choices out there when it comes to finding the right attorney.  That person should be someone in whom you have complete confidence to do what is right for you and your famly.  Somoeone whose interest is not to tell you that your case can be resolved when they should have known that it could not be done.  Immigration cases are life stories and clients must have a knoweldgeable professional on their side who will explain what can be done, how it can be handled, how much the work will cost and provide a guideline on how long the required work should take to complaint.. Ask questions and expect answers from anyone claiming to have any experience in this complicated area of the law.  Attorney are here to explain themselves and what they are doing and you should expect the time from your attorney necessary to ensure that you are adequately informed as to how your case will be handled.  An informed client is our goal and a client who moves past our office's help to write the rest of their life story is the satisfaction that we taken in assisting buinesses, organizations, employers and foreign nationals with any matter arising under US immigration laws.. Give us a call, share your concerns with us and we will do our best to provide honest answers.  We charge a fee of $100 for our initial consultation and the meeting will take as long as it needs to take in order to have all of your questions answered.  Consultations can be made via telephone or in person and we are available to see clients on weekends and after hours depending on the circumstances.. We look forward to hearing from you.

Michael Mendez, is a partner at the immigration law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL., where he leads the firm’s deportation defense practice in cases involving Requests for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Cancellation of Removal and Waivers of Grounds of Removability.  Since Mr. Mendez worked for the Public Defender’s Office of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, where he obtained valuable skills with regard to criminal defense law, Mr. Mendez specifically has an abundant amount of experience concerning immigration cases involving criminal matters.  Throughout his years of practice, Mr. Mendez has had the privilege to successfully litigate deportation cases throughout the state of Florida and the United States.  He has notably won deportation cases before all currently presiding Immigration Judges in Orlando, Florida.  Mr. Mendez believes that in life sometimes we make bad choices; however, we all deserve a second chance no matter where we come from.  Such is the case of one of Mr. Mendez’s clients who had a 20 year old drug conviction, which made him deportable.  Other attorneys had told his client he did not have a winnable case; however, Mr. Mendez carefully reviewed the case and found a way to avoid his deportation.. Mr. Mendez is equally qualified to represent clients in appeals and other immigration matters such as family based petitions, fiancé visas, naturalizations, and adjustment petitions.  Mr. Mendez will go to any length to try and obtain the best results for his clients, including international travel.  Mr. Mendez once had a visa case he was handling where his client had been denied a visa four consecutive times in Mexico.  He personally traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico and persistently advocated for his client resulting in the granting of her visa after years of failed attempts.. Mr. Mendez’s fluency in Spanish and his experience with not only the Immigration Court, but also immigration enforcement authorities such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and ICE Investigations Unit has resulted in the successful representation of clients while being investigated by the foregoing authorities.. Mr. Mendez was born in Queens, N.Y. of parents who migrated from the Dominican Republic.  Throughout his youth he witnessed the struggles his parents made to remain in this country and achieve the American dream.  Seeing his immediate and extended family go through complications with the immigration process has provided Mr. Mendez with the ability to relate to his clients on a personal level.  Aside from other speaking engagements, Mr. Mendez had the honor of serving as a panelist at the Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies Conference, where he educated judges throughout the state of Florida on the legal technicalities of U.S. immigration law.

Marycruz Aguiar has worked in the legal profession since 2010 in several capacities.  Marycruz, started her career with two distinct advantages.  First, she worked for a real estate law firm where she was under the careful tutelage of managing partner and where she served as a legal assistant for many years, learning the area of law from an inside perspective.  Second, Marycruz served as a law clerk for a civil litigation attorney where she was mentored and trained on various litigation matters.  Given the guidance Marycruz has received, she hits the ground running with a strong understanding of the complex needs facing litigation and transactional law.. As an attorney with a diverse background, Marycruz has the benefit of years of experience in assisting attorneys and firm clients with transactional matters and litigation issues.  Her current areas of focus include estate planning, immigration law, business law, and administrative law.  Her skills are evident in her work as she strives to serve her clients proactively providing both legal guidance and tailored advice.  The style is relationship driven and client focused.. An honors student and legal studies graduate of the University of Central Florida, Marycruz also earned a minor in real estate and a certificate in estates and property law.  While making the President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List numerous times, Marycruz also published an honors thesis with a focus on the real estate crisis of 2008.  Marycruz entered Barry University School of law, while continuing fulltime employment in the legal profession.  She graduated with honors in environmental and earth law and participated in the environmental law clinic representing clients on environmental issues.  When not practicing law, Marycruz loves to spend time with her husband and their daughter.

Luciane Tavares is a dedicated attorney with a primary focus on immigration and business law. Since 2012, she has represented individuals and companies in a wide range of complex immigration matters, including family-based and employment-based petitions, waivers, and appeals. Her clients include small to large businesses as well as individuals from across the United States and around the world who seek to immigrate to the United States or to legalize their status.. Ms. Tavares has been invited to speak at numerous immigration law seminars and events, including universities, consular forums, and international conferences. She has participated in documentary interviews and has published articles in prominent magazines and newspapers, offering insights on how to live, work, and study legally in the U.S.. She earned her law degree with honors in litigation from Barry University School of Law and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida. In addition to her formal education, she has completed several advanced courses in law and business and is a proud member of the Harvard Club of Boston.. Luciane Tavares is licensed to practice law in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the New Jersey State Bar Association. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, she currently serves clients through American Immigration Associates LLC, with offices located in Orlando and Chicago.

Kenneth Ejene was born and raised in Miami, Florida to parents who immigrated to the United States from Nigeria. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida and his Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law (Barry) in Orlando, Florida.. Kenneth is naturally empathetic. Being raised in Miami, one of the most diverse cities in the United States, and being raised by immigrant parents, has shaped his empathy especially towards the issues that concern immigrants. As such, Kenneth has a passion towards advocating for the rights of immigrants and human rights for all people.. While attending Barry, attorney Kenneth Ejene earned an Honors Litigation Certificate, offered free legal assistance to indigent residents in the Central Florida area, interned and volunteered in various firms and organizations that focused on the immigration and human rights such as the Pro Bono Project, Catholic Charities, and the American Civil Liberties Union.. Post law school, Kenneth has gained extensive experience in immigration law. His experience includes and is not limited to:. American Citizenship;U.S. Visas; U.S. Green Cards;Deportation Defense;Political Asylum;Temporary Protected Status;Unlawful Presence waivers;and Board of Immigration Appeals.. Today, he continually broadens his immigration expertise and fervor for civil engagement so that he is able to not only assist clients with their various immigration matters, but to positively impact the community through passionate advocacy

Jumana (Gigi) Alkhatib is a thriving, young trilingual Arab American Attorney catering to Central and South Florida.  She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from the University of Florida and attained her Juris Doctorate from Florida A &M University College of Law.. In addition, she graduated from American University Washington College of Law with a Masters of Law (LL.M) in Law and Government with a Concentration in Civil and Constitutional Rights, and specialization in Gender and the Law.. Her practice areas include:  Immigration, Family Law, Criminal Defense and various Civil Matters.  She has successfully represented applicants in matters ranging from several criminal offenses (ranging from misdemeanor & Felony), Divorce, Child Support,  variety of immigration matters approved include: fiance visas, US Citizenship/Naturalization, I-130 Sponsorships to name a few.. Ms. Alkhatib is also an Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor at both the Associate and Bachelors level for over 4 years at a private Orlando college.. Attorney Alkhatib strongly believes in community outreach and serve as a Guardian Ad Litem with the Legal Aid Society of Orange County and the Legal Advisor for the Domestic Violence Committee of Arab American Community Center of Florida. She is also a Volunteer Board Member for Orange County Sheriff's Office Arab American Committee.. With almost a decade of legal experience in both the public and private sectors, Ms. Alkhatib is compassionate and fights for the rights of all her clients.

Immigration attorney Melissa Trivino has been practicing alongside Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra since January 2020. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 2010 from the University of Phoenix in Charlotte, North Carolina. A child of Colombian and Ecuadorian parents, Mrs. Trivino is personally connected to immigration stories. Prior to attending to law school, Mrs. Trivino worked as an immigration paralegal for many years. This experience inspired her to explore the field of immigration law further and ignited within her a passion and desire to help the immigrant community.. In 2019, Mrs. Trivino relocated to Central Florida and received her Juris Doctorate degree from Barry University School of Law. While in law school, Mrs. Trivino served as a Student Attorney in the Advanced Immigration Clinic and received early exposure to immigration-related matters ranging from family based petitions, cases under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Asylum applications to representing clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and U.S. Immigration Court. Mrs. Trivino also served as Treasurer for the Counsel for Children Association and was a member of the Hispanic American Law Student Association.. Melissa Trivino is fluent in Spanish and is a member of the Florida Bar and the Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association. Mrs. Trivino resides in Central Florida with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, listening to music, and traveling.

Immigration and International Business Attorney. Attorney Nayef A. Mubarak is a lifelong resident of central Florida. He attended Dr. Phillips High School before going on to earn his Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Central Florida. Mr. Mubarak spent time working as a mutual fund accountant with the Bank of New York before enrolling in law school at Barry University School of Law. While at Barry, Mr. Mubarak developed an interest in international law, spending two summers studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and Florence, Italy. This opportunity enriched Mr. Mubarak's experience in the areas of international human rights and criminal procedure. Mr. Mubarak served on the law school's Moot Court Honors Board and participated in the Immigration Clinic, advocating for indigent clients in USCIS and Immigration Court proceedings.. Nayef Mubarak first joined the NeJame Law Firm while still a student, serving as a legal intern for the Criminal division. After gaining admission to Florida Bar in 2010, he spent a short time working with another law firm as an associate attorney in foreclosure defense. He returned to the NeJame Firm as an Associate with the Firm's growing Immigration division, assisting clients with family reunification, deportation, VAWA cases, asylum, naturalization, adjustment of status, and other immigration matters.  Mr. Mubarak has also handled J-1 waivers based on exceptional hardship, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) petitions, and Temporary Protected Status cases for Syria, El Salvador and Haiti.. In 2016, Attorney Mubarak founded the Mubarak Law firm.  At Mubarak Law, your future is our priority. Attorney Mubarak handles business, immigration, and personal injury.  He is trilingual, as he is an Arabic speaking and Spanish speaking attornery.. Attorney Mubarak’s practice has naturally progressed into the realm of international business and corporate law.  Mr. Mubarak represents many clients with businesses throughout the world, often times consulting companies on acquisitions, company formations, business plans,  treaty compliance, and the structuring of investment models.  Often times, Mr. Mubarak’s immigration and business law skills are needed for his unique clientele, his background in business and finance have provided him with the necessary skill set.  Attorney Mubarak currently represents foreign nationals with their Eb-5 investments as well.. Nayef Mubarak devotes much of his free time to community service. Mr. Mubarak also volunteers with mosques and churches in the central Florida region.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Arab American Community Center (AACC) in Orlando, where he strives to educate the diverse central Florida community about important immigration laws and other political issues. Attorney Mubarak is a proud advocate for immigration reform. In August of 2013, he was appointed as the Media Liaison for the Central Florida chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (). Mr. Mubarak has discussed the need for immigration reform through interviews and blogs, including Central Florida News 13.  Attorney Mubarak also serves on the Arab-American Citizenship Advisory Board for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.  He has previously volunteered his time with such organizations as Junior Achievement, and continues his involvement with the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and the free legal clinics at his alma mater, Barry University.. In January of 2013, Mr. Mubarak was invited by the White House for a "Strategy Session with Arab-American Community Leaders." Attorney Mubarak was joined by other "Arab-American" leaders from across the country. The group of roughly 15 individuals met with Administration officials to discuss immigration reform and the concerns of Arab-Americans regarding the reform. The individuals also reviewed the President's blueprint for immigration reform, discussed possible timelines for the change to occur, and core areas of immigration law where reform must be made. It was an honor for Mr. Mubarak to attend such a meeting; specifically the opportunity to voice the concerns of those whom do not have a voice in our political system.. LANGUAGES: English, Arabic and conversational Spanish

I'm a Partner with The Orlando Law Group, PL.  We are a full service civil law firm with two office locations in Orlando, Florida.  I practice immigration, bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), and landlord-tenant law.  I offer free consultations for bankruptcy.

I went to law school in Orlando, FL and graduated in 2019. Prior to law school, I built numerous dotcom companies and have significant business, eCom and sales experience. My transparent style of communications and ability to clearly explain complex topics makes me a great fit for your legal needs. You can schedule a call with me directly using a Calendar link on my site.. What began as an inter-family joke in 2015, Sahil Vijay Patel decided to change the course of his successful eCommerce career and obtain his Juris Doctorate.. Sahil grew up in Jersey City, NJ, born from immigrant parents who struggled financially, he decided at an early age that he wanted to help others. He went to high school in Jersey City and Piscataway, New Jersey – he earned his Bachelor of Arts from Kean University in English.. In 2006, Sahil’s father, Vijay H Patel at the age of 47, suddenly passed, and Sahil took his family’s trajectory at the helm. He created numerous successful start-ups, many of which went on to do millions in revenue, one of which won the coveted 2015 Inc Magazine “Inc 500/5000,” award, placing 366 of the top 5000 companies in the world with revenue of over $10 Million and a growth rate of over 2300%.. In late 2015, he decided to let it all go and go back to his roots of helping others.. After winning the 2015 Inc 5000 award, he closed his successful eCommerce company and moved to Orlando, FL to become a bright eyed – bushy tailed, 1L (first year) at the Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. Just like all law students – he juggled contracts, torts, civil procedure, property and evidence along with legal writing.. During the pursuit of his Juris Doctorate at the Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, Sahil worked with dozens of pro se petitioners at the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Clinic, spent dozens of hours volunteering with the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and mentored numerous students who went to start successful law practices. From 2018 to 2022, Sahil also served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer for a non-profit, The Commission on Local Debates, which was established as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to set a higher standard for debates in local races. Not looking for glory, Sahil also secretly spent countless hours preparing thousands of meals for the homeless at The Daily Bread, a nonprofit in Orlando, FL. Sahil has completed over 1000 verified hours of community service in Central, FL and is committed to promoting pro bono services... Sahil has also helped create over a dozen law firms in the US through mentorships and paid consultations.. Currently, Sahil Vijay Patel is the founder and manager of Sahil Vijay Law, PLLC which offers a slew of quick services and traditional legal solutions. Sahil speaks Gujarati, Hindi and is learning Spanish.

I am a founding partner at the law firm of Brandt Immigration, specializing in immigration law.  I have extensive litigation experience, allowing me to successfully represent clients in Immigration and Federal Courts.. I devote a substantial portion of my immigration practice to deportation defense, both in Immigration Court and before deportation officers at Immigration Customs and Enforcement’s Detention and Removal Offices throughout the U.S. I also regularly represent individuals, families, and businesses in an expansive array of interviews and appearances before immigration officials.. Additionally, I assist both individuals and businesses in obtaining temporary visas and permanent resident status in a variety of categories, including visas for businesses, investment visas, student visas, exchange visitors, and artists and entertainers. Finally, I have extensive experience in handling criminal related matters in both immigration cases and in County Courts regarding criminal traffic infractions involving immigrants, who often encounter problems obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses.. I am a first generation Cuban-American who is fluent in Spanish, I come from an immigrant family, and have witnessed the challenges that immigrants face in the United States first hand. As a result, I founded Brandt Immigration based upon our shared vision to serve the cause of immigrants.

Hon. Stuart F. Karden is an Immigration Judge with the Executive Office for Immigration Review in Orlando, Florida.  EOIR is part of the Department of Justice.. Judge Karden is a past-president of the South Florida Chapter of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) and past Chair of the Florida Bar Immigration and Naturalization Certification committee.

Francisco “Frank” Symphorien-SaavedraBoard Certified Expert. "Frank" Symphorien-Saavedra’s practice is focused on high stakes immigration and nationality law. Board certified in immigration and nationality law, a distinction limited to less than 8% of all Florida lawyers, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra is an expert who is AV rated “Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and has been designated a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra has also been a member of The National Advocates; Top 100 and The National Advocates: Top 40 under 40. As of May 2021, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra is the only board certified immigration expert within the State of Florida who is a Venezuelan native as of October 2022.. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra’s unique practice focuses on removal defense, federal court litigation, and extraordinary ability visas or national interest waivers. He also handles all other aspects of U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law, including family immigration, asylum and U.S. Citizenship claims. The tenacity which drives Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra’s practice has led him to successfully brief and win cases before administrative and Circuit appellate courts to secure successes for his clients.. A native of Venezuela, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra immigrated to the United States when he was 11 years old. His father worked 24-hour shifts as a taxi driver in New York City in order to bring his wife and children to the United States. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra attended West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida, where he participated in the law magnet program and won a mock appellate brief competition. His promising young career was evident when he presented mock oral arguments before the Florida Supreme Court at 16 years of age. Thereafter, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra attended The Florida State University College of Law after graduating with high honors from the University of South Florida. Following a clerkship at the Orlando Immigration Court, his personal experiences and education led him to settle early and passionately on the field of immigration law. Thirteen years later, immigration continues to be Mr. Symphorien’s exclusive focus in his practice of law.. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra cherishes his Latin heritage and is deeply devoted to this land of opportunity and freedom, which he calls home. He empathizes with the plight of other immigrants, immigrant families, and is passionate about providing opportunities for talented and driven professionals to contribute to the fabric of this great country. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra particularly values opportunities to help thriving businesses collaborate with talented professionals in order to add to the strength and ingenuity of this country.. Currently, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra serves on the Florida Bar Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee and will serve Chair during the 2022-2023 term. Previously, he served in committee leadership roles for the Orange County Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association-Central Florida Chapter, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and he regularly provides commentary on Univision, and various local media outlets including Unimas and News13. He is a regular speaker at national and local conferences that equip immigration lawyers and his opinions and analysis on the subject of extraordinary ability visas and federal court litigation have been published in professional journals.. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra is fluent in Spanish and English and continues to strive to learn Portuguese. He is married to Litty Symphorien, an educator, and they are parents to three young children ages 13, 9 and 3. He is an active member of Horizon West Church. On a leisurely day off, you’ll find him with his immediate and extended family grilling for a hungry crowd.

Experienced and Dedicated Immigration Attorney. My clients are my top priority! I offer reliable immigration representation at affordable prices. I serve clients located throughout  the United States and around the world. I speak Russian and Mongolian languages.. Schedule Your Appointment Today by Visting (mention AVVO to receive a free consultation). International and Out-of-State Clients-we can provide you with a full range of immigration services remotely-we utilize a wide range of technology to deliver a seamless service whether you are in Chicago or Russia -you will receive a personalized service from an immigration attorney via phone calls and Skype -because we utilize the latest technology and have a low overhead expense, we can pass savings to you. Central Florida Clients: - we are located in Orlando, Florida - we can provide in-person, phone, or e-mail consultations -receive high quality legal service from an immigration attorney directly, not from a paralegal or an assistant

Certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law.  Practice is focused on complex immigration cases and advising academic institutions and businesses in immigration compliance. Substantial experience in assisting academic, engineering, IT and medical professionals in strategic immigration planning.. Consultations can be done in person, by phone or Skype.