Getson & Schatz, P.C.230 South Broad StreetSuite 1001Philadelphia, PA, 19102-4105United States

Brian H. Getson

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Philadelphia, PA
Licensed for 26 years
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Brian H. Getson, Esq. leads the nationwide immigration practice of Getson & Schatz, P.C. and has extensive experience in representing both individuals and corporations in a wide variety of complex immigration matters. Among his clients are hospitals, universities, advertising agencies, doctors, research scientists, and engineering firms throughout the United States. After graduating cum laude from Duke University, Mr. Getson attended The University of Pennsylvania Law School. Upon receiving his law degree in 1995, he joined the Firm and concentrated his practice on immigration law. He has lectured to other immigration lawyers at continuing legal education courses, and has been selected multiple times as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. Mr. Getson is a member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Practice areas

Immigration: 95%
Asylum: 5%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Getson & Schatz, P.C.

230 South Broad Street
Suite 1001
Philadelphia, PA, 19102-4105

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
NY	Currently registered	1997	06/05/2022
NJ	Active	1995	05/25/2022
PA	Active	1995	07/01/2022

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work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
President	Getson & Schatz, P.C.	1995 - Present

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
American Immigration Lawyers Association	Member	N/A
Pennsylvania Bar Association		N/A

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Thomson Reuters	Obtaining a US Visa Based on Achievement: What You Need to Know (Quick Prep)	2014
Regions Business	Hiring Foreign Nationals Good for US Businesses	2013
Employing International Workers	Assisting Employers in Applying for Visas for Foreign National Workers	2012

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
The University of Pennsylvania School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1995
Duke University	B.A.	1992

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
A workshop for Attorneys New to Immigration and BIA Accredited Representatives	Representing an Immigrant Client at a Bond Hearing	2014

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
USCIS Administrative Appeals Office	Appeal Sustained

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Excellent Immigration Lawyer

5.0 stars

Posted by Avi
September 7, 2022

Brian Getson helped me in my EB2-NIW and I-485 applications. I found Brian very knowledgeful in immigration processes and possible pitfalls. Brian was very patient and resourceful in helping me gather my documents. His answers to all my questions were prompt and very insightful. He is highly professional and excellent in his job. I strongly recommend him for your immigration case.

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highly recommended

5.0 stars

Posted by Elisa
September 3, 2022

Brian Getson is the best attorney that you can find if you need to apply for your green card. He is highly professional and very meticulous in his job. He helped me every steps and answer immediately every questions I had. It has been a long journey (thanks to Covid :-)) and I never felt alone. I highly recommend him!

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The lawyer everyone needs!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2022

Brian Getson is the lawyer I will recommend to everyone for NIW applications. He is thorough, honest, professional and a highly qualified legal expert. My experience with him is nothing less than perfect. Always timely responses, providing nitty-gritty details and pros and cons of every aspect of the immigration process. He makes sure that when he files the case, it has a maximum chance of success. He takes time to prepare the application and guide you throughout the process. Although, you will have to work a lot if filing NIW with him but it is completely worth the time.

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The Best Immigration Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by Jin Woo
August 13, 2022

Brian Getson is the best attorney that you can find for your green card. He is highly professional and knowledgeable, has strategy and solution, and exceeds expectations in details and knowhow. Every time I asked questions, he responded to me perfectly with details in a few hours. I am sure that your case will be prepared as a very strong case if you work with Brian, and you will have peace of mind until you get your green card. It was a great pleasure working with Brian for my EB2 NIW case and I strongly recommend him for your immigration case.

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Review Mr. Brian Getson

5.0 stars

Posted by Sol
August 6, 2022

I hired Getson & Schatz P.C to help me to apply for my green card and we obtained it. Mr. Getson was professional and knowledgeable. His advice was very insightful and practical and he kept me updated every second of the way. He always responded in an extreme timely matter and explained very well all the legal steps to follow. I highly recommend him! Thanks, Mr. Getson!

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EB2 NIW

5.0 stars

Posted by Yana
August 1, 2022

I had the pleasure to work with Brian Getson's team to prepare and submit my EB2 NIW case. During the process, Brian advised on every single question I had in a prompt matter. His team professionally assisted with all the reference letters (and I had 19!! of them) and made the case preparation process incredibly streamlined and fast! Brian was in touch with me during the whole waiting process (11 months for me) while the case was with the USCIS. My whole green card journey felt like someone very experienced took my hand and led me through the process smoothly. I would highly recommend Brian's team if you plan to apply for a green card without an employer!

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I485

5.0 stars

Posted by Purushothaman
June 6, 2022

My experience with Mr. Brain was amazing. He did a great job in preparing our I485 application and it got approved with out any RFE. Brain took only 1 week to prepare and submit our I485. I485 submission to green card took only 5 months. I will be happy to work with them again.

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Strongly recommended

5.0 stars

Posted by Noam
May 27, 2022

Highly professional and actually meticulous lawyers. Brian was very responsive and patient throughout this process. Everything was done efficiently and effectively. Strongly recommended.

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Cannot thank Brian enough

5.0 stars

Posted by Neha
November 23, 2021

I worked with Brian on my EB1A and EB2 NIW petitions and I couldn’t have found a better lawyer. He was very helpful throughout the process. He was always on top of things. He was approachable, knowledgeable, and prompt in answering any questions. It was a pleasure to work with Brian and I highly recommend him!

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Excellent experience

5.0 stars

Posted by Jittisa
November 7, 2021

Brian Getson successfully assisted me with my NIW and our green card applications. Brian was professional, knowledgeable, extremely informative, transparent, and responsive. I can always reach him by phone, and he often gets back to my emails within hours and never longer than a day. He is very reliable, giving me peace of mind that I’m in good hands, and I highly value that in an attorney. I highly recommend Brian's firm, especially for researcher/scientist immigration. Brian takes the time to understand your particular area of expertise and highlight that in the application.

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