18: Ryan Barshop: From the front lines front lines at the Consulate in the Philippines
US Immigration PodcastShow Notes
Show notes: http://USImmigrationPodcast.com/18
In this episode we talk to Immigration Attorney Ryan Barshop on how he supports Immigration on the front lines at the Consular office at the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines Ryan Barshop, Esq., is a American national educated at Suffolk University (B.S. American History, Cum Laude) and Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Juris Doctor, Cum Laude). Originally from New York City, Ryan first arrived in the Philippines in 2003 as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer working with underprivileged youth through the Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development in Tarlac City, Tarlac. After successfully completing Peace Corps, Ryan moved to Hong Kong where he spent two years working in education before entering law school. While in law school, Ryan was the receipt of several academic awards, served as an associate editor of law journal, and externed at the Superior Court of Guam where he drafted numerous Decisions and Orders for the court.
A member of the New York State Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ryan is licensed to practice immigration law throughout the United States and federal territories. He serves as a U.S. Immigration and Consular Practice/ Direct Consular Processing Lawyer providing in-depth U.S. immigration services and consular processing advice to clients in the Philippines and abroad. He is well-versed and highly knowledgeable in the complex system that composes U.S. immigration law and consular processing at the US Embassy in Manila.
In this episode you will hear:
How the consulate office fits into the overall immigration process
What Consular officers look for in various petitions
Recent Changes to the Embassy in the Philippines
How engaging a US Immigration Attorney at the consulate can strengthen an established immigration team
Ryan also shares with us:
Best Business Advice: It is called the practice of law for a reason - there is always room to learn
Personal Success Habits: He is always available
Parting Thoughts: Feel free to reach out to him if you need help from the Philippines
For a limited time, Ryan is offering a free, 30 minute initial consultation for anyone seeking his firm's immigration services. To take advantage of this offer, please contact him through teh show notes page. http://USImmigrationPodcast.com/18
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