Brian H. Getson

Brian H. Getson

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

230 South Broad Street, Suite 1001, Philadelphia, PA

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

2

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Getson & Schatz, P.C.

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

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Posted by Severyn | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB - 2 NIW in Entomology

I would like to recommend Brian and his team to researchers who plan to go through EB-2 or EB-1. I am an entomologist with specific expertise in pests of agriculture, so I had hoped to obtain a green card through EB2 National Interest Waiver. Now it is a reality. I found Brian through the inter...net and from the start he was clear and straightforward. He explained to me what are the strong sides of my case and where are potential weaknesses. If I would prepare a case by myself, I would definitely make all of the mistakes that Brian helped me to avoid. He is extremely responsible, and detail focused. He answered every single email in very short terms. During our work through the case he and his team were always extremely fast when preparing my paperwork. Overall it took about 6 month to prepare the case. 18 month to receive an NIW approval, and then only 4 month to receive a green card ( I applied for residency only after I had approved the case ). I think Brian prices are fair and just and it is comfortable to pay fees on a monthly basis, especially if you consider it as a great investment in your future. Overall, I am impressed how good and straightforward the whole process was. I wish Brian many more years of happy life with successful cases that will change the lives of many people. Thank you, Brian.

Posted by Santiel | May 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mis mejores experiencias con Brian y su equipo

Mi experiencia y la de mi esposa durante casi 1 año y medio, siendo clientes de Brian Getson, fue formidable. Ellos son muy serios en su labor como abogados de inmigración. Cuentan con abogados que dominan el español, chino, y supongo que otros idiomas también. Por si usted aun no domina el inglés,... ellos pueden asistirlo/a. En nuestro caso, a pesar de hablo el inglés, pero no muy fluido, el abogado Danilo, fue nuestro asistente. Al igual que Brian, con él fue de maravillas, pues es una persona muy diáfana, atenta, calmada y argumenta muy bien el trayecto de las posibles situaciones que puedan presentarse durante el proceso. Los precios para nuestro entender, fueron muy justos y razonables, incluso en un momento donde el poder ejecutivo del país, había subido los precios de los trámites migratorios, Brian fue flexible, incluso el procedimiento de pago, algo que nos ayudó mucho, pues se había agravado la situación económica en ese momento. Recomiendo con ***** 5 estrellas, los servicios de Getson and Schatz y les envío mis más sinceros deseos de éxitos, para que sigan ayudando a la comunidad de inmigrantes en Philadelphia.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Brian's Excellent Representation Helped Achieve Our GC!

I highly recommend Brian Getson to the aspirants of GC in NIW/Eb1 categories in the USA. I am a researcher of Indian origin and had been working in the USA on H1B visa in the field of Biology/Medical Entomology/Vector Biology. I also undertook an industry job for a couple of years but returned to aca...demia. At the time of application (2016), I worked in the capacity of a researcher at a State University in the Mid-west. While I was searching for attorneys, a friend of mine who had achieved GC through Brian recommended him. Brian was kind to offer a free-of-cost skype consultation and answered a myriad of questions and concerns (over months) before I sought his legal services for my Eb1a/NIW applications. Brian was considerate of our financial situation and accepted our request to pay his legal fees in installments. At the time of GC application, I had a total of seven publications (best publication in highest impact factor 5) and some 120 plus citations; so just enough for an Eb1a standard. It took 5-6 months of a hard work between Brian (and his team) and I to prepare applications. En route, we encountered difficulties in what the application should reflect. I had the view to present the document with deep scientific/accurate and factual information while Brian’s experience/expertise put things in a solid legal perspective and helped prepare the document suitable for USCIS. I must share some cautionary advice to all aspirants: 1) since attorneys are not scientists, attorneys see things with legal perspective, unlike scientists. As such, differences in perspectives will cause difficulties in client-attorney relationships at times, 2) both, the applicant and the attorney have to do lots of hard work; at times, it will appear to the applicant that he/she is doing much more work than the attorney is. While it may be so, attorney’s help definitely carves the application such that it meets USCIS’s legal standards for a GC. After submission, it took almost a year for the processing of our applications at USCIS (Nebraska Center). We never got any RFE or interview or any other documentation related trouble on our applications. Both of our I-140s for NIW and Eb1a were approved on same day; I believe Brian’s strong legal documentation left no room for a doubt. In summation, following descriptors define Brian aptly: a prompt communicator, kind, understanding, highly knowledgeable, provided legally strong representation and accurate guidance. Since approval of our GC, Brian has been kind to help some of my other friends as well. With God’s grace and Brian’s help, my wife and I could succeed in achieving our green cards in 2017. With Brian's guidance, I hope you will too. All the best!

Posted by Nat | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Super Immigration Lawyer

Getson & Schatz PC is truly an excellent law firm i would personally recommend Brian Getson to anyone with immigration problem he's a superb lawyer . when ever i had any question or concern about my case or family member he was always there promptly with response and answer, in a extremely punctual t...ime manner that I'm very grateful of. I wish i would have found him much more sooner i would have been spared so many headache. Other lawyers weren't able to give me what Mr Getson accomplished for me in less than two months, i received work authorization thanks to Mr Getson work and understanding of the US immigration system , a few months went by I decide to apply for my green card and once again in less than three month I was a permanent resident of the United State Of America. Mr Getson, thank you and Ms Garmak for your magnificent work. Myself and my family thank you I don't know how many time I wish for this moment and it's finally here. Mr Getson and his colleagues run a exceptional office. He's the man you need to see for your immigration needs another good plus was if I didn't have all the money at once I was able to make payment installment which I ask him and he was able to do. I will recommend any one with immigration needs to him I was once a DACA recipient now I'm a Green Card holder.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

President, Getson & Schatz, P.C.

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

USCIS Administrative Appeals Office

Appeal Sustained

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Education

1995

The University of Pennsylvania School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Duke University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

A workshop for Attorneys New to Immigration and BIA Accredited Representatives

Representing an Immigrant Client at a Bond Hearing

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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