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Why Expert Advisors Matter
An Expert Advisor brings practical experience that goes beyond what can be captured in documents, rules, or AI alone. Someone who has spent years working inside the immigration system can help identify gaps, challenge assumptions, and provide perspective
Lori Bruun
Lori Bruun is a recently retired career civil servant with 30 years of experience at INS and USCIS, specializing in employment-based immigration. Her career includes extensive experience with EB-5 investor cases, as well as drafting appellate decisions, immigration policy, and regulations.
During her federal service, Lori received several recognitions, including the Secretary’s Team Award and the Director’s Commitment Award in 2023. She brings a rare combination of deep institutional knowledge, policy experience, and understanding of how immigration cases are evaluated within USCIS.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Meritocrat is a preparation tool, not a law firm, and does not replace qualified legal counsel.
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