Founder - Immigration Attorney
Yuri Birg
Founder and Managing Attorney, BIRG Law
Yuri Birg brings more than 30 years of legal and business experience to comprehensive strategies for investors, businesses, employers, professionals and families.
30+ Years of Legal & Business Experience
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Immigration solutions built around the whole client journey.
01 / Profile
A comprehensive approach to immigration law
I am an immigration attorney and a founder of BIRG(TM) Law. My team and I at BIRG handle all aspects of immigration law, including Investment visas EB-5 and E-2, Intracompany Transfer L-1A and L-1B, Multinational Executives/Managers EB-1C, Extraordinary Ability-based EB-1A, O-1A and O-1B, National Interest-based EB-2 NIW, Employment-based EB-2/3 PERM, Schedule A, TN, H-1B, and Interns/Researchers/Exchange Visitors J-1, as well as Performance-based and Athlete visas P-1A, P-1B, P-2, and P-3.
BIRG Federal Immigration Litigation practice includes Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Mandamus, Administrative Procedure Act (APA), Federal Courts of Appeals, Habeas Corpus, Removal Defense, Cancellation of Removal, Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Bond Hearings for Detainees, Waivers, Adjustment of Status in Immigration Court, Voluntary Departure, as well as Motions to Terminate, Reconsider and Reopen.
BIRG Complex Cases and Waivers practice includes Fraud and Misrepresentation Waivers 212(i), Criminal Record Waivers 212(h), Unlawful Presence Waivers I-601 and I-601A, Permission to Reapply (Re-enter) after Removal I-212, Waiver of Inadmissibility 212(d)(3), Fraud Waivers in Removal Proceedings 237(a)(1)(H), Two-Year Home Residence Waivers for J-1, and Defense against Marriage Fraud Findings 204(c).
BIRG reunites families and keeps them together by preparing Family-based Immigration petitions I-130, Fiance visa K-1, Adjustment of Status I-485, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petitions I-360 for abused spouses, children and parents, and Cancellation of Removal based on hardship to U.S. citizen and permanent resident family members, including VAWA Cancellation, and handles the ever increasing complexities of Applying for Green Card Renewal I-90, Removal of Conditions on a 2-year Green Card by converting it to a 10-year Green Card, and handling new Public Charge Rule issues.
BIRG also handles Citizenship and Naturalization N-400, including Medical Disability Exceptions to the English and Civics Tests N-648, Age-based English Language Exemptions, Certificates of Citizenship N-600, Appeals of Denied Naturalization N-336, Federal Lawsuits for Delayed or Denied Naturalization, and defends naturalized citizens whose Citizenship is being Taken Away in Denaturalization cases.
Yuri Birg founded BIRG Law in 2016 after 25 years leading his own immigration practices, Birg & Associates (1991 to 2001) and Birg & Meltser (2001 to 2016). He earned his J.D. at DePaul University College of Law in 1991 and his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
BIRG Federal Immigration Litigation practice includes Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), Mandamus, Administrative Procedure Act (APA), Federal Courts of Appeals, Habeas Corpus, Removal Defense, Cancellation of Removal, Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Bond Hearings for Detainees, Waivers, Adjustment of Status in Immigration Court, Voluntary Departure, as well as Motions to Terminate, Reconsider and Reopen.
BIRG Complex Cases and Waivers practice includes Fraud and Misrepresentation Waivers 212(i), Criminal Record Waivers 212(h), Unlawful Presence Waivers I-601 and I-601A, Permission to Reapply (Re-enter) after Removal I-212, Waiver of Inadmissibility 212(d)(3), Fraud Waivers in Removal Proceedings 237(a)(1)(H), Two-Year Home Residence Waivers for J-1, and Defense against Marriage Fraud Findings 204(c).
BIRG reunites families and keeps them together by preparing Family-based Immigration petitions I-130, Fiance visa K-1, Adjustment of Status I-485, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petitions I-360 for abused spouses, children and parents, and Cancellation of Removal based on hardship to U.S. citizen and permanent resident family members, including VAWA Cancellation, and handles the ever increasing complexities of Applying for Green Card Renewal I-90, Removal of Conditions on a 2-year Green Card by converting it to a 10-year Green Card, and handling new Public Charge Rule issues.
BIRG also handles Citizenship and Naturalization N-400, including Medical Disability Exceptions to the English and Civics Tests N-648, Age-based English Language Exemptions, Certificates of Citizenship N-600, Appeals of Denied Naturalization N-336, Federal Lawsuits for Delayed or Denied Naturalization, and defends naturalized citizens whose Citizenship is being Taken Away in Denaturalization cases.
Yuri Birg founded BIRG Law in 2016 after 25 years leading his own immigration practices, Birg & Associates (1991 to 2001) and Birg & Meltser (2001 to 2016). He earned his J.D. at DePaul University College of Law in 1991 and his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
More than a visa application. A strategy for the whole journey.
02 / Approach
The BIRG Method in practice
A coordinated approach connects immigration counsel with the business, workforce and relocation considerations that surround a case.
Investment & Business
Immigration analysis aligned with financing, acquisition and U.S. business launch strategy.
Employment & Global Mobility
Workforce pathways supported by recruitment, onboarding and relocation planning.
Complex Immigration Matters
Integrated guidance for national-interest work, healthcare careers and international talent.
Here are some examples of how the method works across investment, national-interest, employment, healthcare and training matters.
Investment strategy
EB-5 investors and compliant business financing
EB-5 investors can be paired with mixed-use, hospitality and other developers in need of financing. Investors are afforded opportunities to work with financial professionals at Orbiter Partners in analyzing their investment options and their investment performance. Businesses wishing to accept money from EB-5 investors get assistance from BIRG Law in making their business EB-5 compliant or getting their business pre-qualified to accept EB-5 capital through a Regional Center.
National interest
Building EB-2 NIW endeavors
Scientists, inventors, engineers, educators and others from all over the world who may have projects in the national interest of the United States are provided a full spectrum of consultancy services through Orbiter Partners, from business advisory and management to marketing and publicity, in order to formulate and implement their endeavors and receive their EB-2 National Interest Waiver visa and green card.
Business expansion
Launching or acquiring a U.S. business
E-2 investors and L-1A executives can work with trusted advisors on starting or buying their business in the United States, as well as receive a full spectrum of consultancy services, including staffing, management, marketing and business development. Legal analysis, business advisory and networking opportunities through BIRG Law, Orbiter Partners and other related services, including the U.S. Investment and Business Visa Summit, provide an excellent base for new operations. Businesses such as third-party logistics, construction and remodeling, restaurants, hotels and other hospitality venues, accounting, property management and manufacturing are available for joint ventures or purchase through Orbiter Partners.
Healthcare workforce
Recruiting nurses and physical therapists
Hospitals and other healthcare providers are paired with qualified nurses and physical therapists from all over the world ready to work in the United States by BIRG Law's recruiter partners, such as Orbiter Partners. Nurses are provided a full spectrum of pre-qualification and training either in the U.S. or in their home country, including the NCLEX exam and English Language Proficiency (ELP). New hospital employees are provided with onboarding and global mobility services. Nurses and physical therapists receive their EB-3 Group "A" Fast-Track visa and green card, or may also be able to work in the U.S. through various J-1, H-1B, E-2, TPS and other options. HR professionals in healthcare are provided training in immigration law as it pertains to HR.
Medical careers
Support for International Medical Graduates
Ancillary to J-1 or H-1B visa-based legal work, doctors and other International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are assisted through Orbiter Partners in optimizing ERAS applications, preparing for interviews, obtaining U.S. Clinical Experience (USCE) and Letters of Recommendation from U.S. physicians, finding a clinical rotation or observation placement, and finding a residency match.
Training programs
Matching J-1 trainees with employers
Employers can hire trainees in many professions and fields, including engineers, data analysts, dental assistants, construction managers, hotel operators, designers, financial analysts, accountants and many others from abroad through J-1 visa programs. Orbiter Partners can match J-1 applicants with employers and help J-1 visa holders establish their temporary J-1 related residency in the U.S. through global mobility services. Prospective J-1 trainees can submit resumes for a J-1 employer match.
International hiring
EB-2, EB-3 and PERM workforce strategy
Employees from all over the world are matched with employers in the United States. The EB-2 and EB-3 visas and the PERM Labor Certification process allow U.S. employers to find the right employees abroad if a recruitment process in the U.S. does not yield results. Employees coming to the U.S. are provided a full spectrum of relocation services by global mobility professionals through Orbiter Partners(TM).
03 / Legal Services
A broad immigration practice
Yuri Birg has assembled a stellar team of lawyers and legal analysts focused on the client and handling a full spectrum of visas and related legal services.
- EB-5 Investment in Targeted Employment Areas and Green Card
- EB-5 Investment in Startups and Green Card
- EB-5 Investment in Existing Businesses and Green Card
- EB-5 Investment Regional Center vs. Active Investment Analysis
- EB-5 Pre-Qualification for EB-5 Financing through Regional Center
- EB-5 Compliant Structuring for EB-5 Direct "Stand-Alone" Investment
- L-1A Affiliated Company in U.S. Visa for Managers and Executives
- EB-1C Green Card for Managers and Executives
- E-2 Investors in Any Size Business
- EB-2 and EB-3 PERM Labor Certification and Green Card for Employees
- EB-2 and EB-3 Hiring Strategies for Employers
- EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Green Card
- EB-3 Nurses and Physical Therapists (Group A Fast-Track Green Card)
- H-1B Professions Requiring at Least a Bachelor's Degree
- H-1B Change of Employer within U.S.
- H-1B Self-Employed Visa
- H-1B Cap-Exempt (Immediate Visa) for Researchers, Data Analysts, Professors
- J-1 Scientists, Technicians, Engineers, and Mathematicians (STEM)
- J-1 Specialists, Researchers, Professors, and Trainees
- J-1 Business Specialists and Consultants
- J-1 Doctors, Dentists, and other Healthcare Professionals
- TN Citizens of Canada and Mexico Professionals or Consultants
- O-1A Business Leaders, Executives and Startup Founders
- O-1A Athletics, Science and Education
- O-1B Cinema, Television, Arts
- P-1A Athletes and Entertainment Groups
- P-1B Entertainers
- P-1S Personnel for Entertainers and Athletes
- P-3 Artists, Entertainers, Teachers, Coaches - Culturally Unique Program
- EB-1A Extraordinary Ability in Science, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics (Green Card)
05 / Perspective
Family immigration and perspective
Yuri Birg is also a leading authority on family based immigration.
He wrote a book called The BIRG Method(TM) Family Based Immigration, which provides a unique and easy way of understanding and finding relevant information and requirements.
He wrote a book called The BIRG Method(TM) Family Based Immigration, which provides a unique and easy way of understanding and finding relevant information and requirements.
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