# Brown Immigration Law: National Immigration Attorneys

> Facing deportation, needing a visa, or pursuing immigration into the U\.S\.? Rely on the immigration lawyers at Brown Immigration Law\.

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## Pages
- [Our Staff](https://www.brown-immigration.com/staff/)
- [Home Page](https://www.brown-immigration.com/)
- [Abogados de inmigración](https://www.brown-immigration.com/abogados-de-inmigracion/)
- [Media Hub](https://www.brown-immigration.com/media/)
- [Immigration Articles](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-articles/)

## Posts
- [CR1 and IR1 Visas: What's the Difference?](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2026/august/cr1-and-ir1-visas-whats-the-difference/): CR1 and IR1 visas both allow the spouse of a U\.S\. citizen to become a lawful permanent resident, but the type of visa issued depends on how long the couple has been married\. Understanding the differences between these visas, the application process, and the requirements after entering the United States can help couples prepare for each stage of the immigration process\.
- [Why I\-9 Compliance Matters for Florida Employers](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2025/december/why-i-9-compliance-matters-for-florida-employers/)
- [Immigration and the Healthcare Workforce in Columbus](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2025/december/immigration-and-the-healthcare-workforce-in-columbus/)
- [A Guide to Hiring Global Talent for Columbus Employers](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2025/december/a-guide-to-hiring-global-talent-for-columbus-employers/)
- [Questions to Ask an Immigration Attorney](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/2026/march/questions-to-ask-an-immigration-attorney/)

## Local
- [K\-1 Visa Lawyer Columbus, OH](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/columbus-ohio/family-based/k-1-fiance-visa/)
- [Orlando Work Visa Lawyer](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/orlando-immigration-lawyer/work-visas/)
- [Columbus F\-1 Visa Immigration Attorney](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/columbus-ohio/columbus-work-visas-attorney/f-1-visa/)
- [Tampa Green Card Attorney](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/tampa/green-card/)
- [Columbus Work Visas Attorney](https://www.brown-immigration.com/our-locations/columbus-ohio/columbus-work-visas-attorney/)

## Articles
- [USCIS Updates Its Adjustment of Status Policy – or Does It?](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/uscis-updates-its-adjustment-of-status-policy-or-does-it/)
- [TPS Expires For Haitian Immigrants](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/face-the-state/)
- [The Importance of an Article I Immigration Court](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/the-importance-of-an-article-i-immigration-court/)
- [Human Rights on Pause: Assessing the CBP Digital Metering Process and Obligations of Non\-Refoulement Beyond Borders](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/human-rights-on-pause-assessing-the-cbp-digital-metering-process-and-obligations-of-non-refoulement-beyond-borders/)
- [Immigration attorneys say clients face uncertainty as Trump Administration pauses cases, citizenship ceremonies](https://www.brown-immigration.com/news/immigration-attorneys-say-clients-face-uncertainty-as-trump-administration-pauses-cases-citizenship-ceremonies/)

## Videos
- [The Alts Factor](https://www.brown-immigration.com/videos/the-alts-factor/)

## Newsletter
- [Immigration news and policy insights](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/immigration-news-and-policy-insights/)
- [Immigration news \& policy insights](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/immigration-news-policy-insights/)
- [Columbus Office Phone Number Change](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/columbus-office-phone-number-change/)
- [Newsletter April 2026](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/newsletter-april-2026/)
- [Birthright Case](https://www.brown-immigration.com/newsletter/birthright-case/)

## Team
- [Thomas Messner](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/thomas-messner/): Senior Attorney Thomas Messner joined Brown Immigration Law in 2022\. He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio\. Thomas is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio, the State of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan\.
- [Kathryn P\. Russell](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/kathryn-p-russell/): Attorney Kathryn \(Katie\) P\. Russell is a Partner at Brown Immigration Law and is an experienced practitioner in U\.S\. immigration matters, including employment\-based immigration, removal defense, family\-based immigration, and complex naturalization\.
- [Aleksandar Cuic](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/aleksandar-cuic/): Attorney and Partner Aleksandar Cuic received his Juris Doctorate from the Cleveland Marshall School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio\. Aleksandar oversees the firm's litigation practice, focusing largely on removal and deportation defense matters and general litigation\.
- [Rishi P\. Oza](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/rishi-p-oza/): Attorney Rishi P\. Oza is a Partner with Brown Immigration Law and leads the firm’s practice in North Carolina\. Rishi focuses the majority of his practice on employment\-based immigration, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa filings on behalf of corporations and individuals\. He also helps to oversee the firm’s family\-based and litigation practices, as well as its overall operations throughout the country\.
- [Kelly G\. Urbano](https://www.brown-immigration.com/attorneys/kelly-g-urbano/): Partner Kelly Grace Urbano \(formerly Kelly Grace Sanchez\) joined Brown Immigration Law in 2021\. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida\. Kelly graduated from Florida International University Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy\.

## Practice Areas
- [EB\-1 Visas](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/employment-based-immigration/eb1-visa/): Brown Immigration Law helps EB\-1 visa applicants answer questions and deal with any issues that might arise throughout the process\. With offices in Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio, we provide experienced and competent immigration law guidance nationwide\. For help applying for an EB\-1 visa or hiring an international candidate who requires EB\-1 sponsorship, contact our immigration attorneys today\. 
- [EB\-3 Visa Lawyer](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/employment-based-immigration/eb3-visa/): The EB\-3 visa offers a path to U\.S\. permanent residency for skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled laborers with full\-time job offers, requiring labor certification and varying documentation based on the applicant's category\. Brown Immigration Law is here to help businesses and workers throughout the country\. 
- [Family\-Based Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/family-based-immigration/): At Brown Immigration Law, our legal team assists immigrants with family\-based immigration for a fiancé\(e\), spouse,  children, parents, and other relatives\. Whether you are a U\.S\. citizen, hold a Green Card, have refugee status, or have been granted asylum, our national immigration lawyers can help with what matters most \-\- bringing your family together\. 
- [Employment\-Based Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/employment-based-immigration/): Many people who want to come to the United States to start a new life have visions of a future career, too\. Through employment\-based immigration options, this view of the American Dream can become a reality\. Navigating United States Citizenship and Immigration Services \(USCIS\) procedures can be an obstacle, though, if you are not prepared\.

Brown Immigration Law is here to guide you through any employment\-based immigration process\. Whether you want to work temporarily in the U\.S\. or start a new life here through legal permanent resident \(LPR\) status paired with employment rights, we are the legal team you can trust\. Rely on our knowledge, insight, and experience, and be confident that your employment\-based immigration case can progress in the right direction\.
- [Adjustment of Status Attorneys](https://www.brown-immigration.com/immigration-law/adjustment-of-status/): For compassionate and experienced legal counsel that makes immigration procedures simple, come to Brown Immigration Law\. Our adjustment of status attorneys can assist clients nationwide, who hold any type of current immigration status, and who previously lived in any foreign country\.

## Testimonials
- [Akara J Campbell](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/akara-j-campbell/)
- [Alicia Arellano](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/alicia-arellano/)
- [Akin F](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/akin-f/)
- [Alyeena Rose](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/alyeena-rose/)
- [André Alamina](https://www.brown-immigration.com/testimonials/andre-alamina/)

## Categories
- [Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/immigration/)
- [Family Based Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/family-based-immigration/)
- [Visas](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/visas/)
- [Immigration in the News](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/immigration-in-the-news/)
- [Uncategorized](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/categories/uncategorized/)

## Tags
- [Immigration](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/immigration/)
- [Citizenship](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/citizenship/)
- [Work Permit](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/work-permit/)
- [O1 Visa](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/o1-visa/)
- [EB\-5 Investor Visa](https://www.brown-immigration.com/blog/tag/eb-5-investor-visa/)

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