Fort Lauderdale Immigration Lawyer

Serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Since 1995

Gerstein & Gerstein, Attorneys, PA has represented Fort Lauderdale immigration clients since 1995. William Gerstein is board certified by The Florida Bar as an expert in immigration and nationality law, a credential held by very few Florida immigration attorneys.

Because U.S. immigration is federal law, the firm represents clients throughout Broward County, across the United States, and internationally. Most clients handle their matters by phone and video, which is how the majority of immigration work is done.

Three Decades Serving Broward County

Gerstein & Gerstein has worked with Fort Lauderdale families, employers, investors, and individuals for three decades. Over that time the firm has handled the full range of immigration matters that arise in a community as internationally connected as Broward County, including marriage and family petitions, employer sponsored visas, treaty investor filings, naturalization, and removal defense.

Fort Lauderdale’s immigrant community is among the most diverse in the country, with substantial populations from Haiti, Jamaica, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Canada, and across Europe. William Gerstein speaks English, Spanish, and Italian and works with clients directly in all three languages.

Immigration Matters We Handle

• Marriage and family based green cards, including adjustment of status and consular processing
• Fiancé visas (K-1)
• Employment based immigration, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, and TN
• Treaty investor and immigrant investor visas (E-2, EB-5)
• EB-2 National Interest Waiver and other employment based green cards
• Naturalization and U.S. citizenship
• Responses to Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, and denials
• Waivers, appeals, and removal defense in immigration court

Why Location Does Not Determine Representation

U.S. immigration and nationality law is federal law. Unlike state court matters, immigration cases are governed by one national body of law and administered by federal agencies, including USCIS, the Department of State, ICE, and the immigration courts. There is no separate Fort Lauderdale immigration law.

What matters is the attorney’s command of federal immigration law and the agencies that apply it. That is why the firm represents clients not only across Broward County but throughout the United States and in other countries.

Practically, immigration work involves document review, evidence preparation, agency filings, and correspondence, almost all of which is handled remotely. Consultations happen by phone or video, documents move securely online, and clients stay updated without travelling. In person meetings are available for clients who prefer them.

Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law

William Gerstein has been board certified by The Florida Bar in immigration and nationality law since 2010. Board certification is The Florida Bar’s formal recognition of demonstrated expertise in a defined field, earned through documented substantial practice, peer review by attorneys and judges, and a written examination, with recertification required every five years.

It is the only credential under Florida Bar rules that permits an attorney to be identified to the public as a specialist or expert in immigration and nationality law. It does not guarantee any outcome. What it offers a prospective client is an independent, verifiable way to evaluate an attorney’s qualifications, a credential administered by The Florida Bar rather than a claim the firm makes about itself.

Immigration Court and Filing Questions for Broward Residents

Fort Lauderdale residents in removal proceedings generally appear before the Miami Immigration Court, which handles cases for South Florida. Affirmative applications such as green cards, naturalization, and employment petitions are filed with USCIS service centers and processed at designated field offices, not locally in Fort Lauderdale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an immigration lawyer located in Fort Lauderdale?
No. U.S. immigration law is federal, so an immigration attorney does not need to be located in your city. What matters is experience with federal immigration law and the agencies that decide these cases. Gerstein & Gerstein has represented Fort Lauderdale clients since 1995.

Can I handle my immigration case without coming into an office?
Yes, and most clients do. Consultations take place by phone or video, documents are exchanged securely online, and filings are made electronically or by mail. In person meetings are available for clients who prefer them.

Does the firm speak Spanish?
William Gerstein speaks English, Spanish, and Italian and works with clients directly in those languages.

Which immigration court serves Fort Lauderdale residents?
Removal proceedings for South Florida residents are generally heard at the Miami Immigration Court. Your notice will state the location, date, and time.

Does the firm handle cases outside Florida?
Yes. Because U.S. immigration is federal law, the firm represents clients throughout the United States and internationally.

Talk With a Board Certified Immigration Lawyer

Whether you live in Fort Lauderdale, elsewhere in Broward County, or outside Florida entirely, the first step is understanding what immigration options fit your facts. Call (888) 811-2438 or request a consultation.