Howard Yale Yelen
Immigration attorney · Weston, FL · Admitted Florida 1992
About this attorney
Howard Yale Yelen is a seasoned attorney based in Weston, Florida, with over 25 years of focused experience in immigration and nationality law. Throughout his extensive career, he has successfully guided individuals, families, and businesses through complex immigration procedures, while also representing clients in traffic citations and personal injury matters. Mr. Yelen earned his Bachelor of Arts from Florida Atlantic University in 1992 and obtained his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1996. Recognized by peers for his legal capability and high ethical standards, he holds esteemed ratings and peer reviews that reflect his longstanding commitment to legal excellence. Committed to providing attentive, individualized service, Mr. Yelen assists clients with family sponsorships, naturalization, business and investment visas, asylum applications, and deportation defense. He approaches every case with diligence, ensuring that each client receives clear guidance and robust advocacy through every step of their legal journey.
Throughout their legal career, Howard has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including asylum legal assistance, citizenship legal assistance, and deportation/removal defense. Having graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Howard maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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