Chris Beckerson
Top rated Immigration attorney in San Francisco, California
Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC
Practice Areas: Immigration; view more
Licensed in California since: 2009
Education: University of California Berkeley School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2019 Call today:
415-534-9042
Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC
155 Montgomery St6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104 Visit website
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A compassionate and stalwart companion of his clients, Chris Beckerson is a principal at the law firm Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr in San Francisco, California, and provides eminent representation to those who seek to pursue the American dream through immigrating to the United States and naturalizing themselves to their new home. A true professional, his 14-plus years as a practicing attorney have given him the tools and knowledge in legal research pertaining to immigration law, providing his clients with myriad opportunities to achieve their goals.
Mr. Beckerson understands the extraordinary circumstances that individuals are embroiled in to make the move to the United States. Whether it’s to look for new job opportunities or create a better life for loved ones, he will fight to ensure that his clients get the security and peace of mind they deserve to move on to greener pastures.
Academically talented, Mr. Beckerson completed his LL.B. degree in 2002 from King’s College London and was assistant editor of the King’s College London Student Newspaper and was received the Albert Kiralfy Prize for History of English Law (best dissertation). He then went on to attend the University of Oxford and graduated with his Bachelor of Civil Law degree in 2004. During this time, he was also an associate editor of the Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal.
Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Beckerson enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, where he served as a senior articles editor for the Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law. After obtaining his LL.M. degree in 2009, he worked as a legal research attorney for the San Francisco Superior Court, criminal division, where he was exposed to the inner workings of the local judiciary.
Mr. Beckerson is certified as a legal specialist in immigration and nationality law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of important legal organizations, including the State Bar of California and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Practice areas
Immigration: BusinessFocus areas
Naturalization & Citizenship
- 100% Immigration: Business
First Admitted: 2009, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.jspvisa.com/beckerson-christopher-g
- University of California, Berkeley; LLM Law, 2009
- University of Oxford; BCL Law, 2004
- King's College, London; LLB Law, 2002
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2010
- U.S. Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals
- California State Bar, 2009
- Certified Legal Specialty: Immigration & Nationality Law (State Bar of California), 2018
- Helped unaccompanied minor from Guatemala fleeing domestic violence to obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States., 2021
- While there are a limited number of visas available, the H-1B specialty occupation visa category has long served as the “workhorse” visa for foreign nationals coming to the United States to engage in temporary “professional” employment. Panelists will provide an overview and discuss how the process works, identify best practices for avoiding common problems, and alert new practitioners to current challenges. Is the employer offering a position that qualifies as a “specialty occupation?” Is the employer offering and willing to pay the higher of the actual or prevailing wage? Does the foreign national qualify for the offered position? Attorney’s fees, filing fees, and fees for premium processing The H-1B cap, registration process, and the lottery Preparing an H-1B visa petition, document retention, and postings , Discussion Leader, H-1B Visa Overview, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Legal, 2024
- Employer Obligations in Terminations and LayoffsWith tech layoffs sweeping across Silicon Valley, employers who sponsor foreign nationals for visas or lawful permanent residence need to understand their unique responsibilities under U.S. law. Panelists will discuss the legal obligations that employers have when terminating or laying off visa holders. They also will provide insight on how employers can comply with these requirements while also protecting their business interests. · Employer obligations for common visa types: USCIS notice requirements, return transportation home, Public Access File (PAF) maintenance · Grace periods, gardening leave, and whether employers should give employees advice · How layoffs can affect PERM labor market tests · Special issues for students on OPT and STEM OPT · Dual representation and avoiding conflicts, Discussion Leader, Employer's Immigration Obligations in Terminations and Layoffs, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Legal, 2023
- AILA Business Section Steering Committee member 2024 to present, Business Section Steering Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2024
- Member of the Fundamentals Track sub-committee, responsible for fine-tuning track content and helping select speakers., Annual Conference Planning Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2024
- AILA National Business Section Steering Committee, Business Section Steering Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2022
- AILA NorCal Co-Liaison to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services' San Francisco Field Office 2019 to 2022, Co-Liaison to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services' San Francisco Field Office, American Immigration Lawyers Association, NorCal Chapter, 2019
- AILA NorCal Co-Liaison to U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s San Francisco Field Office 2016-2019, Co-Liaison to U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s San Francisco Field Office, American Immigration Lawyers Association, NorCal Chapter, 2016
- Senior Articles Editor 2008-2009, Berkeley Journal of Employment & Labor Law, University of California, Berkeley School of Law, 2008
- Associate Editor 2003-2004, Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal, Oxford University, 2003
- Software; Biotechology; Higher Education; Medical
Office location for Chris Beckerson
155 Montgomery St
6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-534-9042
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2019
Certificates and credentials
Immigration and Nationality Law
