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Michael W. Lin
also known as BRAVLIN LAW FIRM, BRAVLIN PC
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Biography
Michael W. Lin is the principal attorney of BRAVLIN PC, formerly Braverman & Lin. Mr. Lin’s immigration career began at the age of 21 when he started working for the present firm right after graduating from the Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. Mr. Lin started as a legal assistant for about two years during which he was trained to handle basic immigration application processes and client services. In 1994, Mr. Lin began his law school study at the American University, while maintaining his full-time position at the firm. Mr. Lin believed that practical experience in the legal field was as important as the academic training. Mr. Lin completed his law school study in 1997 and graduated with honor, cum laude.
In June 1998, Mr. Lin was admitted to the Maryland State Bar and has been a practicing attorney ever since. Mr. Lin became a partner in January 2000. Because Mr. Lin started his immigration career at the young age of 21, Mr. Lin has amassed years of legal experience in immigration law to handle cases of a wide degree of complex legal issues.
Mr. Lin has extensive experience in representing corporate clients and individual investors in various visas, such as E-1, E-2, L-1, H-1B, etc. Mr. Lin also devotes significant portion of his time in representing institutions of higher education. Mr. Lin is designated as Special Attorney General by the Office of Attorney General, West Virginia, to represent state universities. Mr. Lin has in-depth understanding of what faces foreign students when they are seeking to change status to H-1B and related issues particularly dealing with the H-1B cap. Besides his corporate and business immigration experience, Mr. Lin represents individuals facing removal because of past criminal convictions.
Mr. Lin is a volunteer attorney for Catholic Charities Legal Services and Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center. Mr. Lin also provided pro bono services to homeowners who were facing foreclosure during the mortgage crisis.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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28 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 27 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
BRAVLIN PC
4001 9th Street N, Suite 222, Arlington, VA, 22203
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Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Julian | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Lawyer
Michael is a very professional and knowledgable immigration lawyer. He and his team worked diligently that the application would be successful and supported us along the process in the best way possible. If you are looking for an immigration attorney you will be in good hands with him.
Posted by Konstantinos | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful H1B visa application
Mr. Lin is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and has successfully guided me through the process of getting my work visa. He was always on time and provided advice and guidance 24/7. Doing business with him and his stuff was an absolute pleasure. Highly recommended!
Posted by ANNE | September 03, 2018
ANNE IDELE
I was referred to Michael by a friend at a time when I had almost given up hope. He was the best thing that ever happened in my life. Mine was a complex issue but Michael handled it with Professionalism and skill!. He is very kind, smart, knowledgeable empathetic, patient and understanding of his cli...
Posted by TL | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best immigration lawyer
Michael and his teammates are very helpful and professional. He really treats his clients like his family and understands our feeling very well. He is also very knowledgeable of the laws and willing to take time to explain and analyze the case for us. He would personally handle the paperworks and pre...
Posted by Rashed Iqbal | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Attorney & Excellent Staff
Michael Lin did an excellent job in processing my F4 immigration case. He has been very professional in dealing paper works, communication and processing. Most importantly his personal briefing prior to my interview was a great help. All the stages regarding my case proceeded like clockwork and withi...
Michael W. Lin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. I personally endorse him for a high quality legal services."
"I'm pleased to endorse Michael. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."
"I have the distinct pleasure to endorse Attorney Michael Lin as an Immigration practitioner of the highest quality. I have worked with Attorney Lin on numerous complex business immigration matters. Mr. Lin possesses a high level of expertise in the field of business immigration law and is a valuable resource in this area. He is a creative practitioner capable of offering solutions to the most difficult immigration problems. I would highly recommend Attorney Lin."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an extraordinary lawyer in the field of immigration, on which he has been totally focused throughout his illustrious career. His methods are creative, personal service oriented and steeped in the law. His ethical standards are also the highest and I hold him in great esteem."
"Having consulted with him on many occasions on complicated business immigration issues, I can honestly say that I've met few immigration attorneys of Michael's caliber, and I can recommend him with no reservations whatsoever."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael several times. He listens to his clients -- not just immigration, but business and other law. His clients trust him"
"I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney. I have worked with and known Mr. Lin for well over 10 years now. As a criminal defense attorney with a great number of clients with immigration issues, I have referred Mr. Lin and consulted with Mr. Lin about a great number of immigration cases. These cases ranged from brief immigration consultations to in-depth and complex immigration cases. Mr. Lin has always demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism, expertise, trustworthiness, honesty, and efficiency. I trust Mr. Lin so much that I have referred family members and close friends to him. Everyone who I have referred to Mr. Lin has expressed to me the exact same sentiment that I express in this endorsement: Mr. Michael Lin is an excellent immigration attorney who returns calls, moves the process forward, has an excellent and in-depth knowledge of the process, offers fair rates"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike for over five years. He is a person with great integrity. I have sought his opinions on some of my complicated immigration cases. He was always willing to share his experience and knowledge."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Lin has been and remains my go-to source for complicated employment-based immigration questions."
"I have known Mr. Lin professionally for several years. Our first contact was when he asked for my assistance on an matter related to his client with a substantial immigration issue. Mike wanted me to look into a couple of matters for this client and eventually he was able to preserve his client's ability to remain in the United States. Since that time Mike and I have sought one another's input on a number of matters. Mike is a compassionate and hard working attorney who cares deeply about his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a good and responsible attorney. It is not easy to find an attorney with his quality in this field."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Cert. of Appreciation for Foreclosure Prevention ProBono Pjt, State of Maryland
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Volunteer Attorney, Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services
2014 - Present
Principal, Michael W. Lin, PC
2014 - Present
Volunteer Attorney, Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center
2008 - Present
Special Assistant Attorney General, WV state universities
2000 - 2014
Partner, Michael W. Lin, PC (formerly Braverman & Lin, PC)
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Stanton Braverman, PC
1992 - 1998
Legal Assistant, Stanton Braverman, PC
Associations
2013 - Present
Asian American Chamber of Commerce
2013 - Present
NASFA - Association of International Educators
2010 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)
Sample of Legal Cases
Domestic Assault and Battery in VA
the removal proceedings were terminated. client retained his LPR status
N400 - 319(b)
Approved
Education
1997
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Johns Hopkins University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1988
John F. Kennedy High School
HS Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2012
CLE COURSE: Ethical Hot-Spots in Post-9/11 Immigration Law
Legal ethics in immigration law
Publications
2015
Wendt Partners Blog
What Every CEO Needs to Know About Immigration Law
Languages
Spanish
Thai
Vietnamese
Mandarin
Activity
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