A practical examination of nonimmigrant visas, permanent residence, and enforcement risk in contemporary US immigration practice.
US immigration law has become increasingly complex as administrative discretion, procedural requirements, and enforcement mechanisms play a larger role in case outcomes. Even where statutory eligibility is clear, practitioners must navigate evolving agency practices, heightened scrutiny, and inconsistent adjudication standards across jurisdictions.
This session focuses on the practical realities of modern US immigration practice. Drawing on decades of nationwide experience in both domestic and consular cases, the course examines how immigration applications are reviewed, where cases commonly encounter difficulty, and how lawyers can structure filings to reduce risk and delay.
Attendees will gain applied insight into advising individuals, families, and employers across a range of immigration pathways, including temporary visas, permanent residence, and humanitarian relief. The emphasis is on sound legal judgment, procedural awareness, and strategic advocacy grounded in real-world outcomes.
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Founder & Principle | Neil A. Weinrib & Associates
Neil A. Weinrib, with over 40 years of experience in immigration law across the United States and consular practices abroad, founded NawLaw in 1981 as a solo practice, which has since expanded into a thriving firm with a dedicated team of experienced attorneys and paralegals. The firm handles a wide spectrum of U.S. immigration law, successfully processing various cases, including nonimmigrant visas, U visa for crime victims, political asylum, immigrant visa (green card) applications, and petitions for relatives, confronting the challenges posed by the evolving landscape of immigration law. In addition to its impactful immigration work, NawLaw has achieved notable successes, gaining recognition in the NY Law Journal, the New York Times, and securing a favorable decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in Vartelas v. Holder (2012). Neil A. Weinrib has extensively contributed to the field through lectures on U.S. immigration, covering topics such as the EB-5 investment green card program for organizations like SCORE NY, community groups, and educational institutions. He has recorded podcasts for Fordham Law School, lectured to human resources executives at various companies, and served as a moot court judge for institutions like Cardozo Law School and NYU School of Law. Furthermore, Neil’s expertise has been acknowledged in various media outlets, including national radio and webinars, and he has been quoted in the New York Law Journal and The Media Line, a Middle Eastern news publication. Neil’s commitment to education is evident through continuing legal education seminars and lectures conducted for organizations such as Lawlines, as well as engagements with prestigious entities like the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., and prominent accounting firms like Eisner Amper and Baker Tilly.
