Brendan Colm Delaney

Brendan Colm Delaney

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration

4416 East West Highway, Suite 206, Bethesda, MD

About Brendan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Business Immigration

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Frank and Delaney Immigration Law, LLC

4416 East West Highway, Suite 206, Bethesda, MD, 20814

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Brendan Colm Delaney's Reviews

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14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Annoying process made easier by Brendan and his team

I was applying for my I-485, and it is truly one of the most annoying and stressful pieces of paperwork I have had to deal with. I turned to Brendan, whose team have been nothing short of professional and knowledgeable in their dealings and made the whole process extremely pain-free. The legal fees a...re extremely affordable for the level of service and effort that they go through to ensure things go smoothly. Within half a year, I received my I-485 approval, much to my relief. I know it would not have been possible if I tried to do it myself. I cannot recommend Brendan and his team enough!

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great service!

Brendan Delaney and his team worked diligently and professionally, leading to the approval of my NIW petition. Going into the process, I was aware that the low number of publications that I had might hinder approval, so wanted the help of professionals. I contacted Brendan based on a referal, a...nd was impressed by the overall work produced. The fees for NIW petition preparation and filing was competitive with other lawyers I had contacted. Since part of the fee was contingent upon approval, I felt that they, too, had a vested interest. There were a couple of times when the team got busy, so I had to send follow up emails to keep pushing the process along. Regardless, Brendan was generally able to keep me apraised of progress, and responded quickly to questions and concerns that I had. Overall a strong recommendation - good luck on your journey!

Posted by Jennifer | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent and reliable

I contacted Brendan to obtain information about how to apply for a green card. He assessed the particulars of my situation, and gave me straightforward and detailed advice that I had been unable to obtain from other sources. I felt that he gave an honest appraisal of my chances for success in pursu...ing the different routes through the immigration process. Based on his consultation recommendation, I hired him to pursue green card application through the National Interest Waiver. He and his staff were professional and helpful in guiding me through the process of compiling the required documentation, providing detailed lists and examples to ensure that my case was as strong as it could be. He also gave me realistic estimates of the timelines, and when I became concerned that I hadn't yet heard about the status of my application at the state department, he quickly was able to give me a status update. I was successful in my application, and strongly believe that the process was as smooth as it was because of Brendan and his team. They were also very understanding of my professional schedule and obligations, allowing me to complete the steps of the process when I had time, and remotely (online and through the mail). I would highly recommend his services, especially if you are naive to the immigration process in the USA and need someone not only to facilitate the application process, but also to help you wade through the different options and find what is most likely to be successful for you.

Posted by Marcio | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

National Interest Waiver

These guys really took care of my case professionally. I'm a scientist and usually I pay a lot of attention to details but I recognize that something like an application for permanent resident status must be handled by a good specialist. After shopping around for some time for an immigration attorney..., a friend of mine recommend Brendan and his team. Brendan gave me a free consultation during a meeting in Rockville, when I was still planning on applying for a green card. His clear communication and the information he gave regarding fees, documents, etc helped me to plan ahead my budget and necessary steps. Brendan and his team received and handled all recommendation letters and everything else that was needed for the application. Their attention to details was incredible and I was impressed that the recommendation for the green card (National Interest Waiver) came less than a month after the application. I also received my work authorization 3 weeks after fingerprint/biometrics, just on time to accept a good job offer. The permanent resident cards came in about 3-4 months (for all my family members). This really bet my best expectations! I referred them to a very good friend and he got the permanent resident status for him and his family faster or at least as fast as I got. Another thing that I really appreciated is that they don't have surprise fees (they have "flat" fees for each stage of application), which is a plus because the budget can be planned in advance. Just one thing that I really suggest is that if you need recommendation letters ask them in advance because it is good to give some time to people prep their letters and get them revised. Also, give yourself time to put together all documentations in an organized fashion but don't worry because even that will be done with the support of Brendan and his team.

Posted by Tom | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card I140/I485 concurrent filing

I am highly recommending Brendan as a lawyer for the green card application. I contacted more than 10 lawyers in different states for initial interviews. I decided to hire Brendan for the following 3 main reasons: 1. His availability to discuss my case. Brendan was always highly responsive either b...y phone or email he got back to me same or next day. It was very to work with him and his team even being thousand miles apart. 2. His flexibility. Brendan treated my case as a specific situation and not a generic case. He provided advice specific to my case regarding type of letter and advisor. He is surrounded by a team of paralegal who is as efficient as he is 3. Brendan went beyond just being available for filling my case. He provided me with continuous support (even after filling) and official documents that I was requiring before receiving my final approval. Those documents were instrumental to get approval for independent not directly related application. My case was filed concurrently in the NIW category. After 2 months and a half I received my travel and work authorization. The approval of the I140 was received 8 months after the initial filing (within the predicted processing time by Brendan during our initial conversations). The approval of the I485 was received 2 weeks after the approval of the I140. For all those reasons I am highly recommending Brendan as a lawyer for the green card application.

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Brendan. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."

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David Benowitz

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner Attorney, Frank & Delaney Immigration Law, LLC

2017 - Present

Partner Attorney, Hill, Frank and Delaney, LLC

Associations

2010 - Present

National Postdoctoral Association

Member of the Advisory Council

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability

Approved

EB-2 National Interest Waiver

Approved

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Education

2008

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Ulster

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Postdoc Immigration Workshop Immigration for Scientists

2011

International Legal Seminar Legal educational seminar for Postdocs

2011

2011 NPA Annual Meeting

Legal Seminar for International Postdocs

2010

National Postdoctoral Association Visa Issues for Scientists and Researchers

2010

Boston University School of Medicine Legal Seminar for International Postdocs

Publications

Languages

English

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