Brian Lincoln Aust

Brian Lincoln Aust

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Immigration

825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 623, Minneapolis, MN

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Practice areas include permanent residency, visa (family petitions), family and employment based immigration, removal (deportation) defense, consular processing, naturalization.

26 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 25 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2000

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Aust Schmiechen, PA

825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 623, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-2612

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Brian Lincoln Aust's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Asylum

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Exceptional Asylum Representation

It might seem as though my review is biased by the outcome of my case, but I've been meaning to write this long before my decision came through. It just so happened that my case was decided within days, but I can say with certainty that I would have written the same review regardless. When I first... reached out to Brian, I had already gone through a terrible experience with another lawyer that did not even make it past the consultation stage. Brian actually listened. I had a complicated asylum case with major bars that could have jeopardized everything, late filing being one of them. He did his own evaluation and laid out a clear roadmap. From the very beginning, he emphasized that the application had to be complete and foolproof, not a bare bones submission just to meet the work permit requirement. In the weeks that followed, Brian and his team constantly reviewed and strengthened my case. His responsiveness was something I never expected. He even replied to my anxious questions on weekends. His answers were never sugar coated; they were objective, practical, and exactly what I needed to prepare myself. I am now incredibly grateful to say that my case has been approved. I owe a great deal of thanks to Brian and also to Amy, who helped me a lot with my forms and declaration.

Posted by Michele | November 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

The best immigration lawyer

Brian Aust won my family asylum case in immigration court. He is very professional, dedicated and passionate in completing our case in a short period of time. From start to finish he is always there to Listen to any question and concerns that I and my wife have, and he always responds in a clear and ...concise manner. I wanted to thank you for your kindness and care. I highly recommend Brian Aust to anyone who needs an outstanding immigration lawyer.

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Brian Lincoln Aust's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Bachmeier

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is an excellent lawyer. There is no immigration case that he is not capable of handling."

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Abdinasir Abdulahi

Immigration lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brian. He is highly skilled and well respected in the legal community. He has mentored a lot of new attorneys over the years."

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Peter Nagell

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Gregory Bachmeier

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Aust Schmiechen, PA

2007 - 2012

Attorney, Aust & Associates

2000 - 2007

Associate, Guyton Law Office

Associations

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Education

2000

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Pacific Lutheran University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Roundtable on Detention of Central American Families

Central American Family Detention

2015

Consular Processing Basics

Consular Processing

2014

Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference

GLBT and the End of DOMA

2014

The Trend Toward Electronic Filing with Government Agencies

E-filing

2013

Webinar

Overcoming Difficulties with Foreign Documents

2013

Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference

Technology and the Immigration Law Office

2012

Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference

Case Screening for Beginners and Pros

Publications

2013

Languages

Spanish

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