PRACTICE AREA

Immigration

1st Preference: Reserved for individuals with extraordinary achievements comparable to Nobel Prize recipients, including
researchers, professors, and multinational executives. No labor certification is required.

Individuals of Extraordinary Ability

  • Researchers
  • Multinational Executives

2nd Preference:

  • Professionals with advanced degrees or equivalent education and experience
  •  (NIW) Professionals with exceptional abilities in fields of national interest
  • Physician NIW: Must work 5 years in underserved areas, psychiatric wards, or military medical facilities

3rd Preference:

  •  Holders of a bachelor’s degree, skilled workers with 2+ years of experience, and unskilled workers
  •  Schedule A: Registered Nurses (RN), Physical Therapists

4th Preference:

  •  Religious Workers

Investment Immigration (General):

  • Investment of $1.8 million and creation of at least 10 jobs
  • (RC) Through a Regional Center: $900,000 investment and at least 5 jobs created

A U.S. citizen or permanent resident may sponsor family members for green cards. Green card holders may only sponsor
spouses and unmarried children.

  •  Immediate Relatives (IR): Spouses, parents, and unmarried children under 21 of U.S. citizens
  •  1st Preference: Unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens
  •  2nd Preference: Spouses and unmarried children of green card holders
  •  3rd Preference: Married children of U.S. citizens
  •  4th Preference: Siblings of U.S. citizens
  • Asylum / Diversity Lottery: Limited green card access through qualifying asylum claims or random selection
  • Reentry Permits for Green Card Holders
  •  Green Card Renewal
  •  I-751 Waiver for Conditional Green Card from Marriage
  •  Naturalization

Nonimmigrant Visas

These visas are granted for specific purposes and generally do not allow dual intent unless specifically stated.

Employment Visas:
These are for individuals employed by U.S. companies or entities and include professionals, multinational transferees,
and individuals with specialized skills.

  • E-1 Treaty Trader: For executives of companies where 51% of business is U.S.-based trade
  •  E-2 Investor Visa: For foreign nationals investing substantial capital to run a U.S.-based business
  • E-2 Employment Visa: For executives or technicians working for an E-2 compliant company (often used when L-1 criteria are unmet)

Specialty Occupation (H-1B):
A visa for professionals requiring at least a bachelor’s degree. Similar visa types include H-1B

  • 1 (Singapore, Chile), E-3
    (Australia), and TN (Canada). While STEM fields are preferred, liberal arts professionals may also qualify based on employer's requirements.
  • Cap Subject: Annual quotas of 65,000 (bachelor's) and 20,000 (U.S. master's), with certain countries pre-allocated

J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa:
Issued for cultural exchange or research. Some programs impose a two-year home residency requirement.

  •  Waiver: Possible through a formal waiver process
  • Advisory Opinion: State Department opinion on waiver eligibility

L-1 Intracompany Transfer:
For executives or specialists transferred to a U.S. branch or affiliate. The foreign and U.S. companies must have aqualifying relationship. Applicants must have worked at the foreign entity for at least one year within the past three.

  •  O-1: For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, film, or TV. Includes
    O-2 (assistants) and O-3 (family)
  • P Visa: For athletes and entertainers involved in international or cultural events; qualifications vary

  • Allows academic study in the U.S. and can lead to work authorization (OPT) and employment-based immigration.

    • OPT: 12-month post-graduation work authorization, extendable by 24 months for STEM majors
    •  Reinstatement: If status is lost, it may be restored within 5 months via proper procedure; longer absences require strong justification

Issued for tourism or business purposes. Visa Waiver Program countries generally do not receive B visas without specific reasons.

Additional visa categories may apply depending on the purpose and case details. Individual consultations are recommended.

  •  Business Formation: We offer guidance on forming the appropriate entity structure based on your business goals
  • Contract Review: We examine contracts across various fields and provide guidance or refer experts for specialized issues
  • Real Estate Law: We assist with contract reviews for purchase and leasing
  • Professional Support: We connect clients with professionals for services such as expert letters or evaluations critical to visa or immigration matters. We welcome collaboration even if you are currently working with another provider.