IMMIGRATION LAW

H-1B Visa  (aka H1)  is for a degreed persons in a specialty Occupation.  April 1st is the day to apply.

EB-1 (priority workers), EB-2 (exceptional ability), EB-3 (professionals), EB-4 (special immigrants), EB-5 (investors).

DACA is back.  Inquire to see if you qualify 

The K-1 visa allows for a fiancé(e) of a United States citizen to enter the U.S. for a maximum of ninety days.

We have created many successful investor visa (E-2, L-1, EB-5 ) cases; call us to evaluate whether you qualify.

K3 visa is often called “green card through marriage”. Caution: paperwork will take 6-8 months to process!

The EB5 is one possible solution for an investor Green Card, but offers many risks.

The applicant must complete an application, attend an interview, and pass an English and a civics test

To establish eligibility for asylum or refugee status under U.S. law (8 U.S.C. § 1158), you must prove that you meet the definition of a refugee. In brief, this means showing that you are either the victim of past persecution or you have a well-founded fear of future persecution.

Deportation, referred to as “removal” in legal terms, occurs when the federal government orders that a non-citizen be removed from the United States. This can happen for different reasons, but typically occurs after the immigrant violates immigration laws or the more serious criminal laws

You may apply for advance parole if you currently reside in the U.S. and have a personal or bona fide reason to travel temporarily abroad and have: An application for adjustment of status pending. Been granted benefits under the Family Unity Program. Been granted temporary protected status.

An Immigration waiver is a “pardon” for a specific immigration violation. For example, when a person is applying for a US visa or a green card, an Immigration (or consular) officer has to determine if the person violated the US or other laws and is inadmissible.

Immigration Relief for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Other Crimes (U VISA)

Immigrant victims of certain crimes who have been helpful in a criminal investigation or prosecution may qualify for a visa that can lead to a green card. The U Visa

Immigration Relief for Survivors of Sex or Labor Trafficking (T VISA)

Human trafficking survivors may be eligible for lawful status, employment authorization, and a potential path to permanent residency.

Immigration Relief for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Other Crimes

VAWA allows an abused spouse or child of a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident or an abused parent of a U.S. Citizen to self-petition for lawful status in the United States, receive employment authorization, and access public benefits. 

F-1 and M-1 students share the same primary purpose for coming to the United States, which is to successfully complete a program of study certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). However, F-1 students enroll in more traditional academic programs, while M-1 students enroll in vocational programs.

Exchange visitor (J) visas are nonimmigrant visas for individuals approved to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States.

O 1           Visa Immigration Visa for People with extraordinary abilities

O 1 A       Visa extraordinary abilities in education, science, business or athletics

O 1 B       Visa extraordinary abilities in art, film, music, food, culture

O 2 Visa  Manager, Assistant, Co-worker, team member, crew Member of O-1 A or  O-1 B

O 3 Visa  Family member of O 1 Visa applicant. Spouse and children under 21