Michael Wayne Lin

Michael Wayne Lin is a Partner at Bayview Law Firm and an experienced immigration attorney with more than three decades of practice. Since 1992, he has handled complex immigration matters for individuals, families, and businesses across the United States. His work covers corporate immigration, non-immigrant visas, immigrant visas, and compliance issues that require detailed legal analysis. Clients rely on his ability to manage challenging cases involving mergers, successor-in-interest matters, and immigration consequences arising from criminal issues. Through careful strategy and clear guidance, Mr. Lin helps clients move forward with confidence.

Mr. Lin earned his JD (cum laude) from American University Washington College of Law in 1997. Earlier, he completed a BA in Economics from the Johns Hopkins University in 1992. This academic background supports his structured approach to legal research, statutory interpretation, and case preparation in immigration law.

Mr. Lin has represented clients before the USCIS, federal courts, and appellate bodies throughout his career. He is admitted to practice in Maryland and Washington, DC, and before the US District Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as the US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. His experience allows him to address both routine filings and highly technical legal disputes with precision and efficiency.

Mr. Lin is widely recognized for helping clients navigate stressful and lengthy immigration processes. He assists employers with H-1B, L-1, and E-2 matters and guides families through petitions, adjustments of status, and waivers. Clients value his attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex rules clearly.

Michael Wayne Lin has helped many people achieve lawful status, long-term stability, and meaningful opportunities in the United States through steady advocacy. His professional approach reflects a commitment to ethical practice, informed judgment, and reliable guidance for clients. This commitment seeks effective immigration solutions nationwide across diverse industries and family circumstances within the evolving United States legal system.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bravlin PC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Johns Hopkins University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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