Under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, certain individuals can change their immigration status while in the United States to permanent residency. One of the most popular ways to gain permanent residence status in the United States is through a family member. In light of the recent changes in marriage equality laws in California, more …
Visas
Obtaining a Marriage Visa as the Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
When a U.S. citizen marries a citizen of another country, the couple may want to share their lives in the United States. If the U.S. citizen spouse is older than 21 years of age, he or she has the right to seek a “green card,” which signifies permanent resident status, for his or her spouse. …
Understanding U.S. Immigrant Visas
An immigrant visa allows travelers to visit the United States under certain conditions, which depend on the type of visa issued and its expiration date. While you should always speak to an experienced Los Angeles immigration visa attorney about your specific needs, this quick guide to immigrant visas provides an overview of visas and the …
Facing Complications in H1B Visa Renewal with Skilled Legal Help
In our notable case for October 2013, both the company who hired us and its employee were very scared that their H1B renewal would be denied. So many H1B renewals are receiving a request for evidence and notice of intent to deny that it is no longer considered a routine matter. In fact, many immigration …
Understanding the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
In 1990, the U.S. Congress created the Immigrant Investor Program, also known as “EB-5.” The purpose of the program is to stimulate economic growth in the United States by encouraging immigrating entrepreneurs to bring their ideas, job creation, and capital investments into the United States. The EB-5 program sets aside certain visas for investors in …
How Does the DOMA Decision Affect Marriage Visas?
Every year, thousands of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents fall in love with a citizen of a foreign country. They marry, raise a family, and contribute to their communities and their country. Entering the country via marriage and becoming a permanent resident based on marriage has several benefits over other methods of obtaining a …
What is a Fiancé(e) Visa?
The K-1 visa, also known as a “fiancé(e) visa,” applies to a foreigner who is also the fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen. The K-1 visa allows the fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and to marry his or her sponsor within 90 days of arriving in the country. Then, the foreign citizen may apply …
Preventing Problems When Accepting EB-5 Investor Money and Finding the Right Help From an Attorney
At the Immigration Law Office of Los Angeles, P.C., our legal team works to provide all new California residents with the insight they need to protect their rights. If you are involved in the EB-5 investor visa process, review the following information and learn more to better protect your rights.
What is “Extraordinary Ability” in Visa Applications?
Both the immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories include an option for individuals who have “extraordinary ability.” The extraordinary ability visas are reserved for individuals who show some extraordinary skill and achievement in their field. Generally, these individuals have risen to the top of their profession and are planning to come to the United States to …
Understanding EB-5 Investor Visas: What Counts as “Job Creation”?
This is the third part of a three-part blog series on EB-5 investment visas. For information on immigrant visas, please read part two. EB-5 investor visas allow certain entrepreneurs to come to the United States to create and build a business in the country. The visas require investors to meet a certain stringent set of …