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Biography
Mr. Wang focuses his practice on all aspects of immigration law, including family- and employment-based immigration, nonimmigrant employment and investor visas, asylum and humanitarian relief, naturalization, inadmissibility waivers, and removal defense. He consults with criminal defense attorneys on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions and advises on crafting plea agreements to avoid deportation. He has developed an expertise in citizenship matters, including military naturalization, expeditious naturalization, and complex acquired/derivative citizenship claims. He is regularly featured as a speaker at Continuing Legal Education programs, educational seminars, and community organizations. Mr. Wang speaks Mandarin Chinese.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
16 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Law Office of Brian Wang, PLLC
One Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY, 12260
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Brian Ming-Yu Wang's Reviews
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Posted by Haotian | July 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very nice lawyer
He is very knowledgeable. He would explain all questions very patiently. I am pretty happy that I chose Brian as my immigration attorney.
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very helpful
Brian was very patient and helpful during the entire application process for our naturalization. This saved me a lot of headache because I could rely on his expertise.
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A lawyer that cares
Brian helped me with my naturalization case. He was patient and knowledgeable. I had tons of questions all the time, and for anything he is not extremely familiar with, he always took the initiate to search for the answers and got back to me in time. He is resourceful and trustworthy. Even when my ca...
Posted by Natalia | February 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exellent lawyer
Brian helped me through the process of getting my green card. He is very professional, experienced and communicates well explaining all the details in a simple way. I would definitely recommend his attorney .
Posted by Ella | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I'd recommend Brian for any type of immigration needs
Brian worked with me as well as my family on our naturalization process. Our case was a little bit tricky, however with Brian's confidence we could be able to make that happen on our favor. Brian is a professional, knowledgeable, passionate, and reasonable lawyer. We had a wonderful experience workin...
Brian Ming-Yu Wang's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brian is a wonderful attorney with years of experience in immigration law. He is creative and passionate about the work he does. I only refer cases to him in the Albany area. Highly recommended."
"Brian is a highly competent immigration attorney who cares for his clients and gets them the best results available."
"Brian Wang is an extremely competent, compassionate, and knowledgeable immigration lawyer. He is the first person I would refer an immigration case to or turn to if I was ever in need of an immigration lawyer."
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
"Brian is an excellent immigration lawyer - intelligent, dedicated and hard-working. He has years of experience representing clients in a wide range of immigration matters. His serious, thoughtful approach will help clients find the best solutions to immigration problems for years to come. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Independence Foundation Public Interest Law Fellowship, Independence Foundation
Work Experience
2014 - 2018
Founder and Managing Attorney, Law Office of Brian Wang, PLLC
2011 - 2014
Senior Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Nationalities Service Center
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Chambers of the Honorable Lisa M. Rau
2007 - 2007
Summer Intern, Community Legal Services, Inc.
2006 - 2006
Summer Intern, Nationalities Service Center
Associations
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Upstate New York chapter)Vice Chair, Executive Committee
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Upstate New York chapter)Secretary, Executive Committee
2014 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
Private Attorney Involvement Program - Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New YorkPro Bono Attorney
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Asian American Bar Association of New YorkMember
2011 - Present
National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Philadelphia chapter)Member
2009 - 2011
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of PennsylvaniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Difficult I-601A Provisional Waiver Case
Client obtained his green card.
Military Naturalization and Deportation Defense Case
Deportation case terminated. Client became U.S. citizen.
Education
2008
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
The NYIC 2-Day Immigration Training
Naturalization and Citizenship
2015
Mañana no lo olviden los esperamos
Immigration Reform and Executive Action
2014
NYIC BIA Accreditation Training and CLE
Immigration Remedies for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
2014
NYIC BIA Accreditation Training and CLE
Naturalization and Citizenship
2014
Matrimonial Law Breakfast Club
Immigration: The Intersection with Family & Matrimonial Law
2014
Family Law & Immigration, Updates and Practice Pointers
Family Law & Immigration
2014
CCC Seminar on Immigration
Immigration Law Overview
2013
What Every Family Lawyer Needs To Know About Immigration Relief
Immigration Relief and Family Law
2013
NYIC BIA Accreditation Training and CLE
Naturalization and Citizenship
2013
NYIC BIA Accreditation Training and CLE
Immigration Remedies for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence
2013
Albany Law School Guest Lecturer, Public Interest and Advocacy Placement
Naturalization and Citizenship
Publications
2015
Albany Times Union
American Dream Long in the Making
2014
Legal Aid Matters
A Long and Winding Road
2014
New York State Bar News
Immigrant Mother is a US Citizen Thanks to Your Generosity
2012
Legal Aid Matters
New Citizen Gives Thanks - Immigration Case Has a Happy Ending
2008
NSC News
Chinatown Immigration Law Project
Languages
Mandarin
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long after the naturalization interview does Latham Field Office offer oath ceremonies?
12 Sep 2019
Q&A
USCIS denied my OPT on August 1st based on the 30 day rule? Is second masters an option? I graduated on May 8th 2019
04 Aug 2019
Q&A
Is it wise to file an application for naturalization (N400) while having a petty offense charge pending?
30 Jul 2019