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Behar International Counsel
Whether investment, employment-based, asylum law, deportation defense or family-based, our lawyers have the experience, knowledge and compassion it takes to guide clients through the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Our multilingual attorneys are fluent in English, Spanish, Russian, French, Italian, Turkish, Hebrew, and German and are attuned to the needs of clients from diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds.

Of immigrant backgrounds ourselves, we have earned a strong reputation for our zealous and creative advocacy on behalf of our clients. The personal attentiveness we give each of our clients sets us apart from other firms. We are licensed to assist clients nationwide and even worldwide at U.S. consulates abroad.
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Behar International Counsel, PLC is a full-service law firm headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional location in Los Angeles, CA. We concentrate solely on U.S. immigration & naturalization law. Our immigration law practice consists of attorneys who limit their practices to U.S. immigration law.
BEHAR INTERNATIONAL COUNSEL, PLC is a full service immigration law firm headquartered in San Diego, California with a second office location in West Los Angeles, California. Our firm specializes in immigration law and has assisted clients in the different aspects of immigration law, in all the different U.S. states and from more than 40 countries around the world since 1993.
Giacomo Jacques Behar is an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of California since 1993 and a Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar. He has over 23 years of practicing experience in all aspects of U.S. Immigration and Nationality law.
Tatyana A. Edwards-Behar*, Esquire, is a highly experienced attorney and a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar, with over 17 years of the established private practice in San Diego, California.

She is the Managing Attorney partnering with her husband, Giacomo Jacques Behar, Esq., who is the founder of Behar International Counsel, PLC, a full-service immigration firm active throughout the entire United States and in over 50 countries worldwide.Attorneys are fluent in 8 languages to include Spanish, Russian, Italian, French, Turkish, German and Hebrew.
Giacomo Behar helped me with my marriage-based petition he gave a solution when our Immigration Situation was about to change. I really want to thank Mr. Behar for all his great work, if it wasn't for him I wouldn't have my green card. There are no words to thank him and tell you what a great attorney he is and is worth to mention his staff members are always there for me to answer always with a quick response.
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R. R.
R. R.
Nov 16, 2021
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After consulting with several attorneys, I decided to retain Mr. Behar's services. Amid the pandemic, all immigration processes were hugely affected, Mr. Behar's showed flexibility and wit to adapt with the situation. With his expertise, I was able to successfully achieve my objective. He is also very well aware of the amendments influencing immigration and citizenship laws. Mission accomplished! Merci beaucoup Giacomo.
Joe Tr
Joe Tr
Nov 15, 2021
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I came to Mr. Behar with a very complex case and to be honest almost I almost lost all my hope in the case. Mr. Behar, however, showed me that it's still very possible to win the case and explained to me the steps to achieve this goal. He was sharp and on point in all the steps and instructions during our consultation call and subsequent communications. My goal was to get my new green card but to my surprise, I am now a US citizen thanks to Mr. Behar's thorough help in every step of the way (from filing for a new form to preparing for the interview with extreme care for little details that I couldn
Jenny Y.
Jenny Y.
Oct 21, 2021
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I retained Mr. Behar's services in August 2020, amidst the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. He was very helpful and supportive during this difficult time. My case was quite complicated and I was worried that my immigration issues were not resolvable, but Mr. Behar answered all my questions and gave me confidence that we can get it done. And we did! My status was successfully updated and finalized in September 2021, which exceeded my expectations. Mr. Behar and his staff have been by my side throughout the entire process; they were knowledgeable, professional, kind, and provided excellent customer
Benedetta V.
Benedetta V.
Jun 30, 2021
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I got my green card few days ago thanks to Mr. Behar. Him and his team were great. Amazing service, everything smooth and easy.
I will always say thanks to them.
Eric Pt
Eric Pt
Jun 25, 2021
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The best immigration attorneys you can find! When I met Giacomo & Tatyana I was in desperate need of help. My previous lawyer essentially wanted me to wait in limbo for USCIS to take action on my case. The day I met Giacomo and discussed my case with him I felt I could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. They helped me with my complex I-751 Removal of Conditions case. The case was complex because USCIS had made some errors on our case in the past and left us in limbo. Thankfully with their help we were able to get our case approved (on the spot during the interview) and our status reinstated
Patrick S.
Patrick S.
Apr 24, 2021
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My husband's I-751 was approved without an interview, he guided us on each step.
The attorney is qualified to answer all the questions we had regarding I-751. With the help of Mr. Behar the conditions were removed and he got the green card.
Serkan B.
Serkan B.
Apr 07, 2021
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I had a very complex E-2 Visa application with the U.S. Consulate Vienna.  Mr. Behar worked very hard in putting together our business project which is hard to describe and comprehend and present my case after a big effort. Finally my E-2 Visa got approved. I am very grateful to Mr. Behar. He is the best Immigration Lawyer in San Diego, California.
Jesus Salvador
Jesus Salvador
Mar 22, 2021
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Best Immigration Lawyer Ever!
My employer’s Labors Certification Application was already denied and the situation was hopeless. Mr. Behar intervened and after many efforts was able to resuscitate the Labor Certification Application.
The employer received an audit from DOL Mr. Behar again successfully intervened and the Labor Certificate was successfully granted.
Mr. Behar is not only an excellent lawyer but a Miracle Worker!
Mr. Behar's proficiency in the Spanish language help me since I am from Mexico, I recommend Mr. Behar and his team from the bottom of my heart.
Ali AlAlawi
Ali AlAlawi
Feb 15, 2021
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Best Immigration Attorney in California!
My situation was impossible, however with Mr Behar’s help and waiver I have been granted a visa again and I’m coming back to the USA again!
I am very happy with his services; he and his staff were always available when I had questions.
I highly recommend Giacomo Behar as an immigration attorney who is up to speed with all government changes in immigration law.
Natalia R.
Natalia R.
Sep 14, 2020
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I had a consultation with Mr. Behar over complex issues in my situation and it was very instructive and helpful. During the consultation Mr. Behar came with a very smart and creative step by step strategy for me to be able legally remain in the US and achieve my plan. I would suggest anyone to invest in 40 minutes consultation with Mr. Behar the best immigration Attorney!
Isabella Isabella
Isabella Isabella
Sep 13, 2020
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BEST IMMIGRATION LAWYER !!
Giacomo Behar and his team have been amazing! Giacomo exceeded our expectations. He was always 100% honest with me and was not afraid to tell me things as they were. Finding an immigration lawyer is a tiresome and uncertain task. I have hired other lawyers in the past that in fact made my situation worse, then I found Giacomo. My first consultation with him put me so much at ease and gave me hope, for the first time in a long time. And Giacomo spoke perfect Turkish, which was also a great relief (he is fluent in many languages!)
My removal of conditions case was filed
Chakradhar Veda
Chakradhar Veda
Aug 22, 2020
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Attorney Giacomo Behar is the best!
Mr. Giacomo has wealth of knowledge on immigration matters. Mr.
Giacomo is well familiar with international laws that is an asset to
resolve the immigration problems due to complicated laws in other countries. Mr. Giacomo is fluent in many languages. Mr. Giacomo considers his client's case with personal interest. His staff is excellent and the communication is very quick.
Attorney Giacomo presented my case to immigration officer with true professionalism. Mr. Giacomo is not only an immigration legal expert but also with social skills that made me feel relaxed
Ameen K.
Ameen K.
May 09, 2020
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I'm grateful and amazed by the hard work Giacomo put into my case. I was always well informed with every stage during the process and Giacomo always made me feel like part of the family while working with me. If you guys are looking for a great lawyer, do yourself a favor and consult with Giacomo! He has excellent knowledge and works with passion and genuinely cares for the client. Both my wife and I have hired Giacomo for separate immigration based requirements and had an excellent service each time.

I highly recommend him and wishing you all the best =)
Charles K.
Charles K.
Oct 29, 2019
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Behar is the best!

Giacomo obtained Labor Certification and I-140 Application approvals to a highly Skilled Worker for our company. Mr. Behar also succeeded to bring Immigrant's entire family (spouse and children) through a consular processing and they received their Green Cards here in the U.S upon approval. I am very happy with his services; he and his staff were always available when we had questions. Plus......Giacomo is a great guy!
Jeremy F.
Jeremy F.
Oct 29, 2019
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My I-751 petition got approved in record time, without necessitating an Interview!
Yesterday my Interview for the Citizenship application went smoothly and I got approved.
Giacomo was my attorney for last 3 years and I only have praises for him and his staff who walked me through each and every step of the immigration process to become a U.S. citizen!
Very grateful.
Clifford F.
Clifford F.
May 23, 2019
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Amazing Lawyer. He followed my case when I had to get my ten years green card. He also did an exceptional job, to prepare and be present during my naturalizations process and interview.
Grazie mille :)
Alime S.
Alime S.
May 07, 2019
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Mr. Behar is a great immigration lawyer. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable, experienced and patient. I was really lucky to have him during my asylum process. He was very patient when explaining all my questions. He made everything so much easier and less stressful which was so helpful for me because I was already stressed enough.Mr. And Mrs Behar handled my case exceptionally well from start to finish. I am so happy to have found such an amazing and professional lawyer to take care of my case and I definitely recommend him to anyone who needs an honest and professional lawyer who know his field
Hll A.
Hll A.
May 02, 2019
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I had a very difficult political asylum case and I hired Mr.Behar and his wife Mrs.Edwards as my attorney to help me in my case.We worked very hard for 3 months with them preparing documents,letters,reports and columns.Applied for asylum in February and had interview the next month in March. I felt big support of Mr.Behar's existence in my 3.5 hour interview with asylum officer and 2 weeks after the interview my asylum is approved. I could not do it without my attorneys Mr.Behar and Mrs.Edwards. Also my friend's asylum is approved and she hired them too.
Kunal M.
Kunal M.
Mar 20, 2019
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Mr. Behar is an amazing lawyer, not just because of his decades of experience, but also how he puts you at ease and is vigilant about your preparation. I'm thankful for him accepting my case. If it was not for him, I know for a fact that things would not have moved as smoothly. I'm very detail oriented when it comes to matters of immigration, and I appreciate Mr. Behar's patience to go through all the queries I had.

If you are looking for a lawyer, look no further. I had done my research before reaching out to Behar's office, and I consider myself fortunate that Mr. Behar
Hans H.
Hans H.
Mar 17, 2019
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Mr. Behar was one of the few who not only took on a challenging case that other attorneys had little experience in, but also provided stellar advice and guidance that resulted in a successful case!

I have been following Mr. Behar's clear, concise and highly informative answers on Avvo for a while. What is particularly impressive is how knowledgable about business Mr. Behar is in addition to law; he is not like other attorneys who spent their careers in traditional, large law firms. Mr. Behar has rare, strategic, creative mind and is very well-read across many fields and news, which allows
Natalie E.
Natalie E.
Jul 19, 2017
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I am an American citizen and my husband is now a green card holder. Due to extenuating circumstances, my husband and I decided to start the green card process even though he was only in the country on a tourist visa. We were worried that this wouldn't be possible and found Giacomo on Avvo after he answered a similar question. After a consultation, we decided to hire Giacomo and are so glad we did! Throughout the whole process, Giacomo was incredibly helpful and walked us through the byzantine and complex legal system, sometimes answering questions over and over. His office was very kind and
Elad S.
Elad S.
Jul 19, 2017
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I got to the US in early September on a tourist visa not knowing that in half a year I'd already become a green card holder (mid May). Giacomo Behar was remarkable every step of the way. I had my concerns throughout the process but, as a real pro, he knew exactly what to do and say to make the process go smoothly.

His office got my paperwork done in no time, and whenever a problem was about to pop up, he knew how to think outside of the box and get things done for me. He was also truly essential to the success of our Green Card interview.

My wife and I will forever be grateful to Giacomo
Albert B.
Albert B.
Aug 24, 2016
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Just received my 5-year E-2 visa from the Istanbul consulate. It was a very difficult process, because due to my age and lack of prior business experience it seemed to be quite a challenge to put together such an impressive visa application package prepared by Mr. Behar. Even then, I had my doubts, so I called Mr. Behar to prepare me for the big consular visa interview over Skype. Giacomo was generous enough to allocate almost an hour and a half of his busy schedule. He answered all of my questions and much, much more. He described the entire process with great precision and attention to detail
Willy W.
Willy W.
Nov 06, 2015
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I would highly recommend you to meet Mr. Giacomo Behar, he was wonderful to work with. I want to start by saying that he is a very thoughtful, experienced and highly knowledgeable lawyer that cares about what your goals are. With over 20 years of experience, he made a very difficult experience seem so easy and taken care of to the smallest details. I also would give a thanks to his whole staffs who were very helpful during the process.

What made my experience with Giacomo unique was his attention to all details. All E-2 visa cases aren't easy at all, but Giacomo will follow you very closely
Dina Z.
Dina Z.
May 20, 2015
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Very disappointed!!!
I've read the reviews about him online and decided to set up a consultation to discuss the case regarding Green Card Lottery. Since we really wanted to speak to someone who speaks Russian, we were promised over the phone that him and his Russian speaking wife will be consulting us (200$ an hour!!!). First of all, our appointment was 25 minutes late (Ok, lawyers are busy, I understand). Secondly, his Russian speaking wife never came into the room and spoke to us (that was the primary reason I chose him...). From the very beginning Mr. Behar had an attitude, instead of congratulating
Simone Z.
Simone Z.
Feb 10, 2014
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I have known Mr Behar around one year ago for an application of Visa E2. I have had immediately a good impression, also whether he has succeeded in putting me to my ease speaking my language. In brief time succeeded in making me get a investor visa to the embassy of Bern. I am very satisfied of his operated and of as and succeeded in resolving different problems that have happened during the course of the application. The office staff is very professional, friendly and accomodating