Spar and Bernstein

The Law Offices of Spar and Bernstein is a full-service firm concentrating in United States immigration law. For more than 50 years, Spar and Bernstein has helped more than 50,000 clients successfully resolve their U.S. immigration issues. In addition to a renowned immigration department, Spar and Bernstein has complimentary departments concentrating in personal injury, family/divorce and criminal defense.

Spar and Bernstein prides itself on providing the strength of a large law firm while offering the personalized attention of a small practice. Spar and Bernstein view their clients as partners. This approach enables Spar and Bernstein to customize effective strategies that meet individual goals with maximum effectiveness.

Spar and Bernstein’s legal and support team is comprised of more than 40 knowledgeable, accomplished attorneys and staff professionals. As a client, an attorney or skilled paralegal will always be available to assist you and address your specific legal concerns.

Client confidence comes from producing results. Spar and Bernstein is especially proud of accomplishments through our dedicated Advocacy that reversed United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service) and Labor Department decisions. In addition, Spar and Bernstein have successfully represented many corporate and high profile clients for visa appointments and adjustment interviews. Spar and Bernstein is dedicated to building relationships through communication, trust, and respect. Maintaining the highest moral ethics in client relationships and within the legal community is a priority.

Immigration Lawyer - Marriage to US Citizen & Minor Children

In this episode, the mother of two minor children says, she had married a US citizen and had her new husband file for her children as a step parent. The minor children were residing in Jamaica with their grandmother at the time.
Listen to the end of this show to find out the useful tips that the legendary immigration attorney shared with the caller on this interesting case of family reunification.
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Immigration Lawyer - Overstaying on Visa & Entering USA after Voluntary Departure

When can a person, who has overstayed on his/her visa, come back to the United States, if he/she chooses to voluntarily leave the country? Watch this video to the end to hear the answer of the immigration lawyer.
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Immigration Lawyer on FBI Name Check & Fingerprint Delays

In this episode, Brad Bernstein addresses the issue of long delays in applications for naturalization/citizenship caused by FBI's name check procedure. What should you do, if you are one of many thousands who found themselves in such situation?
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I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

If you hold a conditional green card, when can you file to remove conditions on residence? Watch this video to the end to hear the answer of the immigration lawyer.
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Immigration Lawyer - Visitor Visa vs Student Visa

In this episode, Brad Bernstein talks about the pros and cons of attending a higher education school in the United States with a visitor visa vs a proper student visa.
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Immigration Lawyer - Family Visa & Marital Status

Can a mother, who is a green card holder (permanent resident), file a family visa for a daughter, who is married? Watch this video to the end to hear the answer of the immigration expert.
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Immigration Lawyer - Overstaying on a Work Visa

In this episode, a season worker overstayed on his work visa due to the employer's fault. As a result, he could not reenter the United States according to the 10-year bar.
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US Immigration Lawyer on Aggravated Felony & Deportation

In this episode, Brad Bernstein talks about the Supreme Court's definition of Aggravated Felony and deportability of non-citizen aliens convicted of crimes constituting Aggravated Felony.
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Immigration Lawyer - Bona Fide Marriage & Joint Residence

In this episode, Brad Bernstein responds to a question on proofs of bona fide marriage and economic hardship to maintain joint residence. Can a husband, who holds conditional resident status, move to work in New York while his wife, a US citizen, continues to reside in Boston? Watch this video to the end to hear the answer of the immigration expert.
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