If you are reading this post, you are probably considering the K1 visa for you and your fiance. The initial process for the K1 visa involves completing the form I-129F and submitting supporting documentation. This may sound fairly straight forward, but sadly many I-129F petitions fail due to inadequate supporting documentation. This checklist can be …
The E2 Visa Business Plan:KEY Issues To Address Ben Frear, Esq. Immigration Lawyer for Entrepreneurs So, you’ve submitted your E2 visa application and now it’s time for the adjudicator to take a close look at your business. They want to know if you have a real business, if it will create jobs, and if you’ve …
In our modern business climate, employers need specialized workers. Businesses do not want employees who can do 1,000 things fairly well. They want employees that can do a hand full of tasks at an extremely high level. Unfortunately, the process of searching for such employees is frustrating. My wife, who was a recruiter for a …
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PLEASE NOTE: Important changes have been made to the H1b process. For the latest information, check out this guide. As I write this, it is mid December, in the heart of the holiday season. After the holiday fog lifts, it will be time for many HR managers to begin planning for a different but equally …
I recently had a chat with an E2 Visa holder who’s a true-blue entrepreneur, living the American Dream! He’s running a flourishing business, creating job opportunities for American workers, and boosting the economy. But here’s the catch – despite his significant contributions to the country, his current path won’t lead him straight to a green …
There are harsh consequences for people who have stayed in the US beyond their authorized period of stay. Once your authorized period of stay expires, you will begin accumulating unlawful presence. This is serious because unlawful presence that totals 180 days results in a three year unlawful presence bar from entering the United States. Unlawful …
Recently, I received a call from a gentleman who was in a very difficult and stressful situation. He married a US citizen while he was here on a visa. His wife then filed an I-130 on his behalf and he filed an application for adjustment of status. Fortunately, the process went smoothly. The I-130 was …
If you are a foreign national who plans to marry or get engaged to a US Citizen, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that if you do not have certain immigration violations or criminal convictions you will be able to get a green card as long as you can show …
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Having a US green card has a lot of perks. These perks include the ability to travel freely and the ability to plan for a long term future in the US. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that immigration lawyers are frequently asked about the best way to obtain a green card. This post highlights …
There are many people in the US who feel trapped in the H1b category. Business Immigration Lawyers understand that the system is particularly unfair for many foreign nationals who benefit our country’s IT industry. Oftentimes, H1b holders face shockingly long wait times for employment based green cards in the eb2 category. This situation creates despair …
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