Immigration Attorneys San Francisco | Bay Area Naturalization, Citizenship Lawyers

Philip Levin & Associates
1050 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-392-4660 Phone
415-421-0259 Fax
(Main Office)

Other offices located in San Rafael, California and San Jose, California.

Serving Businesses and Families Around the World

With an exclusive focus on immigration law since 1991, Philip Levin & Associates provides comprehensive client service for businesses, families, foreign nationals residing or studying in the U.S. and overseas executives, professionals, traders and investors seeking citizenship, lawful permanent residence or visas for entry in to the United States.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the firm works with businesses of all sizes and in all industries, utilizing its experience to develop winning immigration strategies to assist its clients in recruiting and retaining their employees. Additionally, throughout its history, Philip Levin & Associates has helped hundreds of families immigrate to the U.S. The firm also specializes in deportation defense and naturalization matters.

Contact one of our attorneys to learn about the scope of our practice and how we can guide you through your immigration case. For businesses and foreign nationals seeking employment-based entry, we can advise you about the most effective visa options for your specific circumstances, and ensure that your documentation is complete and accurate. In today's international market, our office partners with in-house legal teams, law firms, and/or Human Resources departments to ensure that your cases are handled professionally, quickly, and efficiently.

Comprehensive Immigration Advice — Nonimmigrant Visas and Green Cards

A particular strength of our practice is our experience in assisting international businesses in bringing their employees temporarily or permanently to the U.S. If you or your company is opening an office in the U.S. or transferring an executive or specially trained employee to one that already exists, we have the experience you need. In particular, the firm principal is recognized as an expert for those Treaty Traders and Investors seeking entry under E-1 or E-2 visas.

We can also advise nonimmigrants working in California under temporary employment visas about their rights and responsibilities. If you are interested in obtaining permanent residence in the U.S., we can help you and your employer with the necessary PERM labor certification. We also advise individuals and families about immigration matters ranging from fiancé/fiancée visas to defense in all aspects of removal and deportation defense.

Whether you need help with a complex labor certification problem, have immigration compliance issues in your Human Resources department, or require advice about the surest path toward naturalization and citizenship, we can advise and represent you. Contact one of our lawyers to learn more about our ability to serve your needs.

On April 22, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Nken v. Holder, (08-681), 2009 WL 1065976, that the traditional standards for adjudicating stays control when the Circuit Courts of Appeals adjudicate motions for stays of removal pending an appeal.

In Matter of Martinez-Montalvo, 241 I. & N. Dec. 778 (BIA 2009), the Board of Immigration Appeals held that an Immigration Judge only has jurisdiction over applications for adjustment of status filed under the Cuban Adjustment Act filed by applicants in removal p roceedings who have entered the U.S. under advance parole.

On April 30, 2009, the U.S. Department of State published the revised Exchange Visitors Skills List. 74 Fed. Reg. 20108.

On May 4, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Flores-Figueroa v. U.S., (08-108), 2009 WL 1174852, that a conviction for aggravated identity theft under 18 USCA §1028A(a)(1) requires the government to prove the defendant knew that the identification used actually belonged to another person.

In Matter of Guzman-Gomez, 24 I. & N. Dec. 824 (BIA 2009), the Board of Immigration Appeals held that a stepchild cannot derive U.S. citizenship per INA §320(a) through a nonadoptive stepparent.

The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification will only keep the old LCA system operational through June 30, 2009. Technical issues should be brought to DOL’s attention through the iCert Help Desk: OFLC.Portal@dol.gov.

On 5/29/09 USCIS announced possible delays in the delivery of permanent resident cards while the agency is in the process of upgrading its card production equipment.

On 5/18/09 USCIS announced that it has received approximately 45,500 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap. The agency continues to accept H-1B petitions subject to the general cap.

On 5/20/09, Senators Menendez (D-NJ), Gillibrand (D-NY), Kennedy (D-MA), and Schumer (D-NY) introduced the Reuniting Families Act (S.1085).

USCIS announces that, as of May 4, 2009, approximately 45,000 H-1B cap- subject petitions and approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. The FY 2010 H-1B Cap has not yet been reached.

USCIS announces that, as of March 2, 2009, Premium Processing, now covers certain I-140 immigrant visa petitions filed on behalf of Beneficiaries who have reached or are reaching the end of their H-1B stays.

USDHS issues final regulations allowing for employment authorization for certain aliens enlisted in U.S. Armed Forces and those whose enlistment is determined to be vital to the national interest.

President Obama extends funding for E-Verify and the EB-5 Regional Center Program through September 30, 2009.

U.S. Department of State issues revised DSP-122, Supplemental Registration for diversity lottery.

Board of Immigration Appeals sets forth new test for determining whether criminal conviction is one involving moral turpitude in Matter of Louissaint, 24 I&N Dec 754 (BIA 2009).

Board of Immigration Appeals finds that conviction for solicitation of drug-related offense constitutes a controlled substance violation outside of the jurisdiction of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in matter of Zorilla-Vidal, 24 I&N Dec 768 (BIA 2009).

Office of Foreign Labor Certification announces iCERT Visa Portal System has begun processing Labor Condition Applications (LCA's) on April 15, 2009 and will adjudicate PERM applications on September 1, 2009.

Use of new I-9 form now mandatory.

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Philip Levin & Associates represents clients throughout the world. We have clients from the Philippines, India, Russia, the United Kingdom, China, Korea, Canada, France, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, El Salvador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Brazil and Vietnam. Our clients are located throughout the United States, including Massachusetts, Texas, Nevada. In our home state, we serve clients in the Bay Area, Northern Ca, Southern California, San Francisco and San Francisco County, Marin County, San Rafael, Sausalito, San Anselmo, Ross, Mill Valley, San Mateo County, San Mateo, Millbrae, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Burlingame, Pacifica, Daly City, Brisbane, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Atherton, San Carlos, Belmont, Redwood City, Foster City, Redwood Shores, Sonoma County, Solano County, Napa County, Alameda County, Oakland, Berkeley, Hayward, Pleasanton, Livermore, Castro Valley, Fremont, Contra Costa County, Richmond, El Cerrito, Pinole, Martinez, Concord, Walnut Creek, Pittsburgh, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, Mountain View, South Bay, San Jose, Campbell, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Gilroy, Monterey County, Santa Cruz, Salinas, Watsonville, Carmel, San ramon, Dublin, Hercules, American Canyon, Vallejo, Sacramento.