The Scheer Law Group
Susan W. Scheer, Attorney at Law
Practice Limited to Immigration Law
Susan W. Scheer, Attorney
Susan possesses over 25 years of expertise, specializing in U.S. Immigration Law. Having graduated from Georgetown University Law School, she is admitted to practice in New Jersey and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Professional affiliations include: Member and former Chair of Immigration and Naturalization Section, New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA), Member and Co-Chair of Immigration Law Committee of Morris County Bar Association (MCBA); Member and former Treasurer, NJ Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Member of Board of Directors, Morris County Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce (MCHACC). For over 10 years, Susan has been a widely acclaimed speaker on a broad range of immigration-related topics for the local Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education forums and Business, Community and Church groups. She has also delivered educational and professional presentations on TV and radio in both English and Spanish.
Iris M. Novo, Senior Paralegal
Iris possesses over 15 years of experience. She earned her Associates Degree in Political Science from Berkley College and her Bachelor's Degree in Spanish from Rutgers University. Iris specializes in Naturalization matters and Family-based Immigration Visa Petitions (I-30, I-360, I-751, I-485, and others). Having been with the firm since 1996, she possesses expertise in both U.S. based Adjustment of Status Applications as well as Embassy-based Immigrant Visa Appointments. Iris speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Sandra B. Saffer, Senior Paralegal
Sandra supervises the Employment-based Immigration department in the Law Office. She possesses over 10 years experience in the Immigration and Naturalization field and has specialized in the full range of Employment-based Visas, including the H and L Non-immigrant Visas, Labor Certification Applications, I-140 Immigration Visa Petitions, Motions to Reopen and Appeals since 2000. Sandra received her Paralegal Certificate from Nassau Community and B.A. from Queens College.
Julia I. Pierce, Firm Administrator
Julia possesses over 20 years experience working as a professional bookkeeper and Office Manager. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehman College. Julia supervises the Accounting and Human Relations department and is known for resolving any client-related issues efficiently and with a smile. As she is fluent in both Spanish and English, Julia is a great asset to the office and our clients.
Matters Handled by Office:
It is possible for an immigrant visa petition to be filed on behalf of an alien by (a) a close relative as noted in Item 2 below; or (b) by an Employer who can demonstrate that it is not possible to find a U.S. worker to fill the specific position (i.e., live in housekeeper, foreign car mechanic, specialty chef, skilled machine operator, nurse, architect, engineer) for which the alien is qualified. The following is a summary of services handled by the office. Such services are limited to matters arising under the laws of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.
These Matters Most Commonly Involve:
1) Corporations or Small Businesses that seek to hire foreign professionals, healthcare workers or skilled workers, or to transfer foreign personnel to existing or newly established branches in the U.S. on a temporary or permanent basis; i.e., H-1, L1 and TN Visas.
2) U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who wish to petition their alien relatives (residing in the U.S. or abroad) to enter the U.S. for a limited period of time or to remain in the U.S. permanently.
3) Aliens residing in the U.S. or abroad, who desire to lawfully enter in the U.S. permanently as immigrants (greencard holders).
4) Aliens residing in the U.S. or abroad, who desire to lawfully enter or remain in the U.S. temporarily as non-immigrants for a limited period of time and limited purpose, e.g. students (F-1), tourists (B-2), corporate transferees (L-1), professionals (H-1), seasonal workers (H-2), religious workers (R-1).
5) U.S. Employers who desire assistance in complying with the Employee Verification requirements (Form I-9) of the immigration law (IRCA).
6) Lawful permanent residents who seek to apply for Naturalization or evidence of U.S. Citizenship. (Eligibility period 5 years as lawful permanent resident; however, 3 years if married to U.S. Citizen Spouse)
7) Aliens who reside in the U.S. and require help with deporation matters, detention, bond hearings, removal and court proceedings (i.e. Removal Proceedings, Voluntary Departure, Asylum Applications, Waiver, and Appeal work as well as Motions to Reopen Proceedings).
Please be aware that every petition is case specific. An in-person consulation with an attorney from the office can help you consider all your options and set the best path for safe and legal immigration to the United States of America.
If this office can be of assistance to you in connection with these or any other related matters, feel free to contact us.
Visit us at www.susanscheerimmigrationlaw.com
