Berd & Klauss, PLLC

The immigration law firm of Berd & Klauss, PLLC is a boutique full-service immigration firm in New York for companies and individuals that are seeking immigration benefits in the United States. We handle cases involving individuals and families that are interested in permanent residence (green card), visas or U.S. citizenship, as well as businesses that wish to employ foreign national employees and deportation defense.

Practice Areas

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What We Do

As immigration lawyers in Manhattan, NY, with many years of experience, we have the expertise to navigate complex immigration matters – proven by our excellent reputation and strong client relationships. Our immigration lawyers’ exceptional knowledge and expertise in immigration law make Berd & Klauss, PLLC the immigration law firm in NYC of choice for a variety of clients, ranging from individuals to corporations.

No matter how complicated your case, our immigration attorneys can help you navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration laws. To learn how you can benefit from our experience and thorough understanding of U.S. immigration law, contact Berd & Klauss, PLLC in New York City. Specific areas of practice include immigrant and non-immigrant visas, corporate and business immigration, extension and change of status, lawful permanent residence (green card), deportation and removal defense, waivers, and naturalization.

We represent clients in NYC before:

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”)
The Administrative Appeals Office (“AAO”)
The Admissibility Review Office (“ARO”)
Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The Immigration Courts (“EOIR”)
The Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”)
The Department of Labor (“DOL”)
The Department of State (“DOS”)
U.S. Consulates, and other relevant federal agencies
2nd and 3rd Federal Circuit Courts

We serve clients both nationally and internationally. Moreover, our offices are located in Manhattan and Brooklyn and are easily accessible from the Bronx, Queens and New Jersey.

The immigration lawyers in New York with Berd & Klauss, PPLC deliver professional legal services to corporate and individual clients.

Alex Berd

New York and Israeli (inactive) Attorney and English Solicitor (non-practicing) Alex Berd, Esq. is a member of the New York and Israel Bar Associations and England Law Society. He graduated with Honors from the University of Liverpool Law School in England and Columbia University School of Law in New York.

Patrick Klauss

Patrick Klauss, Esq. received his Bachelors degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut where he majored in Public Policy. He studied at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands where he focused on European Policy and Arts & Culture. Mr. Klauss obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School.

Immigration Specialization

We specialize in immigration and related issues. Contact us for help with:

Immigrant Visas:

Our New York City (NYC) immigration lawyers can assist with immediate relative and family sponsored visas, employment-based visas, business immigration visas and special immigrant visas.

Non-Immigrant Visas:

The New York City (NYC) immigration attorneys with Berd & Klauss, PLLC can assist with non-immigrant visas, typically for tourists, students, patients, business visas, professors, scholars or skilled workers.

Asylum:

If you must leave your native country and can be classified as a political refugee, our New York City (NYC) immigration lawyer with Berd & Klauss, PLLC can assist with the asylum process of filling the paperwork & apply with Asylum Office to keep you and your family in the U.S

Citizenship & Naturalization:

If you are interested in U.S. citizenship, an New York (NY) immigration lawyers with Berd & Klauss, PLLC can work on your behalf and help you realize your dream of obtaining U.S citizenship ..

Deportation & Waivers:

If you or a family faces deportation or removal proceedings, you want an experienced lawyer to protect your rights. The deportation lawyers with Berd & Klauss, PLLC work on all types of issues, including relief and eligibility for waivers.

Green Card:

Before someone can become a United States citizen, they must be issued a Permanent Resident card, also known as a “green card”. Berd & Klauss, PLLC, NYC immigration lawyers have many years of experience in applying for lawful permanent resident status under various family and employment based categories.

Family Immigration:

Berd & Klauss, PLLC provides exceptional and experienced family immigration lawyers to counsel you through your family immigration matters.

Marriage Immigration:

The first step of the green card process is proving to the U.S. government that your marriage is bona fide. To do this, the U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident spouse must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with U.S.