Family-based Immigrant Visas
Family members of U.S. citizens or LPR can seek permanent residency through a petition filed by that family member. Some relationships are subject to a quota system and are divided in family-based “preferences.”
Naturalization
There are two ways in which a person can become a U.S. Citizen, by birth or through the naturalization process. Naturalization is the process through which a foreign citizen becomes an American citizen. In general, you are eligible to become a citizen if you have been a permanent resident for a certain period of time.
Green Card
There are many different ways to obtain a green card. One way is through a family-sponsored visa and the other is through an employment-based petition. These avenues require that a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident family member or employer sponsor you. There are other ways to become a permanent resident that do not require a sponsor such as through the Diversity Visa Lottery or asylum.
Asylum
Asylum may be granted to individuals facing persecution or fear in their country due to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.
Asylum may be granted to a certain number of individuals each year. Our firm works with our clients in the preparation of the entire case and selects the strongest evidence to support their claims for asylum.
Fiancée Visa
A Fiancée visa allows a U.S. citizens to bring a foreign national fiancé (e) living abroad to the United States to marry and then continue living and working here. Once the foreign national fiancée is in the Unites States, specific requirements apply regarding the time allowed for the marriage to actually occur and the procedure to adjust immigration status after the marriage.
Immigrant Visa
Immigrant visas are granted to those who intend to live and work permanently in the U.S. There are 4 major categories within this visa classification, including immediate relatives, special immigrants, family-sponsored and employer-sponsored.
Visas for Nonimmigrant or Immigrant Workers
Work visas can be immigrant or non-immigrant visas, depending on the circumstances of the individual case. Several and specific steps must be completed in order to obtain such a visa. We specialize in TN, O, H-1B, H-2B, P, R visas and EB1, EB2 and EB3 applications.
Non-Immigrant Visa
These visas are designed to allow visitors into the US temporarily and are issued with specific benefits and restrictions, depending on the purpose of each applicant. Non-immigrant visas may allow the holder certain employment opportunities.
Student Visa
If you are a foreign citizen who wishes to enroll in a full-time course and you do not intend to immigrate to the U.S., you may apply for a student visa. In applying for an F-1 visa, you must demonstrate that you are a bona fide nonimmigrant who has no intention of immigrating to the United States.
Business & Investor Nonimmigrant Visas
These include E visas. These visas are the most convenient vehicles for a temporary entry into the United States in order to conduct business and related activities, such as investments in existing and new companies, or a combination of these.
Performers/ Artists/ Dancers/ Musicians
We assist artists or entertainers who will perform under a reciprocal exchange program between an organization in the United States and an organization in another country to obtain their visa.
I-9 Compliance:
Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion of Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. We can represent your company through an audit.
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