Thank you for visiting the Herman Legal Group --- The Law Firm for Immigrants™!  Founded in 1995 by immigration lawyer Richard Herman, we are a skilled, driven, compassionate and highly experienced immigration law firm:   passionate about providing exceptional immigration legal services and helping others.  We have received numerous national awards and recognition for our leading role in representing families, individuals and companies in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, Florida, Texas and Canada.  

To talk to Vania Stefanova or Richard Herman about your immigration case, call for FREE phone consult at 1-800-808-4013.  Richard Herman is a nationally-known immigration lawyer with 25+ yrs exp,, AV-rated, recognized in U.S. World News & Report's "Best Lawyers in America," co-authored acclaimed book, "Immigrant, Inc."  Richard and his team blend experience with personal attention to help you navigate complex immigration law. We work hard and we work for YOU!

Richard’s team consists of experienced immigration lawyers Charmaine Rozario, Vania Stefanova, Frank Krajenke, Luis Villarroel, Erin James, Kamal Dari, and Of-Counsel immigration attorneys Dinh Tran, Gil Manzano, Karmen Waters and Ronen Kurzfeld.

 The Herman Legal Group serves clients in all 50 states and Canada from its offices in Ohio (Cleveland, Columbus, Akron-Canton, Toledo, Cincinnati, Dayton, Youngstown), Michigan (Dearborn-Detroit and Ann Arbor), New York (Buffalo), Pennsylvania (Erie and Pittsburgh), Florida (Miami), Texas (McKinney-Plano-Dallas), and Canada.

The Herman Legal Group was awarded the designation of “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report in the field of immigration law.  Criteria on which clients and peers were asked to evaluate firms included such areas as expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and its needs, cost-effectiveness, integrity and civility.  

Richard has been named to Best Lawyers in America (2015-2018),  the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Partnered with U.S. News & World Report, the Best Lawyer lists are published in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times and Chicago Tribune.   

Check out our Client Reviews https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/testimonials/ and Success Stories  https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/success-stories/, 

Richard is the co-author of the internationally-acclaimed book, Immigrant, Inc. --Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Driving the New Economy (John Wiley & Sons, 2009), https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/book-on-immigrants/ a powerful interweaving of success stories and research which makes the case that Immigrants Make America Stronger!  

Richard’s poignant commentary has been sought out by many national media outlets, including New York Times, USA Today, BusinessWeek, Forbes, FOX News (The  O’Reilly Factor), National Public Radio, Inc., National Lawyers Weekly, PC World, Computerworld, CIO, TechCrunch, Washington Times, San Francisco Chronicle and InformationWeek.    

Richard is “AV-Rated,” the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review conducted by lawyers and judges.  Richard is admitted to the Ohio Bar; the U.S. Federal District Court, N. District of Ohio; and the U.S. 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.  Richard is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and is a former trustee of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association and Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.   

Richard believes in helping others.  Feel free to check out his “How to Guides” https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/guides/ which will provide guidance on how YOU can prepare your own immigration case.  

For over 10 years in a row, Richard has been acknowledged as a “Super Lawyer” and “Leading Lawyer” by various business publications.    Richard received the “Client’s Choice Award” and top rating of “10” by the law website AVVO.     

Richard has spoken around the country on behalf of former New York City Mayor    

Michael Bloomberg’s initiative, Partnership for a New American Economy, a national coalition of over 400 CEOs and mayors who make the case that smart immigration makes America stronger. A fierce advocate for his clients and for immigration law reform, Richard is a nationally-renowned commentator on immigration and global diversity.     

Richard is a contributing writer and speaker for GOVERNING, the nation's leading media platform covering politics, policy and management for state and local government leaders. Recognized as the most credible and authoritative voice in its field, GOVERNING provides nonpartisan news, insight and analysis on such issues as public finance, transportation, economic development, health, energy, the environment and technology.  

Richard is the co-founder of TiE-Ohio, the Ohio-based chapter of The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Association based in Silicon Valley.  Richard is a co-founder of Global Detroit, and Global Cleveland, efforts to revitalize these two rust belt cities by better welcoming and integrating immigrants, internationals, foreign trade and foreign investment.    

Richard is the former Civil Rights Director of LULAC Ohio, a chapter of The League of    United Latin America Citizens, the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the U.S. Richard received the Lead Counsel Rating by the Lead Counsel Review Board.     

On a personal note, Richard is a Cleveland native and former resident of Moscow, Russia.  He is married to Dr. Kimberly Chen, a physician born in Taiwan. They are raising their children, Nathan and Isabella, to be citizens of the world.    

     
Let us put our experience to work for you.  Call for a free initial phone consultation now 

https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/contact/.

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IMMIGRATION LAW SERVICES

Experienced Immigration Lawyers: marriage green card, deportation defense, H-1B visa, family immigration, business immigration, Hardship Waiver, I-130, I-485, I-601, I-212, J-1 Waivers, EB-5, L-1, I-140, EB-2. Our clients are international students, international tourists, medical researchers, doctors, athletes, priests, investors, computer programmers, engineers, artists, professionals, companies and families.

We can help with the following immigration forms and matters:

NONIMMIGRANT VISAS

https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/practice-area/immigration/employment-based/

We work with employers to prepare and submit visa applications for temporary employment in nonimmigrant visa categories including but not limited to

H-1B visa (professionals in specialty occupations)

https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/h-1b-visa-complete-guide-2019/

H-1B1 (Chilean and Singaporean professionals in specialty occupations)

H-2 Seasonal and Temporary Workers

H-3 Trainees

L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive or Manager

L-1B visa Intracompany Transferee Specialized Knowledge

TN visa (certain Canadian and Mexican professionals)

E-1/2 visa (treaty traders/investors)

E-3 visa (Australian professionals in specialty occupations)

O visa (persons of extraordinary ability)

https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/o-1-visas-the-complete-guide-2019/

P visa (certain athletes and entertainers)

R-1 visa Religious Workers

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Resident Status (Immigrant Visas/Green Cards)

 https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/practice-area/immigration/family-based/

Multinational Executives and Managers (EB1)

Persons of Extraordinary Ability (EB1)

Outstanding Professors and Researchers (EB1)

Employment Based with PERM or Labor Certification (EB2, EB3)

National Interest Waiver (NIW) – EB-2 Visa

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Religious Workers (EB4)

Family Immigration

Marriage Immigration

I-601 Waivers

I-601A Waivers

Cuban Adjustment Act

Immigration Benefits for Same-Sex Married Couples

Fiance Visas, Marriage Visa, K-1 Visa, K-3 Visa, K-4 Visa

Green Card Renewal for Conditional Residents, I-751

Green Card through Family

Green Card through Marriage

https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/how-to-get-a-marriage-green-card/

Defense of Deportation/Removal in Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, Circuit Court

https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/practice-area/immigration/deportation-exclusion-removal/

Immigration Bond

Cancellation of Removal for Non-Permanent Residents

Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents

Asylum and Refugee Applications

Adjustment of Status

Termination 

Motion to Vacate Plea

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/practice-area/criminal-defense/

Corporate Matters

Notice of Intent to Fine

Pre-hire Advice on Temporary Work Visas

I-9 Compliance and Audit Representation

Record Keeping (I-9, Labor Attestation, PERM)

Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring

Department of Labor and Immigration & Customs Enforcement Audits

Citizenship

https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/practice-area/immigration/naturalization-citizenship/

Naturalization

https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/naturalization-citizenship-useful-complete-guide-2019/

Ineligibility based on convictions, bad moral character

Derivative United States Citizenship

Loss of United States Citizenship

Other U.S. Immigration Matters:

Extension of Stay

Change of Visa Status

Work Authorization for Spouse

Waiver of the J-1 two year residence requirement

Visitors for Business (B-1) and Pleasure (B-2)

Fiancé (K-1) and Spouse (K-3) Visas

Reentry Permits

Authorization for Schools to Admit Foreign Students

Visa Processing

Deferred Action (DACA) Renewal

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

212(d)(3) Waiver

Fighting Immigration Delay, Writ of Mandamus

Immigration Consultation

Motion to Reopen

Motion to Reconsider

I-290B

Appeal

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

U Visa

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

T Visa

S Visa

What is Extreme Hardship?

I-131 Re-Entry Permit

I-131 Advance Parole

J-1 Waivers (No Objection, Hardship, Persecution)

Change of Status to F-1 student

Citizenship for Military Personnel & Family Members 
Parole, Green Card, Citizenship for Spouses and Children of Military Members
Family-Based Survivor Benefits 
Survivor Benefits for Relatives of U.S. Citizen Military Members
Survivor Benefits for Relatives of Non-U.S. Citizen Military Members
Extension of Stay
Students and Exchange Visitors 
Conrad 30 Waiver Program
Temporary Visitors for Business
Continuous Residence and Physical Presence Requirements for Naturalization
Naturalization Test 
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA) 
Victims of Human Trafficking & Other Crimes 
Victims of Human Trafficking: T Nonimmigrant Status
Victims of Criminal Activity: 
U Nonimmigrant Status
Temporary Protected Status & Deferred Enforced Departure 
Temporary Protected Status
TPS Designated Country: El Salvador
TPS Designated Country: Haiti
TPS Designated Country: Honduras
TPS Designated Country: Nicaragua
TPS Designated Country: Somalia
TPS Designated Country: Sudan
TPS Designated Country: South Sudan
Deferred Enforced Departure
TPS Designated Country: Syria
DED Granted Country: Liberia
Battered Spouse, Children & Parents
Humanitarian Parole
Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents) 
Refugee & Asylee Spouses
Refugee & Asylee Children
Green Card Through Family 
Green Card for an Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen
Green Card for a Family Member of a U.S. Citizen
Green Card for a Family Member of a Permanent Resident
Green Card Through Special Categories of Family
Green Card Through a Job 
Green Card Through a Job Offer
Green Card Through Investment
Green Card Through Self-Petition
Green Card Through Special Categories of Jobs
Previous Pending Employment-Based I-485 Inventory
Green Card Through Refugee or Asylee Status 
Green Card for a Refugee
Green Card for an Asylee
Green Card for an Amerasian Child of a U.S. Citizen
Green Card for an American Indian Born in Canada
Green Card for an Armed Forces Member
Green Card for a Cuban Native or Citizen
Green Card Through the Diversity Immigration Visa Program
Green Card for a Haitian Refugee
Green Card Through the Indochinese Parole Adjustment Act
Green Card for an Informant (S Nonimmigrant)
Green Card for a Lautenberg Parolee
Green Card Through the Legal Immigration Family Equity (LIFE) Act
Green Card for a Person Born to a Foreign Diplomat in the United States
Green Card Through Registry
Green Card Through Section 13 (Diplomats)
Green Card for a Victim of a Crime (U Nonimmigrant)
Green Card for a Victim of Trafficking (T Nonimmigrant)
Green Card Through the Help Haiti Act of 2010
Replace a Green Card
Renew a Green Card
Maintaining Permanent Residence
Conditional Permanent Residence
Rights and Responsibilities of a Permanent Resident
International Travel as a Permanent Resident
Adjustment of Status
Consular Processing
Concurrent Filing
Visa Availability & Priority Dates
Travel Documents
Employment Authorization Document
Immigration Medical Examinations
I-864 Affidavit of Support
Public Charge
Child Status Protection Act
Special Immigrant Juveniles 
Eligibility for SIJ Status
Green Card Based on SIJ Status
SIJ Petition Process
Inadmissibility
I-9 Central

E-Verify,Request for Evidence (RFE), Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR), Change of Status, Moral Turpitude, Marriage Visa, Assistance with Embassy, Assistance with National Visa Center (“NVC”), Representation at U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), AR-11 | Alien’s Change of Address Card, I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, I-131A | Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation), I-539 | Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, N-336 | Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA), N-400 | Application for Naturalization, N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document, N-600 | Application for Certificate of Citizenship, N-600K | Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322, EOIR-29 | Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer, G-28 | Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, G-28I | Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney in Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States, G-325A | Biographic Information (for Deferred Action), G-639 | Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Request, G-845 | Verification Request, G-845 Supplement | Document Verification Request Supplement, G-884 | Request for the Return of Original Documents, G-1041 | Genealogy Index Search Request, G-1041A | Genealogy Records Request, G-1055 | Fee Schedule, G-1145 | E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, G-1256 | Declaration for Interpreted USCIS Interview, G-1450 | Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, I-9 | Employment Eligibility Verification, I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document, I-129 | Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, I-129CW | Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker, I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), I-129S | Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition, I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative, I-131 | Application for Travel Document, I-134 | Affidavit of Support, I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, I-191 | Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), I-192 | Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant, I-193 | Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa, I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal, I-290B | Notice of Appeal or Motion, I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, I-361 | Affidavit of Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Legal Custody for Public Law 97-359 Amerasian, I-363 | Request to Enforce Affidavit of Financial Support and Intent to Petition for Legal Custody for Public Law 97-359 Amerasian, I-407 | Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status, I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, I-485 Supplement A | Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i), I-485 Supplement J | Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability Under INA Section 204(j), I-508 | Request for Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities, I-508F | Request for Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities for French Nationals, I-526 | Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, I-566 | Interagency Record of Request -- A, G or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment to/from A, G or NATO Status, I-589 | Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, I-600 | Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, I-600A | Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition, I-601 | Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, I-601A | Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, I-602 | Application By Refugee For Waiver of Grounds of Excludability, I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended), I-687 | Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, I-690 | Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, I-693 | Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, I-694 | Notice of Appeal of Decision Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, I-698 | Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA), I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, I-751 | Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence,I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization, I-765V | Application for Employment Authorization for Abused Nonimmigrant Spouse, I-800 | Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative, I-800A | Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country, I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits, I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status, I-821D | Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, I-854 | Inter-Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record, I-864 | Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, I-864A | Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, I-864EZ | Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act, I-864W | Request for Exemption for Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support, I-865 | Sponsor's Notice of Change of Address, I-881 | Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Section 203 of Public Law 105-100 (NACARA)), I-905 | Application for Authorization to Issue Certification for Health Care Workers, I-907 | Request for Premium Processing Service, I-910 | Application for Civil Surgeon Designation, I-912 | Request for Fee Waiver, I-914 | Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, I-918 | Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status, I-924 | Application For Regional Center Designation Under the Immigrant Investor Program, I-924A | Annual Certification of Regional Center, I-929 | Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 Nonimmigrant, I-941 | Application for Entrepreneur Parole, I-942 | Request for Reduced Fee, N-4 | Monthly Report Naturalization Papers, N-300 | Application to File Declaration of Intention, N-426 | Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service, N-470 | Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes, N-644 | Application for Posthumous Citizenship, N-648 | Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

Cleveland

815 Superior Avenue, Suite 1225 

Cleveland, Ohio 44114 

(216) 696-6170

GPS:  41.502424; -81.689321

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Columbus 

6660 North High Street

Suite 3E

Worthington, OH 43085

 (614) 300-1131

GPS: 40.099488; -83.017292

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Akron-Canton 

12 East Exchange Street, 6th Fl.

Akron, Ohio 44308 

(330) 800-9097

GPS:  41.072637; -81.5254

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Toledo 

5055 Enterprise Blvd. 

Toledo, Ohio 43612 

(419) 956-0833

GPS:  41.70943900; -83.52053300

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Cincinnati 

Georgetown Village

1-38 Triangle Park

Cincinnati, OH 45246

Telephone: (513) 445-5859

GPS:  39.287367; -84.445003

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Youngstown 

3660 Shirley Road

Youngstown, OH 44502

Telephone: (330) 536-7458

GPS:  41.073127; -80.625983

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Dayton 

257 Regency Ridge Drive

Dayton, OH 45459

(937) 993-0063

GPS:  39.642427; -84.161741

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Detroit-Dearborn 

7301 Schaefer Rd., Suite 101

Dearborn, Michigan 48126

(313) 681-5775

GPS:  42.34484050,   -83.17709490

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Ann Arbor 

1900 West Stadium Blvd

Section C, Suite 2

Ann Arbor , MI 48103

(800) 808-4013

GPS:  42.269202; -83.771885

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Buffalo 

50 Fountain Place

Suite 1400

Buffalo, NY 14202

(716) 800-3837

GPS:  42.889767; -78.87335

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Erie 

3330 W. 26th Street

Suite 4-260

Erie, PA 16506

(814) 636-6150

GPS:  42.084204; -80.148287

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Pittsburgh 

355 Fifth Street

Suite 400

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 927-1238

GPS;  40.429105; -79.994897

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Charlotte 

222 S. Church St.

Suite 100

Charlotte, NC 28202

(980) 500-8420

GPS:  35.226846;  -80.846221

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Dallas-Plano-McKinney 

910 West University

McKinney, TX 75069

(469) 325-1019

GPS:  33.215637; -96.622168

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Miami 

66 West Flagler Street, Suite 900

Miami, Florida 33130

(786) 254-5733

GPS:  25.773863; -80.194979

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Toronto

55 Albert St #105

Markham, ON L3P 2T4

 (289) 301-0777  

GPS:  43.763257; -79.404493

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