Aust Schmiechen, P.A. is a Minneapolis-based law firm dedicated exclusively to immigration law, offering experienced and compassionate legal representation to individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system. With over two decades of focused practice, the firm stands out for its personalized approach, cultural sensitivity, and strong advocacy in both affirmative and defensive immigration matters.
The firm’s attorneys, Brian Aust and Malinda Schmiechen, bring more than 25 and 20 years of experience respectively, and are known for their dedication to vulnerable populations, including LGBTQ+ clients, asylum seekers, and families facing separation. Their deep understanding of cross-cultural experiences—bolstered by multilingual capabilities and international backgrounds—enables them to serve a diverse clientele with empathy and precision.
Services Offered
- Adjustment of Status (“Green Card”)
- Asylum
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Consular Processing
- DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
- Federal Litigation
- Family Immigration
- Removal of Conditions on Residency
- LGBTQ+ Immigration Matters
- Immigration Custody Matters
- Notices of Intent to Deny/Revoke
- Removal (Deportation) Defense
- Special Juvenile Visas
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Waivers
The firm serves clients nationally and internationally from its Minneapolis office, with fluency in Spanish, Russian, Polish, Korean, Kiswahili, and Somali. Recent successful case outcomes include approvals in marriage-based green cards, asylum claims, SIJS petitions, and naturalization, reflecting a consistent record of favorable results for their clients.
