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WHAT KINDS OF CASES CAN WE HELP YOU WITH?

Family Petitions for spouses, children, parents, siblings- U.S. citizens may petition for spouses, parents, children and siblings. Permanent residents may petition for spouses and children (I-130).

Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident while here in the United States (I-485)

Petitions for Fiance(e)s of US citizens (I-129F)

Employment-based (Employer sponsored) PERM Labor Certifications (EB-2, EB-3), and green cards

Healthcare Workers Pre-Certified Labor Certification for Registered Nurses and Physical Therapists (EB-3 Schedule A) 

Waivers of Inadmissibility due to unlawful presence in the US (I-601)

Waivers of inadmissibility due to fraud or misrepresentation (I-601)

Waivers of inadmissibility for certain criminal convictions (I-601)

Waiver for the Requirement of a Joint Application to Remove Conditions on your Permanent Residency (I-751)

Permanent Visas for Religious Workers-ministers, monks, priests, and other clergy (EB-4)

Temporary Visas for Artists, Entertainers, and Athletes (O and P visas)

Adoption- Inter-Country

Adoption in California

Extraordinary Ability Priority Worker Petitions (EB-1a) Normally an applicant must have a job offer and the potential employer must complete the labor certification process. Where an applicant can document their extraordinary ability in a designated field, the job offer and labor certification is not required.

Outstanding Professors and Researchers (EB-1b) Individuals in this category can petition for permanent residency without having to go through the time consuming labor certification process.

Exceptional Ability or Advanced Degree Professional with a National Interest Waiver (EB-2) Normally an applicant must have a job offer and the potential employer must complete the labor certification process. In cases where an individual can show that his entry is in the national interest, the job offer and labor certification requirements can be waived.

Employment Creation Permanent Investor visas (EB-5) For investors in new commercial enterprises who create employment for ten individuals.

Employment-based (Employer sponsored) nonimmigrant visas: E-3, H-1B, H-2B, L-1A, P1, P-2, P-3, R, TN NAFTA Professional

U.S. Embassy Consular Visa Processing Applications, communication and Assistance

Third-Country Visa Processing - Representation at a Consulate in Mexico or Canada, or elsewhere

Political Asylum- Persons with a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion may be eligible to apply for asylum status in the U.S.

Family Unity Applications (I-817)

Naturalization and Citizenship (N-400)

Application for Permission to Re-enter the United States after Deportation (I-212)

Effects of criminal convictions on your case

Relief for Abused Spouses and Children (U visas, VAWA applications)

Immigration Court Proceedings

Temporary Visas:

B-1 and B-2 Temporary Visitors-Temporary visas that allow visits to the U.S. for 6 months or less for purposes of business or pleasure.

E Nonimmigrant visa through investment- A nonimmigrant visa for investors and traders and their employees may be distributed to work for their businesses in the U.S. if their home country has a treaty with the U.S.

F-1 Student Visa- Those seeking to pursue a full course of study at school may be eligible for a visa for the duration of their study. Study can be academic or vocational/nonacademic.

H-1B Bachelor's level professional Visa- Professional workers with at least a bachelor's degree ( or its equivalent work experience) may be eligible for a non-immigrant visa if their employer's can demonstrate that they are to be paid at least the prevailing wage for the position.

J Visa for au pairs, trainees, physicians- J-1 programs often cover students, short-term scholars, business trainees, teachers, professors and research scholars, specialists, international visitors, government visitors, camp counselors and au pairs.

K-1 and K-3 Fiance' Visa- A Fiance of a U.S. citizen is eligible for a non-immigrant visa conditioned on the conclusion of the marriage within 90 days.

L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visas- L-1 visas are available to managers, executives and specialized knowledge employees transferring to their employer's U.S. affiliate.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability Worker Visas- The O-1 category is set aside for foreign nationals with extraordinary ability. This includes entertainers, athletes, scientists, and businesspersons.

P-1 Artist and Entertainer Visas- This category covers athletes, artists and entertainers.

Q International Cultural Exchange Visa

R-1 Temporary Religious Worker Visas- Religious workers may be eligible for an R-1 Visa.

TN Visa for Canadians and Mexicans- A special catergory has been set up for nationals of Canada and Mexico under the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement, for professional workers.

NACARA applications

VAWA relief for battered spouses and children (Violence Against Women Act)

U Visas- for victims of certain qualifying criminal activity who cooperate in the investigation or prosection.

US Immigration for Business and Family
US Citizenship
Business Formation
International Adoptions
Temporary Business Visas
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Areas Of Practice

  • US Immigration for Business and Family
  • US Citizenship
  • Business Formation
  • International Adoptions
  • Temporary Business Visas
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