About Giacomo Jacques
Giacomo Jacques Behar is a seasoned immigration attorney based in San Diego, California. He has been licensed to practice law in California since 1993 and is a Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, as recognized by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization. Fluent in seven languages—French, Spanish, Italian, German, Turkish, Hebrew, and English—he serves clients both domestically and internationally. Mr. Behar earned his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 1992. Prior to his legal education, he completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1983 and a Master of Business Administration in 1984 at U.S. International University in San Diego.
His academic journey also includes linguistic studies at the Interpreters’ School in Zurich, Switzerland, where he trained as a translator and conference interpreter. As the founder of Behar International Counsel, PLC, Mr. Behar offers a comprehensive range of immigration services. His firm specializes in family-based and employment-based visa applications, including K-1, R-1, H-1B, L-1, O-1, P-1, E-2, and E-1 visas. Additionally, they handle employment-based permanent residency through Labor Certification (PERM), political asylum applications, and citizenship processes. The firm also provides assistance with non-immigrant and work visa applications at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
Before establishing his own practice, Mr. Behar worked working with various regional Swiss tourist authorities and assisting foreign nationals with political asylum applications. His extensive travel and multicultural background enable him to connect with clients from over 45 countries, addressing their unique immigration needs. Mr. Behar is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has served as the Chairman of its San Diego chapter’s liaison committee with the Immigration Service’s California Service Center. He is also involved with AILA’s Rome and Mexico chapters. His commitment to the field is further demonstrated by his frequent lectures on U.S.
immigration law across California, Mexico, Europe, Turkey, and Israel. In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Behar has been recognized for his contributions to the legal community. He was selected as a "Top Contributor," "Clients' Choice," and "Superb" attorney on Avvo.com in 2013, 2014, and 2015. His dedication to client service and legal expertise continues to make him a trusted resource for individuals and businesses handling the requirements of U.S. immigration law.
