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

Practice Areas

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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Brian H. Getson's Reviews

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83 Client Reviews

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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 Pavan | June 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney

EB1A/NIW- Just hire him! Don’t think twice.

Mr. Brian was absolutely fantastic. Every step was meticulously maneuvered to perfection. His responses were super quick and all questions were answered by referencing the most recent laws with clarity. He has a fantastic team and I am glad we met him to work on our petition.

Posted by Yana | August 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2 NIW

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 proces...s 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!

Posted by Tania | March 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney and the Staff

I want to first thank Attorney Mr. Brian Getson and the staff for their assistance with my immigration process. My husband and I were so glad and happy that we choose to go with Getson and Schatz, Mr. Brian who represented my immigration process. He is a fantastic lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeabl...e, reliable, honest and professional. The communication throughout the process was excellent. No matter which day or time it was (Weekend or weekdays), he responded our emails/messages right-away. We felt very comfortable because we could rely on him throughout the whole process . We could not have asked for better services. From the moment we first went to their office in Philadelphia, met Mr. Brian and until I got my permanent residency card , we were at ease that we made the best choice for a lawyer. I highly recommend him and Getson and Schatz to everyone.

Posted by Ali E | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Successful NIW Petition and Hassle Free Naturalization

Brian is a professional, knowledgeable, and thorough immigration attorney who pays particular attention to the details. I retained Brian for both my N1W petition (green card application) and citizenship applications. Given the complex subject of my academic research, Brian was essential in drafting... the letters of recommendations for my petition. Brian was prompt, responsive, and willing to take time to walk me through the process. His response time to the emails is exceptionally fast. His staff are very polite and professional as well. Given the terrific experiences I had, I highly recommend Brian to anyone who seeks an immigration attorney with broad knowledge and experience in the field.

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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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