Brian Manning

Brian Manning

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 18 years

Asylum Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Asylum, Immigration

1923 Washington Ave., Suite 2233, Houston, TX

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Asylum 90%

Asylum can allow people who fear being harmed in their country to stay in the United States. It's a form of protection, and it can lead to permanent residency (a green card) and citizenship.

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Licenses

Licensed in Oklahoma for 18 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 2007

Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Law Offices of Brian Manning

1923 Washington Ave., Suite 2233, Houston, TX, 77007

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Brian Manning's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mu | February 16, 2021

Brian is former asylum officer, i consulted him and he knows how immigration system works and what will Government do agains you

What i expected in my asylum-immigration court procedings consultation: -Getting a quick response from attorney -If Attorney understood my case very well -If Attorney has or can create any strategies about the case, -If Attorney knows what the other party (Gov) will do against you I got adv...ice, real advice from Brian not like many immigration attorney says “i think so, i dont think so, hire me and im gonna tell you.” I explained my case to Brian on virtual consultation, He understood my case very well without seeing a document but i felt like he already read all docs and knows my country conditions. He just charged 97 $ for consultation fee for 25 min but he gave talked to me and call me back after my internet connection cut off We talked for 1 hour. So i see Brian really care about his clients and he will do his best for them. In consultation, He says your chance is under %50 because of those reasons, He was right And also he says, i will increase these chance with my strategies and he explained mostly me some.

Posted by Adrian S. | February 14, 2020

Great Asylum Lawyer!!!

"I'm thankful to Brian for explaining to me in easy-to-understand terms how asylum works. He is someone who truly cares about his clients, and is willing to fight for them. He puts their interests first

Posted by Mey Lau | February 14, 2020

Best Asylum & Immigration Attorney in Houston

"A friend referred me to Mr. Manning after we had reached out to several immigration attorneys with no luck. Mr. Manning took his time to provide clear immigration guidance on our situation without giving us false hope. We were very thankful for his patience and willingness to describe all the potent...ial problems we could face with each of the options available to us given our situation. Dealing with the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services can be so confusing and overwhelming without experienced immigration assistance; Having such a great immigration attorney by our side was really meaningful. Some of my family members are not fully bilingual and Mr. Manning actually took the time to also explain our options in Spanish. We are very grateful for his help and honesty." Given how hard things have become for immigrants like us we have no idea how we would have handled our situation without his guidance. Coming from a country where political turmoil and persecution are the norm one cannot help it but be thankful for finding a legal professional with such a great insider perspective of the immigration process for asylum seekers. I would highly recommend Mr. Brian Manning to anyone needing legal immigration help in Houston.

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David Nguyen

Asylum lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Manning is actively involved in the immigration attorney networks in the Houston area. His prior experience working for the government enables him to effectively handle complex asylum cases. I would recommend Attorney Manning to anyone that requires asylum representation."

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Marron Gebremeskel

Asylum lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer. Brian and I worked together as Asylum Officers and his work stood out. He’s smart, professional and knows his stuff. We’ve worked together on asylum matters in private practice, as well. He knows asylum in and out."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Achieved Excellence, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2011

Franklin Award, U.S. Department of State

Work Experience

2019 - 2020

Congressional Liaison, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2017 - 2019

Asylum Officer, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security

2009 - 2017

Diplomat, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Lester, Loving & Davies, PC

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Adjudication of immigration applications

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Education

2007

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Oklahoma State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

USCIS Houston Field Office Stakeholders Meeting

Asylum 101

2014

International Business

The U.S. Gov’t and Int’l Business Law

2013

American Immigration Lecture

U.S. Immigration Policy

2010

American Visa Lecture

U.S. Student and Exchange Visas

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Russian

Croatian

Bulgarian

Activity

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